Commemorative activities and offers are planned throughout 2019 as a part of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 60th Celebration – including the return of two complimentary beer samples included in park admission. At Garden Gate Café or Serengeti Overlook Pub, guests age 21 and older can enjoy two complimentary samples each park visit in 2019, going back the park’s roots as a beer garden when it first opened in 1959. While the beer samples are available for all adult guests at the park in 2019, only pass members will receive this EXCLUSIVE benefit during the month of October 2018 as a preview of the 60th Celebration.

Busch Gardens introduced a new tiered annual pass program including Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum passes. The Annual Passes do not require a down payment and for a limited time, introductory prices start as low as $9.99 per month for Florida residents. Guests can pick the Pass with the benefits they want most, pick their parks, then gear up for a calendar full of special events plus exciting new attractions coming in 2019.

•  BRONZE PASS | Flexibility equals savings. While some blockout dates apply, guests save on parking, dining, and more.
• SILVER PASS | Membership made easy. Unlimited admission, free parking, one free guest ticket, and extra benefits.
• GOLD PASS | Big savings, best value. Save more with free preferred parking, two free guest tickets, bigger discounts, plus valuable extras like a free animal encounter, free annual PhotoKey and more.
• PLATINUM PASS | The ultimate way to play and save. Add unlimited admission to 11 SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Parks nationwide, free ride-again privileges, reserved show seating and more.

PASS MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Pass members at Busch Gardens have much to look forward to in 2019 with the recent announcement of TigrisTM, Florida’s tallest launch coaster, opening next spring. An innovative triple launch coaster, Tigris will catapult riders through an exhilarating array of looping twists with forward and backward motion, breath-taking drops, a 150-foot skyward surge, and an inverted heartline roll, all at more than 60 miles per hour. Pass members will have EXCLUSIVE RIDE TIME when Tigris opens in spring of 2019.

For 2019, the best value for Floridians is the NEW FLORIDA PARKS PASS, which includes admission to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando. With the opening of Infinity Falls at SeaWorld Orlando and a new waterslide, KareKare Curl, coming to Aquatica, 2019 will be an exciting year to experience everything new at all of the Florida parks. Full details and benefits for each pass are available online at BuschGardensTampa.com

In addition to a new thrill ride in 2019, Busch Gardens offers 52 weeks of seasonal events for a full year of fun, including the following fan-favorites:

• Real Music. Real Masters. – Monday – Saturday January 7 – March 16
• Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends – Select dates throughout 2019
• Food & Wine Festival – Saturdays & Sundays March 16 – April 28
• Summer Nights –May 31 – August 10
• Christmas Town – November 23 – December 31

To learn more about construction updates, new events and future announcements, fans can follow the park’s blog or join the social conversation by following @BuschGardens on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Passholder Benefits

• Unlimited admission for 12 months + 3 additional months free with no blockout dates
• Free general parking
• 10% off dining & shopping
• 2016 & 2017 Instant Rewards, exclusive monthly offers at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Savings on single-day guest tickets
• Up to 50% off tickets to Howl-O-Scream®
• Pass Member exclusive events
• Savings on select tours & camps
• Savings on strollers, wheelchairs and motorized cart rentals
• Savings on Preferred Parking

