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Tigris launch coaster opening April 19 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

04/04/2019

What has been dubbed Florida’s tallest launch coaster now has an opening date. Tigris, a 150-foot-tall triple-launch steel coaster, will open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on April 19. “Tigris will catapul... Read More

Universal’s Harry Potter coaster will whiz through Forbidden Forest

John Gregory

03/12/2019

Universal

Universal Orlando has released new details on Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, the new coaster opening June 13. Situated next to Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, the ride will take guests through the Fo... Read More

New Busch Gardens Tampa Bay hybrid coaster will be 210 feet tall

John Gregory

03/11/2019

SeaWorld/Busch

A new filing with the Federal Aviation Administration has revealed just how tall Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s recently announced hybrid coaster will be when it opens in 2020. Promoted as the fastest and steepes... Read More

World’s fastest, steepest hybrid coaster coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2020

John Gregory

03/02/2019

SeaWorld/Busch

Looking to cement its status as Central Florida’s top destination for roller coaster fans for its 60th anniversary, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it is building the world’s fastest and steepest wood and ste... Read More

Tigris roller coaster track complete at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

John Gregory

02/14/2019

SeaWorld/Busch

Florida’s tallest launch coaster, Tigris, is set to open this spring at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay after the park announced the final sections of the track have been put in place. The 150-foot-tall tiger-themed ... Read More

Universal unveils new art for ‘Harry Potter’ coaster

John Gregory

10/01/2018

Universal

For a ride set to open at Universal Orlando in less than a year, little has been confirmed about the “Harry Potter”-themed coaster under construction at Islands of Adventure. A new promotional image offers a fe... Read More

Tigris coaster opening at Busch Gardens in 2019

John Gregory

09/13/2018

SeaWorld/Busch

What is being billed as Florida’s tallest launch coaster will be coming to Busch Gardens Tampa in spring 2019, with the park planning to add another thrill ride the following year. The coaster, dubbed Tigris, ... Read More

Legoland to add virtual reality to coasters

Terry Roen

09/20/2017

Legoland

Legoland is joining the virtual reality trend by transforming three coasters at its Winter Haven, Malaysia and Germany theme parks. The first coaster will open in late 2017 at Legoland Malaysia Resort, followe... Read More

Universal plans Harry Potter-themed coaster for the Wizarding World

Terry Roen

07/25/2017

Universal

A next-generation coaster with a Harry Potter theme will be built to replace the Dragon Challenge at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The Dragon Challenge was originally called Dueling Dragons when it opened ... Read More

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