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Annual Pass Breakdown
Original at The Disney Blog
• Sun, Jan 24
By Kurt Nelson Sea World Platinum Passport: 2 years, $429.95, monthly breakdown: $17.91, per park per month $1.99 (National) $4.47 (Florida)Sea World 1 park 1 year Passport: $99.95, monthly breakdown: $8.32Sea World 2 park, 1 year Passport: $149.95, monthly breakdown: $12.49, per park per month $6.25Unive...
Events through New Year's Eve
Original at Daily Press
• Fri, Dec 25
Busch Gardens extends Christmas Town. 3 pm daily through Monday, Dec. 28. Some sections of the park are closed. Busch Gardens, Williamsburg. ...
2009 Year in Review
Original at Orlando Business Journal
• Wed, Dec 23
Busch Entertainment Corp., the entertainment park operator of 10 parks including SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa, from Anheuser-Busch InBev. ... and more »
Free theme park admission
Original at Navarre Press
• Mon, Dec 21
“Heroes to Heroes,” a tribute program has provided free admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for more than 4 million members of US and coalition armed ...
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard signs on with AirTran
Original at Orlando Sentinel
• Sun, Dec 20
The promotion provides members of the military a free ticket to any one of SeaWorld Parks' three SeaWorlds, two Busch Gardens, Sesame Place, ... and more »
Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission
Original at Cannon Connections
• Sat, Dec 19
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A tribute program that has provided free admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for more than 4 million members of US and ...
Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission
Original at Air Force Link
• Fri, Dec 18
12/18/2009 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- A tribute program that has provided free admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for more than 4 ...
Busch Gardens Christmas Town: A review
Original at Fox 59
• Mon, Dec 14
The vice president of entertainment for the theme park was charged with orchestrating Busch Gardens' first Christmas Town event, and that meant starting ...
Busch Gardens Christmas Town: A review
Original at Daily Press
• Sun, Dec 13
The vice president of entertainment for the theme park was charged with orchestrating Busch Gardens' first Christmas Town event, and that meant starting ...
Fernando Colunga Having Fun at Busch Gardens - Hissip
Original at hissip.com
• Tue, Dec 8
Hissip (blog) Fernando Colunga Having Fun at Busch Gardens Hissip (blog) The actor was seen in Busch Gardens in Tampa, and our sources tell us that right before he came to the amusement park, he had been at seaworld Orlando.
New Name for SeaWorld’s Operations Company & a new View too
Original at The Disney Blog
• Wed, Dec 2
By John Frost SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates 10 parks across the U.S.: SeaWorlds in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island i...
AB-Inbev completes sale of parks for $2.3B-plus
Original at google.com
• Tue, Dec 1
NEW YORK — Anheuser-Busch InBev has competed the sale of its 10 theme parks, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens, to private equity firm ... With new owner, Busch Gardens parent renamed SeaWorld Parks & EntertainmentTampabay.com
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens opens today
Original at Daily Press
• Fri, Nov 27
There's also the roller coaster Griffon, which will operate weather permitting. Victorian-style carolers will sing in the England section of the park while ... and more »
Busch Entertainment sale may close Dec. 1
Original at Virginia Gazette
• Tue, Nov 17
Busch's 10 parks, which include Busch Gardens Europe in James City and Water Country USA in York County, draw an estimated 24 million visitors a year. ... Busch Entertainment sale to Blackstone to close Dec. 1Orlando Sentinel Will SeaWorld Takeover Be This Year?Central Florida News 13
Aw! Busch Gardens welcomes baby white rhino
Original at Orlando Sentinel
• Fri, Nov 13
The 2004 birth of their first calf, Malaika, marked the first white rhino born at the park. Their second calf, Dakari, was born in August 2006; their third, ... and more »
Tampa Bay free and cheap family fun
Original at Lightning Strikes | tampabay.com
• Thu, Nov 12
He's going to be spending some time at Busch Gardens this weekend and you and your family can get up close and personal with him. Have breakfast with Hanna ...
Original at strimoo.com
• Tue, Nov 10
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Rhino Rally ride in Busch Gardens Tampa the driver is a trip busch ride Rally rhino gardens strimoo.com
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SeaWorld, Busch Gardens officially sold to Blackstone
Original at The Disney Blog
• Wed, Oct 7
By John Frost After months of rumors and behind the scenes negotiations the Blackstone Private Equity group has completed a deal to purchase Busch Entertainment Corporation from AB-InBev. This move places the second largest Orlando attraction, Universal Orlando, which is 50% owned by Blackstone...
Some Insight into Themepark Ticketing
Original at The Disney Blog
• Wed, Oct 7
By John Frost While we all wait for official news of Blackstone’s purchase of Busch Entertainment’s parks, including Sea World and Busch Gardens, here’s a fascinating bit of insight into how big theme parks do their ticketing from someone who has helped Disney manage its strategy.
SeaWorld and Universal Studios to be owned by Same Company?
