Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced it will be retiring one of its longtime rides that is considered “an icon” at the Florida ...

The iconic ride will officially shut down on August 2.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will retire the Kumba roller coaster after 33 years, replacing it with a new ride called Kumba’s ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that its popular roller coaster, “Kumba,” will be shutting down after 33 years this August.

The end is coming for Kumba, a roller coaster that has run at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for more than three decades. The final ...

When Kumba debuted in 1993, it was Florida’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, featuring the world’s tallest vertical ...

With Florida’s signature sunshine, the weather is a toasty 35C – but thankfully, our next port of call is one of Busch ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Tuesday that it is retiring an iconic roller coaster after 33 years.

After 33 years of roars, loops and leg‑shaking drops, one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable thrill rides is about to take its last lap. Kumba, the steel roller coaster that has been a staple at Busch ...

Kumba closes permanently at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on August 2, 2026, ending a 33-year run. The park plans to replace it ...

Famed Busch Gardens Tampa Bay roller coaster is retiring after 33 years - Kumba debuted in 1993 as Florida’s tallest, fastest ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be retiring its oldest roller coaster, “Kumba,” after 33 years of operation, officials announced Tuesday. While officials are preparing to say farewell to ...