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Tallest Coaster in Orlando Opens at SeaWorld

This undated image provided by SeaWorld Orlando shows the new Mako roller coaster, which opens June 10 at the theme park in Orlando, Florida. The shark-themed ride has track that's nearly a mile long, rising 200 feet at its highest point and reaching speeds up to 73 mph. (Chad Baumer/SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment via AP)
This undated image provided by SeaWorld Orlando shows the new Mako roller coaster, which opens June 10 at the theme park in Orlando, Florida. The shark-themed ride has track that's nearly a mile long, rising 200 feet at its highest point and reaching speeds up to 73 mph. (Chad Baumer/SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment via AP)

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.

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