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September 5, 2014September 5, 2014

Why I Can’t Wait To Ride Falcon’s Fury At Busch Gardens Tampa

Hey Thrill Seekers,

I don’t know if its because I’m not a massive fan of Harry Potter (don’t tell anyone) or its that I just love a good thrill ride but for me this year I’ve most been looking forward to the launch of Busch Gardens Falcon’s Fury.

When I first heard Busch Gardens were going to add a new attraction to their safari based theme park I thought they were mental! The idea of launching something in the same year as Universal opened Diagon Alley made no sense to me, all the spot light would be squarely on Harry Potter surely!?

When I then heard it was a drop ride I was pretty underwhelmed. Then bits of news started to leak… Its 335 ft tall, impressive… it has a delayed start, so you won’t know when you’re going to drop, ok interesting… You’ll feel about 5 seconds of weightlessness, cool…. You’ll fall at a 90 degree angle… WHAT!!!! Yep you’ll fall facing the ground!

A fresh take on the drop ride, I was immediately on board and the more I told people about it via our facebook page the more excited I got. Here’s the low down…

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Due to open in May I was excited to watch the build up via Busch Gardens really good webcast series. Just as we reached the announced opening date, disaster struck! I may have slightly over exaggerated that, more of an inconvenience to me than a disaster, Busch Gardens had to announce that they were postponing the release date due to manufacturing issues. In layman terms they weren’t able to get hold of major parts they required to assure the smooth running of Falcon’s Fury.

I was immediately on the phone to my Busch Garden contacts trying to find out the proposed new launch date… they weren’t saying anything, just sometime this Summer!! Aaaagh!!!

So now I had to wait even longer, and the anticipation just build. Then late one night I got an email from Busch Gardens letting me know that some of their staff had ridden the beast.

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Pretty quickly after that Busch Gardens started a soft launch phase open to some lucky members of the public and quickly my facebook and twitter timelines were full of people pulling faces of pure terror that quickly changed to huge beaming smiles… and my jealousy reached maximum capacity.

On the 2nd September Busch Gardens announced that Falcon’s Fury was now officially open to the public…. yep that means everyone can now scream at 335 feet! I still can’t wait to ride Falcon’s Fury but it looks like I’m going to have too…

You can purchase Busch Gardens tickets at Orlando Attraction Tickets all of our tickets that include Busch Gardens admission also include free transport to and from Tampa, so you’ve got no excuse now 🙂 Get yourself down to Busch Gardens and tell me what you thought of Falcons Fury.

Smiles included…

Jamie

September 2, 2014September 3, 2014

Falcons Fury At Busch Gardens Tampa Is Now Officially Open

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Its finally here… after originally being due to open in May, Falcons Fury the 335 ft face first drop ride has officially opened to the public.

Jim Dean, Busch Gardens Park President said;

We know guests from around the world have been waiting to experience this one-of-a-kind thrill ride, and we are excited to officially invite those guests to ride Falcon’s Fury

For those not in the know, Falcon’s Fury stands at 335 feet and takes riders soaring 60 mph straight down. At the ride’s highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise; like its bird of prey namesake, riders pivot 90 degrees in midair to a face-down dive position. An instant later, riders plunge with speed and power that they’ve never experienced before.

The ride has been compared to skydiving by its designers who have used special sequencing technology so that passengers can’t anticipate when they will drop each time.

With no connecting structures, it will be the tallest freestanding drop tower in North America and passengers will be able to see as far as St, Petersburg Clearwater. Over 100 tonnes of steel has been used to create the tower, that’s the weight of over 25 elephants!

The surrounding area of Falcon’s Fury has also been redeveloped into Pantopia. The fully remodelled Pantopia boasts elaborately-jewelled theming, feature thrilling rides and attractions, sensational new food and beverage outlets, and exciting entertainment and shop.

I cannot wait to ride this!

Smiles included…

Jamie

August 4, 2014August 4, 2014

5 Reasons Why I love Busch Gardens Tampa

Hey Thrill Seekers,

I’m often asked which is my favourite theme park in Florida. Most expect me to say Disney’s Magic Kingdom or Universal’s Islands of Adventure but its neither of these. Don’t get me wrong I truly love both of those parks, actually I can go a step further and say I love all the Florida theme parks but I do have a favourite.

My favourite park in Florida is Busch Gardens Tampa and today I thought I’d explain why its my number 1.

