FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMER IS HERE! Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Ignites the Spark for
Summertime Family Fun with New Thrills, New Events & Shows and
New Culinary Offerings
This summer guests can experience an all-new ice show, enjoy all-new culinary
creations during Red, White & Brews, heat up the night during Summer Nights,
cool down with a free beer, plus get ready to soar on the all-new Phoenix Rising
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 10, 2024) – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is igniting the spark for summertime
family fun with the return of Summer Nights, and the debut of the all-new Red, White & Brews
event. Plus, guests can beat the heat with the premier of the park’s all-new ice show, Rhythm of
Nature, in the Moroccan Palace Theater and the fan-favorite return of free beer. And get ready
drop into fun-filled twists and turns when the all-new Phoenix Rising opens this summer. For a
limited time, visitors can buy a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card for only $99 and get
Adventure Island FREE. Hurry, this unbeatable offer ends soon.
"Summer is always an exciting time at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay," said Stewart Clark, Park
President of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Adventure Island. "We're thrilled to welcome
families and friends to our park to create unforgettable memories and enjoy the many
attractions and activities we have to offer."
Get Ready to Rise – All-New Phoenix Rising Coming This Summer
There’s nothing more exhilarating than a ride on the wings of the phoenix. This summer
experience a fiery blaze of immersive, family-friendly excitement as you soar above the
Serengeti Plain and drop into fun-filled twists and turns on the NEW Phoenix Rising. Inspired by
legend, this suspended roller coaster in vibrant Pantopia is packed with surprises and speeds up
to 44 miles per hour. But with a height requirement of just 42”, it’s the perfect adventure for
families to embark on together.
Beat The Heat with Rhythm of Nature, an All-New Ice Show in the Moroccan Palace Theater
This summer, guests will have the opportunity to experience the all-new Rhythm of Nature ice
show at the Moroccan Palace Theater. Audiences will embark on a spellbinding ice adventure
following the journey of Dakari, a brave young hero, as they journey into a magical dream realm
to uncover the wonders of the animal kingdom and embrace their destiny. This ice spectacle
will dazzle guests with the beauty, danger, and wisdom of nature.
Experience a Different Park After Dark at Busch Gardens’ Summer Nights
Guests can extend their day into a fun-filled night with special seasonal entertainment at Busch
Gardens’ Summer Nights. Gwazi Plaza comes alive with nightly performances of new Gwazi
Rocks, featuring vibrant dance and percussion beats. At the Stanleyville Theater, guests can
enjoy the acrobatic feats of Cirque Electric, showcasing breathtaking acrobatics and gymnastic
performances. Plus, guests can sing along to tunes from their favorite artists during a
performance of Icons at the Dragon Fire Grill, featuring mesmerizing dance and vocals inspired
by musical legends.
For the perfect ending to the evening, guests can enjoy a dazzling firework show every Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday as the Summer Nights Fireworks Spectacular Presented by Bad Boy
Mowers illuminates the skies over Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Special performances will be
available for the Fourth of July.
Celebrate The Nostalgia of Summer with Festive Culinary Delights at Red, White & Brews
This summer, guests can enjoy a selection of all-new culinary creations inspired by the nostalgia
of summer. From grilled fare to deep-fried delights, guests can enjoy an assortment of all-new
culinary creations available throughout the park including Mini Corn Dogs with Spicy Mustard
presented by the “From the Fairgrounds” festival booth and the highly anticipated debut of the
Fried Oreo Cookie Cupcake, available at the Xcursions gift shop. For more information, and to
view the festival menu, guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
Say “Cheers” to Summer with the Return of FREE Beer
For a limited time, guests can say “cheers” to summer with the return of free beer at Busch
Gardens Tampa Bay. Guests 21+ can enjoy one free beer per visit to the park from 10:30 a.m. to
one hour prior to park closure. Annual Pass Members can double the promotion and receive
two complimentary beers per visit to the park. For more information on this offer, guests can
visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
*Free beer offer is for one complimentary 7oz. beer per day for all guests age 21 or older and two complimentary 7oz. beers per day to Pass
Members age 21 or older.
Limited-Time Fun Card Offer Provides Ultimate Summer Savings
For a limited time, visitors can buy a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card for only $99 and get
Adventure Island FREE. Hurry, this unbeatable offer ends soon.
For the ultimate thrill seeker, a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass is the best way to enjoy
an entire year of family fun, 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, monthly rewards, and payments starting as
low as $15 per month.
Guests can visit BuschGardensTampa.com to purchase tickets and learn more about the Annual
Pass program’s benefits, monthly rewards, and stay in the know about new events, special
deals and future announcements by following Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Instagram, TikTok,
Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and Twitter.
About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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 over 16,000 animals representing more than 200
species, and exciting seasonal 8events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of
every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by
United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company
providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders
of our world.
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