Friday, September 13, 2019 - 05:54
2. Iron Gwazi reimagines a classic ride for a new era
Image; Busch Gardens TampaThough Gwazi has been closed for several years now, Busch Gardens Tampa announced that this classic attraction will be reimagined as Iron Gwazi in 2020. While elements of the former wooden attraction will be integrated into the new ride (only about a quarter of the old attraction remains), Iron Gwazi will have a reimagined layout and steel track that will tell a different story and provide a completely new experience that, when finished, will make this attraction North America’s tallest, and the world's fastest, and steepest hybrid roller coaster.
At 206 feet tall, Iron Gwazi will feature a 91-degree drop, and reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour. The journey will include three inversions and 12 airtime hills as this new roller coaster races along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track. And like Icebreaker at SeaWorld Orlando, Iron Gwazi will have a 48 inch height requirement, making this another family-friendly thrill ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Image: Busch Gardens Tampa
The theme of the attraction will also be changing to the Crocodile, as reflected in the highly-themed roller coaster trains you can see above.
Though no specific opening date for either of these new roller coasters, both Iron Gwazi as well as Icebreaker are targeting Spring 2020 at their respective parks. Are you excited to experience both of these record-breaking new attractions?
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