North America’s Tallest Hybrid Rollercoaster Is Set To Open In Florida by 2022

Iron Gwazi, the tallest, fastest, and steepest hybrid roller coaster in the world, will open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in March 2022.

It's been a long and sometimes frustrating wait for roller coaster fans in Florida these past few years. When plans of Iron Gwazi in Tampa Bay, the tallest hybrid coaster in North America and the fastest and steepest in the world were released, adrenaline-fiends could barely contain their excitement. But the question always remained - when will this behemoth of a rollercoaster officially open?! Well, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay officially announced that Iron Gwazi will open in March 2022, perfect for anyone looking for some pre-summer excitement.

Are you a coaster fanatic who has patiently been waiting for the opening of Iron Gwazi in Florida? Don’t worry, your time to shine is almost here.

Busch Gardens officially announced an opening date for the tallest, fastest, and steepest coaster - Iron Gwazi in Tampa Bay. Book your tickets for March 2022 to be one of the first to ride.

It was just around two years ago that Busch Gardens started teasing across social media the build for Iron Gwazi. However, there were many setbacks and delays over the years.

Taking riders to new heights, this coast will plunge from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop and can reach up to 76 miles per hour.

With three inversions, this hybrid steel and wood coaster features all-new thrilling elements, plus restored features of the old-school Gwazi coaster.

Picture a next-level thrill ride for coaster fanatics. According to USA Today, this is the most anticipated roller coaster attraction of the year.

If you want to be one of the first guests to ride Iron Gwazi in Tampa Bay in March, make sure to become a Pass Member beforehand. Pass Members will be some of the first to experience this record-breaking ride.

To find out where Busch Gardens is in Florida, click here.

So, what do you think about Iron Gwazi in Tampa Bay, Florida? Will you be one of the first to ride the tallest hybrid coaster in the continent and steepest and fastest in the world?! Share with us your thoughts in the comments section. Or if you want to know more about this coaster, take a look at the Busch Gardens website or Facebook Page.

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