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Family Coaster Rises Like a Phoenix at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park World’s Susan Storey heads to Busch Gardens to try a new ride - Phoenix Rising – an inverted new coaster from Bolliger and Mabillard.
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or its newest coaster, Busch Gardens Tampa drew inspiration from a popular mythical bird of prey. Phoenix Rising, a family inverted
coaster from Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M), officially began to take flight in July. Much like this latest investment was developed with families in mind. With a height requirement of just 42 in. dives just like its namesake. Not quite rising from ashes, the new coaster
is in the colourful Patagonia section of the park, replacing the swinging pirate ship ride with a similar moniker, The Phoenix. While the name gives a nod to the former attraction, Phoenix Rising is an entirely new experience and exactly what the park wanted to provide to its guests.
corporate director of project management, United minutes, Phoenix Rising is over 1800 feet (549 metres) long and reaches a top speed of 44 mph While it reaches a height of 80 feet (24 metres),
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kid-friendly height requirement is perfect for the average six-year-old guest who is ready to grow Grover coaster and take the next step toward faster attractions.
Stewart Clark, park president, Busch Gardens
adventure the whole family can enjoy together. Our annual passholders, seasoned coaster enthusiasts and youngest thrill-seekers will love this addition to While Phoenix Rising does not feature any
inversions, it has elements that make a statement, including a photogenic and fun high-banked turn over the queue entrance, a large helix near the gift Plain as the train advances up the lift hill. The open restraint with the low grab bars also provides a more freeing feeling, helping guests soar like its namesake.
is 5randomized, and every ride stars a different phoenix. They represent fire, water, ice, and the jungle, with corresponding colours and lighting for each. The lighting changes with each ride While in queue, guests see examples of the
different mythical bird and signage that explains what each represents. The phoenix is most associated with fire and bright red feathers however according to the lore, the ice phoenix has
guests board the train, the three large LED screens light up with one of the four birds swooping in, ready to fly with the coaster.
original score that really completes the experience. You also hear caws and cries from the phoenix during the flight, as well as the sound of its massive Swiss-manufacturer, B&M invented and patented
first of its kind in 1992. Montu, from B&M, has been providing inverted thrills at the park since Phoenix Rising in the desired location. Phoenix Rising has one train with ten rows, seating two B&M roller coaster.
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