The Brief Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced the Stanley Falls Flume will close on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. It's not known what Busch Gardens will build in place of the water ride. After more than half a century, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is just days away from closing one of its original rides: the Stanley Falls Flume. Courtesy: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. What we don't know:It's not known what Busch Gardens will build in place of the Stanley Falls Flume, but park officials say its closure will "make way for an exciting new future attraction."