Busch Gardens

Wow is there a lot of deceptive review on here about BG. \r \r Let's start with kids. This is very much a local park. Lots of families have annual passes. The kids come in. Wow, how awful. As a whole they are well behaved, but act like kids. Amazing. If they are out of control then the park team will speak to them.\r \r No, there are no fat women in bathing suits. Bathing suits are not allowed in BG. Now, Adventure Island is a water park (and a separate admission, and separate place nearby). Another amazing - people in bathing suits in a water park. If you don't like fat people my advise is to depart the USA, we are filled with them (and, no, I'm not only not fat, I am actually quite thin).\r \r BG has quite a few really great coasters. Yes, Gwazi will rattle your teeth. Built in 1999, it is one of the very few wooden coasters with banked cars in the world. It is also rumored (and I believe accurately) to be on the destruction list, so if you want an opportunity, you should take it now.\r \r Cheetah Hunt, currently the newest large attraction, is a multiple launch coaster, and extremely long. A great fun ride, and usually the longest lines. Get there early. I find all of the other coasters a must multiple ride, except Gwazi, which I, quite frankly, can only take once or twice a year. A new face down drop ride opens in 2014, and looks like a real thrill. Falcon's Fury will be 300 feet tall, and you'll drop at 60 MPH to the ground.\r \r Busch has also really improved its shows. Disney used to be the only place to see the ""big"" shows, but BG now has two fantastic competitors in Iceplorations and Operation Vacation (only runs on weekend in the off season).\r \r BG is very much an animal park, with lots to see, either walking or on the steam train. You can also (for an additional fee) have yourself a first hand experience, including giraffe feeding.\r \r All in all the park has a lot to offer, and is especially valuable in its contribution to wildlife preservation and rehabilitation.\r \r Lastly, I think the team has come a long way in the past few years. They are much more responsive to guests, universally polite, involved, and attentive. Any issues will be promptly and professionally responded to by guest relations.\r \r The special events (especially Howl O Scream and Christmas Town) are crowded, and the lines get long. However, both are separate ticket events, and are limited in admission (and yes, they sometimes do reach capacity and turn people away).\r \r No, not associated with BG, except as an annual pass holder. I just happen to think that it is a great park, on a par with the top 10 in the country, and I've been to most. more

My first time here was during Howl-O-Scream 2010. The experience was absolutely awful. I went with a few Friends on a weeknight thinking the crowds would be a lot smaller since it was a school night. I'm not sure what all these kids were doing there, but it ruined the night for my group. I won't blame the kids so much because their behavior really has nothing to do with the park, but there should have been some sort or regulation going on. A little disturbing to see a bunch of 13 year olds dancing like strippers to the latest little pop tunes. Fighting your way through that mess is even worse. I have a season pass and go weekday mornings when I can get the chance. It's a whole other world there at that time. The only kids running around are ones that don't speak a word of English. There are zero lines for all of the rides. The only downside to the experience are the tourists. I don't know if they just don't understand the concept of a wide walkway with people behind you or coming towards you that you're supposed to move to one side, not the whole damn walkway. Many of the ride employees make it far too obvious that they hate their job. The rides are fun. Gwazi will tear you apart... and not i a fun way. The ride is rough. The Scorpion sucks. Shiekra is evil. That straight down drop took me 3-4 times to get to the point where I was willing to get back on. The food, as any other tourist trap is, is stupid expensive. If you're going to eat, do it before or after you raid this park. more

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i went here for vacation and i couldnt be more disappointed.. there were many fat women running around in small bathing suits and my kids were with me! that is unacceptable! the roller coasters were fun but all of the workers made my experience worse..everyone was in a bad mood and told my kids to shut up! that is also unacceptable. more

busch gardens has great rides for the whole family!what ever age you are it dont matter there is something for everyone to enjoy a busch gardens tampa bay!if you are planing to do something i would highly recommend busch gardens tampa bay!and i am sure you will go back.i love busch gardens! more

