New haunted houses, escape rooms and Terror-torys are being announced for the 20th anniversary season of Howl-O-Scream. Each month, on the 20th, Busch Gardens will announce new frights in store for its victims … er … guests. Park-goers can expect to see past characters as the park ushers in an Era of Terror. June 2018 […]
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2018: What’s New?
06/04/2018 by
It’s time for Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Festival, and foodie fans (and thrill seekers) are rejoicing. This is, bar none, one of my favorite park events. After Halloween, of course. The 2018 edition of the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is going on now through July 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Themed food […]
Battle for Eire: New Virtual Reality Experience now open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
04/20/2018 by
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new virtual reality ride, Battle for Eire – Action VR Ride, is now open. This revolutionary new experience features an Irish fairy warrior named Addie who leads riders on a spectacular adventure through her homeland in Ireland. This new Irish-themed attraction takes the place of Europe in the Air in the Ireland […]
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Launches new Annual Pass/Membership Program
02/12/2018 by
Busch Gardens, along with partner park, Water Country USA, has just launched brand new Membership Plans that provide a new level of access to the parks. With a set-up that appears to be designed to eventually replace (there is no official word on that) the existing season pass program, the new Membership Plan allows guests […]
Waterpark Recap: Top Five Faves at Universal’s Volcano Bay
01/29/2018 by
We’ve all grown accustomed to the castles, towers, and colossal coasters dotting the greater Orlando skyline. A new icon has come to town, in the form of an impressive ancient volcano, and it’s bursting with family fun, relaxation, and Polynesian panache. This is one volcano where you can get up close and personal without […]
Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2017: Expanded Santa’s Workshop, New Show and Sweet Treat Selections
11/13/2017 by
Holiday traditions, twinkling lights and family fun are right around the corner. Or, at the very least, just over the hill and through the woods. You’ll want to bring Grandma and the whole family to this festive event. Busch Gardens is turning on the lights to its annual Christmas Town celebration, which starts on November […]
Black Friday 2017: ‘Blue Friday’ and Cyber Monday at SeaWorld Orlando
11/03/2017 by
Update: Please click here to check out SeaWorld’s 2018 Blue Friday deals. Black Friday, that perennial day of deals and shopping right after Thanksgiving, has become known as Blue Friday at SeaWorld Parks. This year, the deals start on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2017. And you don’t even have to leave your house. Beginning at 6 […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2017: FrostBite and Axe Alley carve up the competition
10/03/2017 by
Busch Gardens has opened the gates on Howl-O-Scream 2017 to fanfare, ice and axes and stiff competition. The Williamsburg park has unveiled a completely new haunted house/maze, a new terror-tory and a new Escape Room theme to go along with past favorites. FrostBite Dragons, knights in armor and lots and lots of ice have consumed […]
Kings Dominion: Twisted Timbers and Winterfest coming in 2018
09/11/2017 by
With a whirlwind of fanfare, local connections and a holly jolly visitor, Kings Dominion presented details on its exciting new roller coaster and ride for 2018. Fans of thrills and seasonal events will have a lot to look forward to in the KD 2018 season. Roller coaster fans have been speculating for months about what […]
Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2017: More Virginia Brews than ever Before
09/06/2017 by
Raise a glass to toast the autumn season with a variety of craft beers from around the world at Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2017. More than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions come to life at this third annual event. Along with all of the global selections, more than twice as many Virginia breweries have been […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2017: New Thrills and Chills
08/14/2017 by
Get ready for goosebumps, spine chills and cold-hearted horror at Busch Gardens’ 2017 installment of Howl-O-Scream. A new haunted house, escape room and Terror-tory are in the works, and they’re all destined to carve up lots of screams and scares. New Escape Room: No Escape: Case of the Haunted Hotel Guests must follow clues and […]