Serengeti Safari

Your chance to get close and sometimes personal with some of the most beautiful and majestic animals you’d expect to see on the plains of Africa from Zebras, Eland, Ostriches to Rhinos and the stars of the show, the very friendly Giraffes.

I’ve been lucky enough to do this twice and feeding the Giraffes was the absolute highlight of my visits and for Coaster fans thats really saying something.

SheiKra

You’re not on this ride for a long time, you’re on it for a good time! Oh and it delivers in a BIG way.

SheiKra was North America’s very first dive coaster and it continues to be immensely popular. Standing at 200 feet tall and reaching a drop speed of up to 70mph with a 90 degree drop. SheiKra has been constantly voted one of the best rides in the World! I think the little delay before the big drop might have something to do with…

Prepare yourself to Shriek!!!

Iceploration

I’m not really one to sit and watch a show, for me it eats in to my Coaster riding time. So when I first sat down to watch Iceploration I had already decided I wasn’t going to like it…

I was wrong though, the story portrayed could be considered a little cheesy for British audiences but what you cannot take away from the extravaganza is the level of skill shown by the skaters. I honestly couldn’t take my eyes off it.

People

Everybody hates queuing and although I may have been extremely lucky I’ve never really had to queue that much at Busch Gardens. The theme park has so much to do that people tend to spread out across the park.

The other side to people are the actual people who work at the park, the guys and girls that guide you around the Serengeti Safari for example are warm, friendly and keen to share their experiences. I also found this to be the same for the majority of staff working at Busch Gardens, a smile goes a long way. 🙂

All the other rides

Busch Gardens is a thrill seekers dream! SheiKra, Montu, Cheetah Hunt, Gwazi and Kumba all represents more thrill’s per park than any other in Florida…

…..Oh and of course….

Falcons Fury

The 335 foot tall face first drop ride due to open this year has had people talking since its announcement.

So there you go, thats why my favourite theme park in Florida is Busch Gardens.

Smiles included…

Jamie

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July 22, 2014July 22, 2014

Will Falcons Fury At Busch Gardens Be Launching Soon

Hey Thrill Seekers,

I need this ride open soon!!! Granted I’m not the bravest of thrill riders but Busch Gardens Falcons Fury has me intrigued. The 335ft face first drop ride is set to be one of Florida’s most terrifying rides and I can’t wait. Which is why I was so gutted when Busch Gardens had to announce that the opening was to be delayed due to manufacturing issues.

With Busch Gardens being very vague about a launch date we were beginning to wonder if it would ever get of the ground… and then return to the ground very quickly and then start all over again… you get my point.

Well today I was reading up on Busch Gardens Halloween Night cleverly called Howl-o-Scream and look what I noticed…

Now Howl-o-Scream opens on the 26th September and I think its pretty safe to assume that Falcons Fury would not officially open just for this niche night.

It looks like at the very latest this hugely anticipated ride will open in September and I for one cannot wait!

Smiles included…

Jamie

May 29, 2014May 29, 2014

Busch Gardens Falcon’s Fury Opening Delayed Until Summer

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Busch Gardens today confirmed that’s it’s highly anticipated new attraction Falcons Fury will now not be opening until the summer! No official date has been given.

The reason behind the delay was outlined via twitter, Facebook and Busch Gardens own blog, here’s what it said;

Busch Gardens’ new thrill ride Falcon’s Fury includes first-of-its kind design elements, systems and parts. Due to a delay in the fabrication of key component parts, neither the manufacturer nor Busch Gardens are able to complete the lengthy testing processes needed to open the ride to the public. The safety of our guests and team members remains Busch Gardens’ top priority and none of these delays involve safety systems. The ride has been safely operated in the initial stages of the testing process, and all other elements of the park’s newest re-imagined land Pantopia are now open to guests. Busch Gardens will provide updates on the ride opening as events warrant. We are committed to delivering world-class thrills and the best possible ride experience, and we look forward to the launch of Falcon’s Fury, North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower, later this summer.

A nightmare scenario then for Busch Gardens as universal gear up for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagonal Alley opening only Falcons Fury was perceived to have any chance of competing for column inches.

