Tempesto
| Company type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amusement park ride |
| Founded | April 25, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Williamsburg , United States |
| Parent | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
Tempesto is a steel roller coaster situated at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, an amusement park located in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. This attraction, built by Premier Rides, officially opened its doors on April 25, 2015.
History
On October 7, 2013, Busch Gardens Williamsburg submitted permits to introduce a new ride within the Festa Italia area. Preliminary assessments included line of sight evaluations throughout the Italian-themed sections and soil sampling near the San Marco theater. Various markings appeared around the hamlet, indicating forthcoming construction activities.
By April 2014, speculation arose regarding the addition of a Premier Rides Sky Rocket II coaster to the park. Design plans suggested the coaster would be positioned close to the park’s entrance, behind Apollo's Chariot, with potential names such as Tempesto or Diavolo under consideration.
Site preparation began in August 2014 with land clearing efforts; concrete footers were installed by September. The arrival of track components in November confirmed the coaster as a Premier Rides Sky Rocket II model. Structural assembly commenced that month, and track installation was finalized by January 2015.
The name Tempesto was officially announced on March 21, 2015. The coaster opened for guests on April 25, 2015.
Ride experience
Riders on Tempesto are propelled from the station into a partial twist before reversing through the station into another twist backward. After moving forward through the station once more, the train accelerates to a maximum speed of 62 mph and climbs to a height of 150 feet. The course includes a non-inverting half-loop, followed by a heartline roll—one of the tallest inversions globally—then another non-inverting half-loop and a complete non-inverting loop prior to returning to the loading platform.
See also
- Superman: Ultimate Flight – a similar roller coaster located at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom