As the Thompson Center both reflects and builds upon a longstanding tradition here at Georgetown, we're deeply grateful for the support and generosity of an extraordinary alumnus, Patrick Ewing, and a friend of the university, David Falk.â âJohn J. DeGioia, Georgetown President.
Falconâs Fury will stand at 335 feet and take riders soaring 60 mph straight down. Located in the Timbuktuâ¢ area, Falconâs Fury will be visible from any location in the park and even across the Tampa Bay area. At the rideâs highest point Busch Gardens has added an element of surprise.
With the new coaster, Busch also gave the park its second name, Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent. Four years later, the Scorpion, a classic looping roller coaster was added. As was the Python, the Scorpion was a small coaster, but still quite a thrill at the time.