J-Dawg

Take a good look at the demolition to the cave at Congo River Rapids. I’ll let you all in on a detail… The rapids reopening is tied to Kumba’s closure. Once Congo is ready to reopen in the coming weeks, without its cave section being a part of the ride, Kumba will be closed down so its ride ops can be transferred and trained on reopening Congo River Rapids. 🎥: graceadventure.s on Instagram

While I understand rumors of Kumba’s demise have existed for years now, it upsets me to even have to talk about it. From what several of us now know, this ride will be closing MUCH SOONER than we could have ever anticipated. Don’t wait until Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces its closure to get your rides in. From what several of us had been told, there’s a good chance they won’t even be making an announcement prior to closing it permanently, so make your plans now if you really want your final rides. Aim for no later than August 2nd. Yes… the same date as Arie Force One’s closure. This is the LAST thing I want to report on. I’ve never wanted to be wrong more in my life. Don’t get Kingda Ka’d!

Word on the street is that Kumba’s days are numbered. If you want a final ride on Kumba, I’d make plans to visit in the next few months. Given recent ride closures at @buschgardens, I don’t expect too much of a heads up from them to give fans their final opportunity to ride.

Stanley Falls Flume is currently being removed at @BuschGardens Tampa, likely making way for another gravel pit. Still no plans filed with the state for Stanley Falls Flume, nor Scorpion’s replacement.