Overview

• Busch Gardens confirmed the classic water ride will permanently close after operations on September 7, 2025.
• The park framed the retirement as clearing space for a new attraction, though no concept, timing, or replacement has been revealed.
• Stanley Falls debuted in 1973 as one of the park’s original attractions and has entertained guests for more than 50 years.
• The short farewell window has drawn comparisons to last year’s late-notice shutdown of Scorpion, which prompted fan frustration.
• The flume sits next to the recently closed Scorpion, leading to outside speculation about a combined footprint for a larger project, but nothing is announced.