Gwazi lives!
Parts of Busch Gardens' wooden coaster are recycled at theme parks
By Dewayne Bevil
Gwazi lives! The bone-rattling, two-sided wooden roller coaster closed at Busch Gardens last year. But parts of the attraction are having another go-round in some unexpected places within SeaWorld Orlando.
Refinished planks from the thrill ride, which opened in 1999, can now be seen in the fencing that leads up to SeaWorld's new Manatee Rehabilitation area that opened to the public last week.
Gwazi boards are also used on exterior posts at the open-air SeaWorld Rescue store near the entrance of the theme park.
The wood stayed closer to home in some instances. It has been utilized in several places at Tampa attractions, officials say, including signage for Egypt's market area at Busch Gardens theme park and at the Colossal Snacks locations at the adjacent Adventure Island water park.
Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-gwazi-recycled-20160407-story.html
Parts of Busch Gardens' wooden coaster are recycled at theme parks
By Dewayne Bevil
Gwazi lives! The bone-rattling, two-sided wooden roller coaster closed at Busch Gardens last year. But parts of the attraction are having another go-round in some unexpected places within SeaWorld Orlando.
Refinished planks from the thrill ride, which opened in 1999, can now be seen in the fencing that leads up to SeaWorld's new Manatee Rehabilitation area that opened to the public last week.
Gwazi boards are also used on exterior posts at the open-air SeaWorld Rescue store near the entrance of the theme park.
The wood stayed closer to home in some instances. It has been utilized in several places at Tampa attractions, officials say, including signage for Egypt's market area at Busch Gardens theme park and at the Colossal Snacks locations at the adjacent Adventure Island water park.
Source: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-blog/os-gwazi-recycled-20160407-story.html