Manta is a steel launched roller coaster at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, United States.
[2] Rumors about a new roller coaster for SeaWorld San Diego date back to mid October 2007 when details of a possible 2010 project were leaked.
[4] In early January 2011, construction documents were discovered which detailed the plans for a $10 million manta ray-themed ride and animal exhibit due to open in 2012.
[5] On February 9, 2011, SeaWorld San Diego announced that they would be opening a Mack launched roller coaster called Manta in 2012.
[6][7] In late 2018, SeaWorld San Diego premiered a Christmas overlay of the attraction called Merry Manta.