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Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Summer for New Thrills, New Events, New Shows and New Culinary Offerings!

Busch Gardens Tampa launches Red, White & Brews and an all-new ice show just in time for summer as well as the return of Summer Nights, plus get ready to soar on Phoenix Rising opening this summer.

Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Summer for New Thrills, New Events, New Shows and New Culinary Offerings!

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is igniting the spark for summertime family fun with the return of Summer Nights at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.


Plus, visitors at the Tampa Park can beat the heat with the premier of the park's all-new ice show, Rhythm of Nature, in the Moroccan Palace Theater and celebrate the nostalgia of summer during the all-new Red, White & Brews event.


Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Summer for New Thrills, New Events, New Shows and New Culinary Offerings!

For a limited time, visitors can save up to 50% on tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes during the Memorial Day sale. Hurry, this unbeatable offer ends soon. 


"Summer is an exciting time at Busch Gardens," said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks and Resorts. "We're thrilled to welcome families and friends to our parks to create unforgettable memories and enjoy the many attractions and activities we have to offer." 



Check Out What's New At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay This Summer:


Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay this Summer for New Thrills, New Events, New Shows and New Culinary Offerings!

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 Memorial Day and 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



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