I can confirm attest to reports that Kraken will could be retired in early-to-mid 2026 for a 2027 coaster replacing it at SeaWorld Orlando, specifically produced by Mack Rides.
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Rumor Project 2028 (?): Kraken Replacement?
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Kraken has some cool theming near the station
oh my god, why didn't seaworld just give kraken the hulk treatment where they rebuild the whole ride
There’s a decision to be made. Do you either want to:
Tear down the existing coaster and rebuild it to the exact specifications, with potentially some new theming? Does sound like a decent option.
OR…
Use the money to replace it with a brand new and completely different coaster, with a different make and model, that could be a novelty to the region? A brand new ride sounds even more interesting.
That is quite a bold claim.
With all the new coasters they will build for this park they better pony up the cash for a new penguin exhibit in San Diego. Also maybe this and the jta redo can happen at the same time and the whole sea of legends area could be refreshed and more elaborately themed.
i really hope the end of kraken isnt upon us, its easily my favorite floorless. guess ill be making a trip back in january to ride it a bunch if this is true.
Rode it a few times yesterday and was still pretty smooth imo. Unless things are starting to fall apart behind its paint...?
Yeah, that's definitely the issue. All the B&Ms are succumbing to similar around this age. Parks are either faced with major reinvestment or replacement.
Rode it last month for the first time and I thought it was really smooth. It’s still a really good ride
It can ride well but if it’s reached the end of the service life, a decision has to be made to either rebuild it or tear it down
Nothing new on my end. Worth noting that Vekoma at IAAPA mentioned that it was the start of a "multi-year partnership" with SeaWorld Orlando, but that's not directly Kraken related in and of itself.
I keep meaning to mention but since I always visit in October, I usually miss Kracken open due to its yearly maintenance. I noticed this Oct it didn't close at all for it and not listed for any future rehab closure (so far). Could this mean they aren't doing anymore yearly maintenance for it to eventually close?