FIRST LOOK: Phoenix Rising Media Day Tour, Review, POVs, & More Update 7.16.24 WE FINALLY RIDE!

Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is now taking to the skies with happy riders, and we were finally able to catch a lap on this fantastic new family thrill coaster! Join us for a full tour of the attraction, complete with POVs & a review from Dan about what makes this new addition special!

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[apenner]

This looks like a very fun ride. I love when you show the backside view of the ride, too. One day, hopefully, I'll get to this park. Thank you for sharing!!

[CoolioJoe]

Great coverage as always, Dan! It's kind of funny watching the pov, being B&M track, a few of the banked turns give the impression that they want to send the train into a corkscrew but can't since it's a family coaster.

[ThemeParkAvenue]

0:49 That’s my brother and I in the front row. Yesterday was really fun!

[JakeCoasters]

I love all the detail and story on this coaster. Great addition to the area and park

[FeedYourGreed]

Between Cobras Curse and this, that’s a really strong duo of coasters aimed at families and younger ones. Not too crazy, fun for the whole family. Really smart choice by Busch Gardens. Thanks for showing the journey with us the past several months!

[wadewilsonwhonewalls]

BGT really does have a good platform to build up a kids courage. I imagine starting them on Air Grover, Scorpion, Cobras Curse, Phoenix Rising, Montu, Kumba, Cheetah Hunt, Sheikrah, Tigris, and then finally Iron Gwazi. I could really see a could powering through a day like that. Or building up courage for a next visit. Excellent addition.

[deldavis]

When I saw the plans for this coaster, I immediately thought this should’ve gone to SeaWorld. Def would’ve had more room to work with and more trains. I look forward to riding. Looks like a solid coaster!

[HeisDJDMONEYY]

nice family ride, it gives that area a good touch. Yes BG!!

[mrchrisliddell]

I really love this ride.
With the right expectations it's an awesome little coaster. I actually do feel like I'm flying.

[karinwoods]

Awesome video! You guys do such great work.

[Super-Coasters]

The cheetah hunt wait should be lower now!

[PcPilot]

Nice. Can't wait to get my 8yr old son on this!

[OrlanDave]

Looks like a nice little ride. I have only ever ridden 2 inverted coasters, which I'm pretty sure were basically the same ride. I have been on the former Flying School and the Kiddy Hawk at Carowinds. both rides turned my head into a pinball bouncing back and forth the whole time.

[JerryB]

IT was great to finally meet you Dan. i seen myself a couple of times in this. thanks . i got a front row ride on the very last train of the night,

[funlovinguy]

I wish there was more than 1 train!!!! looks like a great ride!!!

[wg]

Nice near miss through the columns at 3:55. Wasn’t expecting those👌

[nicolelindsey]

Dan, thx for the video. We r now more excited to go ride it. Actually we will be otw shortly for the Passport to Thrills tonight. Hope to see u see there! BTW, r u doing a marathon like Penguin Trek? Maybe 70 rides? 😆

[BuschGardensJunkie]

Was a pleasure meeting you. Hope we can meet up again soon.

[Millenniumforce]

It would have been better if they built a Giga coaster in replacement of Kumba.

[floridamaddogg]

It looks better than expected. I wouldn't go as far to say its better than Penguin trek because the theming and experience of Penguin Trek is far superior to Phoenix rising, but PR does look to be more intense with Gs and snappy transitions. But i don't judge family coasters based on intensity because thats what they aren't for. PR might end up being a little more intense for 6 and 7 yr olds, kind of like Ice breaker ended up being. But I'm excited to give this a ride sometime soon.