Busch Gardens Tampa's Roller Coasters
If you are planning a trip to Tampa and have time for a little fun, a visit to Busch Gardens is an absolute must for the itinerary. The Safari theme park, which opened in 1959, offers a variety of state-of-the-art roller coasters that are suitable for every guest. We have all ridden and rated them based on uniqueness, intensity and general experience. Click through to see where they stand.
We did not know if we were laughing because of the brisk track or the prospect of flying out of the roller coaster car (of course nervous laughter), but this was not our favorite.
The Good: It's located next to Busch Gardens' Serengeti Overlook Restaurant, which offers an all-you-can-eat buffet, fruity cocktails, and views of African wildlife. The bad thing is that you absolutely do not want to ride this revolving, rear-mounted coaster with a full stomach. It will indeed be a curse.
We know that this is one of the park's most famous and revered coasters, but in our experience we felt more like the guy in the front right seat. No one wants to be that guy.
As the oldest rollercoaster in Busch Gardens, the nostalgic effect certainly adds to the ride in our ranking. We're also big fans of the single loop, because nothing is more scary than standing upside down, without an over-shoulder strap.
The Montu is an absolute must. It performs a perfect combination of loops, barrel rolls and high-speed drop. It's also exciting when your legs dangle when gravity (or lack thereof) takes control of your body.
The coaster has three high-speed launches to mimic the world's fastest land animal hunting for prey. We still have not figured out if we felt more like the cheetah or its prey, but we know we felt great.
If you do not entice 90 degrees, you should spend your day on the safari of Sesame Street. SheiKra is the reason why there are roller coasters. It's equally exciting, scary and fun.
You'll be disappointed that our # 1 option is technically not a roller coaster ride, but no other attraction at Busch Gardens comes close to frightening your face as if it were your death. The freefall ride first disguises itself as gentle and scenic, but then works inward, before you are freed from the 335 foot high summit. Bathroom accident-prone, but absolutely worth it.
If you are planning a trip to Tampa and have time for a little fun, a visit to Busch Gardens is an absolute must for the itinerary. The Safari theme park, which opened in 1959, offers a variety of state-of-the-art roller coasters that are suitable for every guest. We have all ridden and rated them based on uniqueness, intensity and general experience. Click through to see where they stand.
We did not know if we were laughing because of the brisk track or the prospect of flying out of the roller coaster car (of course nervous laughter), but this was not our favorite.
The Good: It's located next to Busch Gardens' Serengeti Overlook Restaurant, which offers an all-you-can-eat buffet, fruity cocktails, and views of African wildlife. The bad thing is that you absolutely do not want to ride this revolving, rear-mounted coaster with a full stomach. It will indeed be a curse.
We know that this is one of the park's most famous and revered coasters, but in our experience we felt more like the guy in the front right seat. No one wants to be that guy.
As the oldest rollercoaster in Busch Gardens, the nostalgic effect certainly adds to the ride in our ranking. We're also big fans of the single loop, because nothing is more scary than standing upside down, without an over-shoulder strap.
The Montu is an absolute must. It performs a perfect combination of loops, barrel rolls and high-speed drop. It's also exciting when your legs dangle when gravity (or lack thereof) takes control of your body.
The coaster has three high-speed launches to mimic the world's fastest land animal hunting for prey. We still have not figured out if we felt more like the cheetah or its prey, but we know we felt great.
If you do not entice 90 degrees, you should spend your day on the safari of Sesame Street. SheiKra is the reason why there are roller coasters. It's equally exciting, scary and fun.
You'll be disappointed that our # 1 option is technically not a roller coaster ride, but no other attraction at Busch Gardens comes close to frightening your face as if it were your death. The freefall ride first disguises itself as gentle and scenic, but then works inward, before you are freed from the 335 foot high summit. Bathroom accident-prone, but absolutely worth it.