{"id":1241,"date":"2023-10-03T01:29:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T05:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2023-10-03T01:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T05:30:00","slug":"phoenix-rising-set-to-soar-above-the-serengeti-plain-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-in-spring-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/phoenix-rising-set-to-soar-above-the-serengeti-plain-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-in-spring-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Phoenix Rising Set to Soar Above the Serengeti Plain at\u00a0Busch\u00a0Gardens\u00a0Tampa Bay in Spring 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2023) <\/strong>\u2013<\/a> Expect a blaze of excitement in Tampa Bay this coming Spring, as Busch Gardens brings to life a legend with its newest roller coaster \u201cPhoenix Rising,\u201d \u2013 the park\u2019s tenth coaster, and the largest family-friendly addition to the Pantopia area of the park.  This exhilarating new experience will have family members soaring above the Serengeti Plain before going on an exploratory journey over the Pantopia region, with its vibrant colors, thrilling attractions, and more. Riders will feel the rush of the wind and thrill of the flight in this suspended roller coaster that enable ride cars and riders to swing side to side as the train races along the track high above the Serengeti Plain. \u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d will be the first coaster to feature on-board audio, enhancing the ride experience with a one-of-a-kind soundtrack, integrated into an exhilarating array of twists, turns and surprises for families riding together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The best way to experience Busch Gardens is with a 2024 Annual Pass and pass holders will be the first to ride the family-friendly coaster \u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d before it opens to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, \u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d is a family-friendly suspended roller coaster, traveling at speeds up to 44 miles per hour throughout the 1,831-feet journey. With a minimum height requirement of 42 inches, \u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d will be the perfect attraction for thrill-seeking families to embark on and have fun together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d will be an extraordinary journey for our seasoned coaster enthusiasts and younger thrill-seekers alike,\u201d said Stewart Clark, president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. \u201cJoining a comprehensive coaster collection, this new attraction reinforces our commitment to provide guests with new, immersive and one-of-a-kind experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Annual Pass members get early ride access on \u201cPhoenix Rising\u201d prior to its public debut in spring 2024. In addition to exclusive perks and monthly rewards, Pass Members<\/a> can enjoy a vibrant array of seasonal events throughout the year for as low as $14 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can learn more about all the events, future announcements and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com<\/a>. To be the first to know about construction updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook<\/a>, X (formerly Twitter), <\/a>Instagram<\/a> and TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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