Just want to point a few minor mistake. a) Gwazi Wooden Coaster is actually not that old. Only 9yrs old. and B) 4 coaster serve as the big anchors for the park\r \r All I have to say is Busch Gardens Tampa is one of the best park around. Not so many rides like other amusement parks, but it has variant animals and vegetation. I always visit Busch Gardens each year. This year they have a new area called Jungala and it is an amazing beautiful area filled with nice vegetation, animals and rides for the younger ones. And its close to the 2 bigger coaster SheiKra and Kumba. Def a must visit Pros: Well rounded park Cons: Prices Went up this year...twice more

Our family visited Busch Gardens a few years ago while vacationing in Florida. What a beautiful park!! They obviously take great care and employ many gardeners to have this appeal. The rides were fun and my kids enjoyed seeing the animals at this park. We were very inpressed and hope to visit again when we are in Florida. Pros: Beautifully lanscaped, fun and attractive rides, animal attractions also a plus. Cons: Waiting in line for the more popular rides, more expensive than other parks. more

There is so much here for the entire family. There are rides for the toddlers, as well as the Dragon's playland for the climbers. They have plenty of more relaxed attractions like a circumference train ride, a sky ride, an enclosed safari monorail, and various natural animal attractions. This is Anhauser Busch's park (hint: BUSCH GARDENS ), so they have clydesdale paddocks where you can check out these magnificent beasts. For you beer lovers, you can enjoy 2 free small draft beers in various places.\r The food is great. There are many other eateries from fast type food to a nicer restaurant near the entrance. You can eat outside in cafe style or eat indoors. The prices range from modest to very expensive. Lots of side yummies too.\r Moving on, they periodically have street performers such as you may see in Africa as well as a neat little marching band that parades through the streets. There are many variety shows that keep with the African/Morrocan theme. I just noticed a 3d pirate show on the web I haven't seen yet.\r For those who like a County Fair, they have an area where you can win stuffed animals and such. Don't try anything at the start of your day. You may have to carry a stuffed tiger bigger than you! Now this area can cost a bit depending on how many times you let them talk you into throwing a ball or 2.\r For the thrill seekers, there are many great roller coasters like the Kumba and the Montu to name a few. If you want to get wet, there's Stanley Falls and Tanganyika Tidal Wave. If you stand on the bridge, the Tidal Wave will drench you when it drops down and splashes into the water below! \r The summer is hot, and the lines are long, but what did you expect at any park in the summer? The world likes Florida. Sorry! Try late Nov/early Dec if you don't care to get wet. I rode the Kumba 3 times in 10 mins! \r One last thing. They have gay days, so plan accordingly. You can schedule your church or school for kids camps or up close animal encounters. Pros: Stuff for all ages, food, variety of attractions Cons: long lines in summer, hot summers, rude tourists ( Fla native! ) more

We went to Busch Gardens in April for Spring Break 06. We had the best time!!! The weather was wonderful not too hot. The new roller coaster Sheikra was the best ever. This roller coaster is amazing. The other ones are awesome too but this one is the best ever. We will go back to Busch Gardens each year. If you have a teenager this is the place to go. Pros: Very clean, very beautiful, great value for the experince Cons: none it is all good more

This place rocks. We were in Florida for 9 days and did everything we could from Sea World to Disney World to Busch Gardens to Ft Walton Beach. Busch Gardens was the MOST fun by far. Sea World is great too so get the ticket where you get a discount on both. I highly recommend it. more

I live in Tampa and I have the Silver Passport to go there as many times as I want, free parking, 10% off meals and merchandise. I go there more times then I can count a year and it still has not brought my mind to think the park was boring. I do have to admit the summer times can be a hassle. There are a lot of tour groups and too many tourists that destroy the parks experience (like them making a mess or being rude and overcrowding) Yes it is in Florida and it gets hot. It can get very crowded but only during the peak season such is how it gets everywhere. The rides are amazing! Sheikra I have riden countless times, but it doesnt take away the greatness of its other coasters. Its a great place to visit a 100 times over! more

If you like to walk around for hours to get to the only 3 cool rides and wait in hour long rides, you will love this park. Cause the rides are the only real reason people go to amusement parks, right? This is too expensive, too many people and they might as well call it a big waste of time. Again, if you like to spend a lot of money and spend hours walking around to ride 3 rides, you are in for the time of your life. I forgot to mention you are doing this in 90 degree weather most of the time. more