Original at The Disney Blog
• Tue, Sep 22
By John Frost Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Tampa, Florida) Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Virginia) SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida) Discovery Cove (Orlando, Florida) Aquatica (Orlando, Florida) Adventure Island (Tampa, Florida) Water Country USA (Williamsburg, Virginia)
Busch Tampa Announces Howl-O-Scream 2009
Original at The Other Orlando
• Mon, Aug 24
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) Howl-O-Scream 2009 has more haunted houses than ever before, designed to tease your deepest, darkest fears… After braving bone-chilling coasters in the dark such as SheiKra, Montu, Gwazi and Kumba, you can catch your breath at these twisted live shows:
Tampa Bay Busch Gardens: African giraffes and more
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Aug 18
OCRegister Such are the feelings of amazement and joy when thinking of my first experience at Tampa Bay Busch Gardens, Serengeti Safari. There are few sensations like ... The odd coupleFort Wayne Journal Gazette APhoto Of The Day — 8.19.09The Spokesman Review all 5 news articles »
Best way to Cool Off in Tampa - Adventure Island is great fun
Original at Examiner.com
• Sat, Aug 15
Located right across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island's 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun features the ultimate combination ...
Lakeland, Florida: Nice place to visit, great place to live
Original at Examiner.com
• Thu, Aug 13
Theme park attendees are within an hour of Disney World, Busch Gardens, Sea World and Universal Studios as well as a myriad of other smaller attractions. ...
Last days to see Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic at Busch Gardens ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Aug 11
This Broadway-style magic show is included with park admission. Darren Romeo was named Magician of the Year by Hollywood Magical Castle, Entertainer of the ...
Quick Queue is a must for beating SeaWorld lines: No 90 minute ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Aug 9
Recently I put SeaWorld's Quick Queue to the test. I've used Quick Queue many times at Busch Gardens, where it's good for one ride on each of the major ...
Ice show at Stanleyville Theater at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Original at Orlando Sentinel
• Fri, Aug 7
Also at Busch Gardens, Christmas from the Heart: At The Marrakesh Theater featuring inspiring holiday gospel and spiritual songs performed by a live choir. ...
Central Florida Travel Calendar for September
Original at Orlando Sentinel
• Wed, Aug 5
For 17 select nights, Howl-O-Scream transforms Busch Gardens into a nightmare of inescapable fear overwhelming the senses with a new spin of horror. ... and more »
Enthusiast loves rockin' the roller coasters
Original at Charleston Gazette
• Sat, Jun 13
WV Oh, there are still plenty of roller coasters here in the US," Redman said. He has a list of his favorite amusement parks and roller coasters. Overall, he loves Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, but Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., is the best looking ...
Parks debut new coasters, interactive attractions
Original at Dayton Daily News
• Mon, May 18
• 8 related articles
OH We continue to see new products added designed to appeal to all ages," Mandt said. Freestyle is opening 11 attractions in a new themed area called Kids in America, aimed at younger guests. Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Va., is adding a new ...
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Star sightings: Relient K at Busch Gardens
Original at Orlando Sentinel
• Thu, May 14
FL Members of Christian rock band Relient K take off on the Montu roller coaster at Busch Gardens in Tampa. On board are John Warne (from left), Matt Hoopes, Ethan Luck and Jon Schneck. Relient K played in Busch Garden's new Glory at the Gardens series ...
WILLIAMSBURG NOTEBOOK
Original at Daily Press
• Fri, May 8
VA By Dan Parsons and Tyra M. Vaughn Amusement park enthusiasts have named Busch Gardens Europe the country's most beautiful park in the National Amusement Park Historical Association annual park and attractions survey. This is the 19th consecutive year ...
Will the kids dig Busch Garden's Seasame Street fun?
Original at hamptonroads.com
• Sun, May 3
VA - Lon Wagner, Lon Wagner Within the hour we'd be headed to the Sesame Street Forest of Fun at Busch Gardens, a new effort in the park to put a fine point on their offerings for young kids. In the Sesame Street section, a short stroller push from the main entrance, ...
Opinion: Weekend Update: Characters in Flight, Tokyo Disneyland, Busch Animals, Candy FactoryOriginal at MiceChat
• Fri, Apr 17
By Weekend Update Orlando, Florida Tokyo Disneyland Resort Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Florida SummerInFl spent some time at Busch Gardens Tampa and brings us a few shots of their beautiful and in the case of the first creature, very personable animal residents. Andy Castro's Dateline Disneyland
Attendance stagnant at Busch Gardens Africa, other theme parks
Original at Tampabay.com
• Fri, Apr 17
Tampa Tribune FL By Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer TAMPA — Jungala won international design awards, but the state-of-the-art tiger and orangutan habitat didn't turn the turnstiles fast enough for Busch Gardens Africa to post an attendance gain in 2008. ...
Busch Gardens Africa Updates
Original at The Other Orlando
• Tue, Mar 31
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) Hospitality House [is] now called the Garden Gate Café. For whatever reason the Myombe Reverve (Gorillas) is now part of Morocco instead of Nairobi in the list of attractions. The bigger change is that the Budweiser themed Crown Colony area been removed from the map like it never existed an...
