June 17, 2016Cobra’s Curse has officially opened at Busch Gardens Tampa. The new family roller coaster takes guests on a spinning journey through the ruins of Egypt. The new ride has been in the works since January of 2015.
The new ride combines an elevator lift system with new scenery, effects, and a new kind of ride vehicle. The coaster’s cars are programmed to turn and face specific directions throughout the ride.
Busch Gardens has reached out to share some of the details on the new ride. Guests can experience all the thrill and excitement of Cobra’s Curse starting today, June 17, 2016.
- One-of-a-kind spin coaster features a menacing 30,000-pound snake king icon and a 70-foot vertical lift that will take riders within inches of its 3 foot-wide eyes and 4-foot-long fangs.
- During the three-and-a-half-minute ride, the coaster trains speed along at 40 mph down 2,100 feet of serpentine-like track, traveling backward, forward and then spinning freely.
- Guests will experience a new spin with each ride. Each train spins randomly, with frequency and direction determined by the rider weight distribution.
- The ride’s air-conditioned queue naturally fuels guests’ adrenaline with an immersive themed experience and a state-of-the-art snake exhibit featuring four exotic snake species including some of the world’s most feared and often misunderstood vipers.
- Riders must be 48 inches to ride, or 42 inches with a parent or guardian.
We look forward to checking out Cobra’s Curse soon. Look for more Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando news and information coming soon to Ride Vine.
