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Serengeti Flyer is open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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usch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest ride, Serengeti Flyer, is now open for all guests. The park’s latest attraction is the world’s
tallest and fastest ride of its kind, providing riders with breathtaking views of the park’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain. Serengeti Flyer features twin duelling arms that
soar progressively higher, reaching speeds of 68 mph, a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak and the pulse-pounding thrill of multiple negative-G moments. The park’s new thrill features the capability to
adjust the ride’s intensity level, giving guests the opportunity for a milder or wilder experience. Serengeti Flyer allows 40 guests to experience the ride at once, seated back-to-back in rows of 10 across two gondolas. Neal Thurman, park president of Busch
Gardens, commented: “Thrills are in full swing
at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with yet another exciting record-setting ride for our guests to enjoy. As the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, Serengeti Flyer joins a world-class portfolio
of attractions, offering breath-taking views of the park and a one-of-a-kind experience for all our guests.”
Valhalla returns to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool Pleasure Beach confirmed the ride
After much anticipation, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has officially announced that Valhalla will return in 2023. Following a £4 million investment, the UK’s wettest ride is set to reopen for technical rehearsals this April with some exciting new features.
is back for the 2023 season at its annual season launch. Featuring many of the exciting elements that
made the ride so popular when it first opened in 2000, the team at Blackpool Pleasure Beach have hinted that there are some surprises in store now that the ride has been truly brought into the modern era. Riders can expect to be taken on a fantastical
journey to Valhalla, boarding a longboat and journeying into a parallel world guided by a brave Viking named Ivàr. There, they will encounter the spirit of Odin and pass into the afterlife to try to make it to Valhalla. While on their journey, riders will get to experience the elements - fire, ice and lots of water. Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Blackpool
Pleasure Beach, comments: “We know how long fans have been waiting for us to announce the reopening of Valhalla, and we’re confident they won’t be disappointed with our reimagining of one of the country’s best-loved rides. “The team has been hard at work behind the
scenes, and we can’t wait to have the famous Valhalla waterfall back on in the park once more. Guests will be able to experience the ride through
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technical rehearsals this April. “Valhalla has well and truly been given the
reimagining it deserves, now boasting some exciting new features and impressive sustainability credentials to help ensure the ride is more envi- ronmentally friendly - without compromising on the sense of adventure for which it’s been known for many years.” Adam Slevin, director of creative, design &
experience at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, who has led the Valhalla project, said: “The reopening of the UK’s most beloved water ride has been a tricky secret to keep, so it’s fantastic to be able to confirm we will be bringing back Valhalla for the 2023 season. We are initially opening Valhalla for technical rehearsals which means that the ride may operate intermittently throughout the day and some elements of the attraction may not be functioning. “We appreciate our guest’s patience as we’ve
carried out this huge project, working alongside countless industry experts to enhance ride expe- rience and give guests a well-deserved surprise. The legend has returned to Blackpool Pleasure Beach and we couldn’t be more excited.” Valhalla reopens for technical rehearsals this
April. MARCH 2023
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