Posted on Sat, Apr 17, 2010 @ 04:06 PM
Orlando Fl .
SeaWorld inform today that is offering free one-day admission to any United Kingdom, Irish or Continental European tourists stranded in
Orlando Florida due to the interruption in international air travel caused by Icelandic volcanic ash.
Stranded tourists must present to the parks' front gate Guest Services window a valid return airline ticket from Wednesday, April 14, 2010 through Wednesday, April 21, 2010 or until normal flight schedules resume.
One ticket will be offered at each park for each return flight ticket presented. Children under age 3 are free.
Further information is available by calling 1-888-800-5447.
Posted on Tue, Feb 02, 2010 @ 09:42 AM
NEW BABY GIANT ANTEATER BORN AT BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY
TAMPA, Fla. (February, 2009) - This baby anteater was born to mom, Adelhi, on December 23, 2009 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Weighing about 3 pounds at birth, the little boy will ride on his mother's back for about four months until he is ready to walk, explore and find food on his own.
Giant anteaters detect insects with their powerful sense of smell, which is 40 times stronger than a human's and allows them to find and eat up to 30,000 insects a day. They tear apart anthills and logs with their strong claws and lap up the insects with a tongue that can reach 2 feet long.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay combines world-class thrill rides, live entertainment and one of North America's largest zoos in an unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
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Posted on Tue, Dec 01, 2009 @ 01:16 PM
Busch Entertainment Corp.'s decades-long affiliation with Anheuser-Busch is officially over
The Blackstone Group this morning formally closed on its $2.7 billion purchase of the Orlando-based theme-park company from beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev and immediately renamed the company SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, after its flagship resorts in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio.
"It is one of the world's most widely recognized and respected family travel brands," Jim Atchison, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's president, said in a prepared statement. "SeaWorld has been a brand associated with quality family entertainment since SeaWorld San Diego opened its gates for the first time in March 1964."
Blackstone paid $2.3 billion cash for the company. AB InBev will also get up to $400 million in future returns.
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Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2009 @ 07:31 AM
Jungle Jack Hanna at SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
The following courtesy of Orlando Attractions Magazine
Celebrity animal expert Jungle Jack Hanna will be appearing at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa, each for a weekend on the wild side. Jungle Jack will be appearing at Busch Gardens this weekend, Nov. 14 and 15 and at SeaWorld on Nov. 21 and 22. He'll will be putting on two shows per day featuring animals from all over the world. His shows at Busch Gardens will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. at SeaWorld.
In addition to the shows, you can get more personal with Hanna during these special events:
Jack Hanna Family Sleepover at Busch Gardens:
Join Jack for a night of family experiences by going behind the scenes and spend the evening enjoying interactive activities while encountering animal nightlife, including an animal encounter hosted by Jack Hanna. Then sleep overnight at an onsite venue and with a continental breakfast the next morning. The sleepover runs 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. each night.
Jack Hanna Serengeti Night Safari at Busch Gardens
Explore the nighttime mysteries of hippos, lions and hyenas under the moon's light. Then, continue on a guided safari expedition, complete with night vision monoculars, on the 65-acre Serengeti Plain. End with a gathering around the bonfire with Jack for tales of African lore.
Breakfast With Jack Hanna at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld
An opportunity to get up close with Jack's furry friends.
To book your reservation for any of the special events, call 888-800-5447. The daily shows are included with park admission.
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Posted on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 @ 07:24 AM
Blackstone Group to Purchase SeaWorld Orlando for up to $2.7 Billion
The Following Article courtesy of
Orlando Attractions MagazineAnheuser-Busch InBev and The Blackstone Group announced today that Anheuser-Busch InBev will sell its entertainment business to Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. for up to $2.7 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Blackstone will acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev's wholly owned subsidiary, Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC), the second largest entertainment park operator in the United States with approximately 25 million annual visitors
The purchase includes:
* SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida
* Busch Gardens and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay, Florida
* Two more SeaWorld parks in San Antonio, Texas and San Diego, California
* Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia
* Other Busch/InBev-owned family entertainment attractions in Williamsburg, Virginia, and Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
In addition to the new purchase, Blackstone also currently owns 50 percent of the Universal Orlando theme parks. The firm also owns Merlin Entertainments Group, which owns Legoland theme parks, Madame Tussauds Wax Museums, The London Eye and more.
Worlds of Discovery President Jim Atchison made this statement:
"A short time ago, Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P., an investor fund advised by The Blackstone Group, announced that it had reached agreement with Anheuser-Busch InBev to purchase the company's entertainment park division, Busch Entertainment Corporation (BEC). While you may have never heard of BEC, if you are reading these words you know who we are.
"BEC operates 10 Worlds of Discovery - SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Sesame Place, Adventure Island and Water Country USA - some of the best-known and most-loved entertainment parks in the world today. More than 25,000 men and women make up our team. Each is dedicated to providing you the very finest family entertainment experiences and service anywhere.
"For all of us at Worlds of Discovery, this is an exciting development. This new phase in our history is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the principles that have guided us for the last 50 years. This is also our opportunity to make a promise to you. We pledge to deliver an experience that exceeds your expectations; an experience that brings you closer to those you love; an experience that is as enriching as it is thrilling and fun.
"Visit a Worlds of Discovery park. If it isn't everything you hoped it would be, contact us. We'll refund your admission. On behalf of the Worlds of Discovery team, thank you for your interest in our great parks. We hope to see you soon in one of our Worlds of Discovery."
