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Tallest coaster in Orlando opens at SeaWorld

Posted at 6:13 AM, Jun 10, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-10 11:56:57-04

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The tallest and longest roller coaster at an Orlando theme park is opening. 

SeaWorld Orlando's 200-foot-tall Mako is debuting on Friday with speeds up to 73 miles per hour.

The ride is the fifth coaster at SeaWorld Orlando.

It anchors a two-acre realm called Shark Wreck Reef, which also includes a shark encounter attraction, educational exhibits and dining and shopping outlets.