Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is inviting guests to enjoy warm weather fun with their Summer Nights program. For the next five consecutive weekends, the park will feature a new laser and fireworks finale, seasonal summer treats, and extended hours.
What’s Happening:
- Starting this weekend, guests can feel the spark after dark at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Summer Nights.
- The limited time weekend celebrations—offered July 17 to August 16—include:
- All new laser and fireworks finale
- Tasty seasonal eats
- Extended park hours every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Cooler nighttime temperatures and enhanced health and safety measures provide guests at Busch Gardens a more comfortable and safe summer escape with their favorite thrills.
End a Day Full of World-Class Coasters with a BOOM:
- After coasting the day away on Florida’s best thrill rides, guests can watch the park light up in a whole NEW way with an exciting fireworks and laser finale each weekend.
- In a physically distant setting, guests can enjoy a dazzling combination of lasers and fireworks with plenty of space to spread out on the Festival Field.
Indulge in Limited-Time Summer Flavors:
- Park guests are invited to the biggest backyard BBQ in the neighborhood with a limited-time menu including frozen cocktails and delicious twists on summertime classics. From gourmet hot dogs with specialty toppings to a collection of desserts and drinks inspired by the iconic s’more, guests can grab their favorite dish on the way to the fireworks.
- BBQ classics: Kung Pao ribs, pulled pork and brisket chop sandwiches
- Loaded Mac & Cheese featuring your choice of beef short ribs or the park’s popular “Boujee” bacon from the Food & Wine Festival
- Pick-Your-Pack Specialty Cupcakes: including Chocolate Oreo Explosion, Red Velvet Cheesecake, Spiced Apple Salted Caramel, Chocolate Chocolate Chip S’mores and FUN-Fetti Delight.
- Spicy Strawberry Jalapeño and Summer Lime Margaritas, assorted frozen cocktails and much more!
Expanded Health and Safety Measures:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is committed to the health and safety of guests, employees, and the animals in their care.
- The park has worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance their already strict health, safety and cleanliness standards.
- These protocols and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry standards and methodologies, public health, and governmental directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the transmissibility of COVID-19.
- For detailed information about the measures that guests can expect when visiting the park, including key operational changes, visit buschgardens.com/tampa/safety.