http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog Orlando area attractions and theme park information and news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:12:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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/ 0 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 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:54:16 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10458 Join hosts Banks Lee and Audrey Brown on this special Halloween episode. They’ll bring you all the week’s attraction news from Old Town’s Halloween celebration. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC8zmojf7us On this week’s episode: • Halloween at Old Town in Kissimmee • Haunted Grimm House • Spooky Empire Horror convention • News in the Queue • SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/27/orlando-the-show-episode-47/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:38:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10415 For the Hill children – 6-year-old Chrislyn, 4-year-old Christopher and 1-year-old Christian – the “A is for Africa” show at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun recently featured a surprise ending that was many months in the making. The children’s father, Air Force Staff Sergeant Christopher Hill, had been deployed to Zabul Providence, Afghanistan [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/24/soldier-returns-with-surprise-for-his-kids-during-busch-gardens-sesame-street-show/feed/ 2 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:48:11 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10353 Some of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders took a break from the sidelines to visit Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens this past weekend. In addition to screaming their way through many of the haunted houses, they also met up with some zombie cheerleaders. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyV_3LsoEXY Cheerleaders Karen Bittinger, Elisa Eichbauer, Darla Faye Nolan, Milly Figuereo, Kelli Jones, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/18/buccaneers-cheerleaders-meet-their-zombie-counterparts-at-howl-o-scream-photos-and-video/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:35:03 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10068 Busch Gardens is inviting Florida residents to experience the off-road adventure of a Serengeti Safari free with the purchase of a single-day admission ticket. The Serengeti Safari offers guests a unique look at Busch Gardens’ 65-acre Serengeti Plain habitat during a 30 minute open truck tour. Guests will encounter antelope, rhinos and ostrich while on [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/17/florida-residents-get-free-safari-tour-with-single-day-admission-to-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:59:00 +0000 Darcie Vance http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10071 Busch Gardens will host a family friendly Halloween lunch and party on Oct. 22. The Halloween Monster Mash Dine will encourage lunchtime guests to do the Monster Mash and join in a costume parade. During the lunch the Count and his Sesame Street friends will interact with the crowd. The lunch is from 12:30 to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/12/celebrate-halloween-with-the-count-and-his-sesame-street-friends-at-busch-gardens/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:30:02 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=10093 Join hosts Amanda Powell and Banks Lee at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGZ6DOVESGo This week: • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Disney World’s 40th anniversary celebration • Interview with an Imagineer about the new Fantasyland • News in the Queue: Town of Celebration, [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/10/06/orlando-the-show-episode-44/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/the-show-episode-41/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/the-show-episode-41/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:41:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9930 Join Bob and Lulu for another week of theme park and attractions news. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdxPOeRe9Ls This week: - Busch Gardens announces their new show - News In The Queue - New baby elephant at Animal Kingdom - Tip of the Week - Nerf prize winner announced - Disney pin trading event - Hidden Mickey of the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/15/the-show-episode-41/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/09/busch-gardens-announces-iceploration-new-stage-show-will-combine-skating-puppets-and-live-animals/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/09/busch-gardens-announces-iceploration-new-stage-show-will-combine-skating-puppets-and-live-animals/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:33:43 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9862 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced a new show for their Morrocan Palace Theater. Iceploration will begin daily showings on Feb. 2, 2012 featuring ice skating, puppetry and live animals. It will be the largest, most ambitious ice show Busch Gardens has ever done. The 30-minute show opens with Austin, a digital-savvy preteen, explaining how [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/09/09/busch-gardens-announces-iceploration-new-stage-show-will-combine-skating-puppets-and-live-animals/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/howl-o-scream-the-dark-side-of-the-gardens-details-revealed/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/howl-o-scream-the-dark-side-of-the-gardens-details-revealed/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:50:59 +0000 Audrey http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9708 Busch Gardens has been teasing their Howl-O-Scream event for weeks with hints of a full press release via concept art and the announcement of the “Dark Side of the Gardens” theme. Now, all the details have emerged from the specifics on their haunted houses to what guests will encounter on the streets during Howl-O-Scream. Zombies [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/19/howl-o-scream-the-dark-side-of-the-gardens-details-revealed/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/busch-gardens-releases-official-mobile-app/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/busch-gardens-releases-official-mobile-app/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:50:12 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9632 Busch Gardens has launched a new official interactive iPhone and Android application. The free app is now available in the iTunes App Store and will be coming soon to the Android Market. This is the first time that Busch Gardens has utilized GPS technology to guide guests through the park. The app is designed to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/busch-gardens-releases-official-mobile-app/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:34 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9630 Join hosts Samantha Sanders and A. Ali Flores as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuS9EHNt8p8 On this week’s episode: • New Cypress Canopy Cycle at Florida Forever • MOSI Science Center’s Design Zone exhibit • Stars in the Parks – Selena Gomez