Carlos Brito, Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch InBev, said:
"Busch Entertainment Corporation is a high performing asset with a world-class management team, but not a core business for Anheuser-Busch InBev. We are pleased to have reached an agreement with a buyer who understands the industry and has a strategic vision for the business. The sale of BEC represents another important milestone in our commitment to de-leverage the company and will also allow us to continue to focus on our core brewing business. "The Blackstone Group is a preeminent private equity firm and we are very happy to have reached an agreement with Blackstone. We have great respect for BEC's management and employees and know they will continue to prosper under Blackstone's ownership."
Joseph Baratta, Senior Managing Director of The Blackstone Group, said:
"We have long admired the Busch Entertainment Corporation parks. They are the premier collection of entertainment parks in the United States and offer a unique family experience. We are pleased to have the opportunity to acquire this business. We have deep sector experience and look forward to working with the excellent BEC management team to continue to invest in and grow the company."
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Posted on Sun, Apr 19, 2009 @ 09:18 AM
Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay Florida
is owned and operated by the Busch
Entertainment Corporation a division of Anheuser-Busch. The original theme park
which opened its doors in 1959 is one of America’s largest zoological
institutions with more than 2,700 animals. Through the years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
became a theme park with thrill rides like high speed roller coasters which are
considered to be some of the biggest in the world today. It also includes a wide
variety of attractions, shows, and live entertainment for children and adults of
all ages.
There is something for everyone at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay including different areas
with rides and entertainment for smaller children. It is such a unique theme
park that it is also a part of Worlds of Discovery providing you with
breathtaking adventures and a taste of African Safari. This 335-acre park
resembles various areas of Africa ranging from Morocco, Congo and even Egypt.
Guests are transported aboard an off-road adventure through the wilds of Africa
and you can have up close encounters with the animals.
Rides:
There are many exciting rides at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and lots of them are thrilling
roller coasters that will have your heart pounding for hours. Included here are
Gwazi which is the largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster in the
Southeast; Sheikra the nation’s first dive coaster that will take you 200 feet
up and then drop you 90 degrees straight down into an underground tunnel;
Cheetah Chase that will take you in an adventure in the heart of exotic
Timbuktu; Kumba coaster with an initial 135 foot drop and then a plunge from 110
feet into a diving loop; and Montu coaster which will test your courage at every
turn.
And, if you like water rides don’t miss Congo River Rapids which will put you
on a 12 person raft through swift flowing white waters and spin through a geyser
and then drop you through a huge waterfall; Stanley Falls will take you through
a splashing trip ending in a 40 foot drop that will get everyone soaked; and
Tanganike Tidal Wave which is a 20 passenger boat ride that ends with a sudden
plunge of about a 55 foot drop and creates a huge wave. Get ready to get soaked
again.
Animal Attractions:
Animal Attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay include Clydesdale Hamlet featuring some of
the most powerful horses in the world; Bird Gardens with over 500 tropical birds
from all over the world; Edge of Africa which is an intense wildlife experience;
Lory Landing which is a domed exotic bird habitat; Rhino Rally that will
transport guests to adventure the wilds of Africa; Serengeti Plain which
features hundreds of exotic African animals; and Myonbe Reserve where you can
view chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural habitat.
Other Attractions:
Other attractions that you can visit at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
are Land of the Dragons which includes a three story tall tree house with an
enchanted forest, some slides, a gentle waterfall, great rides and friendly
dragons; King Tut’s Tomb where you can visit a realistic replication of King
Tut’s burial site; Serengeti Railway that will take you all around the Serengeti
Plain which is like the real thing in Africa with its large roaming herds of
African animals; and Skyride where you can view the spectacular scenery of the
park.
Shows:
If you like to be entertained, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay offers many live shows including
Burn the Floor which is a fast paced show with live dancers; Friends for Ever a
family friendly show that teaches kids of all ages that together, friends can
accomplish anything; Katonga-Tales from the Jungle is a 35 minute musical that
will take you on a journey to the heart of Africa; Music Sheiks of Morocco which
serve as ambassadors at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay since the 1970s and perform on the
sidewalk of the park daily; Pirates 4-D a swashbuckling 4-D comedy adventure for
the entire family; Critter Castaways is an animal show featuring exotic
creatures and includes dogs, cats, birds, kangaroos to mention a few but there
are almost 80 animals in all; and Rock a Doo Wop which features the greatest
hits of the 50’s and 60’s performed by talented singers and dancers.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is such a large theme park that it is almost impossible to
mention everything here but hopefully the information above will help you to
discover its beauty on your next Florida Travel Vacation.
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Posted on Tue, Feb 10, 2009 @ 03:07 PM
Top 10 Roller Coasters
Here is the List of the Most Popular Roller Coasters at Orlando Theme Parks
At Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure:
1. The Hulk
2. Spiderman
3. Dueling Dragons
4. The Simpsons
At Disney's Hollywood Studios:
1. The Tower of Terror
2. AeroSmiths Rock 'n' Rollercoaster
At Disney's Magic Kingdom:
1. Space Mountain
At SeaWorld Orlando:
1. The Kraken
At Busch Gardens Tampa:
1. Sheikra
2. Montu
Posted on Mon, Feb 09, 2009 @ 12:55 PM
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Summer Sizzling BBQ
Are you ready for fun? Get ready for smokin’ hot food and fired-up music during SeaWorld & Busch
Gardens’ Bud & BBQ. Each weekend Feb. 7 through March 1, the parks present a
zesty line up of live performances by award-winning country and classic rock
artists paired with blazing barbeque and ice-cold Budweiser. All concerts start
at 4 p.m.
Make sure that you check out all our Orlando Vacation Packages for your SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Bud & BBQ trips.
