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240 Feet of Towering Thrills

Busch Gardens’ Mach Tower officially has opened, ending months of anticipation from guests eager to ride the parks’ newest and tallest thrill attraction.

“We know our guests have been eagerly awaiting the debut of Mach Tower,” said Park President Carl Lum. “During the manufacturer’s initial testing, some mechanical issues were discovered that caused the delay. Now that the ride is open, we are excited to share this amazing experience with our guests.”

Mach Tower offers an incredible view as its 30-seat rotating carriage climbs nearly 240 feet above the park’s Oktoberfest village. Thrill elements experienced during the ride keep riders from becoming complacent on their journey to the top. Once riders get a few seconds to take in the view, the carriage plummets at breathtaking speed straight down the massive maypole-themed tower attraction.

Forget The Map - Get The Busch Gardens Mobile App

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is putting the park in YOUR hands by launching an interactive iPhone and Android application. The free app is now available in the iTunes App Store and is also coming soon to the Android Market.

This will be the first time that Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has utilizes GPS technology to guide you through the park. The app is designed to make the guest experience even better by giving them all of the park details at their fingertips and helping you get the most out of their day.

An interactive map will show you where you are in the park and allow you to highlight the quickest real-time route to their next destination by clicking the “Take Me There” button on any destination page. Whether the destination is a restaurant, show, ride or an animal habitat, the app can give details on its description, location, restrictions and wait times.

You can also search for the nearest restrooms, lockers and ATMs.

Ramp Jam at Busch Gardens

On Saturdays and Sundays through May 15, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will host Ramp Jam presented by Mountain Dew.

In addition to some amazing athletes both new and returning, the event will feature "Big Red," the tallest competition ramp in the U.S., to allow for more aerials, grinds, spins and freestyle tricks. The line-up each weekend will consist of up to nine athletes. This weekend features Bucky Lasek, Kevin Robinson, and Simon Tabron.

Ramp Jam runs for three weekends on Saturdays and Sundays through May 15 with show times at 1, 3, and 5:30 p.m. Fans will be able to meet athletes and obtain autographs between shows.

Ramp Jam will leave you breathless and, best of all this event, is FREE with park admission.

Find out more about Busch Gardens Williamsburg.