![]() However, the freefall is prematurely halted, compared to most Intamin drop towers. The initial drop is either pure ecstasy or agony, depending upon how you feel about being dropped from 330 feet. After a few seconds of perilous temptation, the carriages are released and begin the freefall back to Earth. As with most drop towers, that time lingering at the top seems to take an eternity, but facing straight down adds an element of perceived danger that will have the acrophobic screaming in terror. As the carriages reach the top of the tower, the seats tilt forward so that riders face directly toward the ground. Then Falcon’s Fury reveals what separates it from every other drop tower in the world. As the ascent accelerates and then slows near the pinnacle, the anticipation becomes palpable as distant landmarks become visible: downtown Tampa, Raymond James Stadium, USF’s campus, and Tampa Bay. As with most drop towers, the ascent is very slow at first, but speeds up as riders rise about 1/3 of the way up the tower and through the most powerful magnetic brake fins. Once seated and locked in, the seats are slowly lifted to the top of the tower. I found the overall experience much more exciting and enjoyable from the middle two seats of each carriage. Guests seated on the outside of each four-seat carriage may find those seats a bit more uncomfortable since wing-shaped theming elements extend partially in front of those seating areas. Aside from Falcon’s Fury, there is very little different aside from some fresh coats of paint, a new pretzel shop, and some new entertainment options.Īnother subtle difference that I thought was very interesting was that the safety belts, which help ride operators verify that restraints are fitted properly, actually have locking latches that prohibit riders from unlatching them during the ride. The new drop tower is the centerpiece of the park’s new Pantopia section of the park, which is really just a rebranding of the former Timbuktu land. Acrophobia at Six Flags Over Georgia used to tilt passengers 15% forward before the drop (the tilt function has been removed from the ride for many years), but Falcon’s Fury features a full 90-degree tilt. In addition to its record breaking height, Falcon’s Fury plunges riders down its mammoth drop face down instead of in a standard seated position, which is a unique feature among drop rides. ![]() Both Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom at Six Flags Great Adventure are taller, but are mounted to existing roller coaster structures. The revolutionary drop tower measures in at 335 tall, which puts it in the record book as the tallest freestanding drop tower in North America.
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