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Cheetah Hunt — Attraction in Tampa

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Cheetah Hunt
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Cheetah Hunt is a steel launched roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. The roller coaster was manufactured by Intamin and designed in collaboration with Mark Rose. Cheetah Hunt opened to the public on May 27, 2011, alongside a cheetah exhibit called Cheetah Run.
Nearby attractions
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
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10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Moroccan Palace
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Montu
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Serengeti Safari
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Cheetah Run
Tampa, FL 33612
IronGwazi
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Alligator Habitat
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Falcon's Fury
3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Nearby restaurants
Serengeti Overlook Pub
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Zeko's Mediterranean Grill
3609 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Zagora Cafe
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
China Latina
3715 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Dragon Fire Grill
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
Moroccan Delights
10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
KFC
3509 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
McDonald's
3411 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Garden Gyros
3025 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Jalapeños tacos tampa
4001 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
Nearby hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa Busch Gardens Area
3333 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tampa Near Busch Gardens
9202 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33612
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa -Usf-Busch Gardens by IHG
2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Tampa Inn Near Busch Gardens
2901 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
Econo Lodge Tampa near Busch Gardens
4139 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
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Cheetah Hunt

10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
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Cheetah Hunt is a steel launched roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. The roller coaster was manufactured by Intamin and designed in collaboration with Mark Rose. Cheetah Hunt opened to the public on May 27, 2011, alongside a cheetah exhibit called Cheetah Run.

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attractions: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Cobra's Curse, Moroccan Palace, Montu, Serengeti Safari, Cheetah Run, IronGwazi, Alligator Habitat, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Howl-O-Scream, Falcon's Fury, restaurants: Serengeti Overlook Pub, Zeko's Mediterranean Grill, Zagora Cafe, China Latina, Dragon Fire Grill, Moroccan Delights, KFC, McDonald's, Garden Gyros, Jalapeños tacos tampa
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Serengeti Overlook Pub

Zeko's Mediterranean Grill

Zagora Cafe

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Reviews of Cheetah Hunt

4.8
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1.0
3y

The Busch Gardens park has disappointed me, I live in Tampa, FL, for almost 3 years, since we arrived, we have the annual membership of the park, we go every once in a while, all my relatives who come on vacation from other states, we take them to Busch Gardens, on the last visit, my cell phone (Iphone 12 Pro Max) fell lost while I was riding the Cheetah Hunt attraction, with my Apple Watch I searched for it until I reached a point where I couldn't pass because it was fenced and said it was just for authorized personnel, I looked for an employee of the service area and I took him right to the place, I told him that if he passed I would find the cell phone later because my "Find my Iphone" app said that the cell phone was only a few feet after That point (1 minute walking), the employee told me that I could not pass while the park was open, but he did not write anything down either, he just said to make the report with the attraction employees, I filled out the document in the park, but I did var ios reports on the internet, I sent him the map of the application where it said where the cell phone was, they never even made an effort to get it, I really was very disappointed in the park, since the service for this situation was awful, I work as a nurse trip, and I am a third-year doctoral student and I stored a lot of valuable and important information on my cell phone and the park did nothing about it, even when telling him exactly where the...

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5.0
4y

My first time riding this coaster - did not expect to be smiling so big at the end! So many cool parts on the track, and the bursts of speed were fun and unexpected - and it lasted longer than other rides (looking at you, Tigris!). I made a point to not research too much (and forgot that it does one quick upside-down twist). I love that the actual Cheetah exhibit is right next to the coaster (obviously on purpose), so it was extra cool to have that connection with the two. I highly recommend this coaster, you will not be disappointed!

PARENTS: Height Requirement is 48" (4 ft). Please make sure your kid is tall enough for this. There was a family that ignored the height thing at the entrance (and the guy at the entrance was distracted by other guests), and both kids could not ride - one was inches too short, the other just below the line - rider operators will NOT let kids ride that are "just under", so one parent had to leave the line with upset kids... luckily the wait was only about 30min in the morning, but can you imagine waiting an hour+ and being told "no"? Don't be that parent! If your kids is below the height minimum, it's an incentive for them to eat their veggies and go to bed on...

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4.0
5y

Most of my criticism of Cheetah Hunt is of everything before the ride begins. The queue is always the longest in the park, and because the trains don't hold very many people, the line moves slowly. Be prepared to wait several hours. On top of that, the queue is very boring with nothing to look at, as your view of the coaster is blocked by the giant roof. In addition, Cheetah Hunt breaks down more often than any other ride in the park, so don't be surprised if you experience delays during your wait.

With all of that out of the way, Cheetah Hunt is a great ride. It's a good mid thrill, somewhere between Cobra's Curse and SheiKra. It's not as intense as Tigris, but it's much longer, so it's on the same level. All three launches are forceful and sudden, the drops are sharp, the hills have great airtime, the heartline roll gives great hangtime, and all of the turns are quick with fast transitions. There are trenches, tunnels, and a canyon with water, and you will go over and under bridges, paths, and other attractions. Cheetah Hunt will be enjoyed by everyone in your party by the time you actually get...

