In a recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa, I brought my drone with me and took photos of the theme park from above, providing me with views of the park I have never before seen. Below is a selection of...
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The Coaster101 Podcast: Coaster101 Goes to Busch Gardens Tampa
Recently, members of the Coaster101 team took three separate trips to Busch Gardens Tampa – some repeat visitors, some first time visitors, and we’re here to bring our experiences to you. C101 Founder John and one of C101’s newest writers...
Continue reading...Phoenix Rising Construction Update at Busch Gardens Tampa
Phoenix Rising construction is picking up speed at Busch Gardens Tampa as the park’s new-for-2024 Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) family inverted coaster prepares to go vertical. Update: This afternoon, Busch Gardens Tampa shared on Facebook photos of a large light...
Continue reading...13 Defunct Theme Park Monorails
While Walt Disney may have thought they were the way of the future, monorails have failed to become a widespread mode of transportation. Like stream trains, after the Disneyland monorail opened there was a building boom of theme park monorails...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Tampa Announces “Phoenix Rising” Family Invert
With the closure of Sand Serpent, Busch Gardens Tampa’s wild mouse coaster, coaster fans have been wondering what will “rise from the ashes” in that corner of the park’s “Pantopia” section. Today – we have our answer: Phoenix Rising. The park’s...
Continue reading...Review: Serengeti Flyer at Busch Gardens Tampa
Busch Gardens Tampa has always been one of my favorite regional parks, and has one of the best and most well-rounded coaster lineups out there. Now, their thrilling flat ride collection is growing as well, with their newly opened Screamin’...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Iron Gwazi-cast + Giveaway!
Last week, Shane and Mike from the Coaster101 team had the chance to ride Iron Gwazi, the world’s tallest and steepest hybrid coaster. Spoiler Alert: It lives up to the hype. This week on the podcast, Shane joins Andrew to...
Continue reading...Iron Gwazi: Our Review and Reactions
In recent years, the roller coaster and theme park industry and community has had some difficult days, with countless construction delays, park closings and attendance issues. However, throughout these past months and years, there has been a shining light at...
Continue reading...Iron Gwazi Opening Date Announced
The wait is finally over. In just 49 days from today, one of our most anticipated roller coasters of the past three years is finally ready to take on riders. Busch Gardens Tampa has announced the Iron Gwazi opening date:...
Continue reading...Updates on Openings for Iron Gwazi, Ice Breaker, and Pantheon
When SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment announced five new roller coasters across the chain in 2019, Iron Gwazi, Ice Breaker, Pantheon, Emperor, and Texas Stingray, set to open in 2020, thrill seekers across the country were, for lack of a better...
Continue reading...Beyond the Track: Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa In-Depth Analysis
Welcome to the third installment in a four-part “Beyond the Track” series by Coaster101 guest writer Ryan Cataldo. There is more beyond the surface of a roller coaster than just hills and drops. Every functional coaster on earth has scrutinous...
Continue reading...From Tame To Thrilling: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
When people think of Central Florida theme parks, there is (deservedly) a lot of focus on the Orlando area. However, what many people don’t consider while generalizing “Central Florida Theme Parks,” is actually located an hour-ish southwest of Orlando on...
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