Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT BGA) Discussion Thread

[tycoonrebel7188I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

^I agree. With the retracking happening, we can hope that it runs better regardless of whether they keep the PTCs or get the new Millennium Flyers. I haven't ridden Gwazi since 2006 and won't be able to pass judgment on it again until I visit the park in June.

[Skycoastin SteveFive babies drowned in a fire]

I rode Wildcat this year and didn't think it was that bad. There was some shuffling on a couple turns towards the end, but it was certainly better than it would have been with PTCs.

[CardCrazeI wrote the book about donkeys!]

TAMPA, Fla. - There's a new way to get the feel of the jungle here in Tampa. The Broadway Show "Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy" is now playing at Busch Gardens.

This morning, ABC Action News Contributor, Sean Daly, is getting a first hand look at the incredible skill involved in this kind of show.

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy comes complete with acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and contortionists.

The story is based on Mother Nature leading her Jungle Boys through the wild.

The show debuted at the Broadway Theatre in June 2008. There are similar shows in the Cirque Dreams repertoire, including "Illumination", "Pandemonia" and "Coobrila" but "Jungle Fantasy" is the only one to ever appear on Broadway.

http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/breathtaking-broadway-performers-bring-a-new-spectacle-to-busch-gardens

Hours of the show can be found on the park's website under Park in "Hours & Show Times" under the "Plan Your Trip" tab.

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/new-year-new-cheetah-hunt-construction-update

Happy New Year, coaster fanatics! The holidays are behind us and that means we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled Cheetah Hunt construction updates.

For those of you who are new to these posts, these updates are for those SO passionate about roller coasters that they Just.Can't.Wait to see the finished product of Cheetah Hunt. They want to know what’s going on up to the minute! Are you of one these people? (Be honest and nod your head "yes.")

Then, come with us now on a virtual tour of the site where all the action’s taking place. Slap on your (imaginary) hard hat, and let’s open the door of the construction wall.
Creeeakk! Yes, that’s the sound of the big yellow door door opening. (Just humor me, friends.)

Well, here you have it. Construction in the area this week includes concrete and pilings that are paving the way between the tower and the canyon and moving track pieces into position in the canyon itself.

Readers, close your eyes. Can you just imagine it? Whoooooooosh!

At one point, riders (yes, that means you) will feel like they are darting through a canyon while a river rushes beneath them.

The river? That part of Cheetah Hunt will reuse the former water portion of Rhino Rally.

Well, we hope you enjoyed the year’s first peek behind the yellow wall inside Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. These photos were taken just yesterday. Stay tuned here for all the latest Cheetah Hunt updates and news.
Go ahead and post a comment; let us know what you think about the progress so far!

[derek_lentzI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

I just watched the POV for this ride for the first time and I am now really excited. It looks like a lot of fun.

[dragonskeepA donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

Screamscape has reported that new anti rollbacks were installed on both lift hills of Gwazi. In the complete rumor category: the MF trains are rumored to have been delivered. Can't wait to see if this is true about the Flyers.

[ColbyI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I am going there this summer, can't wait! Those pictures look awesome...

[tiger01Jar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

This picture has just been added to GCI's facebook page by someone. I believe there has been a sighting of Millenium Flyers!

Here's the picture

This is GCI's Facebook Page

[Coaster CowDonkeys are my way of life!]

Yayayayayayayayayayayay

[SaldekHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

^^Finally! It's great to see Gwazi getting new trains.

I wonder BGT sold the PTC trains to another park.