You know what im most happy about. BGT finally put all the know it alls to rest about them not allowed to build anything higher than 200ft.
I could not help but have a little smile at this also .
You know what im most happy about. BGT finally put all the know it alls to rest about them not allowed to build anything higher than 200ft.
If it was a Dr. Doom type drop tower I wouldn't care at all. a Drop tower like that is a pointless waste of space. This looks pretty cool though and for a drop tower, pretty innovative.Am I the only one who just can't get excited for a drop tower?
There's much more reason besides a drop tower to go to BGT. If you can go i'd definitely recommend it. I'd go over DAK anytime. They consistently add things to the parks with high of quality and the theming is much better than it gets credit for. They also have a few really good stage shows... and they're actually live mic'd!Meh.
I hope people enjoy it, but when this rumor first started it gave me no desire to take a trip to BGT.
Do we know the manufacturer?
My reaction.Falcon's Fury Rises at Busch Gardens Tampa in 2014
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You know what im most happy about. BGT finally put all the know it alls to rest about them not allowed to build anything higher than 200ft.
There's a difference between being a know-it-all and inferring information that you share to contribute to conversation :thumbs:
Holy ****. This thing looks insane!
Loved the promo video, but couldn't help but think the voiceover was a little cheesy. Reminded me of the radio stations on GTA.
For more than five decades Busch Gardens Tampa has delivered some of the world’s most exciting thrills. Rides like Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu and Kumba have set the stage, and Busch Gardens is ready to drop big news.
In spring 2014 Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests’ experiences to new heights with Falcon’s Fury, the first drop tower of its kind in the world. Additionally, with no connecting structures, it will be the tallest freestanding drop tower in North America.
Falcon’s Fury
No bird can match the speed of a falcon in its hunting dive. The falcon is the fastest animal on Earth, reaching speeds of 200 mph. Designers were inspired by this bird of prey during the development of the new attraction.
Falcon’s Fury will stand at 335 feet and take riders soaring 60 mph straight down. Located in the Timbuktu area, Falcon’s Fury will be visible from any location in the park and even across the Tampa Bay area.
At the ride’s highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise. Like its bird of prey namesake, riders will pivot 90 degrees in midair to a face-down dive position. An instant later they'll plunge 60 mph at 3.5 Gs straight down with speed and power like they’ve likely never experienced before.
Construction in the Timbuktu area of the park has already begun, and Falcon’s Fury is scheduled for completion in spring 2014. For more updates about Falcon’s Fury at Busch Gardens Tampa, go to FalconsFury.com or drop in to BuschGardensTampaBlog.com.