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SeaWorld set to open new Ice Breaker coaster

ORLANDO, Fla. — Another milestone for Central Florida theme parks is almost here.

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On Feb. 18, thrill seekers will have one more reason to scream when SeaWorld officially opens its new Ice Breaker roller coaster.

What can they can expect?

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The coaster will feature four airtime filled launches, both backward and forward, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond-vertical drop in Florida, a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle, SeaWorld said.

Riders will fly over a near vertical top-hat maneuver into a series of exciting twists, turns and airtime hills.

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The brand-new coaster will be located across from Wild Arctic.

Get a sneak peak of the ride below:

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WFTV will be on hand Friday for Ice Breaker’s opening.

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Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.