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The Steel Eel will become the newest steel roller coaster in Texas next March when it opens at SeaWorld San Antonio.
"The coaster was designed specifically for our site and will be located in the southeast corner where our other rides are located," said Keith Kasen, general manager. To help create excitement among the guests, the new coaster will be integrated more into the park's other attractions than the other rides.
Kasen told AB the ride concentrates on speed, height and air time. "That's the trend now. Out and back at a high speed with a great many bumps and drops along the way," he noted. "A coaster of this kind is a great family coaster because it has no inversions but a lot of thrills."
The Morgan Mfg. steelie will be 3,700-feet long with...