‘Legendary’ Busch Gardens Coaster to Close After 33 Years as Guests Have Only Weeks to Ride It One Last Time

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it will be retiring one of its longtime rides that is considered “an icon” at the Florida park ...

Iconic coaster to take final ride as fans say goodbye after decades of thrills

Kumba, the iconic Busch Gardens Tampa Bay roller coaster, will close on August 2 after 33 years, but a $100 million ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Kumba coaster retiring after 33 years

Famed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay roller coaster is retiring after 33 years - Kumba debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, featuring the world’s tallest vertical loop ...

As a kid, I loved Kumba from afar. At 40, I finally took a ride.

For ‘90s kids who grew up in Tampa Bay, one particular announcement has triggered a wave of sadness: On Aug. 2, Busch Gardens Tampa will be closing Kumba, its blue steel beauty of a rollercoaster that ...
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces ‘final ride’ date for iconic roller coaster

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Tuesday that it is retiring an iconic roller coaster after 33 years. “After thrilling millions of riders for 33 years, the iconic Kumba roller ...
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Kumba Coaster Takes Final Plunge At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

After 33 years of roars, loops and leg‑shaking drops, one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable thrill rides is about to take its last lap. Kumba, the steel roller coaster that has been a staple at Busch ...