Inside the air conditioned Cobra’s Curse queue line there is a 400-cubic-foot snake exhibit which will include Jameson’s mambas, Angolan pythons and rhinoceros and gaboon vipers. The design of the multi-level exhibit not only reflects the theme of the ride, but also features several animal husbandry and enrichment components designed with the snakes’ welfare in mind, including naturalistic design elements, controlled heat sources and humidity control. This snake habitat is really cool! I found all 5 snakes that are in the exhibit.

Cobra’s Curse Facts

Hear about Cobra’s Curse from Brian the VP of Theme Park Design at Busch Gardens.

• Construction Timeline: Construction started in January 2015, and Cobra’s Curse will debut in summer 2016
• Ride Length: More than 2,100 feet of track, 70 total track segments
• Maximum Speed: 40 mph
• Seats: Up to 8 trains at a time, with 8 riders per train
• Guest Capacity: Moving walkway for loading and unloading will allow just for over 1,000 riders per hour.
• Ride Duration: More than three and a half minutes
• Height Requirement: 48 inches to ride alone, 42 inches with parent/guardian
• Queue Line: Air-conditioned queue line features a snake exhibit with snakes, interactive elements and projection mapping technology to tell the story of the Snake King.
• Snakes: Angolan Python, Gaboon Viper, Jameson’s Mambas, Rhinoceros Vipers
• Location: Egypt area
• Snake Icon: 30,000 lb., 80 ft tall, 4 Ft long Fangs, 3 ft wide eyes, Constructed of nine stackable pieces with an internal steel spine and an outer shell composed of carved foam and fiberglass.
• Vertical Lift: 70-foot vertical lift. Functions similar to an outdoor elevator taking riders up in their coaster car and putting them face- to-fang with the snake icon’s mouth.
• The three-and-a-half-minute ride will also feature a second inclined lift that sets up for the free-spin finale of the ride.

The Mom Maven rides Cobra’s Curse

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The 2016 Fun Card now is available for purchase. With the 2016 Fun Card, guests pay for one day and get all of 2016 free. Plus, as a special offer commemorating the Fun Card launch, guests who purchase their 2016 Fun Card now also can visit Busch Gardens for the remainder of 2015 for no additional cost, including the popular Christmas Town event. The 2016 Busch Gardens Fun Card is $99 and is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2016. Fun Cards, annual passes and single-day tickets are available online at buschgardens.com, at the Busch Gardens’ front gate or by calling (888) 800-5447.

Busch Gardens Tampa 2016 Events

Real Music: Jan. 4-March 5
Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns Mondays through Fridays from Jan. 4 to March 5 with live music that spans six decades, from the 1950s to today. Musical fare includes swing, blues, pop, jazz and rock ‘n roll.

• January 4-9 Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson
• January 11-16 Jay and The Americans
• January 18-23 Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• January 25-30 The Drifters
• February 1-6 Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals
• February 8-13 The Diamonds
• February 15-20 Strawberry Fields
• February 22-27 The Glenn Miller Orchestra
• February 29 – March 5 Chubby Checker

Food & Wine Festival: Saturdays and Sundays March 5-April 24
Next spring, Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns with wild flavors and concerts for every taste. The park will be tempting guests with a variety of cuisine, wine, craft beer and live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays from March 5 through April 24. Food and beverage is not included, but is available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Summer Nights: Select dates June – Aug.
Summer Nights at Busch Gardens is returns with more heat, featuring an end-of-night show packed with live musicians, singers, dancers and artists from around the world. Their thrilling performance – along with modern music and fire effects – will pump up the crowd every night. Plus, summer nights are a great time to cool off with the rush of Busch Gardens’ world-class thrill rides, including Falcon’s Fury, North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower.

Jack Hanna Weekend: Sept. 10 & 11 (dates subject to change)
Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna for two days of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet-and-greets when he visits Busch Gardens. The internationally-known animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows at the Stanleyville Theater.

Busch Gardens will offer guests additional events and festivals throughout 2016, so stay tuned for more details.

NEW in 2016 Cobra’s Curse
Busch Gardens puts a spin on family thrills in 2016 with Cobra’s Curse. This one-of-a-kind spin coaster features a 70-foot vertical lift and takes riders on a whirlwind adventure of exciting explorations. Come face-to-face with an 80-foot snake icon, trek over the park’s Serengeti Plain and discover the mysteries of an Egyptian archeological excavation.

I am not a huge coaster enthusiast but I am so excited for Cobra’s Curse! I cannot wait to ride this rollercoaster!

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