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9/17/2024

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals Plans for ALL-NEW Wild Oasis Realm

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Reveals Plans for ALL-NEW Wild Oasis Realm: North America’s Most Immersive Kid-Friendly Adventure Realm Featuring Captivating Attractions, Engaging Animal Exhibits and Other Interactive Elements - Opening Spring 2025
 
2025 Annual Passes are now available with the best benefits ever and for a limited time, get an upgrade to the next pass tier level free
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TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has unveiled its next game-changing attraction, the ALL-NEW Wild Oasis realm, which will be North America’s most engaging and interactive adventure realm when it opens in Spring 2025. Located within the Jungala area of the park, the all-new Wild Oasis is designed to ignite the imagination and engage all the senses, promising non-stop excitement for every member of the family. Prepare to be captivated by the sights and sounds of the rainforest, the rush of a newly reimagined drop tower featuring state-of-the-art digital and sound effects, an interactive water-play wonderland, and a multi-level climbing canopy. Plus, discover an all-new, multi-species animal habitat for up-close encounters with some of the world's most fascinating animals.
 
“It’s been five years since guests last stepped foot in the tucked away realm of Treetop Trails in the Jungala area of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and we are thrilled to breathe new life into this corner of the park with the development of this realm,” says Stewart Clark, President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. “The all-new Wild Oasis truly offers something for everyone – whether you love the thrill of the ride or learning about animals, getting wet or climbing high, or just cooling off under the shade of the rainforest canopy.”
 
Guests who want to be the first to explore the all-new Wild Oasis can purchase a 2025 Busch Gardens Annual Pass, which includes exclusive access to the attraction before it opens to the public, plus the opportunity to enjoy the best benefits ever, including free parking, free guest tickets, exciting monthly rewards, in-park discounts, and exclusive experiences. For a limited time, guests who purchase a 2025 annual pass will also receive an upgrade to the next pass tier level for free.
 
With the launch of this engaging space, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay continues to innovate and expand its lineup of world-class attractions, solidifying its status as a premier destination for thrill-seekers and families alike. The 2025 calendar is packed with the ultimate lineup of world-class festivities and entertainment, featuring heart-pounding attractions, up-close encounters with animals, live shows, and immersive experiences. Plus, guests can enjoy Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s newest coaster, Phoenix Rising, North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster. Phoenix Rising joins guest favorite roller coasters and attractions like Serengeti Flyer and Iron Gwazi.
 
Be Among the First to Explore the All-New Wild Oasis Realm with a Busch Gardens Annual Pass
Guests can experience the best of Busch Gardens with a 2025 annual pass, including unbeatable benefits, unlimited visits, and the opportunity to be the first to experience the all-new Wild Oasis realm before it opens to the public. Annual passes for 2025 are on sale now starting as low as $15.75 per month with no down payment. Membership includes unlimited admission, access to vibrant seasonal events and exclusive Pass Member benefits like FREE guest tickets, FREE parking, and special savings on merchandise as well as food and beverage. Plus, Pass Members receive special monthly rewards throughout the year such as exclusive Pass Member merchandise, behind-the-scenes animal experiences, festival-exclusive food & beverage deals and discounts on admission to separately ticketed events like Howl-O-Scream. The Busch Gardens Annual Pass program features the bronze, silver, gold, and platinum annual pass options. The platinum pass grants access to all 11 parks in the U.S. that are in the United Parks & Resorts portfolio, including three SeaWorld parks, two Busch Gardens parks, two Sesame Place parks and several award-winning water parks. Annual Pass Members also get exclusive discounts at Discovery Cove in Orlando. The Annual Pass program is structured in a guest-friendly way that allows visitors to choose the pass, the benefits and the parks that best fit their needs. Restrictions apply.
 
Guests can learn more about all the events, future announcements, and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass Member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com. To be the first to know about park updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.
 
