Falcon's Fury: By The Numbers

It's coming! It's finally coming and you can now see it from the Tampa skyline! If you are as excited as I am, you have to watch the video below to find out all the nitty-gritty details about Falcon's Fury.

 

Falcon's Fury Stats
Height: 335 Feet (Will be North America's tallest drop tower ride at time of launch)
# of Seats: 32 (8 groups of 4)
Tilt: Seats tilt 90 degrees before drop (As close as you can get to sky diving without jumping out of an airplane)
Random Hold: Your wait to drop from the top will be anywhere between 1 second to 5 seconds
View: On a clear day you may be able to see Miami, Atlanta, or even Tampa Bay beaches
Tube Segments: 9
Bolts: Over 6,000
Machine House: 107 tons
Motors: 4 @ total of 1,000 horsepower
Support Steel Beams: From 75 to 205 feet under ground
Ladder To The Top: 365 Steps (Trip takes 35 minutes)
Power Cables: 18,000 lbs
Opening Date: May 1, 2014

Howl-O-Scream Bleedup 2010 at Busch Gardens

Last week Busch Gardens gave me the chance to check out this years Howl-O-Scream, featuring the band My X. Although I was a little skeptical of how I would enjoy this years event, I actually had a really good time.

The night started out with a performance by the sliders and a performance by My X. If you have somehow not yet heard the self titled song "My X" on the radio or TV, then you have probably been living under a rock. This pop/rock anthem is a lot of fun and extremely catchy. My X's lead singer, Sylvie, is very much inspired by her past relationships which is evident in her music. You can check out Sylvie and the band in two nightly concerts.

Howl-O-Scream also has seven main haunted houses for you to enjoy. I am happy to say that I was able to go to all of the haunted houses and am surprised to say that I was actually scared a few times. If you like to be scared, I highly recommend hitting the haunted houses early before they get too crowded. By doing so you will be able to take your time a little more and really enjoy the experience. If you are not able to get to the park early, you may be interested in trying the newest haunted house experience called Alone. This attraction does cost extra, but you will be able to walk the house by yourself if you dare.

I also really recommend taking in the show Fiends. It was a really funny show that featured many classic Halloween themed songs that will be sure to get your toes tapping. I was very lucky to meet several local people (@missdestructo, @MitchNeff , @thatgirlallie, @Antony511, & @gabdom) that helped make the whole experience extra fun. Overall, if you come to Howl-O-Scream looking to have a good time, you will be sure to find it.

To save on admission prices, check out the Twisted Thursday 4 Pack. You and three of your friends can get in for only $19.95! For more information, check out MyXRocks.com.

Busch Gardens 2011 Attraction: Mark Rose

Check out the following teaser video with VP of Design and Engineering Mark Rose giving some small hints about the newest attraction coming to Busch Gardens next year.

Video Source: ThemeParkReview.com

Shaq at Busch Gardens

Check out NBA veteran Shaquille O'Neal's recent visit to Busch Gardens as he feeds the giraffes and elephants!

What's your favorite Busch Gardens ride?

I have been thinking about breaking out the old Fun Card and spending a day at Busch Gardens some time soon. I am sure that most people that are reading this blog have been to Busch Gardens at least once, which got me wondering... What's your favorite Busch Gardens ride?



Leave a comment below to tell me why that ride is your favorite! Sorry guys...beer doesn't count as a ride!