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    Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Returns with Globally Inspired Menu, Headlining Concerts for All Tastes and All-New Serengeti Flyer Attraction

    • Guests will embark on a globally inspired culinary experience featuring 79 chef-crafted and mixologist curated tastes inspired by cultures from around the world
    • Twenty-three headlining acts from different genres will take the stage at the Festival Field throughout 11 event weekends
    • Pass Members benefit with exclusive perks such as complimentary festival samples, an exclusive 18-item sampler for the price of a 15-item and early entry to festival concerts
    • Starting at $15 per month, Annual Passes are the best way to enjoy the Food & Wine Festival, 23 live concerts and an entire year to experience new thrills like Serengeti Flyer
     
    TAMPA, Fla. (March 9, 2023) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival will offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience of flavor and rhythm from various latitudes of the world. Beginning on March 10, the highly anticipated event will provide guests with an elevated culinary experience and the opportunity to enjoy live musical performances from some of the most popular artists in the entertainment industry. The event runs through May 21, featuring a total of 20 food and beverage cabins for guests to sip and savor and 23 live concerts. The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is included with park admission.
     
    All-New Globally Inspired Culinary Offerings
    Inspired by a variety of cultures, guests will have the opportunity to explore more than 20 globally inspired culinary offerings. For the perfect pairing, the choices range from 39 wines from regions near and far, 14 craft, domestic and international beers, bourbon tastings and more. From flavors of Asia to Busch Gardens’ own Xcursions store serving house-made coaster themed sweets, there is a dish for every palate at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. Guests can indulge with the following delights:
     
    • NEW! – Trek Through Africa Cabin - African Vegetable Curry & Naan Bread (Vegetarian)
    • NEW! – Twisted Egg Rolls Cabin – Buffalo Chicken Egg Roll with Ranch Dipping Sauce
    • NEW! – Moroccan Market Cabin - Berbere Spiced Chicken Batbout
    • NEW! – Greek Isles Cabin - Lamb Lollipop with Mint Demi-Glaze (Gluten Free)
    • NEW! – European Delight Cabin - Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle Cream Sauce (Vegetarian)
    • NEW! – Asian Inspired Cabin - Spicy Pork Belly with Mandarin Orange Soy Glaze (Gluten Free)
    • NEW! – Springs Taproom Bar & Lounge – Traditional Tuna Poke
    • NEW! – Cocktails & Beer Cabin – Spicy Watermelon Margarita Craft Cocktail
    • NEW! – Xcursions Gift Shop – Signature Coaster Cupcake 4-Pack
    • NEW! – Latin Twist Cabin – Piña Colada Trifle
    Headlining Concerts for Every Taste
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is dishing up a variety of headlining concerts for every taste as part of the Food & Wine Festival. Twenty-three headlining acts spanning genres of pop, rock, country, and more, will take the Festival Field Stage for 11 weekends jam-packed with rhythm and flavor.
     
    • Kansas – March 11
    • +LIVE+ – April 8​
    • Maddie & Tae – March 12
    • The Fab Four – April 9
    • SWV – March 18
    • 38 Special – April 15
    • Dustin Lynch – March 19
    • Mitchell Tenpenny – April 16
    • Rodney Atkins – March 25
    • Air Supply – April 22
    • Flo Rida – March 26
    • Gabby Barrett – April 23
    • Jeremy Camp – April 1
    • Hoobastank – April 29
    • MacKenzie Porter – April 2
    • WALK THE MOON – April 30

    All headlining concert performances are included with park admission and will take place in the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival main stage located past the cabins on the Festival Pathway. To view showtimes, purchase reserved seating and VIP packages, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
    A Celebración with Latin Flare for Cinco de Mayo and Viva la Música
     
    The Food & Wine Festival transforms into a melting pot of Latin cultures featuring world-renowned iconic dishes and live música from award-winning Latin artists. For this Latin fiesta, guests can expect a complete transformation of the festival area and enjoy authentic Latin gastronomy and entertainment. Cinco de Mayo and Viva La Música celebrate the diverse Latino heritage and culture with the authentic flavors and rhythms of Mexican, South American and Caribbean countries into the mix.

    Cinco de Mayo and Viva la Música takes place every Saturday and Sunday from May 5 - 21 and are included with daily park admission, Annual Pass or Fun Cards. The full Latin artists’ lineup for 2023 is:
     
    • The Como La Flor Band – May 5
    • Celia Vive – A Tribute to Celia Cruz – May 6
    • El Gran Combo – May 7
    • Toño Rosario – May 13
    • Grupo Niche – May 14
    • Elvis Crespo – May 20  
    • Luisito Ayala y la Puerto Rican Power – May 21

    Sampler Lanyards Provide the Best Way to Experience the Food & Wine Festival
    The absolute best way to experience the flavors of the Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens is with a Food & Wine Sampler Lanyard. Starting at $70 and redeemable at the numerous cabins located throughout the park, Sampler Lanyards offer the best value for guests and will be available in quantities of 10 and 15. An exclusive 18-item sampler for the same price as a 15-item is available for all Pass Members. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
     
