http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 24 May 2012 20:05:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 15:31:10 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12647 The Travel Channel will soon be featuring Busch Gardens Tampa’s Sheikra and Montu along with SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta and Kraken thrill rides in a series about the best roller coasters in the U.S entitled Insane Coaster Wars. They’re inviting thrill-seekers to settle the battle once and for all and find the best of the best [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/14/travel-channel-roller-coaster-series-to-feature-seaworld-and-busch-gardens-vote-for-your-favorite/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 13:40:56 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12587 Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests behind the scenes of their world-class coasters in a new Roller Coaster Experience Tour. From Sheikra to Cheetah Hunt, guests can learn what makes these rides so dynamic and then take a seat and experience the design and engineering in action. This new early morning tour takes you behind [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/02/new-roller-coaster-experience-tour-available-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 16:28:49 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12581 It’s still spring in Orlando and Heather Leonardi and Ali Flores are celebrating that by bringing you the first hour-long episode of The Show from the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival! Episode 70 is taking you behind-the-scenes for a coaster tour at Busch Gardens, geeking out in the famed Vehicle Assembly Building at the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/05/01/orlando-attractions-show-may-2012/feed/ 4 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:52:09 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12531 Last Friday night, April 27, 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa kicked off their first ever 12th grade Grad Nite. The event featured performances by pop rock band Cobra Starship and comedian Gabriel Inglesias, DJ’s throughout the streets, riding coasters at night and more. Elmo was on hand in his graduation attire to take photos with grads. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/30/photos-videos-from-busch-gardens-first-ever-grad-nite/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:23:53 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12511 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: Test Track refurbishment Vision House grand opening at Epcot Busch Gardens Tampa baby aardvark Busch Gardens Tampa cheetah and dog anniversary Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular technical rehearsals Kennedy Space Center Discovery celebration Starbucks coming soon to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/26/news-in-the-queue-test-track-vision-house-cinematic-spectacular-more-april-26-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:37:00 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12507 Within the next year, the 10 theme parks of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will be going green by eliminating plastic shopping bags and replacing them with paper shopping bags. Park gift shops will offer paper bags made from 100 percent recycled paper or guests can choose to purchase reusable bags. This move will keep an estimated [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/25/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-parks-say-good-bye-to-plastic-bags/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:40:49 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12447 The annual Viva la Música is back at both SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa. The fiesta takes place at SeaWorld on Saturdays and Busch Gardens on Sundays through May 6, 2012. We are going to start off with SeaWorld’s event which runs each Saturday through May 5, 2012. There are lots of vendors selling Latin [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/24/a-look-at-viva-la-musica-at-busch-gardens-tampa-and-seaworld-orlando/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/cheetah-and-dog-friends-celebrate-anniversary-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/cheetah-and-dog-friends-celebrate-anniversary-at-busch-gardens/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:32:51 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12437 It may seem like an unlikely pair, but its been a year since Busch Gardens Tampa park guests got to see an 8-week-old male cheetah cub and 16-week-old female yellow labrador puppy play together. They were first revealed to guests on Monday, April 16, 2011. Busch’s animal experts expect their friendship to last a lifetime. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/cheetah-and-dog-friends-celebrate-anniversary-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:32:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12434 In the queue this week, host Banks Lee will bring you the latest Central Florida theme park and attractions news: • Animal Kingdom Facebook game • Chimpanzee movie premier • Orange Bird returns • Disneyland Paris anniversary show • Fertility statues at Ripley’s • New Busch Gardens Christmas event • New monorail voice • VIP [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/19/news-in-the-queue-monorail-orange-bird-facebook-chimpanzee-more-april-19-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/new-baby-aardvark-born-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/new-baby-aardvark-born-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:49:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12409 Busch Gardens recently debuted it’s newest resident, an adorable baby aardvark. The young aardvark was born on Monday, March 26, 2012. He currently lives at Jambo Junction located in the Nairobi area of the park. The healthy baby weighs about 4.8 pounds and is expected to grow to more than 120 pounds within its first [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/18/new-baby-aardvark-born-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:18:15 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11997 While the holiday season is still a long ways off, Busch Gardens Tampa is getting ready to launch an all-new Christmas celebration, Christmas Town. Christmas Town will be a separately ticketed night event held this holiday season. Few details have been released but it will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Nov. 30 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/13/busch-gardens-announces-christmas-town-a-separately-ticketed-event/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:16:29 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12374 Welcome to our new stand-alone version of News in the Queue. This used to be a part of Orlando Attractions Magazine – The Show, but since The Show is now monthly, and the news keeps happening, you can stay up-to-date each week with News in the Queue. In the queue this week, host Banks Lee [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/12/news-in-the-queue-star-wars-splitsville-test-track-potter-convention-more-april-11-2012/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:05:02 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12338 Join the fiesta at SeaWorld on Saturdays and Busch Gardens on Sundays from April 14 through May 6, 2012. Viva la Música brings together award-winning Latin artists, authentic arts and crafts and Latin cuisine. At SeaWorld, enjoy Latin cuisine provided by SeaWorld Orlando’s own Executive Chef, Héctor Colón. The menu will include pork and yellow rice, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/09/viva-la-musica-returns-this-weekend-to-seaworld-and-busch-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/photo-update-emporium-remodeled-and-more-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/photo-update-emporium-remodeled-and-more-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:01:21 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12285 After a long refurbishment, The Emporium has now reopened and is better than ever with an all new design, merchandise and more. Check out the brand new vibrant sign above the entrance above.  