Busch Gardens announces opening date of Iron Gwazi coaster
January 21, 2022 - Busch Gardens' long-awaited Iron Gwazi ride will open to amusement park fans on March 11. Iron Gwazi will be the fastest and steepest hybrid rollercoaster in the world. It was originally slated to open in March 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on theme parks caused the delay in its opening. The coaster was built by the well-known Rocky Mountain Construction group. The coaster replaces the old wooden Gwazi coaster, which closed in 2015. However, the Rocky Mountain Construction group combined the existing wooden structure from the original Gwazi coaster with steel. The hybrid coaster will feature a 91-degree drop and reach a top speed of 76 miles per hour. Passholders can preview the coaster in February.