Cobra's Curse - New Spinning Coaster For Busch Gardens Tampa

^^ Because I have not visited there for over 10 years.

^ Thanks for your view!

It's a good site I trust

They're not always right, but they are extremely accurate.

Possibly a new name for bucsh gardens tampa new ride do you think this it is instead of cobra curse or do you think it's a troll name

Uhhhhh, a type of fishing lure would be something really stupid to name a roller coaster after, I think? Is that real?

[TTD03]

Yea seems like a fake name.

Oh no...

[Paradox]

Woah. Spinning cars with all four seats facing the same way lol. That's actually interesting...

And that looks like it will be a long layout!

Is that an elevator lift I'm seeing?

[Dirk_Ermen]

GerstlCrazy wrote:

Woah. Spinning cars with all four seats facing the same way lol. That's actually interesting...

And that looks like it will be a long layout!

I have the feeling the seat arrangement will be in some kind of a V shape, just like 'Veil of Dark' in the Tokyo Joypolis.

The concept art actually looks pretty cool though.

[mkingy]

Reminds me of a Huss Breakdance on rollerskates.

[Paradox]

I love how unique this ride is and the theming looks really nice as well! It looks like BGT is getting a great family coaster!

[Paradox]

More artwork and a teaser was released.









Teaser video

[Staff]

BGT sent me the following email:

Tampa, Fla. (May 28, 2015) ??? Busch Gardens?? Tampa puts a spin on family thrills in 2016 with a brand new family thrill ride ??? Cobra's Curse. This spin coaster is the only one of its kind in the world, featuring a vertical lift and taking riders on a whirlwind adventure of exciting explorations.

Located in the Egypt area of the park, explorers will come face-to-face with an 80-foot snake icon, trek over the park's Serengeti Plain?? and discover the mysteries of an Egyptian archeological excavation.

"This isn't your ordinary spin coaster. In true Busch Gardens style, we're putting a twist on this attraction and taking riders on an unforgettable and exciting journey," said Busch Gardens Park President Jim Dean."

"The addition of a family spin coaster complements the selection of thrill rides Busch Gardens offers, and we know it's an attraction that guests from across the globe will enjoy," Dean added. "We continue to find new and exciting ways to offer thrills for the entire family, and we know Cobra's Curse will even further solidify Busch Gardens as Florida's Thrill Leader."

Get a sneak peek of Florida's newest and most exciting family thrill ride on the Busch Gardens YouTube channel.

Visit CobrasCurse.com for more information. Or, be the first to know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following the park's blog at buschgardenstampablog.com, or "Like" the Busch Gardens Facebook page and follow @buschgardens on Twitter and Instagram.

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I didn't think it would be so different from the usual Mack spinners, looks really crazy and fun!

It reminds me of a drift coaster in RCT3, this looks awesome!

^ Can't remember what "Drift Coaster" was like in that game. This cobra themed ride is already something!

It seems like a elevator lift. and if it is, so do I hope they'll put an sort of freefall in

[Coasterkidmwm]

Well I sorta had the right idea with this. Something like Sierra Sidewinder would have been better IMO but space constraints probably paid a part in that.

[JAMMY]

I think it's great that Mack are introducing both a controlled spin and free spin element to this ride, it was only a matter of time really. They've tried controlled spin on Euromir and free spin on all others so a combination will be great. Hopefully this will aid in their portfolio of the spinning coaster.

Absolutely adore the look of this ride!!! Looks like a really nice choice for BGT.

This is definitely on my list...