Overview
- The park confirmed the shutdown took effect Monday, September 8, following a last day of operation on Sunday.
- Busch Gardens communicated the farewell window and closure through Facebook posts to pass members and guests.
- Officials said the removal will make way for “an exciting new future attraction,” with no concept or timeline released.
- Stanley Falls debuted in 1973 as one of the park’s first amusement rides and became a multigenerational favorite.
- Other water and thrill attractions, including Congo River Rapids, Iron Gwazi, Cheetah Hunt, and Montu, continue to operate.