Take A Wild, Wet Ride; Solar Vortex Opens At Adventure Island

TAMPA, FL —Spin and splash on Solar Vortex, America’s first dual tailspin waterslide, opening Saturday at Adventure Island.

This high-thrill family raft slide combines high-banking rotations and rapid descents, sending sliders on a swirling journey through two open tailspin features.

Manufactured by Whitewater, Solar Vortex also includes three dynamic AquaLucent elements – harnessing the power of the Florida sun into colorful patterns that shine through the slide.

Two to four riders slide down in a raft from 55 feet in the air and reach speeds up to 20 miles per hour.

“Adventure Island is heading into its 40th splash-filled season and we couldn’t be more excited to kick-off 2020 by adding America’s first dual tailspin water slide to our portfolio of slides,” said Adventure Island's new Vice President Brandon Thom. “As a family raft slide, Solar Vortex packs a bigger thrill than I was expecting – the high speed generated by the tailspin feature really amps up the ride journey. Along with Adventure Island’s many slides, pools, and splash zones, Solar Vortex is sure to make 2020 our best season yet.”

Adventure Island, located across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, kicks off its 2020 season on Friday. Adventure Island annual pass holders can ride Solar Vortex before it officially opens by presenting their ID and Pass at the park entrance. The ride will open to the public on Saturday, March 14.

Courtesy Adventure Island