Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that the SandSerpent roller coaster will be permanently closing on July 9th, 2023.
What’s Happening:
- SandSerpent, one of the 10 roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, will be retired to make way for an exciting new addition to the park’s Pantopia area.
- SandSerpent is a “wild mouse” coaster that zips, zooms and climbs five stories into the air before bringing riders back down in a roar of laughter.
- The 5-story-tall roller coaster first opened at the park in 2004 as Cheetah Chase, and was previously located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg from 1996-2003.
- After 19 years of family-friendly fun, guests will have the chance to ride the popular 5-story-tall roller coaster one last time before being permanently retired on July 9th.
- Annual Pass Members will be able to ride the attraction with exclusive early morning access from June 30th through July 4th.
- No details have been announced regarding what may replace SandSerpent at this time.