at Wizarding World • Upcoming [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/08/04/the-show-episode-36/feed/ 5 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:02:18 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9551 Join hosts Samantha and Courtney Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDbTgl8I2wQ In this week’s episode: • Inside the new Dave and Buster’s • Leakycon – Harry Potter Convention • Haunted Mansion private event • Howl-O-Scream theme • Busch Gardens Grad Nite announced • Upcoming concerts [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/21/the-show-episode-34/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/busch-gardens-to-start-hosting-grad-nites-next-year/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/busch-gardens-to-start-hosting-grad-nites-next-year/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:22:55 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9515 Starting in 2012, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be hosting their first ever 12th Grade Grad Nite. With Disney recently ending their Grad Nite events, this leaves Busch Gardens and Universal as the two theme parks offering the long-time tradition for seniors. In addition to enjoying the park’s rides after dark, Busch Gardens 12th Grade [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/17/busch-gardens-to-start-hosting-grad-nites-next-year/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:16:40 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9513 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has been teasing a zombie theme for a few months, and now it’s been made official. The theme for Howl-O-Scream 2011 will be The Dark Side of the Gardens: Zombies live here. Busch Gardens officials posted this on their Facebook page: … for the first time in HOS history, BOTH BG [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/07/15/zombies-from-the-dark-side-will-invade-busch-gardens-for-howl-o-scream-2011/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:53:00 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9441 June 29, 2011 – Join hosts Jessica Steele Allen, Samantha Sanders, kid reporters Quinn and Mindy and teen reporter Thomas as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more live from SeaWorld. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfkuwDbOTiM In this week’s episode: • Summer Nights Central at SeaWorld • Interview with SeaWorld’s Entertainment Manager, Muffett [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/30/the-show-episode-31/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/24/expect-the-unexpected-flash-mob-breaks-out-at-busch-gardens-videophotos/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/24/expect-the-unexpected-flash-mob-breaks-out-at-busch-gardens-videophotos/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:50:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9416 By Anthony Armenia Today Busch Gardens debuted a new entertainment experience. Flash mobs will perform on a regular basis in the park providing unexpected experiences for guests. While times and locations of the mobs aren’t released, we happened to catch the first one today. This one took place on the Zagora Café patio, which is [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/24/expect-the-unexpected-flash-mob-breaks-out-at-busch-gardens-videophotos/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:30:14 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9207 This winter, Busch Gardens in Tampa will offer guests the unique opportunity to observe and take part in the animal care experience with the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility, the Animal Care and Nutrition Center. The 16,000 square foot facility will be located in the Nairobi area of the park, where the rhino exhibit [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/13/busch-gardens-to-open-new-animal-care-and-nutrition-center/feed/ 1 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kinetix-is-back-for-busch-gardens%e2%80%99-summer-nights-plus-ride-cheetah-hunt-in-the-dark/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kinetix-is-back-for-busch-gardens%e2%80%99-summer-nights-plus-ride-cheetah-hunt-in-the-dark/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:35:53 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9216 Now through Aug. 14, Busch Gardens is celebrating Summer Nights, offering extended park hours and special entertainment, including the return of Kinetix. New this year will be the opportunity for guests to ride the all-new Cheetah Hunt roller coaster in the dark. For Summer Nights, park hours are extended to 9 p.m. on Sundays to [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/11/kinetix-is-back-for-busch-gardens%e2%80%99-summer-nights-plus-ride-cheetah-hunt-in-the-dark/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/#comments Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:12:51 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9258 June 9, 2011 – Join hosts Mark Daniel and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSLaafLiPrY In this week’s episode: • Little Mermaid attraction opening at California Adventure • Mickey’s Soundsational Parade at Disneyland • Fantasyland construction update • New details [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/09/the-show-episode-28/feed/ 3 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:48:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9175 June 2, 2011 – Join hosts JD Trussell and Samantha Sanders as they bring you the latest Orlando theme park and attraction news and more on this week’s episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LGf21uqArA In this week’s episode: • Grand Opening of Cheetah Hunt Coaster at Busch Gardens • Interviews with Busch Gardens’ Jim Dean, Mark Rose, Mike Boos [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/06/02/the-show-episode-27/feed/ 9 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 18:10:44 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9128 Busch Gardens has released a full point-of-view ride video from the front row of Cheetah Hunt, their newest roller coaster. So what are you waiting for? Click play to be launched now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAOf-zh0HA4 This video didn’t include any sound so we added the African-inspired music. It’s hard to tell in the video, but in addition [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/25/take-a-video-first-ride-on-busch-gardens-new-cheetah-hunt-roller-coaster/feed/ 0 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/just-two-weeks-until-opening-construction-walls-are-coming-down-at-cheetah-hunt/ http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/just-two-weeks-until-opening-construction-walls-are-coming-down-at-cheetah-hunt/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 20:32:33 +0000 Matt Roseboom http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/?p=9023 By Don Gworek New views of Busch Gardens new roller coaster, Cheetah Hunt, are now available. The ride opens on Memorial Day, May 27, 2011. Above is a view of the most powerful of the three launches on the ride. This launch sends the coaster train up into the elevated figure eight and down the [...]]]> http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2011/05/13/just-two-weeks-until-opening-construction-walls-are-coming-down-at-cheetah-hunt/feed/ 0