News Project 2026: Kiddie Ride Relocations

[speed]

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[rvadude85]

Wondering if that is connected with this article highlighting $35M investments into BGT and Adventure Island. Unfortunately, the article is pay walled but I'm curious if anyone knows anything more about it?

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2025/04/09/busch-gardens-adventure-island-tampa.html

 

[Python_Survivor]

I can't imagine this would take until 2026.

 

[speed]

Only if they’re attempting to label it as “North America’s most thrilling Kiddie Train/Plane Spinner family combo on the east of the Mississippi”

 

[jmuboy]

will these reopen as part of the WILD OASIS refresh? I will say getting 3 kids rides back at some point this year is a POSITIVE move for this park. I’d love to see the Scorpion replaced with a couple good flat rides and the park work be in good shape.

 

[GAcoaster]

More important— it looks like they’re bringing capybaras as part of this overhaul!

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[Irishlad]

More important— it looks like they’re bringing capybaras as part of this overhaul!

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[Unagi]

More important— it looks like they’re bringing capybaras as part of this overhaul!

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I hope they throw a couple pelicans in with them strictly for my entertainment...

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[jmuboy]

I know Wild Oasis is delayed. Any updates on the relocated kids rides replacing the remote operated vehicles?

 

[Python_Survivor]

I know Wild Oasis is delayed. Any updates on the relocated kids rides replacing the remote operated vehicles?

Permits filed say that the permits expire in December of this year so we shall see.

 

[Seaworld History]

Both rides have been confirmed

 

[Python_Survivor]

 

[Seaworld History]

 

[Python_Survivor]

I am under the impression that the track length of the Kiddie Train was shortened a tad to allow for the new spot.

 

[jmuboy]

Glad these are back. I hope more adult flat rides are in the plan as well.

 

[Python_Survivor]

I'm under the impression these opened today.

 

[Zachary]

Leave it to Busch Gardens Tampa to open a collection of relocated rides and not tell anyone.

 

[GoHokies87]

Leave it to Busch Gardens Tampa to open a collection of relocated rides and not tell anyone.

it's either that or dangling exclusive access to rides reopening after extended down time as a benefit.