What's next for Busch Gardens Tampa??

[shiekra38]

Actually, there are tax advantages to all that Safari area.

Yes, but I find it hard to believe that they aren't eyeballing that area in some way shape or form.

The expansion doesn't necessarily have to go in the direction that I propose

 

[GAcoaster]

If they need a "run-out" area for a major coaster outside the current developed area of the park, I'd guess they would use the retention pond area to the north of the park (just beyond the rapids and Kumba):

Google Maps

They did that at SeaWorld for routing Mako's long run out of the middle of the park.

 

[shiekra38]

If they need a "run-out" area for a major coaster outside the current developed area of the park, I'd guess they would use the retention pond area to the north of the park (just beyond the rapids and Kumba):

Google Maps

They did that at SeaWorld for routing Mako's long run out of the middle of the park.

This has been a rumored location for a while...I would love that as well

 

[Magic-Man]

So.....how much we wanna bet that BGT is gonna get a clone of that weird coaster BGW is getting?

 

[GAcoaster]

Possible, but doubtful to me.

 

[shiekra38]

So.....how much we wanna bet that BGT is gonna get a clone of that weird coaster BGW is getting?

I could see a variation of it....unfortunately...

 

[Cheezbat]

Don’t want it. I’d rather have a clone of Mako before that.

 

[shiekra38]

Don’t want it. I’d rather have a clone of Mako before that.

I'm basing this statement off past history, but it feels like SWO and BGT are very careful to differentiate offerings.

Ironically, Mako was supposed to be at BGT and a part of the Jungala expansion...and then it got moved.

It's why we probably wont see a dive coaster at SWO or B&M flying coaster at BGT

 

[OLSinFLA]

So.....how much we wanna bet that BGT is gonna get a clone of that weird coaster BGW is getting?

You mean Tigris which already opened?

 

[shiekra38]

I would say BGT already has a launched Intamin so there's now way they will get another

Then I look at BGW who was a launched Intamin and is getting another

 

[Cheezbat]

I'm basing this statement off past history, but it feels like SWO and BGT are very careful to differentiate offerings.

Ironically, Mako was supposed to be at BGT and a part of the Jungala expansion...and then it got moved.

It's why we probably wont see a dive coaster at SWO or B&M flying coaster at BGT

Oh I know. I was just stating the irony it would be to get a clone of a ride down the road at one of their other parks...and that at least THAT ride as a clone would be worth it.

The whole reason they don’t build rides of the same type (B&M flyer, B&M invert, etc) is because they want people to visit BOTH parks while they’re on their vacations. What’s the point in visiting Busch Gardens if they have all the same type of coasters as Sea World?

 

[shiekra38]

Oh I know. I was just stating the irony it would be to get a clone of a ride down the road at one of their other parks...and that at least THAT ride as a clone would be worth it.

The whole reason they don’t build rides of the same type (B&M flyer, B&M invert, etc) is because they want people to visit BOTH parks while they’re on their vacations. What’s the point in visiting Busch Gardens if they have all the same type of coasters as Sea World?

As much as I want it, I don't see us ever getting the 300ft B&M at BGT

 

[MakoMania]

Scorpion is currently undergoing a full repaint!

 

[Cheezbat]

As much as I want it, I don't see us ever getting the 300ft B&M at BGT

Never say never...

 

[Speed]

Any word on what’s going on where Critter Castaways once was? Looks like some work is being done
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[GAcoaster]

Any word on what’s going on where Critter Castaways once was? Looks like some work is being done
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I'd guess it's something for the Food & Wine Festival.

 

[ragerunner]

Here is a look at the demo and land clearing at the Rino Rally area.

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

Any word on what’s going on where Critter Castaways once was? Looks like some work is being done
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I haven't seen anyone mention any permits related to that site, so maybe that means it's nothing significant? I do wish they'd put something useful or at least visually appealing there, like a stage or a lagoon, rather than just leave it as an empty field. Maybe after 2021 the bird gardens area will finally get some much-needed attention.

 

[xxbrothawizxx]

I think they should give the coasters a rest for a little while. BG will be fine once IG opens. I'd like to see them put in a nice dark ride or a well-themed water ride (I'd take a coaster hybrid in that case). Cobra's Curse looks great and seems to be doing pretty well if wait times are anything to go by. I hope they'll keep trying well-themed experiences.

I want the Giga as much as the next guy, but Mako scratches that itch for me quite nicely, and rounding out the park a bit would probably do them a lot of good now and in the future. With Tidal Wave closed and Stanley falls rarely having a line, I think they should just raze Stanley (and Scorpion if necessary) and build a water ride that's actually interesting.

Honestly, I think Tigris was an uncessary addition. They should have gone straight to Iron Gwazi and used Tidal Wave's spot for a proper new water ride.

A few more flats would be nice too.

I don't think the rumored plan to enclose Cheetah Chase was a bad idea. Now that Cobra's Curse is around, it would be cool if they tried to make a little more interesting to match.

 

[Magic-Man]

Do y'all remember that plan to enclose Sand Serpent that got leaked a few years back? Well, what are the chances that we see that plan come back whenever Phoenix gets replaced? Make it a expansion, with two flat rides and a Sand Serpent renovation.