Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has calmed the nerves of park fans by revealing that the beloved Sky Ride will soon be reopening!
What’s Happening:
- The Sky Ride has been closed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay since the pandemic closure of 2020.
- In the over three years since, fans of the park have been left to wonder what the fate of the beloved attraction will be.
- Today, the park confirmed via their Facebook page that fans have nothing to worry about. “It's not going anywhere— just receiving a little TLC.”
- They also said that more information regarding the reopening of the Sky Ride will be shared soon via their social platforms and website.
- Accompanying the post was this short video, showcasing a freshly repainted cabin:
- The Sky Ride originally opened at the park in 1974, transporting guests from the Edge of Africa to Stanleyville and back.
- The building and attraction were modified slightly in 2011 for the construction of Cheetah Hunt, which includes a moment where the roller coaster travels over the Sky Ride.