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One of the WILDEST places in Florida 🦁🎢🤯 There’s only one word for the rides at @buschgardens… Immense 🤩 We had the most insane day at the park, with Iron Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt taking the lead for our favourite attractions 👏 The wildlife there is incredible and we saw so many animals during our day! Just look at hippo yawn 🦛 Have you ever been to Busch Gardens? Is it on your bucket list? 🇺🇸 #laurensfloatinglights #buschgardenstampa #visitorlando #floridadays #floridalifestyle
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🇺🇸Tampa | A Must-Visit for Roller Coaster Enthusiasts: Busch Gardens Purchased the SeaWorld 2-Day 2-Park Pass, which includes a free shuttle bus to the Tampa park (reservation required on the official website). Bus stops along the way: 1. SeaWorld Bus Parking Lot – 9:00 AM (we boarded here) 2. Publix Super Market at Regency Village Shopping Center – 9:30 AM 3. Maingate Lakeside Resort – 9:45 AM The ride takes about an hour. We entered the park at 11:10 AM. On weekdays, the park operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the bus departs for the return trip at 5:15 PM. For locker rentals, avoid the one near the entrance (Photo 3)—it costs $15/day and can’t be reused at other lockers. Instead, opt for the unlimited-use locker near the rides (Photo 4) for $10/day (we got a $15 refund at the guest center before leaving). 🎢 Rode all the major attractions: 11:15 AM – Iron Gwazi (not open yet) 1️⃣ 11:29 AM – Cheetah Hunt (intense acceleration) 11:48 AM – Montu (closed) 2️⃣ 11:48 AM – Cobra’s Curse (strong backward and sideways thrills) 3️⃣ 12:06 PM – Montu (three 360° spins + infinite 270° sideways flips) 4️⃣ 12:36 PM – Serengeti Flyer (massive swinging back and forth) 5️⃣ 1:10 PM – Falcon’s Fury (pulled up, then folded halfway facing the ground before dropping) 6️⃣ 1:19 PM – Scorpion (360° spins) 7️⃣ 1:33 PM – Kumba (360° spins + sideways flips) 8️⃣ 2:06 PM – Tigris (climb up + backward drop + 360° sideways flips) 2:17 PM – SheiKra (closed) 9️⃣ 2:30 PM – Iron Gwazi (endless sideways flips + rapid straight drop) Currently the tallest roller coaster in North America—plunges from 206 ft at a 91° angle, reaching speeds up to 76 mph (122 km/h). 🔟 3:08 PM – Rode Iron Gwazi again! 11. 4:12 PM – Montu (rode twice in a row—so thrilling!) The rides here are intense, perfect for roller coaster lovers, and the crowds are light—barely any lines! A full day was plenty for us. We didn’t buy the dining plan (snacks allowed—bags weren’t checked). #BuschGardens #RollerCoaster #Tampa #ThrillRides #AdventureTime #TravelUSA #ThemeParkFun #IronGwazi #NoLines #CoasterLover
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One of the WILDEST places in Florida 🦁🎢🤯 There’s only one word for the rides at @buschgardens… Immense 🤩 We had the most insane day at the park, with Iron Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt taking the lead for our favourite attractions 👏 The wildlife there is incredible and we saw so many animals during our day! Just look at hippo yawn 🦛 Have you ever been to Busch Gardens? Is it on your bucket list? 🇺🇸 #laurensfloatinglights #buschgardenstampa #visitorlando #floridadays #floridalifestyle
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🇺🇸Tampa | A Must-Visit for Roller Coaster Enthusiasts: Busch Gardens Purchased the SeaWorld 2-Day 2-Park Pass, which includes a free shuttle bus to the Tampa park (reservation required on the official website). Bus stops along the way: 1. SeaWorld Bus Parking Lot – 9:00 AM (we boarded here) 2. Publix Super Market at Regency Village Shopping Center – 9:30 AM 3. Maingate Lakeside Resort – 9:45 AM The ride takes about an hour. We entered the park at 11:10 AM. On weekdays, the park operates from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and the bus departs for the return trip at 5:15 PM. For locker rentals, avoid the one near the entrance (Photo 3)—it costs $15/day and can’t be reused at other lockers. Instead, opt for the unlimited-use locker near the rides (Photo 4) for $10/day (we got a $15 refund at the guest center before leaving). 🎢 Rode all the major attractions: 11:15 AM – Iron Gwazi (not open yet) 1️⃣ 11:29 AM – Cheetah Hunt (intense acceleration) 11:48 AM – Montu (closed) 2️⃣ 11:48 AM – Cobra’s Curse (strong backward and sideways thrills) 3️⃣ 12:06 PM – Montu (three 360° spins + infinite 270° sideways flips) 4️⃣ 12:36 PM – Serengeti Flyer (massive swinging back and forth) 5️⃣ 1:10 PM – Falcon’s Fury (pulled up, then folded halfway facing the ground before dropping) 6️⃣ 1:19 PM – Scorpion (360° spins) 7️⃣ 1:33 PM – Kumba (360° spins + sideways flips) 8️⃣ 2:06 PM – Tigris (climb up + backward drop + 360° sideways flips) 2:17 PM – SheiKra (closed) 9️⃣ 2:30 PM – Iron Gwazi (endless sideways flips + rapid straight drop) Currently the tallest roller coaster in North America—plunges from 206 ft at a 91° angle, reaching speeds up to 76 mph (122 km/h). 🔟 3:08 PM – Rode Iron Gwazi again! 11. 4:12 PM – Montu (rode twice in a row—so thrilling!) The rides here are intense, perfect for roller coaster lovers, and the crowds are light—barely any lines! A full day was plenty for us. We didn’t buy the dining plan (snacks allowed—bags weren’t checked). #BuschGardens #RollerCoaster #Tampa #ThrillRides #AdventureTime #TravelUSA #ThemeParkFun #IronGwazi #NoLines #CoasterLover
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