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The Scorpion Roller Coaster wins a brief reprieve from the axe at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The Scorpion lives on!! You now have extra time to take a ride on the iconic Scorpion roller coaster before its final run.

The Scorpion Roller Coaster is closing permanently at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for future attraction

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently announced that the theme parks oldest roller coaster, the iconic Scorpion was closing forever, with the final day of ride operation on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.


At the time of the announcement, the theme park invited guests to take a final ride on the Scorpion roller coaster before it takes its last run on the tracks after thrilling guests for over 44 years...


The good news forthrill-seekers is that the closure of the ride has been delayed (a little!) There's now even more time to enjoy the twists and turns of Scorpion, with the closure date extended to Sunday, 9/8!


Don't miss your chance to ride this legendary coaster and feel the sting one last time




Scorpion holds a special place in the hearts of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay fans. Debuting in 1980, Scorpion became a favorite for its unique design, offering riders a thrilling experience unlike any other. In fact, Scorpion is the last stationary coaster of its kind in the world, making this the last chance to experience a legend.


While parkgoers will say goodbye to Scorpion, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is excited that this closure paves the way for exciting new future attractions, with more details about what’s coming to be revealed soon




 

Coaster lovers can visit BuschGardensTampa.com to purchase tickets and seize the opportunity to experience Scorpion before it’s gone.



The Scorpion Roller Coaster is closing permanently at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for future attraction

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