TAMPA, Fla. — The moment many thrill seekers have been waiting for has finally arrived: Iron Gwazi has opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
What You Need To Know
- Busch Gardens' new Iron Gwazi has officially opened
- The highly-anticipated ride is the fastest and steepest hybrid coaster in the world
- PREVIOUS: Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi gets rolling ahead of debut
The new, record-breaking coaster officially opened to the public Friday after weeks of previews.
Iron Gwazi is a rebuild of the former wooden Gwazi coaster with steel added to the track. It’s the tallest hybrid coaster in North America and the fastest and steepest of its kind in the world.
The coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 76 mph, takes riders up a 206-foot tall peak before plunging them into a 91-degree drop.
Ashley Carter - Digital Journalist
Ashley Carter is a digital journalist who covers the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Florida theme parks and attractions. She joined Spectrum News 13 in 2013 and produced around-the-clock news coverage — first on TV and then for the station’s digital platforms.
