Video footage reveals the thrills in store on the new Iron Gwazi coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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A 91-DEGREE drop and speeds of as much as 76mph: Video footage reveals the thrills in store on the new extreme coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (and riders’ useful reactions)

  • Iron Gwazi is the 10th coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, with the park announcing it's going to open on March 11
  • The coaster is a pimped-up version of the park’s 51mph wooden coaster, Gwazi, which close down in 2015
  • The 2022 incarnation ‘combines the innovation of a metal coaster and the nostalgia of a picket coaster’ 

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor

Published: 08:fifty seven EST, 21 January 2022 | Updated: 09:08 EST, 21 January 2022

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Mesmerising video footage has been launched that presentations the thrills in store on what's billed as ‘one in every of the most expected coasters in the world’ – Iron Gwazi.

The roller coaster is the 10th at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida, with the theme park announcing that it's going to open on March 11. The coaster plunges down a 91-degree drop from a 206ft- (62m) tall peak, reaches a best pace of 76mph and provides riders a dozen airtime moments, together with 3 inversions.

The clip features a stomach-churning POV segment of the immense drop – and displays the priceless reactions of riders as they await it then hurtle downwards and round the monitor, which is more than 4,000ft lengthy.

Iron Gwazi, pictured, is the 10th roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida, with the theme park announcing that it will open on March 11

Iron Gwazi, pictured, is the tenth curler coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida, with the theme park saying that it's going to open on March 11

The coaster plunges down a 91-degree drop from a 206ft-tall peak, reaches a top speed of 76mph and gives riders a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions

The coaster plunges down a 91-degree drop from a 206ft-tall top, reaches a most sensible velocity of 76mph and provides riders a dozen airtime moments, including three inversions

Mesmerising video footage has been released that shows the thrills in store on Iron Gwazi

Mesmerising video footage has been launched that displays the thrills in store on Iron Gwazi

Manufactured by means of Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction, the latest addition at Busch Gardens is a pimped-up version of the park’s 51mph picket coaster, Gwazi, which shut down in 2015. The 2022 incarnation is a picket and metal crocodile-inspired hybrid coaster ‘combining the innovation of a metal coaster and the nostalgia of a picket coaster’.

Busch Gardens stated in a observation: ‘While elements of Gwazi, the vintage wood coaster, are built-in into the new experience, all-new thrill components and a reimagined observe format take Iron Gwazi to some other degree.

‘With a 48-inch (four-foot) height requirement, this invigorating attraction is a experience the entire family members can triumph over together.’

Manufactured by Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction, the newest addition at Busch Gardens is a wood and steel crocodile-inspired hybrid coaster design

Manufactured by means of Idaho-based Rocky Mountain Construction, the newest addition at Busch Gardens is a wood and steel crocodile-inspired hybrid coaster design

The video footage shows the priceless reactions of Iron Gwazi riders as they anticipate the big drop then hurtle downwards and around the track

The video footage presentations the worthwhile reactions of Iron Gwazi riders as they await the huge drop then hurtle downwards and round the monitor

Busch Gardens said in a statement: 'While elements of Gwazi, the classic wooden coaster, are integrated into the new ride, all-new thrill components and a reimagined track layout take Iron Gwazi to another level'

Busch Gardens mentioned in a observation: ‘While parts of Gwazi, the classic wood coaster, are integrated into the new experience, all-new thrill parts and a reimagined observe format take Iron Gwazi to any other degree’

Neal Thurman, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park President, said: 'The incredible anticipation for Iron Gwazi is shared by both our guests and Ambassadors, and we are beyond excited to open this amazing coaster'

Neal Thurman, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park President, mentioned: ‘The implausible anticipation for Iron Gwazi is shared by each our guests and Ambassadors, and we're past excited to open this wonderful coaster’

One good gurn deserves another: Iron Gwazi is an 'invigorating attraction the whole family can conquer together'

One excellent gurn merits every other: Iron Gwazi is an ‘invigorating enchantment the whole kinfolk can conquer in combination’

Neal Thurman, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Park President, mentioned: ‘The implausible anticipation for Iron Gwazi is shared by way of each our guests and Ambassadors, and we're past excited to open this superb coaster.

‘Iron Gwazi diversifies our thrill-ride portfolio and is an outstanding addition to the Tampa skyline. Combining classic elements of a wooden coaster with a easy, steel observe will provide thrill-seekers with an unforgettable enjoy.’

Busch Gardens’ other big-ticket rides include family-spin-roller-coaster Cobra’s Curse; Sheikra, which features a 90-degree drop; Falcon’s Fury, a 335ft-tall freestanding drop tower; Tigris, which ‘catapults riders via an exhilarating array of looping twists’; and Cheetah Hunt, ‘an exciting triple-launch curler coaster’.

Pass members will have exclusive opportunities to ride Iron Gwazi from February 13

Pass participants will have unique alternatives to trip Iron Gwazi from February 13

Busch Gardens said that Iron Gwazi is 'an impressive addition to the Tampa skyline'

Busch Gardens mentioned that Iron Gwazi is ‘an outstanding addition to the Tampa skyline’

Iron Gwazi is billed as 'one of the most anticipated coasters in the world'

Iron Gwazi is billed as ‘considered one of the most anticipated coasters in the international’

Originally opening on March 31, 1959, Busch Gardens was a easy brewery excursion and chook garden.

Now the SeaWorld-owned park spans three hundred acres and is an AZA-accredited zoo housing hundreds of animals representing greater than two hundred species.

To purchase tickets seek advice from buschgardens.com/tampa. Pass contributors could have exclusive alternatives to ride Iron Gwazi from February 13.  

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