    Add More Flavor to Your Experience with a VIP Seating Package
    Busch Gardens has the perfect ingredients for an exclusive experience at the Food & Wine Festival with VIP Seating packages. Guests can get up-close to their favorite artists, enjoy one complimentary beverage and gain access to a private VIP bar. Package includes one entry per reservation to the VIP reserved seating area on the concert field and one beverage at the VIP Bar. Reservation is only valid for the date and time purchased. To reserve a VIP Seating Package guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
     
    Annual Passes and Fun Cards Offer the Best Way to Play
    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy an entire year of thrilling attractions and exciting seasonal events. Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, options provide guests with unlimited year-round admission and unbeatable benefits including free parking, in-park discounts and monthly rewards starting as low as $15.
     
    Additionally, those interested in paying for a day and playing all year can take advantage of the current buy-one-get-one Fun Card offer. For a limited time, guests purchasing a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card will receive an Adventure Island Fun Card for FREE.

    Guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com to purchase tickets and learn more about the Annual Pass program’s benefits and monthly rewards, the current special offer for the 2023 Fun Card and stay in the know about new events, special deals and future announcements by following Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube and Twitter. 
     
    About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.
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    Busch Gardens Tampa Food And Wine Festival Preview

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    We spent the evening at Busch Gardens Tampa for a preview of the upcoming Food & Wine event, happening weekends March 10 - May 21!

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    First stop, some delicious Cabernet with the Vegetable Samosas from Trek Through Africa. Quite tasty with a little spiciness from the chutney.

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    Next up, the Buffalo Chicken and Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls. We paired these with the Twisted Lemonade and Serengeti Flyer Punch. I think I preferred the steak egg roll but both were good!

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    Next up was Morocco and Greece. We tried the Chicken Batbout, Stuffed Grape Leaves and Baklava. Chicken and Baklava were really good, but we weren’t fans of the grape leaves. Just not our thing but we tried something new.

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    Final food stop of the night was European Delights, where we had the Pierogies and Tiramisu. This was our favorite of the night! Wanted to try ravioli but unfortunately they were out. Next time!

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    Capped off an excellent evening with a four-person, front row night ride on Iron Gwazi. This ride at night is out of control fun! Thanks again Busch Gardens for having us. We’re looking forward to a great event and awesome concerts!

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    Time for Spring Break & Scream Break at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

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    Park Open Daily March 11 through 19

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    SAN ANTONIO, Texas — March 7, 2023 — The best way to enjoy Spring Break is a visit to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas. The park also unleashes the new Scream Break evening event. Six Flags Fiesta Texas is open daily for Spring Break, March 11-19, and nightly for Scream Break, March 11-18.

    Guests can extend their daytime Spring Break experience by adding the all-new Scream Break nighttime event to their visit, 9:00 p.m. – Midnight, March 11-18, 2023. Scream Break provides guests with two haunted houses, a scare zone, and other attractions that are not available during daytime hours, plus night rides on select high-thrill attractions.
     
    The Scream Break event can be added to any pass or single-day ticket for just $39.99 per person, or can be purchased separately to enter the park at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/events/scream-break.
     
    Scream Break includes nighttime rides and haunted attractions:
     
    • Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger;
    • Road Runner Express;
    • Iron Rattler;
    • Dare Devil Dive Flying Machines;
    • Buried Alive;
    • Slaughterhouse 6 – Extreme;
    • Diabolical Laboratories – Monsters Escape Scare Zone.
    In addition to the Spring Break excitement, 23 lucky coaster enthusiasts will have the opportunity to ride SUPERMAN™ Krypton Coaster 23 times in a row in honor of the coaster’s 23rd Anniversary. The largest steel coaster in Texas, SUPERMAN™ Krypton Coaster debuted on March 11, 2000. At 4,025 feet in length, guests will travel more than 17 miles during this marathon ride experience. Riding begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11
    Please visit sixflags.com/fiestatexas to learn more about our Spring Break Pass Sale, events, operating days and hours, park attractions, and how to purchase tickets and passes.


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    About Six Flags Fiesta Texas
    Six Flags Fiesta Texas, The Thrill Capital of South Texas, is home to more than 60 rides, shows and attractions. Opened in 1992, the park was built on the site of an old limestone quarry, which provides a spectacular backdrop for such exciting roller coasters as Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger, The Iron Rattler, Batman: The Ride and Superman Krypton Coaster. In addition, Fiesta Texas boasts an impressive line-up of seasonal events and live entertainment, including Mardi Gras Festival, Fright Fest, and Holiday in the Park.
     
    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com. 
     
