Press Release from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay:

TAMPA, Fla.,  WILLIAMSBURG, Va., March 13, 2023 –  Don’t miss the chance to celebrate Spring Break at the Busch Gardens parks where there is something for everyone. Coaster enthusiasts can experience brand new rides and some of the most unique roller coasters around.  Younger guests and their families can enjoy kid-friendly rides and attractions and celebrate with their favorite Sesame Street friends at the Sesame Street themed areas in each park.  Animal lovers can spend the day seeing and learning more about animals of all kinds at Tampa’s accredited zoo. Bonus fun abounds with other special seasonal events already underway in the parks. With new rides opening in each park this year, and with special limited time discounts on annual passes, there is no better place to be than Busch Gardens.  

Not to Miss this Week at Busch Gardens Tampa

·       NEW AND NOW OPEN: The newest attraction at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay opened this month - Serengeti Flyer - a screaming swing that is the world’s tallest & fastest ride of its kind. Its twin dueling arms soar progressively higher reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride’s peak. Guests soar higher and higher above the park's expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments.

·       Not to be missed is the best new roller coaster in 2022, Iron Gwazi.  It is North America's tallest and the world's fastest & steepest hybrid coaster, combining the innovation of a steel coaster and the nostalgia of a wooden coaster. It takes thrills to new heights, plunging riders from a 206-foot-tall peak into a 91-degree drop and reaching top speeds of 76 miles per hour.  Other fan favorite roller coasters include Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Cobra’s Curse and Tigris, among others.

·       The fun never stops for young Spring Breakers and their families with kid-friendly rides, shows and attractions. This includes Sesame Street Safari of Fun where little ones can enjoy kid-friendly rides, climbing areas, cool water fun and plenty of memorable adventures with Sesame Street friends.  They can fly through the desert with Grover, climb in Elmo’s Tree House and splash in Bert and Ernie’s watering hole. 

·       At the annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, guests can delight in a globally inspired culinary experience featuring 79 chef-crafted and mixologist curates tastes inspired by cultures from around the world.  Also happening during Spring Break weekend are special concerts featuring SWV on March 18 and Dustin Lynch on March 19. Pass Members benefit with exclusive perks such as complimentary festival samples, an exclusive 18-item sampler for the price of a 15-item and early entry to festival concerts.

·       Don’t miss special shows and presentations like Turn It Up! Remix, the award-winning ice-skating show where talented skaters, stunning video and projection elements demonstrate the power and beauty of living life to the fullest. Rescue Tails, the park’s newest presentation, will give guests the chance to see amazing animals, hear inspiring stories of rescues and learn more about the importance of conservation in this fun and educational presentation. Some of the animals that guests will have the chance to see include a porcupine, opossum, grey fox, kinkajou, skunk, birds of prey and more.

·       See more than 200 animal species at this accredited zoological facility named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best zoos in the country.  The 65-acre award winning Serengeti Plain is where guests board an open-air touring vehicle for an off-road wildlife safari to see fascinating animals like zebras, giraffes and ostriches.  Insider tours and animal interactions take guests behind the scenes to learn more about some of the most fascinating residents in our parks including cheetahs, orangutans, tigers, gorillas, penguins, sloths and more. Keeper for a Day tours enable special guests to meet animal care specialists and observe how they care for these incredible animals.  Guests can also visit the Animal Care Center where from nutrition to treatments, X-rays to surgeries, guests will be able to watch animal care first-hand and up close.

·       Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy an entire year of thrilling attractions and exciting seasonal events. Categorized in easy-to-use tiers, options provide guests with unlimited year-round admission and unbeatable benefits including free parking, in-park discounts and monthly rewards starting as low as $15. Additionally, those interested in paying for a day and playing all year can take advantage of the current buy-one-get-one Fun Card offer. For a limited time, guests purchasing a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card will receive an Adventure Island Fun Card for FREE.

Spring Break Fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

·       OPENING SOON: Just voted by USA Today as one of the most anticipated new coasters in 2023, DarKoaster in Williamsburg will be North America's first all-indoor straddle coaster. Traveling on snowmobiles across 2,454 feet of track, daring explorers to race through total darkness while changing course to avoid the elements. As the weather strikes, riders encounter four accelerating launches on this family-friendly dark ride experience. Opening this Spring, Busch Gardens Members will be among the first to ride DarKoaster.  It will join other fan favorite coasters including Apollo’s Chariot, a record-breaking hyper coaster, and Verbolten, an indoor and outdoor multi-launch attraction.

·       Young spring breakers can enjoy kid friendly rides, shows and Sesame Street’s Forest of Fun. Families can swoosh through snow-capped mountains on Grover’s Alpine Express, take a spin on Oscar’s Whirly Worms and journey to new heights on Prince Elmo’s Spire. The fun continues in Land of the Dragons, whimsical land designed with the park’s youngest guests in mind. Enjoy rides on the Flutter Sputter and Bug-a-Dug and climb and explore throughout the land’s play areas.

·       Bonus fun with seasonal events and concerts happening now. Irish spirit, festivity, and green beer fill Killarney Village at Busch Gardens’ St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Williamsburg. Guests can stroll through the park’s decorated villages filled with fan-favorite rides and coasters, family-friendly fun, and the much-anticipated return of Celtic Fyre®, voted #1 Theme Park entertainment by USA Today. Plus, enjoy additional live entertainment throughout the event with an Irish rock band, performances by local dance schools and more. Younger guests can enjoy a themed scavenger hunt and snapping a photo with Clancy, Busch Gardens’ favorite leprechaun.

·       Must-see and award-winning shows and presentations. The award-winning Celtic Fyre has returned to Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Abbey Stone Theatre. This fan-favorite iconic performance explores the Celtic tradition of storytelling through the universal language of dance. Plus, prepare to be serenaded and transported to the Irish coast with the Emerald Ensemble. Located in Das Festhaus, these interactive vocalists sing contemporary songs with a festive twist.

·       Don’t miss the chance to see amazing animals up close.  Visitors to Williamsburg can see Clydesdale horses and black face sheep at Highland Stables, take a ride on the Busch Gardens Railway to see the Scottish Highland Cattle, or learn about gray wolves in their natural habitat at Wolf Valley.

·       Annual passes, memberships and limited time offers are the best way to play all season long. In Williamsburg, guests can upgrade their ticket or Fun Card purchase to a Busch Gardens Membership for 12 months of unlimited access to all seasonal events. For a limited time, guests can  purchase select Busch Gardens Memberships and receive Water Country USA. Membership is organized in easy-to-use tiers and includes one-park and two-park Busch Gardens and Water Country USA® Memberships. Busch Gardens’ sister park, Water Country USA, is a seasonal water park with over 40 state-of-the-art water slides, kids' play areas, lazy rivers and a mega wave pool. With a two-park Membership, visitors can enjoy thrills at the world’s most beautiful theme park and fun in the sun at Virginia’s largest water park, with two new attractions in 2023.

About Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is an action-packed European-themed adventure park with 17th century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 100 acres of family fun. Home to top-rated roller coasters, more than 50 rides and attractions, live stage shows, monthly special events and delicious culinary experiences. For more information, visit www.BuschGardens.com Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.