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COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realm
Read full article: COMING SOON: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to open all new kid-friendly Wild Oasis realmGet lost in the immersive sights and sounds of the rainforest as you make your way through all new animal exhibits and attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Wild Oasis realm.
Veterans, their families get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited time
Read full article: Veterans, their families get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited timeSeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens is giving military veterans and their families and friends the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free.
Ranking Florida’s top 5 roller coasters
Read full article: Ranking Florida’s top 5 roller coastersIs it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
Busch Gardens gives first look at new Serengeti Flyer attraction
Read full article: Busch Gardens gives first look at new Serengeti Flyer attractionThe attraction, which is located in the park’s former Rhino Rally area near the animal care center and elephant habitat, is the world’s tallest and fastest of its kind.
Ranking the top 5 roller coasters in Florida
Read full article: Ranking the top 5 roller coasters in FloridaIs it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers behind-the-scenes exclusives for National Roller Coaster Day
Read full article: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers behind-the-scenes exclusives for National Roller Coaster DayIn honor of National Roller Coaster Day on Aug. 16, Busch Gardens is giving its Tampa Bay guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of fan-favorite coasters.
Veterans and their guests get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited time
Read full article: Veterans and their guests get into SeaWorld, Busch Gardens free for limited timeSeaWorld is giving military veterans, as well as their families and friends, the opportunity to visit some of its parks for free starting this weekend.
Deland man shot in the leg, arrested after confronting woman, police say
Read full article: Deland man shot in the leg, arrested after confronting woman, police sayA 30-year-old man was shot in the leg and arrested Monday following a confrontation with a woman outside C’s Waffles, according to the DeLand Police Department.
2 Florida men charged with federal hate crime for beating Black man, shouting racial slurs
Read full article: 2 Florida men charged with federal hate crime for beating Black man, shouting racial slursA grand jury in the Middle District of Florida’s Ocala Division has charged two men with a federal hate crime for their alleged role in the beating of a Black man because of his race, according to the Department of Justice.
‘Empower our community:’ Learning center with garden, hydroponics coming to Parramore
Read full article: ‘Empower our community:’ Learning center with garden, hydroponics coming to ParramoreA pink house seen on W. Washington Street in the Parramore community will soon be known as Ms. Betty Resilience Hub Learning Center.
Disney employee among 12 accused child sex predators arrested, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: Disney employee among 12 accused child sex predators arrested, Polk sheriff saysPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrests of 12 men accused of soliciting children online for sex, including a Disney employee and a man who rode his bike 10 miles in an attempt to meet a child.
Man faces 1st-degree murder charge months after victim found shot in car in Orange County
Read full article: Man faces 1st-degree murder charge months after victim found shot in car in Orange CountyA man faces a first-degree murder charge months after a fatal shooting in Orange County, according to deputies.
Busch Gardens sinks teeth into ‘underground’ concept for new Howl-O-Scream haunted house
Read full article: Busch Gardens sinks teeth into ‘underground’ concept for new Howl-O-Scream haunted houseAn all-new haunted house will be making an appearance at Busch Gardens’ Howl-O-Scream, which kicks off Sept. 10.
‘Summer Nights’ at Busch Gardens brings new fireworks show, extended park hours
Read full article: ‘Summer Nights’ at Busch Gardens brings new fireworks show, extended park hoursBusch Gardens will kick off “Summer Nights” with its newest and “biggest” fireworks show in just a little over one week along with extended park hours.
Guy Harvey to meet guests and debut new memoir at Busch Gardens
Read full article: Guy Harvey to meet guests and debut new memoir at Busch GardensWorld-renowned artist and conservationist Dr. Guy Harvey will debut his new memoir titled “Guy Harvey’s Underwater World” to guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Bush Gardens offers family fun with Sesame Street weekends
Read full article: Bush Gardens offers family fun with Sesame Street weekendsCreated especially for the youngest members of the family, kids and parents alike can join in the springtime fun at Busch Gardens’ Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekends.
Register to win tickets to the Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival!
Read full article: Register to win tickets to the Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival!Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Register to win tickets to the Busch Gardens® Food & Wine Festival! If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
Florida children rescue bald eagle found with hook in beak
Read full article: Florida children rescue bald eagle found with hook in beakPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – What would you do if you were walking and found a bald eagle struggling to stay alive? Well, some children in Pasco County are being praised after rescuing a bald eagle and taking it to someone who could help. Once crews took a look, they noticed that the eagle had a fishing hook stuck in its beak and fishing line wrapped around its wings. #GoodNews: Pasco County Fire Rescue assists with the rescue of a Bald Eagle wrapped in a fishing line. Experts say that if you find an injured eagle, you should call authorities immediately.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay all jazzed up for Mardi Gras celebration
Read full article: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay all jazzed up for Mardi Gras celebrationTAMPA, Fla – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared new details Monday about its upcoming Mardi Gras celebration which kicks off on Jan. 16. (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)Event organizers said some of the food available include a signature shrimp po’ boy, hearty jambalaya, shrimp and grits, voodoo coffee and hot and fresh beignets. Guests will also get the chance to try a number of new Mardi Gras inspired cocktails including hurricane drinks. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Mardi Gras (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)The Busch Gardens team has consulted with medical experts to offer modified events with required reservations and limited capacity for safe celebrations. The Mardi Gras celebration runs through Feb. 16.
