Python, Steel roller coaster in Busch Gardens Tampa, US.
The Python featured two inversions along its 1,200-foot track, reaching speeds of 40 miles per hour and a maximum height of 72 feet.
Arrow Development constructed this pioneering attraction, which opened on July 1, 1976, marking the first roller coaster installation at Busch Gardens Tampa since 1959.
Located in the Congo section of the park, the Python introduced Florida residents to their first roller coaster experience with inversions through its double-corkscrew design.
The ride operated two trains with six cars each, accommodating 24 passengers per cycle in a side-by-side seating configuration until its closure in 2006.
After the Python's retirement, its trains were transferred to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for use as spare parts on the Loch Ness Monster roller coaster.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.03900,-82.42510
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:48
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