Behind the Fun: The Making of Mardi Gras | BOLT™ |Carnival Cruise Line

Editorial Summary

The video provides a behind the scenes look at the development of Bolt, the first roller coaster at sea, located on the Carnival Mardi Gras. The creator visits a warehouse in Germany where the ride is being constructed by the manufacturer, Maurer. The footage shows the scale of the project, noting that the track is approximately 700 feet long and will be positioned about 180 feet above sea level. To facilitate transport, the track is disassembled into containers before being shipped to the shipyard for reassembly. Through an interview with Steve Boney of the Maurer team, the video explains how the sea environment enhances the experience because the ship's movement and changing ports provide unique views for every ride. The coaster features two seat vehicles that allow passengers to compete and control their own fun. Additionally, the ride includes an onboard camera to capture passenger reactions. The segment concludes with a demonstration of dummy tests used to ensure the ride is ready for its debut on the Mardi Gras.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.