People riding the Tempesto roller coaster upside down at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Tempesto

High speed launch coaster

You want inversions? Face turns at 63 mph and inversions at 154 feet in the air!

In the rich tradition of the classic Italian daredevils, no single man wowed the crowds like Tempesto®. Guests daring enough to take on this launch coaster will race into unbelievably tight turns at 63 miles per hour. Defy gravity while rolling through a complete inversion 154 feet in the air.


This thrill roller coaster features three launch experiences and Tempesto’s signature loop-the-loop. 


Please note Tempesto opens at 12:00 PM. Park hours.

Min. Rider Height 54"
Thrill Level High
Ride Type Roller Coaster
Two teens front seat on Tempesto roller coaster
Orange and blue Tempesto launch roller coaster
Ariel view of Tempesto roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Group of men walking toward Tempesto roller coaster
Two teens riding Tempesto roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Two teens front seat on Tempesto roller coaster
Orange and blue Tempesto launch roller coaster
Ariel view of Tempesto roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Group of men walking toward Tempesto roller coaster
Two teens riding Tempesto roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Accessibility information

Our Park Accessibility Guides include important information for our guests with disabilities and functional needs or for those who may require additional assistance. These guides provide details about rider requirements, accessible entrances/exits, park accommodations and more. We encourage guests to use these resources with our park maps, which include other helpful services and locations like First Aid, nursing stations and service animal relief areas.
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