With coronavirus quarantines in effect across the country, more of us than ever before are taking on the challenges of home-schooling and finding engaging and educational activities for kids. Busch Gardens and SeaWorld Parks are doing their part to help. The parks have developed standards-aligned resources to help families virtually explore the worlds of nature […]
Black Friday 2019: ‘Blue Friday’ Deals and Discounts at SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove
The day after Thanksgiving, commonly called Black Friday, is known as Blue Friday at SeaWorld Parks. This year, that day is Friday, November 29, 2019. If you’re looking for a fun and unique idea for friends and family this year, here are some great deals. SeaWorld Parks has announced its yearly deals and discounts. Best […]
Black Friday 2019: Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Looking for unique (and stress-free) gift ideas that your friends and family will love? Look no further. Busch Gardens Williamsburg has rolled out some super deals for Black Friday, which just happens to be next Friday, November 29, 2019. You can choose from memberships, kids’ camps, Christmas Town dining and discount shopping. Best of all? […]
Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2019: New Experiences and Old Favorites
Santa Claus is coming to town. Christmas Town, that is! Festive food, Christmas carols, bah humbug-busting shows and more than 10 million lights will spark a holiday mood in even the grinchiest scrooge in the crowd. The event begins November 16, 2019 and runs on select days through January 5, 2020. An inspirational holiday music […]
Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2019
Along with Howl-O-Scream, the Food & Wine Festival is one event I never miss at Busch Gardens. It’s a great way to try new food and beverage items not typically found at the park. I discovered a new favorite and went back to some of my stand-bys. Mexico, Jamaica and the Philipines were new this […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2014: Stepping it up with new Experiences
This article was originally published at Examiner.com. Each year, Busch Gardens manages to step it up with new and exciting aspects for Howl-O-Scream, its annual Halloween event. Last year, it was themed dinner shows and the introduction of terror-tories. This year, the park brings back a familiar favorite and updates it with dazzling technology and […]
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA 2019: Finnegan’s Flyer and Cutback Water Coaster
This is the time of year when I start getting homesick for my favorite theme parks. I miss the fun and excitement of the musical shows, thrill rides, attractions and general care-free attitude of a day in the park. I also miss the sun and warm, but that’s another story. Busch Gardens Williamsburg has a […]
Black Friday 2018: ‘Blue Friday’ Deals at SeaWorld Orlando
Note: For SeaWorld’s 2019 Black Friday deals, please click here. Black Friday has just gone blue with SeaWorld’s annual Blue Friday sale. And they’ve started earlier than ever so you won’t even have to miss that Thanksgiving turkey. Beginning now, you can save up to 50% on various tickets and experiences at SeaWorld Parks, including […]
Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2018: Celebrating 10 Magical Years
Busch Gardens is celebrating 10 years of Christmas Town with its most festive event ever. The Williamsburg park’s wildly popular family-friendly event will feature more than 10 million lights, an all-new Christmas Town Express train ride, festive food and beverage options, shopping and heart-warming shows. The event begins November 17, 2018 and runs on select […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2015: Three New Haunts
This article was originally published at Examiner.com. Howl-O-Scream 2015 opened on September 25 and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1. That’s right, you get an extra day after Halloween to encounter witches, demons and twisted, tangled fields of corn. The park has kicked it up a notch and added not one, not two, […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: Tricks and Treats to Usher in an Era of Terror
An Era of Terror is being ushered into America’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Park-goers can expect to see past characters and new surprises as the park celebrates its 20th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream. Yes, that’s right, 20 years. XX is 20 in the Roman sense. I had to look that one up. Quite a few characters […]