Stanley Falls at Busch Gardens Tampa closing on 7th September

[Matt N]

The Stanley Falls flume at Busch Gardens Tampa is closing on 7th September, after over 50 years of operation:

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With a variety of concepts having recently been mooted by SeaWorld, from a Mack Rocking Boat to a B&M giga coaster, I wonder what could replace it? I’d love to see a B&M giga at Busch (that and Iron Gwazi in one park would be something to behold!), but I feel like a Mack Rocking Boat is maybe a more logical successor to a family flume ride.

What does anyone else think?

 

[CanobieFan]

Bring on Catapult Falls 2.0!

 

[Jamesss]

This is one of those rides that I can't remember if I even rode because Florida trips are so chaotic and all the parks just blur into one.

 

[Tonkso]

I'll miss it, it got you far wetter than you ever expected it to. These classic flumes are becoming rarer and rarer, a shame as they're fun for all the family.

 

[Heth]

I mourn the death of any log flume. Reject log flume erasure, embrace the log flume.

 

[StevenX]

This is a bit unfortunate, but hopefully they replace it with something worthwhile. I'd actually really like to see a Mack Rocking Boat, but I'm not sure it'll happen.

What I definitely don't want though, is the B&M Giga. It'll be hugely expensive, they're some of the most overrated 'coasters around (in my opinion of course), and it doesn't bring anything new to the region, with Mako doing a decent enough job over at SeaWorld. I also wouldn't fancy seeing how a B&M giga would ride in 2025, and if it were to be a gig, I'd take an Intamin like Pantherian any day over the B&M.

If it were to be a rollercoaster, I'd prefer a Mack hypercoaster (something similar in style to Hyperia would be interesting), a Mack Xtreme Spinner, or something entirely new if they might be working on another prototype from B&M. I'd also rather see something interesting from Vekoma - their newer attractions are fantastic. A B&M wing is also a conspicuous absence in the region. Something like Mystic Timbers at Kings Island would also be an interesting fit for Tampa.