View Full Version : New Ride coming v.soon...Falcons Fury
lissybubs
21-08-2014, 11:28
Can't say I was too disappointed to learn that the newest and probably the scariest ride to hit Busch Gardens...Falcons Fury wasn't open when we visited last week [msnscared]
They were testing it and boy it looks so high and so scary.
Here's the blurb:-
Falcon’s Fury is the tallest freestanding drop tower in North America, standing at 335 feet. At the ride’s highest point, like its bird of prey namesake, riders pivot 90 degrees in midair to a face-down dive position. An instant later they'll plunge 60 mph straight down.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4uKOsogphs
Can't wait for an OV to ride it and review it (it definitely won't be me!!)
Just back from a fantastic day at Busch and was lucky enough to ride Falcons Fury on the 'soft opening' - amazing ride, but very scary, extreme and high up (325 FT). Having said that can't wait to do it again!
christhear
23-08-2014, 01:26
Saw it being built last year. We are off to busch tomorrow and I definately WONT be riding it
Margaret
24-08-2014, 01:13
We should be going there on Monday or Tuesday. I definitely WON'T be riding it either, my daughter is hoping to go on it
Big_Momma
24-08-2014, 07:31
I love rides- but that one looks horrendous!! I'll be giving it a wild berth!
dawn burley
24-08-2014, 08:31
Sounds amazing Dawn!! Can't wait to try it out on our next visit [:)]
Big_Momma
24-08-2014, 13:46
'Wild' meant wide!!! Lol.
christhear
24-08-2014, 13:48
I watched it yesterday, they were doing some testing before the rain hit. I could do the going up bit easily, but dont think I would be able to handle it once the seats tip. Its a focl point all over the park due to its height
LFCGeorge
25-08-2014, 15:00
We just missed this :( Was there 2nd August, we ran to the entrance to find it still was being tested! Gutted
We went to Busch Gardens last week and had a great time, although we got stuck on Shiekra for over an hour and had to be “rescued” off. We were sat in the front row on the start of the climb up with the sun beating right on us, not very pleasant .
Son wanted to go on Falcons Fury which I thought would be beyond me but plucked up enough courage to do it. It was a long wait which didn’t help but really enjoyed it. You get an amazing view of the park on the way up, then when the seats are tilted and you are facing straight down you think “this was a bad idea,” when looking down people are like little ants, then WOOSH, you are away. Definitely would do it again.
florida4sun
30-10-2014, 21:48
Is that your Mexico?
We went to Busch Gardens last week and had a great time, although we got stuck on Shiekra for over an hour and had to be “rescued” off. We were sat in the front row on the start of the climb up with the sun beating right on us, not very pleasant .
Son wanted to go on Falcons Fury which I thought would be beyond me but plucked up enough courage to do it. It was a long wait which didn’t help but really enjoyed it. You get an amazing view of the park on the way up, then when the seats are tilted and you are facing straight down you think “this was a bad idea,” when looking down people are like little ants, then WOOSH, you are away. Definitely would do it again.
Is that your Mexico?
No, I wish it was (RS2000) I have had 2 MK1 re-tuned escorts, 1 Mexico . Miss them, would LOVE to have another now !
Have you owned one ?
florida4sun
30-10-2014, 22:59
Going way off topic but I briefly owned an all original mk1 mexico in my teens. So regret selling it.
No, I wish it was (RS2000) I have had 2 MK1 re-tuned escorts, 1 Mexico . Miss them, would LOVE to have another now !
Have you owned one ?
Going way off topic but I briefly owned an all original mk1 mexico in my teens. So regret selling it.
Nice !
lissybubs
01-11-2014, 10:58
We went to Busch Gardens last week and had a great time, although we got stuck on Shiekra for over an hour and had to be “rescued” off. We were sat in the front row on the start of the climb up with the sun beating right on us, not very pleasant .
Son wanted to go on Falcons Fury which I thought would be beyond me but plucked up enough courage to do it. It was a long wait which didn’t help but really enjoyed it. You get an amazing view of the park on the way up, then when the seats are tilted and you are facing straight down you think “this was a bad idea,” when looking down people are like little ants, then WOOSH, you are away. Definitely would do it again.
OMG!!! Just those words...stuck on Shiekra makes me feel instantly sick. Big respect to you and your son - way braver than me! Glad you enjoyed the WOOSH!!
OMG!!! Just those words...stuck on Shiekra makes me feel instantly sick. Big respect to you and your son - way braver than me! Glad you enjoyed the WOOSH!!
Ha Ha, luckily we got stuck at the start of the climb Lissybubs, there again it would have been more interesting if it had been at the top. We also got stuck on Manta in Seaworld in 2010, that was a wee bit scarier as we were sent round after 15mins hanging face down .
lissybubs
08-12-2014, 15:26
YIKES! Remind me to never go on rides with you Trupial !!!!
Ha Ha, luckily we got stuck at the start of the climb Lissybubs, there again it would have been more interesting if it had been at the top. We also got stuck on Manta in Seaworld in 2010, that was a wee bit scarier as we were sent round after 15mins hanging face down .