Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA have promoted Kevin Lembke to park President. Lembke began his journey with SeaWorld in 2000 as an area manager. Since then he has had a variety of leadership roles including the Vice President of Merchandise from 2013-2016 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and most recently the Vice President of…
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has officially announced the permanent closure of the Curse of DarKastle dark attraction. In a post made on the park’s Facebook page, the park elaborated that while the ride maintained a loyal following over the last 13 years, the closure will allow new & exciting opportunities for Howl-O-Scream, Christmas Town, & other events….
The Christmas season often involves colorful light displays, festive music, delicious hot chocolate, and of course a visit with Santa Claus. All these traditions come to life Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™ event on select days between Nov. 24 and Jan. 1, 2018. This year’s event is bigger and better than ever with a larger home for…
Today, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2017. Total revenues were $437.7 million, compared to $485.3 million in the third quarter of 2016. Net income was $55.0 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $65.7 million, or $0.77 per diluted…
This spring, guests at Adventure Island Tampa Bay will be able to “drop in” and experience Vanish Point, a new drop slide opening in March 2018! The new slide was inspired by the point on a wave where water and gravity form a perfect partnership. As riders step up to the 70-foot tower, they can…
Winnie is a baby White Rhino who was born earlier this month at Busch Gardens Tampa. Her mom, Kisiri is a 20-year-old Rhino also at Busch Gardens. By three days old, she already weighed about 140 pounds. Dr. Peter Black, a senior veterinarian at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay says that white rhinos can put on…
At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 2017 brought us InvadR, the park’s first ever wooden roller coaster. Now, 2018 is bringing us a new virtual reality ride. Battle For Eire – Action VR Ride is set to debut in spring of 2018! Check out the video the park released below! The attraction’s story features Addie, a fierce fairy…
Hurricane Irma has wreaked havoc on Florida families over the past few days. Many Floridians are without power and some schools and businesses remain closed. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have partnered to offer a respite for storm weary Florida residents. Now through Sunday, September 17, Florida residents can buy on single day ticket offer and…
The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to a database of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans around the world. The surveys are sent out in balanced geographical regions asking enthusiasts to rate the “best” in 23 categories. Amusement Today then tallies up those votes and presents Golden Ticket…
As coaster enthusiasts, we know how much joy roller coasters give us. We spend time at parks across the nation laughing, screaming, and making memories with family and friends. Give Kids The World Village is working to bring those feelings to the children and families who need it the most. By partnering with amusement parks…
Busch Gardens Williamsburgs Bier Fest will continue to offer a large selection of craft beers from around the world, but this years event will have even more local flavor. Bier Fest honors the theme parks Bavarian heritage with it’s own Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy authentic German food and homemade pretzels paired with your favorite Oktoberfest biers. More…
Today Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced new additions for this year’s Howl-O-Scream event! A new Terror-tory, Axe Alley will be opening at this year’s event in New France. At the beginning of summer, Busch Gardens was invaded by the Vikings with the opening of InvadR, the park’s first wooden roller coaster. As summer changes into fall,…