HAMPSHIRE thrill-seekers heading over to Florida will be able to experience two new heart-pumping rollercoasters.

Set to start thrilling riders this summer, Mako at SeaWorld Orlando and Cobra’s Curse over at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are both now nearing completion.

SeaWorld Orlando has installed the final piece of Mako’s nearly mile-long steel track – completing the footprint of what will be Orlando’s longest, tallest and fastest coaster.

When Mako opens this summer, the hypercoaster will reach 200 feet and speeds of 73 mph. Riders will feel weightless as they reach the top of each hill.

Following tradition, the 5,669kg final piece of track was topped with a waving American flag as it was lifted high in the air by a giant crane, and then bolted into place by workers.

The moment finished off a track that is 4,760 feet of thrills.

Meanwhile over at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the final track piece has been installed for the park’s most anticipated family thrill attraction, Cobra’s Curse.

The track piece weighing 2,029 kg (almost as heavy as a Land Rover) was bolted into place on March 19, marking the end of track construction and the beginning of the testing phase.

The spin coaster will be the only one of its kind in the world, featuring a menacing 13,600 kg snake king icon and a 70-foot vertical lift that will take riders within inches of its fangs.

The 3.5-minute ride will then spin forward, backward and then freely, taking riders on a whirlwind of exciting explorations.

Additionally, even before boarding the new ride, guests will be just inches away from a 400-cubic-foot snake exhibit in the queue which will include Jameson’s mambas, Angolan pythons and rhinoceros and Gaboon vipers.

This multi-level exhibit reflects the theme of the ride while featuring several animal husbandry and enrichment components designed with the snakes’ welfare in mind, including naturalistic design elements, controlled heat sources and humidity control.

The best value ticket for visiting SeaWorld Parks in Florida is the 3-Park SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Ticket or the Discovery Cove Ultimate Package.

The 3-Park SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens Ticket offers 14 days unlimited entry to three parks for the price of two – SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando AND Busch Gardens Tampa – when guests book and visit before 31 December 2016. Prices start from £95 per adult and £90 per child.

The Discovery Cove Ultimate Package includes one day reservation at Discovery Cove (with 30 minute dolphin swim experience, all meals, snacks and beverages) plus 14 day unlimited entry to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Aquatica Orlando – offering customers more savings and flexibility for their Florida holiday.

Prices start from £159 per person and for more information visit seaworldparks.co.uk.

Seven nights in Orlando, Florida with Virgin Holidays from £2,399 based on a family of four travelling in June.

Included: scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick to Orlando, room only accommodation at the 4V Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld with car hire included.

Price is based on two adults and two children sharing a standard room, including all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change.

Price is based on a departure on June 15th 2016.