Montu, Steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida
Montu is a steel roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida where riders sit suspended beneath the track with their feet dangling freely. The ride features seven inversions across a total length of roughly 1214 meters (3983 feet) and reaches considerable speeds.
The coaster was built by Bolliger & Mabillard in 1996 and opened as the tallest, fastest, and longest inverted coaster in the world. It held these records until the following year when new installations appeared elsewhere.
The ride takes its name from an ancient Egyptian war deity and carries this theme through the station design and surrounding area. Visitors notice Egyptian motifs in the architecture and overall appearance of the entrance zone.
Riders must be at least 137 centimeters (54 inches) tall and should expect forceful movements throughout the experience. Trains hold up to 32 people, which generally keeps wait times manageable during most visits.
In 2022 the coaster received a full repaint that changed its supports from a sandy beige to deep navy blue. During the ride forces reach up to 3.8 G, creating intense moments for passengers.
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