Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando have revealed the ride vehicles for their Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker coasters respectively at the IAAPA Expo, according to Spectrum News.
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- Details on both Iron Gwazi and Ice Breaker were announced back in September, including a Spring 2020 opening for both coasters.
- The Iron Gwazi vehicle takes inspiration from a crocodile, as seen in the photo above.
- The coaster is a wood-steel hybrid, being built using parts of the former coaster in that location, which was simply called Gwazi.
- Once open, Iron Gwazi will be Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 10th coaster.
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- Ice Breaker will be a multi-launch family coaster with an arctic theme.
- The icy design of the new ride vehicle will be a good fit with the new attractions being located near he Wild Arctic Attraction.
- Ice Breaker will join Manta, Mako and Kraken in SeaWorld Orlando’s lineup of coasters.
More on Iron Gwazi:
- Iron Gwazi will be manufactured by Rocky Mountain Construction.
- The coaster will stand at 206-feet tall and will feature a 91-degree drop, making it the tallest hybrid coaster in North America.
- The ride will also reach top speeds of 76 miles per hour and include three inversions and 12 airtime hills.
- Riders will race along more than 4,075 feet of purple steel track.
More on Ice Breaker:
- Ice Breaker will be Orlando’s first family launch coaster, featuring four launches, both backwards and forwards.
- The coaster will also feature a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with 100-degree angle.
- Located near the Wild Arctic Attraction, the ride’s theme is reflective of this area with a nod to Ice Breaker’s conservation partner, Alaska SeaLife Center.