The back vertical drop is the ride's high point. The Roadrunner Express is a family coaster with lots of little dips at a more comfortable speed of 22 mph. This Cajun-themed street party features live music, costumed characters, Big Easy cuisine and a nightly parade down SeaWorld's version of Bourbon Street. Columbus' own Jack Hanna, director emeritus of Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, is to appear at SeaWorld on Sept. 9 and 10 to co-host a show. SeaWorld is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Aug. 27.
Hours vary after that date.
This year, the park will remain open through October for Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular, featuring parties, shows, hay mazes, pumpkin carvings, face paintings and visits to the haunted Shark Encounter. This is the first year for SeaWorld to host the Halloween event, which kicks off Oct. 7 and runs weekends through the month.