Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT Discussion Thread)

[cfc]

^^Williamsburg had a Sesame Street Christmas show in the Old Globe Theatre during the first year of Christmas Town, as well as a Sesame Street 4D flick.

Edited November 25, 2013 by cfc

[Hilltopper39]

A path from Pantopia to the Sheikra plaza would be amazing.

 

Yeah, you gotta wonder about the future of Scorpion and the log flume. I love a good log flume but that thing is old and it's days have to be numbered. I'd love to see a new log flume ride put into that section.

[linearinduction]

Schwarzkopfs were built pretty well and there are several Schwarzkofs that are going on 40+ years operating. I mean, there’s a big difference between BGT and Lagoon, but Jet Star 2 is going on 42 years (40 at Lagoon) and Fire Dragon going on 33 years (31 at Lagoon). I mean, sure, Lagoon has had to do a crap ton of work to keep Jet Star 2 operating safely, like fabricating stronger wheel housings, replacing the anti rollback system, fabricating new track, reinforcing the track and uprights, new PLC, new loading station, and the constant welding, but for them it’s worth it. Likewise Fire Dragon has had to have some work done on the uprights and track, but nothing major, and the trains are still in great condition. BGT could keep Scorpion operating for quite a few more years easily.

[djcoastermark]

I really like the retheming of that whole area. Other than Scorpion, the area always seemed dated and a bit tacky to me. Much as I like Scorpion, I would skip it if the crowds were larger. It was a long trek to the area. If that area gets really busy because of all the newness, I really hope they bring back 2 train operations on Scorpion like back in the 90's and early 2000's. Otherwise it will be a long wait for the ride. Does anyone know whatever happened to the second train? It always used to sit on the transfer track there after ridership decreased once other coasters took over in popularity and I haven't seen the second train in years now. Also, I really hope the keep the flume ride, it's actually quite fun and one of my favorite old style flumes.

[beastadat]

Does anybody know if there is going to be a Falcon Animal exhibit with Falcon's Fury debut? It would be nice to have one.

[Mrlittle]

No clue what channel Nat Geo Wild is but I want to watch this.

 

[Guy T. Koepp]

National Geographic Channel. It's part of the Discovery line up on your cable stations.

[Mrlittle]

National Geographic Channel. It's part of the Discovery line up on your cable stations.

 

Yes, you are correct but I was referring to their second channel ''Nat Geo Wild'' which is airing this show. I haven't been able to find what channel that is from my provider.

[rcrider4]

What provider do you have? It is 132 on FiOS, 108 on Comcast, 155 on Bright House, 190 on Dish, 283 on DirectTV, 266 on U-Verse, 144 on Cox Cable, 158 on Optimum CableVision, and 238 on Time Warner. If you aren't listed here, I don't think you have Nat Geo Wild.

[B&MBoy1982]

A friend who works at Busch Gardens posted this photo on his Facebook page.

 

[cal1br3tto]

No clue what channel Nat Geo Wild is but I want to watch this.

They should have waited until today to air that, since apparently it was Cheetah Day.

[Cyrbuzz]

That tower is going to be awesome. I've never been on one of those type of drop rides before so I'm getting pumped for this one.

[_koppen]

Only 3 pieces of tower done, and I am already in love with that thing. Can't wait to see how the tilt mechanics are going to work

[matteocrepaldi]

Nice update! I can't wait to see more!

[jjune4991]

This makes me miss Tampa even more. Had I still lived there and worked at BG, I could've ridden this thing early. Oh well, just gotta be there opening day like with Cheetah Hunt!

[gerstlaueringvar]

I am feeling extremely excited for this. Probably because it might means more of these would appear

[Jon Sabo]

I am already shaking in anticipation of opening day riding Falcons Fury. This area is long overdue for an update and will have ALOT of guests just watching FF rather than riding it...lol

[SharkTums]

I'm sure Robb will post our full report soon, but we attended Christmas Town last night for the first time and it was awesome! Highly recommended, great event!

[rcrider4]

Section #4 is up!

[rolercstrluvr]

This drop tower is going to be a monster, even with only 4 sections up it already looks intimidating. I seriously can't wait to get out there and ride this beast.

[jray21]

Yeah, that is definitely a big looking tower! Those guys look tiny, and they're only up to the top of the third tower.

[2012jarrett]

The more of this tower they build, the less I want to ride it! Totally terrifying!

 

Do we know if they plan to build any sort of structure around the base like BGW did with Mach Tower? I could see them throwing up some logs and stretching some Cheetah Hunt-esque African banners onto it that match the Pantopia color scheme. It should look really nice when it's done either way, but I'd love to see them theme it a little.

[cfc]

We are all deeply envious in Williamsburg.

[coasterfreak101]

This thing is going to look so good when it's what, six times taller than that? It's got at least another 250 feet to go...crazy. Can't wait to get back to Tampa!

[SharkTums]

We are all deeply envious in Williamsburg.

 

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Mach Tower!

Mach Tower Who...it's all about Falcon's Fury!