Busch Gardens Is Teasing Tampa Bay With A New Attraction

Author QYK Producer

September 23rd, 2022 1:46 PM

This is so not fair. We want to know! Busch Gardens is teasing Tampa Bay with a new attraction. Maybe someone can figure out what the theme park is up to.

It all started with a post on the Busch Gardens Twitter account. All it said was: “What’s going on here? Wrong answers only.” There was also a pic of some large pieces of multi-colored metal.

Back in 2019, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay filed permits for BGT Project Jethro which would be built at the site of the park’s former Rhino Rally. That’s where this mystery metal is located.

There’s also a video of construction going on:

There is speculation that the new attraction is similar to the pendulum-style swing ride at SeaWorld San Antonio and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. As of now we can only guess what Busch Gardens is up to. Hopefully there will be more tweets about this mystery attraction. [SOURCE Bay News 9]

Iron Gwazi Officially Opens At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

• 3, 2, … 1!

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  Ceremonies began with a welcome from Busch Gardens President Neal Thurman. He described the ride as the world's fastest and steepest hybrid rollercoaster. It's also the tallest hybrid rollercoaster in North America. "With 12 heart pounding air time moments with 3 inversions, Iron Gwazi is a non-stop action-packed thrill machine," said Thurman.

• Fireworks and confetti…

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  With the push of the button, the first official riders of Iron Gwazi were frontline workers who helped get us through the pandemic.

• Terrifying… but for a good cause.

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  Busch Gardens is using the coaster to help raise money for wild animal charities with Gwazi merchandise sold at the park.
• It’s time!

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  Are you brave enough to take on Iron Gwazi? One your seatbelt is fastened, the bar is lowered to keep you safe during those "air time" moments. There are 12 of them.

• Kitchen under the coaster…

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  If you dare to take on Iron Gwazi, you'll find lots of the Food & Wine Festival foods just around the corner.

• Leave room for dessert…

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  The dessert options include a Bavarian Fruit Punch Trifle topped with coconut!
• Savory and sweet…

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  Something for everyone.

• Lots to try!

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  You can buy the Food & Wine festival menu options individually or buy a punch card which lets you try a few more with a discount.

• Food & Wine… and Music

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  This weekend also kicks off the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. Besides the food and drink, there are a bunch of concerts that are free with park admission.
• Lots of booths with different options…

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  Deep fried or keto friendly, there's a little bit of everything on the menu this year.

• Corny

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  The street corn looked fantastic but I was already too full to try it this visit.

• Not so impossible…

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  Vegetarian options like the Impossible Burger are on the menu this year.
• Iron Gwazi Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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  Riding Gwazi in the daytime is terrifying but exciting. At night, it's dreamlike. I loved it.

• Food and Wine or Wine and Food?

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  You decide.

• Passports are out…

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  The ride has been on the radar of roller coaster enthusiasts around the world.

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