Questor (Busch Gardens Tampa)
| Industry | Amusement park |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Tampa , United States |
Area served | Tampa, Florida |
Roller coasters
The roller coasters that are either currently open or being developed at Busch Gardens Tampa include the following:
| Ride | Year opened | Notes | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba | 1993 | A steel sit-down coaster by Bolliger & Mabillard standing 143-foot (44 m) tall, featuring seven inversions. It is the park’s oldest operating coaster and holds the #7 position in Golden Ticket Awards. | Congo |
| Montu | 1996 | This Bolliger & Mabillard steel inverted coaster rises 150-foot (46 m) with seven inversions and ranks #3 in Golden Ticket Awards. | Egypt |
| SheiKra | 2005 | A floorless dive coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard, standing 200-foot (61 m) tall with a vertical 90-degree drop. It was the first of its kind in the United States and one of Florida’s tallest coasters, ranked #13 in Golden Ticket Awards. | Stanleyville |
| Air Grover | 2010 | A children’s coaster featuring a single train and magnetic braking system. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Cheetah Hunt | 2011 | Busch Gardens’ inaugural launch coaster, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph across 4,429 feet (1,350 m) of track with three launch segments, including a 130 feet (40 m) drop and a mid-ride weightless parabola. It is paired with the Cheetah Run animal exhibit. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| Cobra's Curse | 2016 | A spinning coaster by Mack Rides featuring an elevator lift and near-miss elements, including an 80 foot (24 m) tall statue. | Egypt |
| Tigris | 2019 | A Sky Rocket II model by Premier Rides, installed to replace the Tanganyika Tidal Wave ride. | Stanleyville |
| Iron Gwazi | 2022 | A hybrid wooden-steel coaster constructed by Rocky Mountain Construction, replacing the former Gwazi attraction. At 206 feet, it is North America’s tallest hybrid coaster and sets records for steepness and speed. Officially opened on March 11, 2022, following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. | Morocco |
| Phoenix Rising | 2024 | A family inverted coaster designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, replacing the previous Sand Serpent and Phoenix rides. | Pantopia |
Water ride
The water ride currently available at Busch Gardens Tampa is:
| Ride | Year opened | Notes | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo River Rapids | 1982 | A river rapids attraction that simulates turbulent whitewater conditions. | Congo |
Other rides and attractions
The following are additional rides and attractions presently operating within Busch Gardens Tampa:
| Ride | Year opened | Notes | Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serengeti Express | 1971 | A scenic railroad journey spanning two miles (3 km) aboard replica steam trains across the Serengeti Plain. Initially, it stopped only at Nairobi; stations at Congo and Stanleyville were added later. The Congo station closed in 2017 but reopened in April 2022. | Nairobi/Stanleyville/Congo |
| SkyRide | 1974 | An aerial gondola transporting guests between Cheetah Hunt Plaza and Stanleyville, with a turn station at Serengeti where riders must disembark to complete a round trip. The ride was closed from March 2020 until February 2024. | Cheetah Hunt Plaza/Stanleyville |
| Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars | 1977 | Standard bumper car attraction. | Congo |
| Carousel Caravan | 1979 | Classic carousel ride. | Pantopia |
| Gwazi Gliders | 2001 | Children’s flat ride featuring hang gliders where riders control altitude by pushing or pulling bars. | Bird Gardens |
| Rosita's Djembe Fly-Away | 2010 | Swing ride with the park’s lowest height requirement; children over 44 inches tall are not permitted to ride. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Falcon's Fury | 2014 | A freestanding drop tower reaching 335 feet (102 m) that rotates riders 90 degrees to face downward before a five-second freefall reaching speeds of 60 mph; it is North America’s tallest structure of this type. | Pantopia |
| Serengeti Flyer | 2023 | A Screamin' Swing attraction reaching speeds of 68 mph and heights of 135 feet; at opening, it was the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. | Nairobi |
| Treetop Drop | 2008/2025 | A compact drop tower manufactured by Moser's Rides. | Wild Oasis |
Shows
As of April 2024, the lineup of shows currently featured at Busch Gardens Tampa includes:
| Show | Year introduced | Details | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhythm of Nature | 2024 | An ice skating production that took over from Turn It Up!/Turn It Up! Remix. | Morocco |
| Icons | 2024 | Live renditions of classic hits from iconic bands and artists, held at Dragon Fire Grill. | Pantopia |
| Animal Tails | 2023 | A presentation highlighting Busch Gardens' animals and keepers, focusing on conservation; performed twice daily. | Pantopia |
| Welcome To Our Street | 2023 | A vibrant welcome show featuring Sesame Street characters that promotes collaboration. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Cirque Electric | 2021 | Showcasing dancers, acrobats, hula hoop artists, and roller skaters; available Fridays through Mondays during the Summer Celebration at Stanleyville Theater. | Stanleyville |
