Phoenix Rising - NEW B&M Family Inverted Coaster Coming to Busch Gardens Tampa in 2024!

[@Coaster-Explorer]

this will be a good addition to the park

[@CoasternautYT]

I agree, will be great to see a ride like this in the UK, would be great at Drayton manor or oakwood

[@psychopompinc.646]

This is definitely a good addition to the park. It's a smart, safer addition since the GP is what truly funds the parks more than enthusiasts do as you stated. It's also safer given the economic climate in the country and world right now. Gives the park something new without breaking the bank and it's going to be a great stepping stone coaster for growing a new generation of thrill riders as well as helping some adults who might be a bit wary of the bigger coasters get some more ride experience. As to a future Giga in the chain, my guess is that it would go to BGW, probably in the old Drachen Fire plot of land and spreading out from there.

[@CoasternautYT]

I agree I think this is a great and smart addition to the park - do you think this is the start of more B&M family inverts starting to built around the world?

[@psychopompinc.646]

@@CoasternautYT I think so, especially since B&M are really known for reliability with their larger rides. Having family style rides built by a company with their reputation is a good way to keep people coming back consistently because they know the rides will be working instead of a being crap shoot ending with disappointment. Combine this with the family coaster work B&M is doing for Sea World and I think they are going to get really popular very quickly.

[@CoasternautYT]

@@psychopompinc.646 agreed, at the very least I think we’ll see more throughout the SeaWorld chain

[@LPF-Edits]

I still think a giga is a possibility but I think they went for a more minor addition as their last coaster was a big hit, after the installation of Phoenix Rising, BGT might have a 4-5 year break or less and then build the giga

[@CoasternautYT]

I agree I think a giga is next for the park and they wanted a new family coaster to fill the gap before they add it

[@metallicnole4514]

I really don't see a giga ever coming to BGT. If anything, I see a flying coaster. They could also use a good dark ride.

[@CoasternautYT]

@@metallicnole4514 I think BGT could also really use a wing coaster

[@metallicnole4514]

@@CoasternautYT A wing coaster would be great. I've never been on one before

[@CoasternautYT]

@@metallicnole4514 they’re not the most thrilling coasters in the world but they’re very smooth and have graceful inversions and are great for the GP they love them and also have great capacity