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One year after 12 rays died, ZooTampa will reopen stingray touch tank
The future of the interactive habitat has been unclear to the masses— until now.
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Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s fourth theme park, will open summer 2025
NBC Universal plans to invest about $1 billion on capital expenditures for the theme park.
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Adventure Island shows off historic new upgrades to water park coming this spring
“It’s the most change that’s we’ve had in this park in the last 30 years easily.”
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Busch Gardens Tampa’s new coaster Iron Gwazi will finally open next month
As Busch Gardens 10th roller coaster, Iron Gwazi is billed as “America’s tallest hybrid roller coaster.”
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The ‘World’s Largest Bounce House’ is coming to Tampa next month
The all inflatable event centers around a 13,000-square-foot bounce house.
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Busch Gardens Mardi Gras brings ‘Big Easy’ food and entertainment to Tampa theme park
Mardi Gras runs noon to 8 p.m. every weekend and selection dates through March 6.
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Everything we know about Universal Orlando’s upcoming Epic Universe park
hile some aspects of the 2019 proposal have since evolved, NBCUniversal seems to have remained committed to the original vision they laid out more than two years ago.
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As Florida’s COVID-19 cases spike, Universal Orlando resumes indoor mask mandate
The resort joins Walt Disney World, which already is requiring masks for everyone age 2 or older, in indoor areas.
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay now has its own signature Build-A-Bear Workshop
It features exclusive Busch Gardens accessories.
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After a long hiatus, Carnival resumes Tampa cruises this weekend
The Carnival Pride will sail at about 70% capacity, according to the company.
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After a long hiatus, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus plans a comeback
The company may share more details regarding the return of the circus at this month’s IAAPA Expo in Orlando.
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Tampa’s Adventure Island to launch two new water slides in spring 2022
And the park’s open year round now.
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Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration kicks off today. Here’s everything announced for the year and a half long event
All four parks get some of the fifty gold statues of Disney characters.
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Newly announced Clearwater Marine Aquarium expansion includes large manatee rehabilitation habitat
The transformation of the former dolphin habitat into a cutting-edge manatee rehab and research facility is expected to cost $10 million.
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Iron Gwazi coaster to open at Busch Gardens Tampa in March 2022
Its opening has been pushed back twice.
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At least Disney World’s new Biden robot is a slight upgrade from the Trump nightmare
The park noted that the new, improved(?) version of the Hall of Presidents would open in August.
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Busch Gardens’ new baby giraffe, Stanley, was born the night Tampa Bay Lightning won
“Happy to share the spotlight with Stanley,” the Tampa Bay Lightning responded.
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Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first snow park, will reopen this winter
Tickets start at $29.95, but the park is currently offering ticket discounts as part of the Freedom Week sales tax holiday.
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Video shows Walt Disney World gorillas freaking out over a tiny snake
No snakes allowed.
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Royal Caribbean can’t ban unvaccinated guests, so instead it will make cruises more expensive and uncomfortable for them
On their website, Royal Caribbean states they “are happy to provide” refunds to anyone unwilling to follow the new safety protocols.