Spring is arriving in a big way at Busch Gardens Tampa as the park’s popular Food, Wine & Garden Festival returns for the 2026 season. The fan favorite event invites guests to spend their weekends sampling flavors from around the world while enjoying the park’s collection of thrilling rides, beautiful gardens, and live entertainment. The…
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing the excitement of New Orleans to Florida with a vibrant Mardi Gras celebration. Guests can experience the energy of the Big Easy with dazzling parades, lively music, and the thrill of catching festival beads—all included with park admission. This high-energy event transforms the park with colorful entertainment, mouthwatering Cajun…
Busch Gardens Tampa is set to dazzle guests with its annual Christmas Town celebration, running daily from November 15 through January 5. This year, the park transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday attractions, offering a magical holiday experience that’s included with park admission. A standout addition for…
Blippi, the energetic children’s character known for making learning fun and building confidence through curiosity, is set to make a special appearance at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on November 9 and 10. This beloved character will host a series of interactive experiences in the park’s 1,200-seat Stanleyville Theatre, offering a memorable opportunity for young fans…
Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed plans for the parks newest attraction — the Wild Oasis realm, which is set to debut in Spring 2025. Located within the park’s Jungala area, Wild Oasis promises to be North America’s most immersive and interactive adventure realm, designed to engage all ages with non-stop excitement. The new realm will…
Get ready to be transported to the vibrant streets of New Orleans as Mardi Gras returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on select dates from Jan. 13 to March 3. The festivities promise a lively bayou-inspired experience featuring a festive parade, an array of colorful beads, as well as an authentic brass band! Immerse yourself…
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has revealed “Phoenix Rising”, the park’s 10th roller coaster set to debut in Spring of 2024. This new ride will take guests above the Serengeti Plain and explore the vibrant Pantopia section of the park. It’s a suspended swinging family roller coaster that adds an extra twist by allowing cars to…
Today, Busch Gardens Tampa has revealed their next attraction. When it opens in 2023, Serengeti Flyer will be the world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind, a screamin’ swing. With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging…
It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…
Today, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island announced one of the parks’ largest investments focusing on park enhancements. The transformation started earlier this year when the park changed its skyline with the debut of their new roller coaster, Iron Gwazi. Over the past few months, Cheetah Hunt, Montu, the Moroccan Village, and Pantopia have…
The annual Bier Fest event is returning to Busch Gardens Tampa! During the fourth year of Bier Fest, guests can sip seasonal beverage offerings and savor new recipes featuring fan-favorite breweries. Beer flows through the park on an all-new beer trail, weaving between iconic coasters, local live music and fascinating animal habitats while incorporating fan-favorite…
For over 100 nights, guests can stay late and safely enjoy world-class coasters, electrifying entertainment throughout the park and more during extended hours at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay beginning May 28. On weekends and select dates, guests can look to the sky for the NEW “Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular” featuring an explosive NEW firework and special…