Tigris Launch Coaster - Opening 2019

[OLSinFLA]

I think it's worth mentioning, that only one Six Flags park has this type of roller coaster. And that was in 2012.

These coasters really aren't as common as everyone is making them out to be.

So far. There's 4 in the US, 9 total worldwide. But I expect many smaller parks will add them as they are compact and easy to install.

 

[shiekra38]

Good point, I suppose I was also thinking about the free flys, the Larson loopers and the skyline attractions stuff that they all call coasters. My comment is more in reference to the fact that bgt seems to be keeping the news on this low key.

In my opinion, they don't want all the new people coming until next year...This is merely something new to spark interest for locals and get people coming to the festivals

I really think RMC Gwazi is going to attract some folks that have never been/haven't been in a while to Busch Gardens

 

[cwgator]

Considering several local Tampa news outlets have been sharing updates about the coaster (especially since the construction tour on Valentine's Day), I wouldn't call it low key. Maybe beyond the Florida market area perhaps.

 

[GAcoaster]

I saw one of the Atlanta area stations just ran a story on Tigris the other day.

New roller coaster, free beer on tap at Busch Gardens | WSB-TV

 

[MakoMania]

 

[BBPH]

Trains!

 

[Scott W.]

In my opinion, they don't want all the new people coming until next year...This is merely something new to spark interest for locals and get people coming to the festivals

I really think RMC Gwazi is going to attract some folks that have never been/haven't been in a while to Busch Gardens

:clap:

 

[Scott W.]

Trains look good but I love the display with the small piece of track.

 

[JoeCamel]

Trains look good but I love the display with the small piece of track.

They have wheel brakes and a chock on the carrier> Maybe the RV is going to leap off into space.

 

[Alicia]

Woohoo testing!

 

[Viator]

 

[Brian G.]

Tigris set to open April 19 at Busch Gardens Tampa | Inside Universal

 

[rhino4evr]

This ride looks like so much fun.

 

[Nick]

This ride looks like so much fun.

Eh, low capacity and sort of gimmicky imo. I’ll be waiting for Gwazi next year to visit again.

 

[Tobias]

You know, I was about to say at least they're not putting in the pointless "comfort collars" which muck up loading/dispatches, but now I see they've added them. :|

Seriously, they were on the right track by not having them at all on there.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

This ride looks like so much fun.

Not a fan of the one at BGW but it might be your cup of tea.... that reminds me I need to make a cup of tea.

 

[shiekra38]

This ride looks like so much fun.

They're interesting...But it doesn't/will not hold a candle to the other coasters

Oddly enough, my most favorite part of the ride is probably the slowest part...The hang time on the top barrel roll is an interesting sensation

 

[rhino4evr]

Party poopers

 

[Alicia]

I’m looking forward to riding it once. Anything new is exciting to me. Luckily I was already planning on heading there the week after for Food and Wine anyway. Yay!

 

[Nick]

I’m looking forward to riding it once. Anything new is exciting to me. Luckily I was already planning on heading there the week after for Food and Wine anyway. Yay!

Yeah, new is exciting, it's just not exciting enough to get me there this year when I know Gwazi is happening next year

On second thought, I probably will ride it this year when I go for HOS.