It’s about to be official, Floridians. We’re going to have the continent’s tallest and the world’s fastest and steepest hybrid rollercoaster smack dab in Tampa. Get ready to scream. Get ready to throw your hands up in the air with reckless abandon. This wild rollercoaster is of the most anticipated yet and we have POV footage that will have your heart pounding right through your computer screen. Opening spring 2021, get ready for the Iron Gwazi rollercoaster in Florida.

Opening in spring 2021 at Busch Gardens in Tampa is the Iron Gwazi rollercoaster—the continent’s tallest and the world’s steepest and fastest hybrid coaster to be built.

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This part-wood part-metal coaster will take only the brave up over 200-feet into the sky before plunging them down in a 91-degree drop.

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Top speeds on this coaster hit 76 miles per hour—which, phew, we’re already sweating thinking about it.

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The coolest part about this coaster is that it was inspired and modeled after the endangered slender crocodile.

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If you know anything about rollercoasters, then prepare yourself for a dozen airtime moments, three inversions, and tons of high-adrenaline elements.

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The height minimum for this ride is 48 inches, but there is still some time until the coaster officially opens for whoever needs that extra growth spurt.

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Be among some of the first people to ride the Iron Gwazi in Busch Gardens next year for a record-breaking rollercoaster experience.

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To open up the map to locate exactly where Busch Gardens Tampa is click here.

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Thanks to YouTube Busch Gardens, we’re able to see an actual POV video of the Iron Gwazi in action below:

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So, what do you think about the Iron Gwazi rollercoaster in Florida? Is this something you think you would try? Let us know in the comments section! Or if you’re looking for more information about this rollercoaster, make sure to check out the Busch Gardens website or Facebook Page.

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Address: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612, USA