Busch Gardens combines the fun and excited of some of the worlds best roller coasters with some of the most exotic animals. Part zoo part amusement park this place has it all. If youre tired of the same old theme park adventure (Disney and Universal) why have you not been to Busch Gardens?!?! This is not a small town amusement park folks. This is a five star family entertainment fun filled place to spend a few days. Its cooler than Orlando with the Gulf breeze and youre so much closer to the ocean for a days trip there! Since Ive moved to Atlanta, this is the one park that I miss the most. Im planning a trip sometime next year. Still doubtful Ill get on that new roller coaster though. 90 degrees straight down!!! I dont think so. :) more

Forget boring Disney! If you are after thrill rides, Busch Gardens is the place 2 go 2. I personally dont care about seeing funny people in costumes or visiting fake countries and am not into movies either. This is my main reason for loving Busch Gardens. It is simply the best attraction you can go to in Florida if you actually wanna go on rides. They have a huge selection of coasters, from smaller ones to the big shiekra which no 1 should miss. They also have cool water rides and the safari. Just visit it and you will see what i'm talking about- you wont regret it! more

Our Family Loves This Park. The Passes are so affordable and save us a lot of Ca$hon the parking. Great fun for the kids and the adults. We can't get enough of this Great Tampa attraction. Pros: Affordable, Fun, Great Weather Cons: High parking costs. more

My kids and I LOVED Busch Gardens. My son 17 year old looking for girls found plenty. My daughter, 14 had been to Disneyland too many times to count and KNOWS her rides. we all agreed this was awesome! We all could find something we loved in the rides, food , animals, exhibits! We never had to separate because each thing held enough interest for those who didn't necessarily LOVE it. from the 4d theater & Clydesdales to Dale Jrs car! We went on each ride three times in a row- Montu was awesome and if you get hot, walk across the 'bridge'. Perfect for the family, prices were awesome, parking and shuttle were easy, food was good and there were no lines! I DO suggest go in July- much quieter Oregon folks loved it then! That was why we go to Florida- the weather, the humidity and the thunderstorms! Pros: Rides, Prices, Lines Cons: none, none , none more

This is a wonderful park with amazing gardens, famtastic animal attractions, and great rides! The food is good with lots of choices. The Serengeti Safari is amazing with the opportunity to get really up close and personal with giraffes. Montu is fabulous with its theming and great drops. Gwazi is an excellent fly-by wooden coaster. Avoid going in the heat of summer when the Florida sun can do real damage and the lines are long. If short on time, try the VIP tours- its pricey, but you get immediate access to the rides. Pros: Coasters, Animals , Food Cons: Can have long lines, pricey admission, humid FL weather more

It's an amazing Theme Park that I love to go, have fun and enjoy the attractions. This Park is great for the whole family and friends. I recommend this Park to everybody and I guaranteed that you will come back again and again to tampa Florida where the fun begin to the people. more

I've been to Busch Gardens 3 times and only once was it so busy that I had to wait a long time in line to get on rides. There are awesome coasters and tons of stuff to do. The food is a bit pricey but what theme park doesn't have high prices. I live in Idaho and have been to Florida 3 times and visited Busch Gardens everytime while only stopping at EPCOT in Disneyworld once. Busch Gardens is probably cheaper and you'll be able to get on more rides. This place is definitely for those who don't care about seeing a guy dressed as a mouse. Pros: Variety, Food, Rides Cons: Occasional long lines, The florida heat more

We have been to Busch Gardens several times, and have always found something for everyone. If you are not into coasters, there are many other things to do, such as the tram over the African animals or other safari-themed attractions. The Johannesburg Smokehouse and the German Biergarten are excellent sources of chow. In reference to the review by ""ilikegirlsbutts,"" I vigorously disagree. The writer obviously went to the park with something besides food, rides, and family fun on his mind. Where else would one want to be when it is over 90 degrees, besides the Congo River rapids or the ""soaking bridge"" (if you have been there, you know where I mean). In Tampa Bay, it is a must-do. Pros: Rides, Food, Bands, Animals Cons: Lines more