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Phoenix Rising coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay next year
Phoenix Rising will be the first coaster to feature on-board audio, enhancing the ride experience with a one-of-a-kind soundtrack, integrated into an exhilarating array of twists, turns and surprises for families riding together.
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Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, Phoenix Rising is a family-friendly suspended roller coaster, travelling at speeds up to 44 miles per hour throughout its 1,831 ft journey. With a minimum height requirement of 42 inches, Phoenix Rising is designed to be the perfect attraction for thrill- seeking families to embark on and have fun together.
xpect a blaze of excitement in Tampa Bay this coming Spring, as Busch Gardens brings to life a legend with its newest roller coaster, Phoenix Rising, the park’s tenth coaster, and the largest family-friendly addition to the Pantopia area of the park.
This exhilarating new experience will have family members soaring above the Serengeti Plain before going on an exploratory journey over the Pantopia region, with its vibrant colours, thrilling attractions, and more.
Riders will feel the rush of the wind and thrill of the flight in this suspended roller coaster that enables ride cars and riders to swing side to side as the train races along the track high above the Serengeti Plain.
“Phoenix Rising will be an extraordinary journey for our seasoned coaster enthusiasts and younger thrill-seekers alike,” said Stewart Clark, president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “Joining a comprehensive coaster collection, this new attraction reinforces our commitment to provide guests with new, immersive and one-of-a-kind experiences.”
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
Merlin
Entertainments CFO retires
Merlin Entertainments has announced that the company’s CFO, Alistair Windybank, is retiring. Alistair will remain in place for at least his 12-month notice period and will continue to support the CEO, the wider Merlin Executive team, and the Board, as they identify the most suitable successor and ensure an orderly and smooth handover.
Alistair joined Merlin in 2008 and has held various senior finance roles, including Head of Corporate Finance, Group Investor Relations Director, Senior Finance Director, and Deputy CFO.
He was appointed acting CFO in July 2020 and formally appointed CFO in November 2020, including responsibility for Merlin Group IT and Procurement. Prior to Merlin, Alistair qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Deloitte, where he specialised in Audit & Assurance. Scott O’Neil, CEO of Merlin Entertainments, commented: “I would like to thank Alistair for his outstanding contribution over the last 15 years. Even before he was CFO, he was a key member of the team, and has played an important part in Merlin’s international growth and success. Notably, he played a key role in taking the company public back in 2013 and more recently in helping steer Merlin successfully through the pandemic. We will all miss Alistair enormously and are reassured that we have many months with his guidance and support, while his successor is found, and an orderly handover takes place.” Alistair Windybank, CFO of Merlin Entertainments, added: “I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to be a part of the Merlin journey over the last 15 years. Merlin is an incredible business and I'm immensely proud of what we have achieved. With a world- class portfolio of attraction brands, an exciting investment pipeline and an amazing team, the business is well positioned to continue its growth into the future.”
10 OCTOBER 2023 rkworld-online.c
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