Busch Gardens 2026 Plans – And Why It’s Not a Giga

Busch Gardens Tampa 2026 plans are here—and once again, it’s NOT a Giga Coaster! Instead, a new water-based attraction is coming. Is it a letdown or a smart move? Let’s dive into the details.

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Over the past few years, a lot of Busch 
Garden Tampa Bay fans have been asking the same question. Is a Giga coaster coming? 
And with the latest attraction closures, we thought this might be happening, but I have 
to be honest, I don’t think it’s going to happen this time round. The park is definitely 
planning something completely different. And with Busch Gardens recent 
post on Stanley Falls Log Flume, we could be waiting another year for that giga 
coaster. So, if you want to hear my theories, stick around for this video. But before 
we start, let’s roll them titles. [Music] With the recent closures and construction 
activity, things are starting to look interesting. So, let’s break it all down and look at what might 
be coming next for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Right now, there are two key areas in the park that 
are either cleared or about to be cleared. The first is the former Scorpion site which is already 
cleared located in the Pantopia area of the park. Then the second site is Stanley Falls Log Flume 
which officially closed on the 7th of September located in Stanleyville. On August the 29th, Busch 
Gardens Tampa Bay announced that Stanley Falls Flume will close permanently. Yes, this is not for 
a refurbishment. Stanley Falls has been a staple attraction for Busch Gardens since 1973. And after 
more than 50 years, the final day to ride the classic attraction was on September the 7th. Like 
I have said for many years, log flumes are leaving our parks, mainly due to the operational costs. 
And I have to be honest, I really miss these classic park attractions with their twists and 
turns. conveyor belt lift hills and splashdowns. They’re just a great family fun attraction. If 
you’re enjoying this video, please don’t forget to smash subscribe. And if you’re watching on TV, all 
you have to do is scroll up on your remote, head over to our logo on the right, and click subscribe 
there. Now, if you look at the park layout from above, these two areas are right next to each 
other, making them ideal to combine into one large footprint for a major new attraction. So, what is 
Busch Gardens up to? And what could this space be used for? Will they remove the water lagoon? 
Some fans are wondering if Busch Gardens is removing the central lagoon at Stanley Falls. But 
this is where things get interesting and a little bit technical. While the lagoon adds to the park’s 
beauty, it actually potentially serves a much more important purpose. It’s not just for aesthetics, 
it’s for safety. Large bodies of water in theme parks can act as an emergency water source for 
fire suppression. If a fire were to break out and the hydrants weren’t close and or accessible or 
ran dry, having lagoons positioned around and in the center of parks give emergency teams a crucial 
water supply. Firefighting units can pump directly from it, allowing them to act faster and more 
efficiently, while lines are set up from further away hydrants once they have been located. The 
problem is theme parks are compact with buildings and attractions being in a close location to one 
another which could potentially aid the spread of any fire. Even your more up to date theme parks 
adopt a same layout with large lagoons. Take the newly opened epic universe and its central water 
fountains. So, it is very likely that the Stanley Fall Log Flume Lagoon in some literation will 
stay even if the attractions around it change. So, let’s go back to a giga coaster idea. Here’s a 
possible layout, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. The old Scorpion site could become 
the station and queuing area accessed from the Pantopia section of the park. From there, 
the coaster would rise up over the Serengeti Express above the lagoon and head towards the area 
between Tigris and Wild Oasis. The lift hill could reach the park’s perimeter where the first drop 
would fall towards the back of the park heading towards the Congo area and the retention ponds. 
On the return, it would potentially take the same route towards the station with a signature 
splashdown across the Stanley Falls lagoon, similar to like what you would see on Shra. 
