Busch Gardens Tampa Announces Falcon’s Fury

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In spring 2014 Busch Gardens Tampa will take guests’ experiences to new heights with Falcon’s Fury, the first drop tower of its kind in the world. With no connecting structures, it will also be the tallest freestanding drop tower in North America.

The tower will stand 335 feet tall. Riders will reach a maximum speed of 60 mph on their descent. “Located in the Timbuktu area, Falcon’s Fury will be visible from any location in the park and even across the Tampa Bay area.”

Falcon’s Fury isn’t like any other drop tower:

“At the ride’s highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise. Like its bird of prey namesake, riders will pivot 90 degrees in midair to a face-down dive position. An instant later they’ll plunge 60 mph at 3.5 Gs straight down with speed and power like they’ve likely never experienced before.”

Watch a video about Falcon’s Fury background and planning below:

“No bird can match the speed of a falcon in its hunting dive. The falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds of 200 mph. Designers were inspired by this bird of prey during the development of the new attraction.”

Construction on the tower has already begun, and Falcon’s Fury is scheduled for completion in spring 2014. For more updates about Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa, go to FalconsFury.com.

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