Watch: Get a sneak peek on board SeaWorld Orlando’s new ‘Pipeline’ coaster

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld annual pass holders can ride the park’s newest roller coaster Friday, but Channel 9′s Q McCray got a sneak peek at what you can expect.

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster is a standing coaster meant to make you feel like you’re riding a surfboard.

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You start the ride standing, but you don’t stay that way for long.

“You are standing in the beginning, then your seat moves up and down, fluctuating 4 inches up and down,” said Rob McNicholas, vice president of operations at SeaWorld Orlando.

Read: SeaWorld Orlando passholders will be first to ride new ‘Pipeline: The Surf Coaster’ this week

Q said it truly feels like you’re catching a wave only 110 feet in the air and moving at a maximum speed of 60 mph. You can watch his real-time reaction to the ride in the video below:

Watch: Get a sneak peek on board SeaWorld Orlando’s new ‘Pipeline’ coaster SeaWorld annual pass holders can ride the park's newest roller coaster Friday, but Channel 9's Q McCray got a sneak peek at what you can expect. (Q McCray, WFTV.com)

The coaster is located at the front of the park between Flamecraft Bar and Bayside Stadium.

The ride opens to the general public on May 27.

SEE: SeaWorld Orlando reveals new stand-up roller coaster ‘Pipeline’

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Pipeline: The Surf coaster See SeaWorld Orlando's newest roller coaster. (SeaWorld)

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