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 over 16,000 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 United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

7/17/2024

Busch Gardens Tampa Announces The Grand Opening of Phoenix Rising

Get Ready to Rise as Phoenix Rising Set to Open for Pass Members at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Starting on July 17 and Opening to All Guests on July 21
 
Annual Pass Members Unlock Early Access to Phoenix Rising starting July 17, and Guests Who Purchase an Annual Pass Today Will Be Among the First to Ride
TAMPA, Fla. (July 17, 2024) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today announced the grand opening of Phoenix Rising, the most anticipated coaster of 2024. Pass Members will be the first to soar high above the Serengeti Plain during previews, July 17 - 20, 2024. The ride will open to the public on July 21, when guests will have the chance to ride on the wings of the legendary phoenix aboard North America’s tallest and longest inverted family coaster, only at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Phoenix Rising is the park’s tenth roller coaster and the park’s first roller coaster to feature on board audio and lighting.
 
“We are excited to unveil Phoenix Rising to our pass members and guests,” said Stewart Clark, Park President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. "Our pass members are in for a special treat as they get to be among the first to ride this incredible coaster. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, it's an adventure the whole family can enjoy together."
 
Aboard Phoenix Rising, riders will be immersed in an exciting, family-friendly adventure as they soar above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Serengeti Plain and navigate through thrilling twists and turns above the skies of Pantopia. Inspired by the legend of the phoenix, this suspended roller coaster offers surprises and speeds reaching 44 miles per hour. With a height requirement of just 42 inches, guests of all ages can let their imagination—and their adrenaline—soar as they feel the rush of the wind and the thrill of flight.
Be Among the First to Ride Phoenix Rising with a Busch Gardens Annual Pass
Starting Wednesday, July 17, pass members will have exclusive access to experience Phoenix Rising before it opens to the public on July 21. The best way to enjoy Phoenix Rising, including early access to this family-friendly coaster, is to become a Pass Member. For a limited time, guests can save up to 50% on Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes during the Summer Sale. Hurry, this offer ends soon and provides the best value of the year! In addition to exclusive perks and monthly rewards, Pass Members can enjoy a vibrant array of seasonal events throughout the year for as low as $14 per month.
 
Guests can learn more about all the events, future announcements and the unbeatable benefits of being an Annual Pass member by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com. To be the first to know about park updates, guests can follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and TikTok.
 
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 over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal 8events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), 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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4/12/2024

SeaWorld San Diego Seven Seas Food Festival 2024

Last weekend we were invited out to attend the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld San Diego. This is one of our favorite events at the park and it seems like it gets better each and every year. 

And despite someone making food plans based on the Orlando event, we still found plenty of amazing food and fun at every turn. It's for sure a can't miss event. Let's head in and have some fun! 
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Entering the park at the moment is a bit wonky as the park continues work on a new park entrance.
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Entry was rather seamless, here you can see the work being done on the new entry from the other side.
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Still no indication as to why they are replacing the entrance, I'm sure they've got something planned.
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We are quite excited for Jewels of the Sea and can't wait to get back to check it out.
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Before we get into the food, the park is also celebrating it's 60th anniversary, lots of great merchandise and other things to celebrate.
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Alright, let's get into the food! We did a quick reel on Instagram with our top 5 treats from the event. It's quite hard to eat 20 tastings when there are only 2 of you.
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We started off our day with some Baklava, which was absolutely delicious. The Bao and Almond Cookie are below. We got the Bao without the Kimchi, but it didn't need it at all. It was delicious just like this. We also tried a couple of tea's at the Boba Bar which were fantastic.
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Over in Germany, the pretzel with beer cheese was amazing. We would have bathed in that cheese. I loved the Schnitzel sandwich while we both felt the Apple Kuchen could have used some kind of sauce on it.
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In Mexico, the Carne Asada Nachos were definitely the biggest portion of food we got, the Carnitas Tacos were delicious while the Shrimp Cocktail could have used a couple more shrimp.
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Polynesian Flavors was one of our favorite stops, and what a beautiful setting. The Lilikoi Bar was delicious. Did you know Lilikoi is just Passion Fruit? We didn't. But this was absolutely delicious. We also got the Huli Huli Chicken Thighs and a couple of drinks from the Tiki Bar.
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Overall we had an absolutely fantastic day at SeaWorld, seeing some of our favorite animals, enjoying some tasty food and enjoying a perfect spring day. We highly recommend visiting the Seven Seas Food Festival! The event runs through April 28th and you can find all of the information here. 

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