June 11, 201313 yr http://falconsfury.com/en/Parks/BuschGardens_Tampa/Home/Attractions/Rides/Falcons-Fury This is crazy.
June 11, 201313 yr yikes, I rode drop zone once, will never ride it again, safe to say, I'm never getting on that thing. Cool concept, hindsite being 20/20 I'm surprised its taken so long to go from a drop zone style ride to something along these lines, though I suspect capacity is much lower on this than a drop zone style ride.
June 11, 201313 yr I'm glad to see this concept being brought back. The only other Drop Tower (that I know of) that does something similar is Acrophobia at Six Flags over Georgia, though that is only 15 degrees. Face first sounds insane!
June 11, 201313 yr I had this exact idea when I was 8, right after Drop Zone got installed! (I played roller coaster tycoon all the time, and had it in my head I was going to be a ride designer, and always came up with ideas lol) This looks awesome though!
June 11, 201313 yr Same concept as Griffon, without the reasuring curve outward from the drop. Hope they have very good restraints, otherwise.....kersplat!
June 11, 201313 yr I am not sure I am ready for that yet...I am just starting to enjoy the awesomeness of Drop Towers. I had not done the one at KI until this season...That thing looks terrifying.
June 11, 201313 yr That seems like a small amount of seats for a major park. I bet capacity will be awful.
June 11, 201313 yr Wow. That does look intense. I wonder if it is the same manufacturer as the drop ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. I believe that one was a MoseRides install, and I believe they have had issues with it. It was down when I was there back in March of this year.
June 11, 201313 yr Just noticed. Sheikra, Phoenix, Big Bird, Bird Gardens, and Falcon's Fury. This place really loves their birds
June 11, 201313 yr TPR just confirmed this will be an Intamin ride. Clicky Be prepared for long lines and lots of downtime!
June 11, 201313 yr I love roller coasters and Drop Tower. But not this. Never. "Drop Tower 1 looks too intense for me..."
June 11, 201313 yr Sounds exciting. If that video's correct, it looks like it will be in Timbuktu. My only question is how they are to make room for it.
June 11, 201313 yr ^ I believe Sandstorm got moved next to Gwazi and this is occupying it's former location.
June 11, 201313 yr Well...Now theres an idea of what to add to X-Base, It could even be put right next to Firehawk! (No seriousness included.)
June 11, 201313 yr SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY! I want to ride this NOW! I am definitely going to have to try to plan a trip to Florida next year. This looks awesome!
June 11, 201313 yr Seems like they are right about some things... http://screamscape.com/html/busch_gardens_tampa.htm
June 11, 201313 yr Seems like they are right about some things... http://screamscape.com/html/busch_gardens_tampa.htm If you throw enough mud...
June 11, 201313 yr I'd love to see S&S take this concept to the next level. I imagine taking 4d seats which would engage to the rail at the top. Face you straight down before release then tumble head over heels before landing on your back, then slowly lowered into seated position. I actually wrote them this idea many years ago but never got a reply.
June 12, 201313 yr I actually wrote them this idea many years ago but never got a reply. Many companies have a policy of not reading any product suggestions, for fear that a submitter could claim ownership if something similar is later developed.
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