Former attractions and shows
The following attractions and shows have been closed or removed:
Gwazi | 1999 | 2015 | 90-foot tall dueling wooden coaster designed by Great Coasters International; ranked #38 in Golden Ticket Awards; trains now utilized on InvadR and Texas Stingray; reopened as Iron Gwazi in 2022. | Morocco | Tanganyika Tidal Wave | 1989 | 2016 | 20-passenger shoot-the-chutes water ride with a 55-foot drop; demolished in 2018 to accommodate Tigris coaster. | Stanleyville | Iceploration | 2012 | 2017? | Ice-themed show featuring aerialists, acrobatics, and animals replacing Katonga; succeeded by Turn It Up. | Morocco | Motor City Groove | 2011? | 2018? | Motown music performance held at Stanleyville Theatre. | Stanleyville | Opening Night Critters | 2014? | 2018? | Animal show presenting pets and birds; replaced by Critters Inn Charge. | Pantopia | Jungle Flyers | 2008? | 2018? | Zip line attraction themed as hang gliders. | Jungala | Phoenix | 1984? | 2018? | Swinging boat ride designed as an Egyptian cargo vessel. | Pantopia | Sand Serpent | 2004 | 2023 | Mack Rides Wild Mouse coaster previously operated at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. | Pantopia | Bush Flyers | 1979? | 2023? | Chance Rides Red Baron ride replaced by Phoenix Rising in 2024. | Pantopia | Turn It Up!/Turn It Up! Remix | 2017 (Turn It Up), 2023 (Remix) | 2022 (Turn It Up), 2024 (Remix) | Award-winning ice skating production nominated by USA Today for Best Entertainment Show; succeeded by Rhythm of Nature in 2024. | Morocco | Scorpion (roller coaster) | 1980 | 2024? | Steel Schwarzkopf sit-down coaster featuring one vertical loop. | Pantopia | Stanley Falls Flume | 1973? | 2025? | Log flume ride with a 43-foot drop. | Stanleyville || Attraction/Show | Year launched | Year closed | Comments | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Queen Boat Ride | 1977 | 1989 | Boat excursion featuring live animals; predecessor to Tanganyika Tidal Wave; formerly located where the Tigris coaster now stands. | Stanleyville |
| Kaleidoscope | 1986 | 1990 | A Broadway-style musical performed four times daily by a rotating cast at Moroccan Palace Theater. | Morocco |
| Swinging Vines | 1977 | ~1991 | Wave swinger flat ride. | Congo |
| Stanleyville Amphitheater Variety Show | 1980 | 1994 | Variety entertainment including circus acts, animals, and novelty performances. | Stanleyville |
| Around the World on Ice | 1990 | 1994 | Musical revue at Moroccan Palace Theater with international themes; succeeded Kaleidoscope. | Morocco |
| Stairway to the Stars | 1959 | 1995 | Outdoor escalator leading to brewery observation deck; later replaced by Gwazi coaster. | Bird Gardens |
| Monstrous Mamba | 1976 | 1995 | Flat ride featuring spinning seats with moving arms. | Congo |
| Dwarf Village | 1983 | 1995 | Children’s play area replaced by Land of the Dragons. | Dwarf Village |
| Hollywood Live on Ice | 1994 | 1998 | Ice skating show with James Bond and Rocky Horror themes; replaced Around the World on Ice. | Morocco |
| Questor | 1991 | 1998 | Motion simulator adventure ride; replaced by Akbar's Adventure Tours. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| Veldt Monorail | 1966 | 1999 | Monorail providing close-up views of Serengeti Plain animals; removed due to maintenance expenses. | Crown Colony Plaza |
| World Rhythms on Ice | 1998 | 2003 | Global dance show replacing Hollywood Live on Ice; considered for revival in Williamsburg. | Morocco |
| Crazy Camel | 1979 | 2003 | Chance Rides "Trabant" flat ride replaced by Sand Serpent coaster. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Dolphin Theatre | 1986 | 2003 | Live dolphin performance venue. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Python | 1976 | 2006 | Florida’s inaugural inverting coaster; dismantled to expand Jungala area. | Congo |
| R. L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse 4-D | 2003 | 2006 | 4-D film attraction inspired by R. L. Stine’s story. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Akbar's Adventure Tours | 1998 | 2007 | Family-oriented motion simulator exploring Egypt; location now used for seasonal Halloween events. | Egypt |
| Land of the Dragons | 1995 | 2010 | Children’s zone replaced by Sesame Street Safari of Fun. | Sesame Street Safari of Fun |
| Katonga | 2004 | 2010 | African-themed Broadway-style production at Moroccan Palace Theater. | Morocco |
| Sesame Street Presents Lights, Camera, Imagination! | 2010 | >2013 | 4-D film starring Sesame Street characters shown at Pantopia Theater. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Pirates 4D | 2006 | 2013 | Pirate-themed 4-D movie featuring Leslie Nielsen at Pantopia Theater. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Sandstorm | 1980 | 2013 | Orbiter flat ride removed to make way for Falcon's Fury drop tower. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| Dance to the Music | 2009 | >2013? | Disco-era themed musical performance. | Timbuktu (Pantopia) |
| King Tut's Tomb | 1996 | 2013? | Walk-through attraction converted into station for Cobra's Curse coaster. | Egypt |
| Critter Castaways | 2007 | 2014? | Animal show featuring approximately 80 pets and exotic creatures. | Bird Gardens |
| Rhino Rally | 2001? | >2014? | Off-road safari ride using modified Land Rovers; water segment closed in 2010; area repurposed for Cheetah Hunt coaster and Serengeti Flyer in 2023.
|Nairobi | |