After more than three decades of thrilling riders, Kumba will take its last guests on a final ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on August 2, 2026. The steel roller coaster has been a cornerstone of the park since its debut, delivering the kind of roaring, looping experience that helped define a generation of Florida theme-park visits.
The closure isn't the end of the legacy, though. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced plans to replace Kumba with a new coaster called Kumba's Revenge, signaling that the spirit of the ride will live on in a fresh form.
The new attraction is part of a sweeping $100 million investment the park is making in its future. While details on Kumba's Revenge remain limited, the scale of the commitment suggests the park is aiming to deliver something substantial for coaster fans.
For longtime fans, the weeks leading up to August 2 offer one last chance to ride the classic before it becomes a fond memory. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has not yet announced a projected opening timeline for the replacement coaster.
This story was first reported by WDWMAGIC.