Here are the new attractions coming to Central Florida theme parks this year
Read full article: Here are the new attractions coming to Central Florida theme parks this yearDisney officials said the show is a first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserStill under construction near the once former entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Walt Disney World’s most immersive Star Wars hotel experience. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new type of experience,” said Ann Morrow Johnson, executive producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. “You’re going to live onboard a star cruiser…and you can get wrapped up in the larger Star Wars story” she described on Disney’s blog. Other exciting additions coming to Walt Disney World this year include:Universal Orlando ResortJurassic World: VelocicoasterUniversal Orlando Resort is set to unleash and all new predator, the Jurassic World: Velocicoaster.
’I won’t tolerate it:’ Judge scolds theme park trespasser
Read full article: ’I won’t tolerate it:’ Judge scolds theme park trespasserCircuit Court Judge Jack Gutman adjudicated St. Cyr guilty and ordered him to pay $303 in court costs. “I know the game going into theme parks when they’re closed and posting them on YouTube,” Gutman told St. Cyr during the hearing. St. Cyr did not respond to a voicemail and text message from News 6 seeking comment for this story. His attorney, Jonah Dickstein, told the judge that St. Cyr is moving on from the conduct that landed him in court. Unlike St. Cyr, a judge did not adjudicate McGuire guilty after he entered a no contest plea, so the Alabama man avoided a criminal conviction on his record.
Register to win tickets to Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™
Read full article: Register to win tickets to Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
First look: Busch Gardens shows off 4 new Howl-O-Scream scare zones
Read full article: First look: Busch Gardens shows off 4 new Howl-O-Scream scare zonesTAMPA, Fla – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced new details Thursday about its upcoming Howl-O-Scream event. Lycan LandingLycan Landing Scare Zone (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)It’s always a full moon at this campground and the park rangers can’t hear you scream. The ShortcutThe Shortcut Scare Zone (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)Cutting through the cemetery may seem like an easy way out, except when the corpses rise from the ground to invite you into their gravesThe EscapeThe Escape Scare Zone (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)In this treacherous realm, chaos reigns and rules are made to be broken. The JunkyardThe Junkyard Scare Zone (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)You’ll find more than spare parts as you explore this surly scrap site. 2020 Scare Zones | Howl-O-Scream Brave your way through TEN spacious scare zones, including four all-new zones throughout the park.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces 2021 Fun Card bonus, seasonal bier fest
Read full article: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announces 2021 Fun Card bonus, seasonal bier festTAMPA, Fla. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Monday offered new incentives to purchase a 2021 Fun Card and gave details about its upcoming seasonal bier fest event. One event included is Busch Gardens seasonal bier fest, which is set to begin Sept. 12. Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)Some food offerings include Sam Adams Octoberfest braised short ribs, New England IPA drunken shrimp tacos, loaded mac and cheese with creamy Budweiser cheese sauce, Bavarian pretzel sticks and Yuengling black and tan chocolate cupcakes. Bier fest sampler lanyards, which include a five-sample punch card, will be available for $32.99. Busch Gardens will welcome back its Sesame Street kids weekends Oct. 3 and holiday Christmas town event on Nov. 23.
Busch Gardens employee loses jobless benefits because of duplicate application, DEO says
Read full article: Busch Gardens employee loses jobless benefits because of duplicate application, DEO saysThe Busch Gardens restaurant supervisor told News 6 the DEO notice indicated there were some issues that suggested she might not be eligible after all. When she called the DEO to get some answers, she said the conversation with the woman checking her account was very confusing. ”I said, ‘I just received two checks from you guys.‘”Brannon’s W2 confirms she has been an employee with Busch Gardens and is eligible for unemployment benefits. The single mom of a 17-year-old boy said she has worked for Busch Gardens for “nearly 23 years” and was surprised to see a list of employers and a Social Security number that didn’t match her personal information. Brannon’s account was locked due to duplicate claims (one with a wrong social security number), but our team has been in contact with her and we have resolved her issue,” Landrum wrote.
SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens opening new rides in 2020
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens opening new rides in 2020Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens opening new rides in 2020If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
New ride at SeaWorld Orlando may top 200 feet
Read full article: New ride at SeaWorld Orlando may top 200 feetORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando's "biggest ride yet" could be even bigger than expected. According to a filing with the Federal Aviation Administration, SeaWorld wants the planned roller coaster to rise 201 feet into the sky. The FAA has to sign off on anything taller than 200 feet. Sharks are rumored to be the theme of the thrill ride. SeaWorld plans to reveal more details May 27.