Busch Gardens Tampa | Tigris | Premier SkyRocket II

[Pear]

Anyone else find it weird that they would make a Tiger themed ride when Tigers aren't even native to Africa?

 

[MestnyiGeroi]

Anyone else find it weird that they would make a Tiger themed ride when Tigers aren't even native to Africa?

Not really. Gwazi was themed to a half-lion, half-tiger creature, and “Tiger” is the half that’s alliterative with the mandatory “Twisted.”

 

[MakoMania]

Tidal Wave is about to get trashed.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1002668548941107201

 

[Matt N]

Do you know if it's still rumoured to be for a Sky Rocket II, @MakoMania?

 

[MakoMania]

Do you know if it's still rumoured to be for a Sky Rocket II, @MakoMania?

Those are the rumours, but nobody knows for sure. You could fit a lot of different types of rides on that land.

 

[Ben]

Anyone else find it weird that they would make a Tiger themed ride when Tigers aren't even native to Africa?

I don’t think Sesame Street is in Africa either but that didn’t stop them!

 

[Lofty]

Not to mention they also dropped the 'Africa' branding a few years back, reverting back to 'Busch Gardens Tampa'.

 

[MakoMania]

Project 2019 Tidal Wave demolition update:

http://touringcentralflorida.com/2018/06/07/tidal-wave-demolition-way-busch-gardens-tampa/

 

[Pear]

Plans for the new area have been submitted

Looking at the station building on the art it matches the station setup of Electric Eel almost exactly. Looks like the park is getting a Sky Rocket II after all.

Source

 

[MakoMania]

Will be a solid addition, these are great coasters, the throughput is my only worry.

 

[J Rod]

Not surprised but should be a good solid addition. It’ll be good to have another coaster on that side of the park

 

[Hutch]

Meh.

I mean they're okay, and it'll look nice. Expect three cars and the shoulder vests though.

 

[Ben]

Urgh these are the worst!

It is not ok to go from B&Ms and Intamins to... that

 

[MakoMania]

Urgh these are the worst!

What makes you say that? Capacity aside, everyone seems to say that they are decent and enjoyable coasters even if they aren't mind blowing.

 

[Pokemaniac]

Urgh these are the worst!

It is not ok to go from B&Ms and Intamins to... that

Considering their earlier purchases, I'm kind of disappointed too. But if it's the only thing they can afford, I'll take it. If it keeps the park afloat for long enough to be able to buy bigger things in the future, it's not a bad investment. Perhaps it wouldn't draw you or me to the park specifically for it, as a stepping stone/filler ride they could certainly do worse.

 

[Gavin]

These things are great...



... for small parks with a lack of space.

Ugh.

 

[CanobieFan]

Yaayyy! Semi-Local easy credit. Gonna be one of those one and done kinda rides
I've done two SRII's so far and even if one was to argue the park is building it for the average guest and not the enthusiast... Both times I have gone to Williamsburg since they built tempesto, it's been a walk on even when other rides in the immediate area had lines. At Compounce Phobia never had more than a two cycle wait either.
Also... The park already has a launch coaster, a multi launch coaster, and a coaster where the only inversion is a zero-g or barrel roll.

 

[EpochEmu]

The gees on these SRIIs always feel so relaxing to me.
What name do you think the park will go with- "Tigris", "Uproar" or "Twisted Tiger"?

 

[Matt N]

I reckon Uproar, as the coaster is very elevated for most of its layout, although I personally prefer Tigris.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Am I disappointed they are getting a SRII? Yes. Am I surprised? No. I think it will be a nice addition to the park, even if it isn't a great fit. It doesn't really add anything to the park that they don't already have, so it's just kind of meh.