Montu at Busch Gardens Africa is my vote for the best coaster in Florida. The elements that are thrown in there are amazing, the theming is good for busch gardens standards, and the flow of the ride is just great.
The Blue and Yellow color fits perfect with the Egypt theme,couldnt have picked a better color. Walking through Egypt and seeing the Immelmann over that wall gives an exciting preview of what your about to experience. As it goes for theming in the line quee, its just ok, nothing really intresting or spectacular there. What they should of have done for the line area is they should have made tuts tomb the area you wait in line in. Its dark and would be intresting to look at while your waiting in line (which doesent really matter anyways because there is never really a line) Overall, the theming for montu isnt Expedition Everest or Dueling Dragons, but its good and it gives montu a little spice.
As for the ride, the elements fit perfect for the track layout. I remember back when they used to have the live gators in that little moat where you would first leave the loading station and swoop right over them to the lift hill. That was intense and a unique effect. Too bad they were moved. Anyways the first 104 ft loop is incredible and is a great way to start the ride off. Then coming out of a small tunnel you hit that immelmann, which is also a good element that is thrown into the track layout. The Zero-G roll, Batwing, and 60 ft loop are also added in the mix. My Favorite element of the whole coaster is that wing over corkscrew just at the end of the ride. You think the ride is about to end but then that corkscrew seems to just come out of nowhere, especially if your in the backrow you dont expect it at all.
Overall, Montu is an excellent rollercoaster. Its smooth, it keeps you off your feet (literally) and keeps you guessing at every turn. The time length is perfect, I didnt walk off the ride asking myself "is that it"? It gives the satisfaction you want when your expecting to ride a great rollercoaster. Montu is a must for anyone who is visiting Busch Gardens Tampa and if your a coaster lover and have not ridden montu yet, try to get to Busch Gardens as soon as you can. Its worth every minunte of your time and every cent of your money!
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