Busch Gardens Tampa | Iron Gwazi | RMC Gwazi | 2022

[Pear]

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[CrashCoaster]

https://www.facebook.com/JasonMcLemoreMedia/posts/2460786270671773

 

[Matt N]

Wow, that is one impressive structure! In a way, I almost though that Gwazi dominated the entrance of Busch Gardens Tampa when I went in 2016, so I can't even imagine how amazing this must look!

I'm sure that the ride experience will be equally amazing if not more so, as the layout looks phenomenal and RMC's reputation is practically flawless, so I have no reason to doubt them!

 

[MakoMania]

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2468418409908559&id=315518925198529&anchor_composer=false

 

[MakoMania]

Pre-lift track is done, track has started to go up the lift hill structure and stairs are also being installed. Second wave turn (?) well under construction although it appears to be profiled quite differently to what was seen on the teaser animation.

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[Hixee]

Wait, does this not have a stupid pre-lift section?

This really might be the best RMC...

 

[Jcoasters]

Neither does Zadra.

Some of those pre-lifts are highly enjoyable in my opinion, although it also depends on how fast the coaster is running.

 

[MLDesigns]

TBH I'm glad its a basic prelift. I understand all the little hills on Joker and TCol cause the lifts are a mile way from the station, but Untamed's stupid little tip-out just drives me nuts for some reason. Just get to the lift and cut the faff.

 

[TheCoasterCruiser]

It just looks so massive.
That part where it dives under the lift after the outward banked turn could be a mad headchopper moment!

 

[Hyde]

TBH I'm glad its a basic prelift. I understand all the little hills on Joker and TCol cause the lifts are a mile way from the station, but Untamed's stupid little tip-out just drives me nuts for some reason. Just get to the lift and cut the faff.

BuT tHaT's ThE fUn PaRt

 

[ScottLann]

Just after the "death roll" element I've noticed there's some more footers going around it - would these just be for extra supports or additional parts to the layout?

 

[Antinos]

Those are old footers from the original ride's layout. They'll likely be reused since they're still present but time will tell.

 

[ScottLann]

(Not my picture) but Woah this thing is tall!

 

[Niles]

Iron Gwazi is looking great

Source: https://www.reddit.com/user/flyingdrums/

 

[ScottLann]

Iron Gwazi is looking great

Source: https://www.reddit.com/user/flyingdrums/
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I honestly can't wait to see this thing running! The fact that a lot of the elements are lower to the ground suggests that it's gonna absolutely fly through them ?

 

[Niles]

A POV or tour video coming up?

 

[Peet]

They still haven't officially released the full layout so that's my guess.

 

[bob_3_]

Does anyone find it odd how it kinda awkwardly leaves one half of the station before crossing the front of the station and sashaying down to the lift hill? I guess there's not real solution when you go from a duelling coaster to a singular one. Why didn't they use the other platform?

 

[CrashCoaster]

Perhaps this could just be the train reveal that we know is happening today at IAAPA?

 

[Lofty]

Does anyone find it odd how it kinda awkwardly leaves one half of the station before crossing the front of the station and sashaying down to the lift hill? I guess there's not real solution when you go from a duelling coaster to a singular one. Why didn't they use the other platform?

This, as well as the wave turn not being central to the station building - that's truly upsetting.

Yeah. I can't see this being anything other than the train reveal.