Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Confirms Permanent Closure After 52 Years

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Confirms Permanent Closure After 52 Years

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has confirmed some sad news for theme parkgoers. First opened as a brewery tour and hospitality center, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has evolved into one of Florida’s most distinctive theme parks. Known for its blend of world-class thrill rides and expansive zoological exhibits, the park combines attractions like Iron Gwazi — the tallest hybrid coaster in North America — with habitats housing more than 200 animal species acro…

CONFIRMED: Permanent Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Closure in One Week

There are few Florida theme parks that balance adrenaline-pumping thrills with immersive animal encounters quite like Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. For decades, the park has been a reliable stop for visitors seeking both high-speed roller coasters and sweeping views of giraffes, zebras, and more across its sprawling African-inspired grounds. Yet even legacy attractions at this park are not immune to change. First opened in 1959 as a brewery tour and …

Stanley Falls Flume at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Closing Permanently in Early September 2025

It’s official! Stanley Falls Flume at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will close permanently in early September 2025. Busch Gardens... The post Stanley Falls Flume at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Closing Permanently in Early September 2025 appeared first on Orlando Theme Park Zone.

Final Splash: Stanley Falls Flume Permanently Closing at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

One of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s longest-running attractions will be closing forever in just over a week. What’s Happening: Stanley Falls Flume, the park’s log flume ride that opened alongside a major expansion to the park itself in 1973, will soon be permanently closing.The iconic classic log flume-style attraction will...