[1][2] Phoenix Rising is located in the Pantopia section of the park next to Falcon's Fury, Carousel Caravan, and Scorpion before its closure in September 2024.

[3][4][5] The trains contain on-board audio with echoing “caws” being heard during the experience, with four distinct thematic options, each representing a different phoenix.

[7] Planning for Phoenix Rising began in early 2022, with the aim of creating a family-friendly roller coaster that would stand out in the park's lineup.

[9] The ride occupies the land formerly used by the Sand Serpent wild mouse coaster and the Phoenix looping starship.

[6][17] Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, stated, "With a height requirement of just 42 inches, it’s an adventure the whole family can enjoy together".

[21] Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay contains no full inversions, following the family-friendly coaster theme.

[22] When Phoenix Rising opened, a critic for Attractions magazine wrote that the ride paled in comparison to some of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's larger roller coasters.

"[23] The Tampa Bay Times wrote that "Phoenix Rising is a big kid initiation coaster of sorts.