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Phoenix Rising

Roller coaster in the United States
Phoenix Rising
Busch Gardens Tampa
Location Tampa, Florida, USA
Coordinates 28°02′19″N 82°25′21″W / 28.03852°N 82.422384°W / 28.03852; -82.422384
Section Pantopia
Status Operating since July 21, 2024
Rider height
  • Minimum: 42 inch
  • Maximum: 77 inch
Replaced Sand Serpent
Phoenix
Statistics
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
Product Family Coaster
Type Steel - Inverted
Riders per train 20
Propulsion Chain lift
Height 80 feet
Top speed 45 mph
Length 1831 feet
Inversions 0
Duration 1 minutes 30 seconds

Phoenix Rising is an inverted roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa in Tampa, Florida, USA.

History

The ride was announced on October 2, 2023.[1][2]

Pieces of track arrived at the park in January 2024.[3]

The ride opened on July 21, 2024, with previews for passholders and media members starting several days earlier.[4]

Design

Trains

The trains have on-board audio, with four distinct thematic options, each representing a different phoenix: fire, ice, jungle, and sea.

References

  1. Roseboom, Matt (2023-10-02). "Suspended swinging family roller coaster coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  2. "Busch Gardens Tampa announces new coaster for Spring 2024 - "Phoenix Rising"". SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. 2023-10-03. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  3. "Eerste trackdelen nieuwe achtbaan Phoenix Rising komen toe in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay".
  4. "Phoenix Rising - Now Open". Busch Gardens Tampa. Retrieved 2024-07-21.

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