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Cobra’s Curse spinning roller coaster announced for Busch Gardens Tampa to open in 2016

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Cobra’s Curse sends its signature coaster car soaring up the track, weaving past the massive snake statue and towering metal frame against a backdrop of vibrant blue sky at Busch Gardens Tampa, promising riders an epic ascent loaded with thrills.

Just one day after SeaWorld Orlando announced their upcoming Mako hyper coaster, sister park Busch Gardens Tampa announces Cobra’s Curse, family-friendly spinning coaster to also open in 2016. The spin coaster is the only one of its kind in the world and will take you on a whirlwind adventure over the park’s Serengeti Plain.

Cobra's Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa features spinning coaster cars spiraling up a colorful track, passing a towering structure and an impressive snake statue surrounded by palm trees for an unforgettable thrill ride.

The ride reaches more than 70 feet in the air via a vertical lift. After ascending on the vertical lift, just like an elevator, riders will come face-to-face with an 80-foot snake icon and trek over the park’s Serengeti Plain. Cobra’s Curse will have a top speed of 40 mph and lots of static and spinning ride time. The ride will take you on a thrilling experience that will last 3.5 minutes and will also have a themed queue.

The coaster will have a 42″ height minimum.

Thrill-seekers on Cobra’s Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa spin toward the iconic mechanical snake head, its menacing blue fangs adding an electrifying twist to the coaster’s wild adventure.

Guests immerse themselves in the lively, sunlit interior at Busch Gardens Tampa, surrounded by vibrant murals, whimsical animal artwork, and exposed beams overhead—capturing the park’s signature energy and the thrill of Cobra’s Curse spinning coaster.

Cobra’s Curse at Busch Gardens Tampa sends riders spinning along vibrant orange tracks, with its snake-themed coaster twisting beneath a partly cloudy sky for a high-energy thrill that roller coaster fans love.

Thrill-seekers on Busch Gardens Tampa's Cobra's Curse ride come face-to-fang with the iconic, towering serpent—its vibrant scales and glowing blue fangs glinting against the sky, setting the stage for an epic spin on this legendary roller coaster adventure.

The new coaster will be located in the Egypt area of Busch Gardens Tampa. Old Tut’s Tomb will be used as an air conditioned queue where you will discover the mysteries of an Egyptian archeological excavation.

Massive pillar and wall adorned with Egyptian-style carvings tower above lush palm trees and are set against a partly cloudy sky, capturing the adventurous vibe of the iconic Cobra's Curse spinning coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

This spin coaster is the only one of its kind in the world, featuring a vertical lift and taking riders on a whirlwind adventure of exciting explorations.

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