News Impacts of Hurricane Helene on Busch Gardens Tampa

[GAcoaster]

No surprise, Busch Gardens will be closed tomorrow:

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This made me laugh that our local Orlando TV station used this image:

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[RideThroughTime]

Are any rides still closed or did the entire park reopen? I know that Serengeti Flyer was closed prior to the hurricane and remains closed.

 

[MysteryManBGT]

Are any rides still closed or did the entire park reopen? I know that Serengeti Flyer was closed prior to the hurricane and remains closed.

The Serengeti Express took a big hit and will take more time for repairs before reopening.

 

[Coasternerd]

I believe Iron Gwazi, Stanley Falls Flume, and Congo River rapids are also currently down after feeling effects from the storm.

 

[Python_Survivor]

Congo isn't hurricane related, it and Serengeti will be down for a WHILE, at least until next year.

I believe Iron Gwazi, Stanley Falls Flume, and Congo River rapids are also currently down after feeling effects from the storm.

 

[GAcoaster]

United Parks is offering free tickets to the first responders and the line workers who have been working so hard to restore the power in the wake of the hurricanes:

https://markets.ft.com/data/announce/full?dockey=600-202410171440PR_NEWS_USPRX____FL33961-1

 

[Kingdakev]

I went to the park on 10-14-24 with a friend that was visiting from another country. Tons of rides were closed which was to be expected. From what I saw the following rides and attractions were closed:

Iron Gwazi
Falcon's Fury (Not a shock)
Phoenix Rising
Serengeti Flyer (Not Storm Related)
Serengeti Express
Stanley Falls Log Flume
Congo River Rapids
Gorilla Exhibit
Lori's Landing
Tiger Exhibit (Walking Trail) You were able to see them from the main pathway though.

Please keep in mind I did not walk past the kids area.

Overall we had a really good day. I don't hold it against the park for having so many things closed, but i do wish they stayed closed a few more days just to look out for their staff. The Tampa area was hit pretty hard. If it wasn't for my friend buying a ticket and that being the only day we could go during his trip we wouldn't have. But it is what is it and we had a good time. There were a bunch of down trees across the park and a roof was damaged next to cheetah hunt.

If you want to see some of the damage and the gains they've made in the recovery so far, check out the video I took below!

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