Kraken Unleashed, Steel roller coaster in SeaWorld Orlando, United States.
Kraken Unleashed is a steel roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, guiding riders through seven inversions along a 4177-foot (1273-meter) track. The floorless seats let legs dangle freely, while the ride reaches speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h).
The attraction opened on June 1, 2000, and at the time ranked among the tallest and fastest roller coasters in Florida. Six years later, a new ride at Disney surpassed it, but it has kept its appeal for thrill seekers.
The coaster is themed to the mythological sea monster Kraken, said to be caged by Poseidon; its station and surroundings are built as the creature's lair. Eels, described as Kraken's young, appear throughout the queue. Much of the track runs above water, and three sections dive into tunnels, one at full speed through the lair where spray soaks onlookers.
Riders must measure at least 54 inches (137 cm) in height and should be free of neck or back issues. The queue winds through a themed area with many details, so waiting time can be long even when several trains operate.
Three descents lead below ground level, and one plunges into an artificial cavern where water jets shoot sideways into the air. Spectators often stand near the pool edge and regularly get wet as trains rush past them.
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