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Phoenix Rising has its opening date, with visitors to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay soon to ‘ride on the wings of the legendary phoenix’ starting July 21st
Tom Anstey | Planet Attractions | 18 Jul 2024
The new addition holds the record for North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster model Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The highly anticipated Phoenix Rising coaster will soon take flight at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the B&M-manufactured coaster set to open to the public starting July 21st.
Coming to the Pantopia area of the park, Phoenix Rising is a family-friendly option that sees riders “soaring above the Serengeti Plain before going on an exploratory journey over the Pantopia region” as they “ride on the wings of the legendary phoenix”.
Reaching a maximum speed of 44mph (70.8kmph), the track covers 1,831ft (558.1m) and is a Family Inverted Coaster model, though the ride itself will feature no full inversions.
With a ride height of 42 inches (1.06m), the coaster will be able to accommodate young thrillseekers wanting to try a more advanced coaster experience. It also holds the record for North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster model.
Not only is Phoenix Rising a record breaker, but the new addition represents a landmark for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the ride becoming the park’s tenth rollercoaster.
As well as helping the park reach double figures for its coasters, the suspended model will be the first at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to feature onboard audio, with a special soundtrack integrated into the overall ride experience.
“We are excited to unveil Phoenix Rising to our guests,” said Stewart Clark, Park president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
“Guests are in for a special treat on this incredible coaster. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, it's an adventure the whole family can enjoy together.”
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