This would be visually stunning, high frills, and make use of the existing water feature and 
for sure would be a fan favorite. Obviously, this could be a B&M giga coaster, but let’s not rule 
out Mac rides, especially with recent rumors and possible partnership at SeaWorld Orlando United 
Parks and Resorts and the rumors of them working again with the next edition. I’ll pop a card right 
here to our big roller coaster predictions for Orlando. Give it a watch and let us know what you 
think. Could we see a Mac or Mach hyper coaster in this space? Pushing the boundaries with a compact 
layout with some new interesting elements similar to what they did at Fort Park with Hyperia. But 
please, no 400 ft Max spinning concept. No one wants this concept, especially with one train 
ops. I mean, why can’t Mac or Mock Rides just build a giga coaster? Surely it’s just extending 
the lift hill, right? But what if Bush Gardens isn’t going with a giga coaster? Enjoying the 
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get out there and go and make some memories. The next best bet could be a water based 
attraction, especially if United Parks and Resorts is continuing its relationship with Mac 
Rides with a multi park multi-attraction deal. So, here are some Mac Ride possibilities for this 
location. First on the list is a power splash. This is an attraction that launches you forwards 
and backwards in a pendulum like motion and ends with a splashdown, but it might be too small 
for the amount of land being cleared. Also, would this bring big crowds, especially investing 
in family attractions for over the past 2 years? I do like this ride concept, but I think it would 
fit better in SeaWorld Orlando due to the size and it being a solid family attraction. Next, we 
have the Super Splash. This one is promising. It offers a big drop, a major splashdown, and 
could even feature a rotating platform for backwards or forwards riding. Imagine voting 
for your direction while you’re going up the lift hill and not knowing which way you’re going 
to go down the drop until the last minute. This attraction would fill the space and have an epic 
splashdown for the ones. The next two attractions, I don’t think Busch Gardens would go for 
them, but I’ve put them in the list anyway. The first being a free flow boat ride, a family 
friendly option with indoor and outdoor elements, and bush gardens could really use more indoor 
attractions, especially for cooling off in the Florida heat. The full site could have a large 
building housing this attraction. But does Bush Gardens want an attraction full of special 
effects and scenery which would add a lot of maintenance and upkeep similar to the Journey to 
Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando. Just a slow family version. The next option would be the tow-boat 
ride. A slow scenic cruise around a lagoon. Nice, but probably not thrilling enough to replace 
two thrill attractions. And again, marketing this would be pointless. They need to get people 
from Orlando to come. Just look at what the big frills have done for Busch Gardens Tampa over 
the years. Take Iron Gwazi. When this attraction finally opened, the park was rammed, making 
it a worthwhile investment for Busch Gardens Tampa. Option number five is an interactive boat 
ride. This one’s a wild card. water cannons, guest interaction, great family fun, but might not 
be the blockbuster the park is aiming for. For me, this would be a nice addition. It just 
seems that the location is too big. Also, adding another family attraction at this time 
after Wild Oasis and Phoenix Rising doesn’t seem like a sound option at this point. Or could 
it be a Mac Rides rocking boat concept, which is a modern take on a log flume itself, but the log 
or boat rocks from side to side? My thing is, would Bush Gardens go back to a very similar 
attraction than what they’re taking out? Yes, it would be cheaper to run, but hard to market a 
like for like attraction. Then finally, we have a water coaster. Now, this could be the best of both 
worlds. coaster drops, high speed splashdowns, and minimal theming needed. If done right, it 
could look similar to the Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld San Diego. Less theming, mostly outdoors, 
and completely different to SeaWorld Orlando’s version. I mean, this could be a strong contender 
cuz if you go back to Busch Gardens post, there was two emojis used, a roller coaster and 
a splash. So, what do you guys think? Comment down below. So, here’s my breakdown. If it’s a 
giga coaster, it could use the old Scorpion and Stanley Falls site incorporating the lagoon and 
deliver a massive park changing thrill ride. And if a hyper coaster doing the same but on a smaller 
footprint or if it’s a Mac rides water attraction, the water coaster, the super splash and power 
splash are the top contenders in my opinion. Either way, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is gearing 
up for something big. So, what do you think? Is a Giga finally coming or is it a next-gen water 
attraction? Let me know in a comment and be sure to check out my predictions video where I dig 
into Mac Rides and SeaWorld’s partnership in more detail. The link is in the description. Thank 
you so much for joining me today and watching this video. And if you’ve enjoyed, please don’t forget 
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get out there and go and make some memories. Thank you so much for watching and I 
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