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2024 is the Year of the Thrill at Busch Gardens Parks, Complete with an All-New Suspended Roller Coaster and a Full Restoration to a Timeless Favorite

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla. and WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Busch Gardens parks in Tampa and Williamsburg are solidifying their reign as thrill ride leaders with two record-breaking attractions in 2024. "Phoenix Rising", a family-friendly suspended roller coaster is set to soar at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and "Loch Ness Monster", the world's first interlocking loop coaster will celebrate 46 years as Busch Gardens Williamsburg's most iconic attraction with a full restoration.  A Busch Gardens Annual Pass or Membership is the best way to experience new attractions and fan favorites, with Members and Annual Pass Holders being among the first to ride these new and updated attractions before they open to the public in 2024. Plus, Members who buy now will have exclusive access to ride the original Loch Ness Monster attraction before it closes on Sunday, November 5.  Annual passes and Memberships are on sale now.

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  • "Phoenix Rising", a family-friendly suspended roller coaster is set to soar at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and "Loch Ness Monster", the world's first interlocking loop coaster will celebrate 46 years as Busch Gardens Williamsburg's most iconic attraction with a full restoration.
  • "We are excited to continue fulfilling that promise with both the addition of "Phoenix Rising" and the restoration of "Loch Ness Monster".
  • Busch Gardens Annual Pass Holders will be among the first to experience the new "Phoenix Rising" in Spring 2024.
  • The most monstrous icon at Busch Gardens Williamsburg resurfaces in 2024 with all-new thrilling elements and a full restoration.

Cutback Water Coaster™ Makes Big Splash At Water Country USA®

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Friday, May 24, 2019
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Amusement parks, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Roller Coaster, Amusement Today, Bolliger & Mabillard

WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Water Country USA celebrated a monumental first today with the grand opening of Cutback Water Coaster, the first RocketBLAST coaster on the East Coast and a first for Virginia.

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  • WILLIAMSBURG, Va., May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Water Country USA celebrated a monumental first today with the grand opening of Cutback Water Coaster, the first RocketBLAST coaster on the East Coast and a first for Virginia.
  • "I'm certainly a big fan of traditional roller coasters especially the ones at our sister park, Busch Gardens, and to finally have a water coaster of our own at Water Country USA is a big deal," said Philip Boykin, leader of park operations at Water Country USA.
  • "This thrilling water coaster has it all, from speeds of a roller coaster to refreshing splashes of a water slide," said Suzy Cheely, senior leader of design and engineering at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA.
  • The best way for guests to enjoy Cutback Water Coaster, and all of Water Country USA's fantastic thrill slides, is with a Membership.Make unlimited visits to Water Country USA and Busch Gardens Williamsburg throughout the year for as little as $9.99 a month with a down payment.For more information, visit https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/annual-pass/benefits/ .

Maryland’s First Floorless Coaster Debuts at Six Flags America

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Monday, May 6, 2019
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Six Flags America , DCs Thrill Capital, today announced that Marylands first and only floorless roller coaster, FIREBIRDis set to open to the public on Friday, May 17.

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  • Six Flags America , DCs Thrill Capital, today announced that Marylands first and only floorless roller coaster, FIREBIRDis set to open to the public on Friday, May 17.
  • This exciting, new coaster offers custom, state-of-the-art trains for a sleeker, more thrilling experience as guests soar along a half-mile of track for a heart-pounding adventure only Six Flags could deliver.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190506005117/en/
    FIREBIRD new coaster experience takes flight May 17 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Six Flags is the undisputed industry leader in innovation and thrills, said Park President Rick Howarth.
  • For 58 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions.

Classic Roller Coaster at Worlds of Fun Gets New Twist

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Timber Wolf roller coaster has reopened at Worlds of Fun with a new track layout.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The iconic Timber Wolf roller coaster has reopened at Worlds of Fun with a new track layout.
  • Timber Wolf's new twisted ending is one of many enhancements the classic wooden roller coaster has received since 2014.
  • Worlds of Fun has now reengineered approximately 50-percent of the ride's original track, from the first 100-foot drop through the new turn.
  • Located in the Americana section of Worlds of Fun, the classic roller coaster features two, 24-passenger trains.