Busch Gardens

Last Updated: 6/19/2003


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Congo River Rapids --- This is a very popular water ride at Busch Gardens. During summer peak season, the line for this ride can be over an hour and a half long. The ride itself is not particularly great looking or well themed. It is essentially rapids. You're too worried about not getting wet, that you hardly enjoy the ride. There is also a section after the first turn where people standing above you can nail you with water cannons. I find it quite entertaining to watch.
Baseball Field --- Yea, I know this isn't an attraction, but I kind of stumbled across it when I was behind Busch Gardens. Unlike Disney World, where they seem intent on hiding everything that goes on inside there walls, the good people at Busch Gardens have left this field open to those who wish to look at it. My question is why is there a baseball field inside the Busch Gardens backstage area?
Gwazi --- Florida was really lacking a solid wooden coaster until Gwazi came along. Its actually two coasters in one. There is a tiger side(green) and a lion side(yellow). The unique aspect of this roller coaster is that they "duel" each other. At times, it almost seems that the two trains will smack into each other. Airtime is OK on this ride, however you get thrown side to side too much. Also, not only do they have the lap bars which come all the way into your pelvis, they have seat belts too. Very uncomfortable. The first drop is a bright spot though.
Gwazi Controversy --- When Gwazi first opened it was generally well received, however, BG received one major complaint. It took forever to losad the trains and send them on their way. In response to the complaints, BG now
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