The new store features tons of new merchandise along with a sleek new look. 2012 themed merchandise is now for sale too. [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/04/04/photo-update-emporium-remodeled-and-more-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/busch-gardens-to-host-first-annual-grad-nite/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/busch-gardens-to-host-first-annual-grad-nite/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:32:51 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10364 On April 27, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host its first annual 12th Grade Grad Nite. This event is for graduating high school seniors and will take place at night inside the theme park. Seniors can experience live entertainment, ride roller coasters in the dark, and participate in dance parties on the streets of Busch [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/20/busch-gardens-to-host-first-annual-grad-nite/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:51:35 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12073 Last month we announced our new monthly time lapse video series. It’s time now for the release of our newest one which features clips of various spots at Busch Gardens Tampa.  Rides featured include Cheetah Hunt, Sandstorm and Montu. This video is different from the rest of them in the sense that there are live [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/busch-gardens-tampa-time-lapse-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/spring-breakers-breakdancing-show-debuts-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/spring-breakers-breakdancing-show-debuts-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:37:31 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12061 During the busy times of the year, Busch Gardens adds a variety of special entertainment for guests to enjoy. This Spring Break season guests can experience “Spring Breakers”, a breakdancing street show that will run five days per week through April 1, 2012. The new show takes place multiple times per day in Gwazi Plaza [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/11/spring-breakers-breakdancing-show-debuts-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/busch-gardens-cheetahs-let-loose-at-tropicana-field-watch-them-run/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/busch-gardens-cheetahs-let-loose-at-tropicana-field-watch-them-run/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:03:34 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=12000 Busch Gardens’ newest animal residents, the cheetahs, ran across the field at St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. It was a part of the Saving a Species program which is a video series for Shamu TV which is broadcasted by local educational cable channels, ITV and PBS stations throughout [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/05/busch-gardens-cheetahs-let-loose-at-tropicana-field-watch-them-run/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/03/adventure-island-water-park-to-open-for-the-season-on-march-10/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/03/adventure-island-water-park-to-open-for-the-season-on-march-10/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:46:07 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11820 Adventure Island, Busch Garden’s water park, kicks off another season of fun on Saturday, March 10, 2012. There will be extended hours all summer long this year too, not just during Island Nights. Race down Ridetide slides, splash along in the wave pool, and kick back and relax on the white sanded beach, all in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/03/03/adventure-island-water-park-to-open-for-the-season-on-march-10/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/emu-chicks-hatched-at-busch-gardens-tampa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/emu-chicks-hatched-at-busch-gardens-tampa/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:34:37 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11834 The baby boom continues at Busch Gardens Tampa with the birth two emu chicks. They were born just a few weeks ago, one is a male and the other is a female. These are the first emu chicks to be hatched at Busch Gardens Tampa. Emus belong to a group of flightless birds which are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/26/emu-chicks-hatched-at-busch-gardens-tampa/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:19:32 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11782 Jack Hanna is returning to SeaWorld Orlando on March 24 and 25, 2012 for Jack Hanna Weekend. It takes place at the Nautilus Theater at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. “Jungle Jack” Hanna is recognized around the world for his contributions to wildlife and conservation. Hanna’s past co-stars include cheetahs, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/18/jack-hanna-returns-to-seaworld-march-24-and-25/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:29:39 +0000 Anthony Armenia http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11746 This year’s Bands, Brew & BBQ is bigger and better at Busch Gardens Tampa than ever before. The event takes place on Saturdays and Sundays through March 4, 2012. While the food and beer festival take place on both Saturdays and Sundays, the concerts only take place on Sundays. The whole event takes place in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/15/bands-brew-and-bbq-brings-new-level-of-fun-to-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/cute-baby-alert-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens-brings-total-to-19/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/cute-baby-alert-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens-brings-total-to-19/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:37:57 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11642 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay welcomed a new baby female reticulated giraffe on Monday, Jan. 27, 2012. At six foot, two inches tall and weighing approximately 176 pounds, the newborn is the calf of father, Jafari and mother, Cupid. This is Jafari’s second calf, and cupid’s fifth. This new addition brings the park’s reticulated giraffe population [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/03/cute-baby-alert-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens-brings-total-to-19/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/new-iceploration-show-at-busch-gardens-mixes-skating-animals-and-puppets/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/new-iceploration-show-at-busch-gardens-mixes-skating-animals-and-puppets/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:54:30 