BUSCH GARDENS RAISES THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH BRAND NEW ENTERTAINMENT, DRONE SHOWS | News
Summer is bigger and more exciting than ever in the parks of Busch Gardens. Both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg today unveiled their exciting summer lineups, packed with immersive entertainment, thrilling drone shows, world-class thrills, seasonal festivals, free beer and unforgettable family fun.
Guests can also take advantage of limited-time Memorial Day Sale offers with savings of up to 55% on tickets, Fun Cards, annual passes and memberships.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Summer nights bigger than ever
Summer Nights returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay nightly from May 22 through August 9 with extended park hours, exciting nighttime attractions and all-new entertainment experiences.
Highlights include:
All-new Wild Skies Drone Show & Fireworks Spectacular with 400 synchronized drones and fireworks during two all-new nighttime spectacles from Friday to Sunday throughout the summer.
The all-new Lion and Hyena Ridge, the park’s largest and most immersive wildlife habitat in more than a decade, features five young male lions and a pair of hyenas with expansive 270-degree viewing angles, water features and elevated rocky viewpoints.
Brand new Beach Bash show full of retro high energy at Gwazi Plaza and the return of the energetic Boom Box Dance Party in Stanleyville.
Returning popular indoor shows to beat the heat include Cirque Electric, Animal Tales, Icons and Rhythm of Nature.
The return of free beer* for guests 21 and older at Serengeti Overlook restaurant from May 22 – August 9.
From May 22 through July 5, America’s 250th Celebration at Busch Gardens offers all-American excitement throughout the park; including special offers for military appreciation, patriotic merchandise and festive summer treats. To top it all off, a dazzling drone show with a patriotic theme will captivate the audience.
Military Appreciation Weekend takes place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22 – 25, with patriotic entertainment, a Field of Flags display, military recognition experiences and special offers for active duty service members and veterans.
Pass members can also enjoy an exclusive Pass Member Appreciation Weekend from May 30 to 31 with early ride times, special events, animal encounters and exclusive benefits.
Guests can continue the summer celebration at Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, weekends from July 24 to August 30, with seasonal beers, beer-inspired barbecue dishes and live entertainment.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Summer at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the world’s most beautiful theme park, continues its popular Food & Wine Festival Thursday through Sunday through June 21, plus Memorial Day, with more than 135 international flavors and headlining concerts from artists like Hoobastank and Skillet.
Later in June, the park will debut an immersive summer lineup with the return of Summer of Wonder from June 26 through July 30, along with new thrills, award-winning shows and nightly entertainment.
Highlights include:
All-new Verbolten: Forbidden Turn features an exciting new storyline, immersive effects and thrilling surprises aboard the Mid-Atlantic’s first drop-track roller coaster, opening May 30.
Brand new, exciting drone show celebrates the unique character and beauty of Busch Gardens.
Brand new Across the Pond: Legends of the UK, a dynamic show with legendary sounds from British icons such as The Beatles, Elton John and Queen.
The all-new Kinetix: The Next Generation offers a unique live experience combining powerful vocalists and a world-class selection of acrobats, aerialists and more.
The return of free beer* offers for members, annual passholders and military pass holders from June 22 – July 30.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg will also honor America’s 250th celebration from June 29 to July 5 with patriotic entertainment, special food and beverages, 4th of July fireworks and Military Appreciation Week festivities honoring those who serve and have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Beer Fest Brews & BBQ returns on the weekends of July 31 – September 7 with seasonal brews, new beer-inspired culinary creations and festive entertainment.
The best way to experience summer
Annual passes and memberships offer the best value for guests who want to experience the summer excitement with unlimited visits, free parking, exclusive discounts, special rewards and access to seasonal events throughout the year.
For more information and the latest summer offerings, visit: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Follow us on social media for the latest summer announcements and event details: @BuschGardens and @BuschGardensVA.
*Beer offerings and promotion details vary by park and are subject to change.
