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Busch Gardens Tampa Advice
From Sara M: Worth the trip?
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4 responses
Jul 28, 2010, 8:16 PM
Howl-O-Scream Rookie Asking Questions
From Joe Llorens: I'd like to be oriented as to what I can expect from Howl-O-Scream, since I've never been.
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22 responses
Jun 26, 2010, 11:14 AM
Gwazi: Your Thoughts?
From Andrew Holden: What do you think these Dueling Woodies?
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11 responses
Jun 25, 2010, 10:41 PM
2 days at BGT in July
From First Timer: Planning my trip to Busch Gardens Tampa at the beginning of July.
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6 responses
Jun 7, 2010, 7:04 PM
Busch Gardens in October
From Mitch Miller: Info Needed
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1 response
Apr 26, 2010, 11:33 AM
Busch Tampa Visit Observations
From Tony Duda: There are more changes going on at Busch Gardens Tampa.
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10 responses
Apr 23, 2010, 8:08 PM
Newspaper review of Busch Gardens Tampa Sesame Street Safari of Fun
From Tony Duda: The St. Petersburg Times has a review of the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun area that opened last Saturday.
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0 responses
Apr 2, 2010, 10:47 AM
Least sickening coaster(s) at BGA?
From laura breemer: Scaredy-cat mom looking for big coaster recommendations for kids.
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9 responses
Apr 1, 2010, 5:54 AM
Busch Gardens Africa TR- 3/24/09
From Jake Jones: First trip to BGA.
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14 responses
Mar 30, 2010, 6:54 PM
What's Going on at BGT?
From Andrew Holden: Some mysterious new survey markers have been popping up in the Edge of Africa section of the park. Any ideas?
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11 responses
Feb 16, 2010, 3:43 PM
Busch Gardens - worth it?
From First Timer: How much different is Busch Gardens from Animal Kingdom?
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10 responses
Feb 10, 2010, 4:40 PM
$30 food wristband
From Bev Harrison: wondering about the prices of food and if this is a good deal.
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1 response
Feb 10, 2010, 4:02 PM
wheelchair
From Bev Harrison: Can you take the wheelchair on the train and sky lift?
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0 responses
Feb 6, 2010, 1:12 PM
Busch Gardens question about Rhino Rally / Safari Ride
From Jesse Key: Can anyone tell me if there are one or two Safari rides at Busch Gardens Florida? It's a little hard to tell based on the map I saw....
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4 responses
Dec 22, 2009, 8:38 PM
Size issues at Busch Gardens Tampa?
From Pineapple Princess: Is a size 18 too big for the coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa?
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13 responses
Dec 4, 2009, 10:48 AM
Recent Visit Observations at Busch Tampa
From Tony Duda: On a recent short visit I saw several changes at Busch Gardens Tampa, big and small, that may be of interest to TPI-ers.
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3 responses
Nov 19, 2009, 5:28 PM
weather and crowds on New Year's Eve?
From alison sampson: In Tampa?
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2 responses
Nov 6, 2009, 5:18 PM
Orlando visit - Busch Gardens or not?
From Richa Bedi: We were thinking of buying Disney world tickets from Walmart. T Now we are thinking should we also do Busch Gardens, Tampa or not. Any advise will be great. Also if you know where to save money on buying Disney tickets and things to do in Orlando. .
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6 responses
Oct 21, 2009, 6:15 AM
Busch Gardens: Angry Letter from Customer
From Daniel Binder: A bad experience at Busch Gardens, Tampa
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100 responses
Oct 4, 2009, 10:47 PM
Busch Gardens: Angry Letter from Customer
From Daniel Binder: A bad experience at Busch Gardens, Tampa
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100 responses
Oct 3, 2009, 1:15 PM
Howl O Scream- Tampa
From Crystal A: No more free admission for passholders?
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2 responses
Sep 26, 2009, 9:39 AM
Whats new at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
From Gareth H: Annoucement coming next week!
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9 responses
Aug 20, 2009, 5:17 PM
Vassup super models - HOS 2009
From Gareth H: Vell, it looks like unt Uber Theme Parken, Busch Gardens ist taken on ze Bruno them for Howl Unt Scream Two Thousant unt Nein.
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0 responses
Aug 15, 2009, 8:00 AM
Need Busch Gardens advice
From Karin S: Is Busch Gardens worthy of an Annual Pass?
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7 responses
Jul 17, 2009, 10:57 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa also has birthday gift this year
From Tony Duda: Persons visiting on their birthday this calendar year will get a free Serengeti Safari ride as part of their 50 Years Of Fun (they opened in 1959).
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6 responses
Jul 6, 2009, 7:14 AM
How big is BGA, is it a one or two day event?
From A Abrams: How much time should I plan for Busch Gardens?
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3 responses
May 26, 2009, 1:38 PM
Busch Gardens - Meal Plan - Is it worth it?
From Lisa Messer: Thirty bucks a day?
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2 responses
Mar 20, 2009, 11:02 AM
Emerald Beat?
From sara parker: Got any info?
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3 responses
Mar 6, 2009, 12:27 PM
Looking for Tampa Bay Busch Gardens info/trip in Dec.
From Robert OGrosky: do they have any x-mas activities mid week, or x-mas decorations at the park?
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2 responses
Nov 29, 2008, 3:59 PM
Visiting Busch Gardens for Howl O Scream
From George McClelland: What rides are open during the Howl O Scream event?
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1 response
Oct 21, 2008, 4:15 PM

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