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Magical Dreams
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Nostromo
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Status: offline |  Posted - 16 Feb 2005 : 19:00:41  
| Looking at the various photos, Sheikra looks like a magnified version of Alton Towers' "Oblivion". The riding car certainly looks similar, but the BG track seems longer with more imaginative loops, drops, twists and turns. Should be interesting from the first row. |
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LiesaAnna
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Status: offline | Posted - 16 Feb 2005 : 19:18:58
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Originally posted by Magical Dreams
We are definately going!!
We decided to splash out and buy a SeaWorls/Busch Gardens Annual Pass.
The New ride Looks Fantastic.
200 ft is a long way down!! Especially when you have no control over the vehicle!!
Can't wait to have a go on it!!
your sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! make sure we get before and after photos when you've done it!!!! |
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bridget
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 Jul 2005 : 13:14:06
| Looks fantastic and will definitely be on that next year. Bah! Alton Towers is pathetic in comparison - Oblivion is 65 ft high  Don't they know how to make em tall and fast?! No wonder we all head to Florida! | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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Nick Sayer
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Status: offline | Posted - 20 Jul 2005 : 09:14:48
| I was over at the end of June and it was up and running.
We got there at about 8.30 as usual and started to head straight for the Sheikra but got side tracked by a quick go on the Gwazi. By the time we got to Sheikra there was already about a 30 to 40 minute wait so it is very popular.
We decided to go in the single rider que and i was very lucky or unlucky depending on how you view it to get put on the front row.
I have to say the ride is fantastic and has two drops one of 200ft where the hang you over the edge for about 5 seconds before they drop you then a second one of around 120ft about half way round.
It is a vertical drop and i don't mind riding most rides but i have to say that the first drop is as good as i have done on a roller coaster. After riding the Kracken at Seaworld the day before i thought it can't be a much steeper drop than that but i was wrong.
Highley recommended but don't get distracted by the Gwazi on the way.
I tend to go to Busch Gardens most years as it is one of my favorites but it also seemed as if they had done a lot of work in making the park a lot better this year so keep it up Busch Gardens. |
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adox
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Status: offline | Posted - 19 Sep 2005 : 23:53:31
| We visited Busch Gardens last week and headed straight for Sheikra.
I went on on my own first as my wife chickened out!
I thought there would be quite a que as its the newest ride there,but I just walked straight onto the ride without any queing!!
I went straight for the front row and boy what a rush.My wife came on the second time but refused to sit at the front so we sat near the back.She enjoyed it too but once was enough for her.
Later in the day I went back again and still there was no que so I rode it 3 times in a row in the front seat.Its a completely different experience in the front seats than further back on the ride.
If you want to experience the true terror then you must sit in the front row
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orlandobabe
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Status: offline | Posted - 15 Oct 2005 : 22:42:54
| My lot went on it several times last week and queues are starting to form-so it must be getting popular.
It certainly looks very spectacular.
At the moment Busch are doing a second day for $11(used to be free) and we never bothered-but this year we paid up and went back (go figure!).
I'm sure the Sheikra had something to do with it.
My son's friend isn't a lover of roller coasters -but he went on it several times.
Me-I had a good excuse-someone had to watch the babies!!!!!!
One of whom wandered into the splash zone and got soaked-ah bless! |
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Semper
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Nov 2005 : 02:29:18
| Just got back from Busch Gardens. Got dragged on to Sheikra 5 times by my daughter! (or was it that I dragged her on it 5 times?) I have been on many roller coasters in my time and there isn't much to compete against the few seconds you are dangling on the edge of the 200ft drop then the feeling as it suddenly lets go.
The sheer size of the ride is breath taking. It can be seen towering in to the sky from the entire park and is almost intimidating in its presence. As we worked our way around the park getting closer to it I could not help but feel the apprehension rise as the height of the main drop became more apparent.
We were lucky that the park was very quiet. There were no queues at all. each time we went on we were pretty much straight on even to the front. When the park is busy I can imagine the wait will be a long one, the queue lanes seemed to go on for ever. There are 4 rows of eight seats in each car. The seats are teared so each row is slightly higher than the first giving good views where ever you sit. The climb to the first and main drop is long and steep (you are pretty much on your back during the accent), look out for the rescue lift which runs along the main track. One think I noticed was how smooth everything is. When you get to the top you have stunning views of the whole Tampa area along with the smoothness this part of the ride is almost relaxing. Another thing to look out for are the red aircraft warning lights at the top. Then you come to the main drop, the car slows and then slowly creeps up the edge and then gently rolls, the track seems to just disappear. On the front row you are almost horizontal looking down at certain doom and at the crowds of people looking up in awe of your bravery. It just hangs there giving you just enough time to think there is something wrong with the ride. Then it happens, with no warning it lets go. I wont even try to describe what it feels like but I bet no one can do it with out screaming.
If you are going on the ride and get a chance go to the front seats. However there is no seperate queue for the front row, when the ride is busy you will be directed to the first available seats. You do get a good view where ever you sit but the front is by far the best place to be. If you are on the back row be prepared to get wet.
The next stage of ride photos has also arrived. 'Flight DVD's' these cost £20.33 inc tax. It's about 4 minutes long. It is a short presentation which starts with the story of Sheirka and the a prerecorded video from on the ride which is edited with footage from your own ride. We got one and I have to say all though it was a bit pricey it is an excellent souvenir from the day. | | Report this post to a moderator | goto top of page |
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LiesaAnna
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Status: offline | Posted - 09 Nov 2005 : 11:48:53
| we didnt get to Busch this year but its a definate one for the next time we're there! my hubby will love this
of course i will still be bag holding!! i'm not silly! |
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New ride
theyre dying to have a go!!