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11633 A brand new show started today at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Iceploration continues the theme park’s tradition of broadway style shows and ice shows in one. A cast of 20 brings to life a new adventure filled with world-class skaters, more than 75 original costumes, aerial performances, puppetry and live animals, with shows daily in [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/02/02/new-iceploration-show-at-busch-gardens-mixes-skating-animals-and-puppets/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:48:04 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11627 By Andy Guinigundo With a month of 2012 under our belts, I can’t help but be excited for the coming attractions season. There are several high profile, high-dollar attractions opening. Additionally, there are many new coasters being introduced this year including a new-to-North America coaster. Here are some of the attractions I am most anticipating [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/31/out-of-the-loop-2012-will-be-a-thrilling-year-with-new-attractions-all-around/feed/ 7 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/brand-new-animal-care-center-now-open-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/brand-new-animal-care-center-now-open-at-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:36:31 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11545 “Jungle” Jack Hanna was on hand last week to help open the brand new Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens. Although animal care has always been happening at the theme park, the new facility better allows guests a chance to see a lot of what goes into caring for the many wild animals. Guests are [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/23/brand-new-animal-care-center-now-open-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:50:13 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11503 Join our hosts Mike Carr and Jeanette Cause for this week’s Orlando-area theme park and attraction news. On this week’s Show: • New Animal Care Center at Busch Gardens • News in the Queue: Universal’s Mardi Gras; Aquatica Polar Bear Plunge; Universal to celebrate 100 years • New artifacts at Titanic The Experience • Travel [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/19/orlando-attractions-magazine-the-show-episode-59-for-january-19-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:40:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11371 By Anthony Armenia Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is starting off the New Year great with lots of new offerings for guests opening soon. From The Animal Care Center to Iceploration and everything in between, this next month is going to be a big one. The walls are down at the Animal Care Center in Nairobi [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/07/photo-update-many-new-things-to-see-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:54:07 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11333 If you live in Florida and have kids 5 years old or younger, they can visit SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for free during 2012. Both theme parks are offering a complimentary Preschool Pass with no blackout dates. The Preschool Pass is valid for unlimited admission to both theme parks. Parents and older children can purchase [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/01/05/seaworld-and-busch-gardens-invite-young-children-for-free-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/29/baby-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/29/baby-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:56:54 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=11193 A baby female reticulated giraffe was born on Dec. 27 at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. The baby weighed approximately 127 pounds and was 5 foot, 7 inches at birth. The mother, Tesa, has given birth to four other calves at Busch Gardens. There are now 18 reticulated giraffes at Busch Gardens. The term “reticulated” [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/29/baby-giraffe-born-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:21:36 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10723 Both Busch Gardens and SeaWorld will celebrate Bands, Brew and BBQ starting Feb. 11, 2012. Each theme park will have live bands, specialty craft beer gardens and BBQ from local restaurants as well as the theme parks chefs. At Busch Gardens the bands will be playing at 5 p.m. at Gwazi field: Lynyrd Skynyrd – [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/15/top-names-to-perform-during-bands-brew-and-bbq-at-busch-gardens-and-seaworld-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:40:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10782 Today through Christmas, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is celebrating the spirit of giving with “25 Days of Giveaways”. During the promotion, a different prize will be awarded every day, culminating with a $25,000 giveaway on Christmas Day. Entrants can win behind-the scenes animal adventures at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens including a Serengeti Safari ride with [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/12/01/seaworld-parks-giving-away-a-prize-a-day-through-christmas/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:22:01 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10714 Join hosts Banks Lee and Lulu Picart at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: • A look at Busch Gardens Christmas decorations • News in the Queue: History Center’s Universal exhibit; Sum of All Thrills; Legoland and SeaWorld Christmas; Drip • Busch Gardens’ Christmas Celebration [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/25/orlando-attractions-show-51/feed/ 6 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/21/american-coaster-enthusiasts-day-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/21/american-coaster-enthusiasts-day-at-busch-gardens/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:47:31 +0000 Don Gworek http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10686 The Florida Region of American Coaster Enthusiasts hosted an event Saturday at Busch Gardens Tampa. Dozens of ACE members were in Central Florida last week for the big IAAPA amusement park trade show. (ACE is a member of IAAPA.) Above is the ticketing for the event. Included with registration was a snack coupon, meal ticket, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/21/american-coaster-enthusiasts-day-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:40:44 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10593 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is gearing up for another holiday season filled with special shows and decorations. Holidays at Busch Gardens will include live performances, themed breakfasts and a New Years Eve celebration. “Christmas on Ice”, an ice-skating show with a holiday theme, will delight guests from Nov. 19 until Jan. 1, 2012 in the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/11/11/busch-gardens-to-celebrate-the-season-with-holiday-shows-and-santa/feed/ 0