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Last week we were invited to a preview of the Food and Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa, and of course that meant that we sent Steve and Jen to enjoy the event. Fortunately it seems that the event is back to it's pre 2020 greatness and a great time was to be had all around.  Busch Gardens Tampa’s Food & Wine Festival is back in a big way!  This year they’ve adopted the country by country approach, complete with booths themed to each country’s flag and culture. Geography nerds unite!  Argentina came with a chicken empanada and beef chimichurri that were both delicious, as well as some South American wines. Salud!    South Africa had several wines, we went with the cab and Shiraz. Gesondheid!  Next was Chile, with a fantastic ceviche (Steve’s favorite) and grilled beef. ¡Muy bueno!   Canada had a beef gyro and “Timbits,” which were little donuts made with bits of real Tim! Tim tasted great, eh!    Australia brought out the big guns with a watermelon salad and Macadamia nut tart. Both were very good, but not a single escaped kangaroo was seen in the area.    For dessert, we got the lemon meringue tart from South Africa and dulce de leche cake from Chile. Sugar overload, but tasty!  All in all, Busch Gardens has really improved this event after a few lackluster years post-Covid. The theming and food have both been taken up a notch, and the full event will surely be a hit with the general public. Check out the concert list and make it out this spring! Related Videos
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This past Thursday we were invited out to SeaWorld San Diego to ride the all new Arctic Rescue! We've got a lot of video and pics to get into with this update so as always we're just going to get right into it. But a special thank you to SeaWorld San Diego for inviting us out for a fantastic day in the park!  Welcome to SeaWorld San Diego! Arctic Rescue is NOW OPEN!!  Before the media event started we wanted to check out the new Rescue Jr. area. Also, I think it's time for some new flat rides in the park. Maybe a Screamin' Swing right around this area? =)  Welcome to Rescue Jr!    It's a retheme of the previous Sesame Street area and since Sesame Place now exists, it makes perfect sense!  No new rides for now, but a retheme of what was already there.     Guessing some educational shows in this area  This looked vaguely new to me, maybe some new paint?   New show coming this Summer!  Over in the Penguin Encounter, some new signage and lighting. It's also winter time for the Penguins so they do ask you keep your phones and lights off.  The Flaming-O's were back in their permanent home. Hope this means good things in relation to the bird flu that was impacting them.  Also, all summer you can get $0.75 beer in the park! Click the link below to learn more.  Let's move on to Arctic Rescue! The ride is a lot of fun and we've got 4 videos to prove it!
 Some ride regulations and the height requirement and height limit.
  Let's head into the station!  Really liked the station and lighting.     Some close ups of the train for those of you who like that kind of thing. You know who you are. =)     Trainless Station Saturday? Is that a thing?  You can also skip the coaster and go straight to Wild Arctic. You can also skip Wild Arctic as you exit the coaster.  There are lockers for your convenience.  Out in the store, some new 2023 Merch is available!  These are super cute.  And of course, all of your Arctic Rescue gear!    Did you know that Arctic Rescue features the first Hard Selzer created exclusively for a theme park attraction? And it's quite tasty too!  Arctic Rescue is NOW OPEN!!! As for the ride, I really liked it. It's definitely a family coaster, but that's okay. It's thrilling enough for me, but tame enough for the younger set. They'll love it. Related Videos
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SAN DIEGO, Ca. (May 24, 2023) – Summer is almost here, and a wave of all-new summer fun is ready to wash over SeaWorld San Diego as guests enjoy fireworks, live music, Polynesian Fire dancers, and more beginning Memorial Day Weekend. New thrills to explore await and new opportunities to learn about the park’s rescue efforts with the spring openings of Arctic Rescue and Rescue Jr. Guests can enjoy Emperor, voted one of the top 10 best coasters in USA Today’s 10Best 2023. And starting June 16, the new Summer Spectacular will bring mermaids, pirates, and an exciting concert lineup to the park for a jam-packed summer season of new and fan-favorite family fun. Jim Lake, SeaWorld San Diego Park President, said: “This is the biggest summer launch our park has had in years and there is no better time to visit. We have new and amazing experiences for park visitors including two new attractions for families to enjoy that teach our guests about rescue efforts and animal conservation in a fun and playful way. SeaWorld is going to have an amazing energy all summer long and we’re really going to wow our guests with a lively entertainment lineup, a new ride, new area for kids, amazing animal presentations, live performances throughout the park, great food and a star-studded concert lineup of amazing artists.” Summer highlights at SeaWorld San Diego include:
Best Way to Play All Summer Long From now through May 30, guests can save up to 20% off on Tickets, Fun Cards & Annual Passes during the Memorial Sale. With fun entertainment, amazing animals, delicious food, and thrilling rides, there’s no better way to spend the day and the summer. The offer is available online only. Pass Members can visit any day and every day with NO block out dates, free parking, and discounts on merchandise, food and drinks, and more. For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Seven Seas Food Festival details and information. About SeaWorld SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE:SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. Related Videos
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