Castaway Falls officially debuts at Tampa’s Adventure Island with 100 interactive elements

There’s a huge new attraction now open in Tampa just in time for the summer season. Adventure Island today opened the park’s newest and highly anticipated attraction, Castaway Falls, which “promises guests an unforgettable experience with over 100 interactive elements, including two massive tipping buckets that unleash a torrential downpour of more than 1,300 gallons of water combined,” according to a press release.

Castaway Falls is the centerpiece of Adventure Island’s major revitalization, which includes recent additions such as Shaka-Laka Shores, Rapids Racer, Wahoo Remix slides, and the transformed Captain Pete’s and Hang Ten Tiki Bar. These upgrades also include new lounging areas and cabanas, providing visitors with the ultimate tropical retreat.

“We are thrilled about Adventure Island’s 2024 season!” said Stewart Clark, president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island. “With the unveiling of Castaway Falls, the largest expansion in the water park’s history continues, adding attractions, dining options and events to enhance the guest experience.”

Castaway Falls is part of the waterpark’s largest expansion in more than four decades. Said expansion includes a park-wide modernized theme, the recently opened Shaka-Laka Shores, water slides Rapids Racer and Wahoo Remix, the renovation of Captain Pete’s, the popular full-service Hang Ten Tiki Bar, and new lounging areas and cabanas.

Keep up with Adventure Island on its website and Instagram. Neighboring Busch Gardens will add a brand new roller coaster in 2024, too, to go hand-in-hand with the recently launched Serengeti Flyer. Busch Gardens’ iconic Skyride also made a big return in 2024.