Egypt · Roller coaster
Cobra's Curse
A family spinning coaster that begins with a vertical elevator lift and changes between forward-facing, backward-facing and free-spinning travel.
25 min
live wait
Roller coaster
Moderate thrill
42"
min height
Before you ride
Ride cars rotate and can cause motion sickness; loose articles must be stored.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Ride again if you enjoy it: the free-spinning final portion can feel different depending on the car load.
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⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 5 PM (~5 min) · also good around 2 PM (~6 min)
Busiest around 12 PM (~15 min)
| 11 AM | 12 minutes |
|---|---|
| 12 PM | 15 minutes |
| 1 PM | 13 minutes |
| 2 PM | 6 minutes |
| 3 PM | 7 minutes |
| 4 PM | 6 minutes |
| 5 PM | 5 minutes |
Average standby wait from 9 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
Cobra's Curse stats
Cobra's Curse is a 70-foot roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay that reaches 40 mph and drops 70 feet. It was built by Mack Rides, opened in 2016 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 5 PM or 2 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Roller coaster
- Manufacturer
- Mack Rides
- Model
- Spinning Coaster
- Opened
- 2016
- Track length
- 2,100 ft
- Top speed
- 40 mph
- Height
- 70 ft
- Drop
- 70 ft
- Inversions
- 0
- Duration
- 2 min 30 sec
- Height requirement
- 42 in
💡 Fun facts
- Features a vertical elevator lift
- The giant cobra centerpiece stands beside the lift