Memorial Manta Day at SeaWorldOriginal at The Other Orlando
• Fri, Feb 6
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) If I'm reading the iconography of the video correctly, the ride will have an effect similar to the one at SheiKra over at Busch Gardens Africa, where a part of the ride vehicle chassis dips into the ocean, sending up a plume of water to soak bystanders.
SeaWorld On Sale
Original at The Other Orlando
• Fri, Jan 30
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) Guests who book three nights at 19 nearby hotels get two additional nights free and free length of stay admission to SeaWorld and either Busch Gardens or Aquatica. Most of the hotels participating in the deal are reviewed in my new book, SeaWorld, Discovery Cove & Aquatica: Orlando's...
SeaWorld Hospitality Center closing - No more free beer
Original at Orlando Attractions Magazine
• Mon, Jan 5
• 1 related articles
By Matt Busch Gardens’ hospitality center in Tampa will close at the end of January and reopen with a new menu, and SeaWorld Orlando’s hospitality area will close Feb. 1 for conversion to a restaurant. Sea World San Diego, Sea World San Antonio and Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., are also affect...
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Disney offers free passes to active and retired U.S. military
Original at Theme Park Insider
• Mon, Jan 5
Disney's run this promotion in previous years, and Busch has had a long-standing policy of free admissions for U.S. military at its theme parks (Busch Gardens and SeaWorld). Busch's offer does include family members, too, if I recall correctly.
Bye Bye Free Beer
Original at The Other Orlando
• Mon, Jan 5
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) Busch/InBev has announced that there will be no more free beer at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Africa, the St. Louis Business Journal is reporting. The beer dispensing area at the SeaWorld Hospitality Center will be closed as of February 1 and converted into a restaurant; the Tampa equivale...
Holiday happenings at Busch Gardens
Original at Orlando Attractions Magazine
• Thu, Dec 18
By Matt New Year’s Eve Celebration Busch Gardens will give the New Year a wild welcome with fireworks filling the sky Dec. 27 to 30. Then on the 31st, ring in the new year live music by Funhouse in Gwazi Park, special performances by Kevin Johnson, and a fireworks finale at midnight.
Busch Sale Rumors (Again)
Original at The Other Orlando
• Mon, Dec 15
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) I heard some scuttlebutt from SeaWorld employees that some parks in the portfolio, namely the SeaWorld in Texas and Busch Gardens Williamsburg, had already been sold, at least in principle. I'd like to propose a dark horse candidate: Nakheel, the developer that is partnering with Busch...
Top 10 Amusement Park Halloween Events
Original at The Coaster Critic's
• Sun, Nov 16
By The Coaster Critic(thecoastercritic@gmail.com) If you haven't to a Halloween event in a while, trust me, they get scarier and scarier every year. Out of the top 10, I've only been to Busch Gardens Europe's Howl O Scream. The park took on a whole different kind of energy. I'm not the biggest Halloween fan, but I can see why parks do these events an...
Back from vacation!
Original at 2old2play
• Fri, Nov 14
We started with Busch Gardens. Weather great at 93 degrees. Not a cloud in the sky. Rode all the coasters. Rode Griffon for the first time, and that was great! I've been on a ton of roller coasters, but this was the first that tips down the drop and hangs there for about 5 secs, then drops you 90 degre...
SeaWorld-Busch Gardens Platinum Pass Now an Even Better Deal
Original at The Other Orlando
• Wed, Sep 3
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) The incremental difference between the price of a Platinum Passport and the four-park, two-year Passport (SeaWorld, Busch Garden Africa, Aquatica, and Adventure Island) is now just $43, as opposed to $75 before the recent round of price hikes.
Great Indian Near Busch Gardens Africa
Original at The Other Orlando
• Wed, Jul 30
By noreply@blogger.com (Kelly Monaghan) Since man cannot live by theme park food alone, I am always on the lookout for good places to eat nearby and I hit the jackpot just a short drive from Tampa's Busch Gardens Africa. They say the web site is www.cilantrojax.com, but it didn't work when I tried it, hence no link.
Send Me A jpeg Please
Original at A VC : Venture Capital and Technology
• Sun, Jun 10
By Fred Everyone's who has been to an amusement park has seen a photo like this. You get off the ride and they have them on screens so you can check yourself out as the roller coaster took the big drop. Everyone's who has been to an amusement park has seen a photo like this. You get off the ride and they have t...
Frightful Fun: Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
Original at Metro Weekly
• Wed, Oct 26
Travel: (originally posted on 10/20/2005) Here's a scary thought: Try spending Halloween in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Italy and France -- all in one whirlwind weekend. Not possible, you say? Not in the modest travel budget? Well, not if you visit Busch Gardens, which boasts...
Podcast: In the Loop, Daily News (10/07)
Original at ThrillNetwork.com
• Thu, Oct 6
By ThrillNetwork Great American Family Parks wants to buy 10 small parks, Michael Eisner is no longer a board member with Disney, Walt Disney Helps 3,000 Katrina victims with a new job, Busch Gardens and Sea World raises $250,000, Hershey Park 2007 attraction is rejected by Derry Township, Six Flags Mari...