Remaining 2016 Events

• NEW! Sesame Street Safari of Fun “Halloween” Kids Weekends: October 22, 23, 29, and 30
  Sesame Street® Safari of Fun is hosting a Halloween party on the last two weekends of October! Enjoy festive arts and crafts, trick-or-treat candy stations and a hay bale maze. During the “The Count Weekend” & “Monsters & Fairies Weekend” guests will encounter character parades, dance parties, everyone’s favorite and Sesame Street friends like the Count, Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby!
• Pass Member Appreciation Event: November 5
  Free for annual Pass Members, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay takes a moment to recognize and thank our loyal guests. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pass Members can enjoy coasters in the dark, behind-the-scenes shows, meet-and-greets with our Wildlife Docs, a fireworks celebration and exclusive offers including free dessert with purchase of entrée, 50% off draft beers and more!
• Christmas Town: Select dates November 25-December 31
  Unwrap a beautiful family tradition at Christmas Town, where Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a wonderland of entertainment and attractions, holiday shopping, festive treats and more than two million twinkling lights. New in 2016, the Christmas cheer begins with the all-new Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland where guests can meet Rudolph, Bumble, Yukon Cornelius and other characters from the classic family Christmas television special, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It continues at Santa’s House presented by Coca-Cola®, where Santa himself takes a break from his busy holiday schedule to meet and take photos with families in his private study. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience some of Busch Gardens’ most popular thrill rides, including Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Falcon’s Fury and the newest family spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse.

2017 Events

Real Music: January 9 – March 4
Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns Mondays through Saturdays from Jan. 9 to March 4. With two shows a day, the show features live music that spans six decades, from the 1950s to today. Musical fare includes soul, blues, country, pop and rock ‘n roll. Lineup includes:

• Week of January 9 – Shirley Alston Reeves: Original Lead Singer Of The Shirelles
• Week of January 16 – The Diamonds
• Week of January 23 – The Platters
• Week of January 30 – Fernando Varela
• Week of February 6 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
• Week of February 13 – Beginnings: The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band
• Week of February 20 – Micky Dolenz
• Week of February 27– Lee Greenwood

Food & Wine Festival: Saturdays and Sundays, March 4 – April 30
Next spring, Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns with an extended week of new unique culinary offerings and bigger concerts than ever! The park will be tempting guests with a variety of cuisine, wine, craft beer and live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays from March 4 through April 30. Food and beverage is not included, but is available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages. Line-up up to be announced at a later date.

NEW! The Wildlife Docs Live: Launching May 2017
Inspired by The Wildlife Docs television series, this inspiring visual journey combines 3-D projection technology, live animals, and Broadway-style performance to transform the theater and transport the audience to experience a one-of-a-kind journey. Join your guide, as they illuminate the unique connection that exists between the many wonders that live in the water, on land, the treetops, and the sky. Directed by acclaimed Broadway director and choreographer, Jeff Whiting.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids Weekends: May 6, 7, 13, and 14
Created just for kids, the Sesame Street® Safari of Fun events feature animal encounters, parades, dance parties and even a few special guests. The first weekend will feature the cookie connoisseur himself, Cookie Monster and the second weekend will include a scavenger hunt for Ernie’s Rubber Duckies throughout the Safari of Fun play area. Character parades will take place at the top of every hour of the event. Plus, guests can expect kid-friendly music along with the chance to meet with Busch Gardens’ animal ambassadors.

Jack Hanna Weekend: May 27 – 28
Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna for two days of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet-and-greets when he visits Busch Gardens. The internationally-known animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows at the Stanleyville Theater.

Summer Nights: Select dates June 16 – August 6
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks summer fun up a notch with extended hours, all-new entertainment and thrill rides – including the one-of-a-kind family spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse. Guests can challenge world-class thrill rides in the DARK and end the night with a stunning finale.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun “Halloween” Kids Weekends: October 21, 22, 28, and 29
Sesame Street® Safari of Fun is hosting a Halloween party on the last two weekends of October! Enjoy festive arts and crafts, trick-or-treat candy stations and a hay bale maze.

Christmas Town: Select dates November 24-December 31
Unwrap a beautiful family tradition at Christmas Town, where Busch Gardens transforms into a holiday wonderland of Christmastime entertainment and attractions, holiday shopping, treats and more than two million twinkling lights.

Busch Gardens will offer guests additional events and festivals throughout 2017, so stay tuned for more details.

The Busch Gardens Annual Pass is $168.00 and is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2017. Annual passes, Fun Cards and single-day tickets are available online at buschgardens.com, at the Busch Gardens’ front gate or by calling (888) 800-5447.

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