New coaster

[Mary and Colin]

Just read about a new coaster going to be built at Busch Gardens that could reach speeds of up to 80mph.
Looking at the news it is being themed on Cheetahs, Sorry no good at posting links <:embarr
Hopefully being opened spring 2011.

This is defiantly a sit out one for me <:lol
Colin has a big grin on his face and can't wait to ride it.

Mary

[pbensur]

Yeah - don't do coasters! But we love Busch Gardens and there's plenty to keep me and the daughter who's just like me occupied while the others give it a go! It sounds interesting though!

[ellie]

I am a wimp, too, Mary. Can't stand coasters, but my kids love them. It is always good news when something new is announced, though. At least I will be able to watch them going on it!

[Steve]

I have had a look round and have found these two pages

http://www.bgtguide.com/editorials/newcoaster.php

http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2010/04/busch-gardens-tampa-2011-roller-coaster.html

there doesn't seem to be that much else about it. :)

[Steve]

There is a video in the video section that shows the promo for the new coaster, it certainly looks special!! :) or you can follow this link YouTube - Cheetah Hunt

[Mary and Colin]

Just watched the video Colin is grinning from ear to ear and can't wait to try it.
I will gladly hold the bags that day no way am i getting on it. <:omg

Thanks for link Steve.

Mary

[pbensur]

Wow - what an excellent video! So this one looks like its more about speed (like the mine train at Magic Kingdom) and less about big drops. It's very well done - gives you a great feel for what to expect.

[Shire Villa]

Busch Gardens have started testing the new coaster<:widegrin

http://www.buschgardenstampablog.com/ride-envelope-testing-begins-cheetah-hunt

Looks like it will be the end of May before its open to the public.

[JAF]

It looks, as the boys say, awesome and the technology behind the ride very interesting. Looks like with Harry Potter we will be leaving too early and will miss it this year. Never mind at least I get to try Butterbeer very soon<:clap

[Shire Villa]

More video footage for the new ride at Busch Gardens

http://www.buschgardenstampablog.com/cheetah-hunt-launch-testing

It looks goooood<:widegrin

[Mary and Colin]

Thanks for the new link, it looks really good.

We are going to take a trip to Busch Gardens next visit, not that you would get me on it <:embarr

Mary

[Steve]

Yes looks fantastic! :)

[Tans4USA]

It's getting serious now.

YouTube - &#x202a;Cheetah Hunt Testing With Employees&#x202c;&rlm;

[Steve]

Nice video Anita

[ellie]

Have you managed to get to Busch Gardens, Mary?

[Mary and Colin]

Have you managed to get to Busch Gardens, Mary?

We never made it to Busch Gardens so it will be up to you to ride and report this one <:lol<:lol

Mary

Has anyone made it there yet for the new ride?

[ellie]

[QUOTE=Mary and Colin;5033]We never made it to Busch Gardens so it will be up to you to ride and report this one <:lol<:lol

QUOTE]

Come on, Mary, you HAVE to be joking! ME, go on a roller coaster????

No way.

Actually, I did give in and go on the hippogriff one at HPW - kept my eyes tightly shut and held on for grim death. Felt quite pleased with myself, actually.:<wink

Too much of a wimp for Busch Gardens roller coasters, I am afraid. <:embarr

[Mary and Colin]

Well if we wont ride it lets hope some one comes on to tell us how good it is.

Soarin is my limit <:embarr

Mary