busch gardens tampa https://thrillgeek.com Theme park and travel news from Disney, Universal, and beyond! Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:35:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Lion & Hyena Ridge: Opening Spring 2026 https://thrillgeek.com/2025/11/05/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-announces-lion-hyena-ridge-opening-spring-2026/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:35:58 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=87729 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is roaring into 2026 with the debut of Lion & Hyena Ridge, one of the world’s most immersive new animal habitats and the park’s most ambitious animal project in over a decade. Opening in Spring 2026, this expansive new environment will transport guests to the heart of the African savanna, offering an up-close look at some of nature’s most powerful and fascinating predators.

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]]> Howl-O-Scream Returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with New Haunted Houses and Scare Zones https://thrillgeek.com/2025/08/19/howl-o-scream-returns-to-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-with-new-haunted-houses-and-scare-zones/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:56:08 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=87231 Tampa Bay’s premier adult Halloween event is back this fall as Howl-O-Scream takes over Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on select nights from Sept. 5 through Nov. 2, 2025. With two brand-new haunted houses, three new scare zones, sinister shows, and plenty of park-wide horrors, this year promises more screams than ever before. And for a limited time, tickets start as low as $34.99 during the Monster Sale.

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]]> Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Names Jeff Davis as New Park President https://thrillgeek.com/2025/02/12/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-names-jeff-davis-as-new-park-president/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:17:13 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=85814 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that it has named Jeff Davis as its new Park President. Davis joins Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from SeaWorld San Antonio, where he served as Park President. With over 30 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge, strategic vision and a passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences to his new role. “We are making extensive investments in…

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]]> Big Easy Vibes at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Mardi Gras 2025 https://thrillgeek.com/2025/01/07/big-easy-vibes-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay-mardi-gras-2025/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:55:33 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=85511 Get ready to let the good times roll as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay brings the vibrant spirit of New Orleans to life with its Mardi Gras 2025 celebration! From January 11 through March 2, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (plus Monday, January 20), guests can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere with dazzling parades, live music, and all the beads you can catch—all included with park…

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]]> Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces 2025 Real Music Series Lineup https://thrillgeek.com/2024/12/26/busch-gardens-tampa-bay-announces-2025-real-music-series-lineup/ Thu, 26 Dec 2024 23:44:22 +0000 https://thrillgeek.com/?p=85482 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will keep guests rocking in 2025 with the return of its popular, longest-running concert series, Real Music. Every Monday through Saturday from January 6 through February 22 the park will host an electrifying lineup of world-class tribute artists celebrating the iconic music of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Best of all, these performances are included with park admission…

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