Busch Gardens announces in-park Chick-fil-A to open Thursday
The food choices at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are getting an upgrade Thursday. Chick-fil-A is set to open its first Florida theme park location for thrill-seekers looking to satisfy their craving for chicken and waffle fries in between rides.
Busch Gardens closes for the rest of Wednesday due to rainy weather
Busch Gardens plans to reopen Thursday morning.
Busch Gardens says Iron Gwazi roller coaster to open March 2022 after 2-year pandemic delay
The theme park began test runs on the hybrid wood-steel ride back in March of 2020, and was set to officially open their 10th roller coaster that spring -- but the pandemic brought those plans to a screeching halt.
Chick-fil-A location to open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this fall
Beginning this fall, a Chick-fil-A restaurant will open inside Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and it will be the fast-food chain's first Florida theme park location.
Bier Fest makes early return to Busch Gardens for fourth year
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's annual Bier Fest is returning for its fourth year, and the event will start earlier than in years past. More than 50 varieties of IPAs, wheat ales, stouts and other craft brews will be featured, with a spotlight on Florida breweries.
Busch Gardens giraffe ‘Stanley’ born on same day the Bolts won second Cup within a year
A baby giraffe at Busch Gardens was born on the day the Lightning won their second championship. It wasn't difficult to come up with his name: Stanley.
Busch Gardens brings back free beer all month long to celebrate Lightning's Stanley Cup win
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is returning to its roots and serving free beer all month long in July to celebrate the Lightning's back-to-back Stanley Cup championship wins.
Busch Gardens' new fireworks show will launch every night this summer
Summer nights at Busch Gardens are about to get a lot brighter: the theme park says their new nighttime fireworks show will soon launch every night due to popular demand.
Haunted houses return to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, haunted houses will be making a terrifying comeback this fall at Busch Gardens' 22nd annual Howl-O-Scream.
Florida's theme parks no longer requiring face masks outdoors
Visitors at Disney and Universal no longer need to wear their masks outdoors, but must still cover their faces inside and on rides. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld, however, are allowing fully vaccinated guests to remove their masks throughout their theme parks.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island not requiring masks for fully vaccinated guests
Busch Gardens and Adventure Island will no longer require guests to wear a face-covering while inside the theme parks if they are fully vaccinated. Employees, however, are still required to wear a mask.
Busch Gardens Tampa ends temperature checks, relaxes distancing, keeps mask requirements
If your weekend plans include heading to Busch Gardens, you might notice the temperature check signs and tents are gone.
SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens offer free admission to veterans
The theme park said that the program offers former military personnel and up to three guests free one-day admission to SeaWorld Orlando.
Adventure Island opens 2021 season with COVID-19 safety protocols in place
The fun kicked off Sunday at Adventure Island as the waterpark opened its doors for the 2021 season.
Kids 5 and younger can get free admission all year at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld
Children five years of age and under can get free admission to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando, Adventure Island and Aquatica for all of 2021 with the theme park's "Preschool Card."
Busch Gardens requiring reservations for New Year's Eve fireworks
This year, reservations will be required to ring in the new year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
After pandemic delay, Busch Gardens teases upcoming roller coaster Iron Gwazi
Busch Gardens is hyping up roller coaster enthusiasts about Iron Gwazi, its much-anticipated ride that has been delayed nearly a year by the coronavirus pandemic.
Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens, but with modifications
Christmas Town will be returning to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, but with some modifications.
Busch Gardens, Adventure Island employees on edge as parent company announces layoffs
A SEC filing by SeaWorld Entertainment revealed the pandemic has hit the theme park business hard, and they will now be forced to lay off many of their furloughed employees.
Busch Gardens announces socially-distanced Bier Fest, new 'Fun Card' with 4 free months
Busch Gardens' yearly Bier Fest is returning with plenty of beers and bites for guests to enjoy.