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A 335-acre African-themed animal park featuring thrilling rides, live shows, and over 12,000 animals in Tampa, Florida.
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When: Weekends, September 25 – November 1, 2020
Where: Tampa, Florida
Busch Gardens’
Howl-O-Scream is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year with a few new health and safety modifications. Capacity each evening is limited, physical distancing is in effect, and masks are required.
In lieu of haunted houses, Howl-O-Scream will utilize
10 large, open-air scare zones including “The Junkyard” and “Deadly Toys.” There’s also an outdoor stage show with the Dr. Freakenstein (just don’t ask where he got his degree). The park’s most popular thrill rides stay open for the after-hours event and there’s a large selection of merchandise and themed food booths.
The blood and gore at this Halloween event is not intended for children, so plan on leaving the kids at home.
Expert Tip: To keep capacity in check,
advance ticket purchase and reservations are required. And don’t forget to check out Busch Gardens’
Food and Wine Festival in 2021!
tarahchieffi
3 years ago
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2021: Dates TBD
Where: Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL
The
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is two months of wines, cocktails, craft brews, live music, and food you’d never expect to find in a theme park. The 14 food and drink “cabins” showcase various regional and specialty cuisines, including Cajun offerings from Nola Eats and fresh-from-the-sea dishes from West Coast Catch. Items can be purchased individually or you can save a few bucks with a sampler card. Similarly, you can purchase whichever drinks catch your eye, or sign up for tequila, bourbon, or gin tastings that’ll let you learn as you imbibe.
tarahchieffi
5 years ago
When: November 20 – January 3, 2021
Where: Tampa, Florida
This year, the
Busch Gardens Christmas Town event combines new open-air activities with holiday favorites for a safe celebration. There’s an outdoor Christmas on Ice show, holiday-themed fireworks, and millions of Christmas lights to brighten your spirit. Guests can meet Rudolph, Santa, and his jolly elves while they sip hot cocoa and dine on a selection of holiday treats.
Expert Tip: If you love cookies as much as Santa, spring for a
Holiday Sampler pass to save on seasonal food and beverages.
tarahchieffi
4 years ago
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Guides
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We know 2020 has been a real Scrooge, but even with modified offerings and health measures in place, theme parks around the world are bringing major Christmas cheer this holiday season. From festive decor to live entertainment and over-the-top holiday treats, even that mean old Scrooge might get a smile on his face. There’s snow […]
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Theme parks around the world have devised some positively devilish ways to keep the Halloween spirit alive— or in this case, undead—in 2023. This year, look forward to haunted houses, nighttime coaster rides, pumpkin-spiced treats, and sprawling scare zones with creepy creatures lurking behind every dark corner. Don’t be a jerk-o-lantern: grab a friend and […]
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If you’ve been avoiding theme park vacations because you aren’t into princesses or tripping over toddlers all day, these theme park food and wine festivals might be enough to change your mind. Offering unexpected and unquestionably more grown-up menus, these festivals bring upscale dishes and swanky libations into the world of corn dogs and soft […]