However Busch Gardens must be applauded for taking guests safety over dollar bills. Hugely disappointing but obviously the correct decision.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Smiles included…

Jamie

April 28, 2014April 29, 2014

Busch Gardens Releases POV Falcons Fury Video

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Hold on to your seat and prepare to scream. Busch Gardens has just released this first person video of Falcons Fury, the 335ft drop ride is one of Florida’s most anticipated rides.

Recently Busch Gardens had to amend it’s proposed opening date from the 1st May to a yet unconfirmed date. It’s left a few of us adrenaline junkies disappointed, so what’s the best way to cheer us up…

Check out this belly turning video,

Now if this doesn’t wet your whistle I don’t know what will…

Get ready to hang on and scream “aaaaaaagh”

Smiles included…

Jamie

April 19, 2014

Aaaaagh Opening Date For Falcon’s Fury At Busch Gardens Maybe Delayed

Hey Thrill Seekers,

With Universal opening up the second stage of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley this year its going to take an amazing ride to even pinch a millimeter of space on most news sites.

Step forward Busch Gardens and their drop ride, Falcon’s Fury… for those unfamiliar who might scoff at a mere drop ride, let me just explain, this drop ride is a face first 300 foot plus drop ride!

Busch Gardens was well on course to beat Universal to the punch and open Falcon’s Fury to the public in May, however reports coming in yesterday seem to suggest that this may not be the case.

Busch Gardens tweeted this;

So it looks like due to construction delays one of the most anticipated rides of 2014 is making us wait a little longer!!!

Smiles included…

Jamie

March 27, 2014March 26, 2014

Busch Gardens Release Pantopia Update Including The Bacon Pretzel Fury

Hey Thrill Seekers,

The 1st of May is etched into every theme park fans mind this year, especially those heading to Busch Gardens Tampa where the now infamous Falcon’s Fury will make its debut.

The 335 foot tall face first drop ride has been the talk of the town and Busch Gardens has been ramping up its social drive to promote this amazing attraction. Yesterday they release their 3rd webisode concentrating on the land that will house Falcon’s Fury, Pantopia which is replacing Timbuktu.

Here’s the video;

Here’s what we picked up from the webisode.

The main shop will be called the “Painted Camel Bizarre” and has been based around upcycling, taking trash and turning it in to treasures. The shop will sell up to 900 unique items ranging from Falcon’s Fury T-Shirts and cuddly toys to lanterns and knick knacks.

Food wise we’re looking at two eateries, the first is called “Dragon Fire” and will serve Sausage Sandwiches, Pincho’s and Ribs. The second place is called “Twisted Tail Pretzels” and is a specialist pretzel establishment serving up to 40 different options including salted, cinnamon and hot dog flavours. It will also have it very own custom, unique pretzel called the “Bacon Pretzel Fury” which is exactly what it sounds like, bacon with a pretzel wrapped around it.

On the next webisode we’ve been promised a glimpse from the top of Falcon’s Fury…. GULP!

Smiles included…

Jamie

February 28, 2014February 28, 2014

Busch Gardens Falcon Fury To Open On May 1st 2014

Hey Thrill Seekers,

One of the most exciting attractions pencilled in to a jam packed 2014 is Busch Gardens, Falcon Fury. The 335 foot drop ride has almost been talked about as much as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley!

Drop rides are nothing new but in true Busch Gardens tradition this is no normal drop ride. Riders (victims) are slowly taken up the full 300 foot plus, dwarfing even the might Sheikra… when they reach the top, the riders position is then shifted to a 90 degree angle! That’s right… you’ll be facing the ground! If that wasn’t terrifying enough the on board computer randomises the drop moment, varying between 2-5 seconds so every ride has the potential to be unique.

Not only is the ride a first in Florida, Busch Gardens are also the first of the major theme parks to announce the opening date for their star draw. Falcons Fury will be available to ride on the 1st May 2014, I’m expecting social media platforms to go mental on the first day as riders post their screams in 140 characters.

I’m so excited about this ride I could burst!

Smiles included…

Jamie

February 20, 2014February 20, 2014

More Falcons Fury Details From Busch Gardens

Hey Thrill Seekers,

Literally hours after I post about Falcons Fury Busch Gardens go and pop another great video up making my previous effort look foolish 🙂

If you can ignore all the fist bumping, this video goes into far more details about Falcons Fury, including a look inside the structure …

Here’s the new video;

Still no set opening date as Busch Gardens as still touting “Spring 2014” but as per the video an announcement will be soon.

Smiles included…

Jamie