Gwazi wooden coaster will be replaced with a steel version by Busch Gardens. The new coaster will be the first of its kind in the U.S., according to a statement from the company. It is expected to be operational by the end of the year.
Is Gwazi open yet?
The new, record-breaking coaster officially opened to the public Friday after weeks of previews. Steel is added to the track of Iron Gwazi, which is a rebuild of the wooden Gwazi coaster. It’s the tallest hybrid coaster in North America and the fastest and steepest of its kind in the U.S.
“It’s going to be a lot of fun to ride, and I’m looking forward to seeing what people think of it when they get their first ride on it,” said Tony Hsieh, president and CEO of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
What is the most intense ride at Busch Gardens?
The sheikra is the fastest roller coaster in all of busch gardens and sends guests diving down a near-verticle angle at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. Sheikkra is the first of its kind in the United States, and the only one in Florida, according to the park.
Is Busch Gardens getting rid of Kumba?
Rumors. Kumba roller coaster at Busch Gardens will be closing as of the end of the year, according to rumors that have been floating around on the internet. The rumors began to circulate on social media last week, with one Twitter user claiming to have received an email from a “busch gardens employee” stating that the coaster would not be returning to the park in 2017.
The rumor was quickly picked up by other Twitter users, who began speculating about the reasons behind the closure, and whether or not it was due to a lack of interest in the ride, or the fact that it had become too expensive for the company to continue operating it at the current rate of $1.5 million per year, as well as the cost of maintaining the attraction, which is currently $2.2 million a year to operate, according to TampaBay.com.
While the rumors have not yet been confirmed by the official park, it is safe to that they won’t be going away any time soon. In fact, the rumor mill has already begun churning out new rumors about what could be next for this popular attraction.