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    THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER ADDS VEGAN BUTTERBEER TO ITS VEGAN OFFERINGS

    THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER ADDS VEGAN BUTTERBEER TO
    ITS VEGAN OFFERINGS AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT AND
    UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD 
    Orlando, Fla., Universal City, Calif. (March 2, 2023) – Guests can now enjoy a vegan version of the fan-favorite Butterbeer beverage in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. Available in cold and frozen, the new non-dairy offering features the same delicious taste as the existing, wildly-popular Butterbeer drink – complete with flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread and topped with a vegan-friendly version of the iconic Butterbeer froth.   

    Universal Orlando guests can purchase vegan, non-dairy Butterbeer at the Three Broomsticks restaurant in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron restaurant in Diagon Alley, and Universal Studios Hollywood guests can purchase the beverage at the Hog’s Head pub in addition to the Three Broomsticks restaurant. Guests can also savor other vegan menu options during their visit to the spectacularly themed lands, including Irish Stew and Shepherd’s Pasty Pie (located at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando), and Mushroom Pie Platter (located at Universal Orlando).
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    For more information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.universalorlando.com, and at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com. 
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    New General Manager Queues Up New Season at Six Flags America & Hurricane Harbor Maryland

    No Joke! Park Opens on April 1
    Bowie, MD — March 1, 2023 -- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced that Prince George’s County native Ramar Vaughan has been named general manager of the company’s Maryland-based Six Flags America theme park and Hurricane Harbor Maryland water park. Vaughan most recently served as director of in-park services at the park, a role that he assumed in December 2016.

    “Ramar is a dynamic leader with passion for Six Flags America and the communities we serve. With his proven track record of success, we’re thrilled to have his leadership as we usher in a new era at such an important property,” said Six Flags Vice President Jason Freeman. “Under Ramar’s leadership, the park is working quickly to roll out numerous guest enhancements for the 2023 season, beginning on April 1.”

    Six Flags America opens for the 2023 season on April 1, with Hurricane Harbor Maryland opening Memorial Day Weekend. The park plans to roll out more details on exciting additions, events and park-wide guest enhancements on March 23, 2023. 
    Vaughan’s appointment is effective immediately and is the culmination of his more than 25-year career at the park. Growing up, his father was an educator and his mother worked within administration for Prince George’s County Public Schools. As a Suitland High School and University of Maryland alum, Vaughan has spent his life as a proud Prince Georgian.
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    About Six Flags America
    Six Flags America is home to a host of thrilling rides, shows and attractions, including nine heart-pounding roller coasters, a special section just for kids and rides for the whole family. Hurricane Harbor Maryland water park features a variety of water slides, a lazy river, three kid’s areas and an 800,000-gallon wave pool. Six Flags America and Hurricane Harbor are recognized by IBCCES as a Certified Autism Center™. https://www.sixflags.com/america

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    About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
    Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 61 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
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    America’s First Single-Rail Family Racing Coaster Debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia for 2023 Season

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    All-New KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster Brings Thrills for All Ages 

    AUSTELL, Georgia — March 1, 2023 — Six Flags Over Georgia – the Thrill Capital of the South – is preparing to debut the first-of-its-kind single-rail family racing roller coaster this summer.

    The all-new KID FLASH™ Cosmic Coaster is a P’Sghetti Bowl twin-tracked roller coaster featuring innovative single-rail track and an inclusive train design that provides comfortable seating for both adults and children. Like a twisted bowl of spaghetti, the twin tracks cross over and under each other a dozen times during the ride cycle. The two sides can operate simultaneously for racing action or with a single side. 
    “Situated in one of the most popular sections of the park, Gotham City, the new attraction continues our commitment to providing thrills the entire family can experience together,” said General Manager, Greg Fuller. “KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster sets the stage for a summer filled with exciting new memories for guests of all ages.  

    Created by Skyline Attractions, this unique coaster will run two trains, on two parallel dueling tracks, simultaneously allowing guests to compete and race to the finish. KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster will span a cumulative 1,124 ft. With a 36” minimum height requirement, the new coaster expands ride offerings for families and young thrill seekers. 

    Joining the villains and heroes in Gotham City™, KID FLASH Cosmic Coaster will showcase a colorful LED lighting display, immersing riders in their very own comic book story. Integrated into the track’s top and sides, the Aurora LED lighting package will transform the roller coasters tracks into a kaleidoscope of lights and colors, creating a dynamic ride experience to be enjoyed by riders of all ages.  
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    Six Flags Over Georgia opens for the 2023 season on March 4. Spring Break, open daily April 1-9, will highlight new thrills followed by the Brews and Bites Festival, April 22-30. Daily summer operation begins Memorial Day weekend, with the opening of Hurricane Harbor.  
     
    Season Passes are now on sale for as low as $49.99. For more information, including park hours and to purchase your 2023 Pass, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
    Six Flags Jobs 
    Named one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, Six Flags offers a wide variety of positions from entry level to management opportunities. The park is currently hiring for the 2023 season. To apply, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia/jobs for immediate openings.