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Tampa, Florida is definitely the place to be this summer. Not only can you can enjoy the great weather and the beaches. But you can visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park.
And that would be fun any time of the year. But they have new fun in store day and night at their Busch Gardens Summer Nights 2023 event!
It started back on May 26, 2023. It runs through August 6, 2023.
I am going to go over all the fun parts of this celebration. And then I’ll tell you how you can save money on your tickets!
Complimentary Beer Samples
So I could probably just end this whole blog entry selling you on the event with this one. Because who doesn’t like free beer?!?
So luckily that is back this year! It runs through August 7th, 2022. Any guest (provided they are 21 years old or older, of course) can enjoy two free 7 ounce beer samples per day at Twisted Tails Pretzels in Pantopia.
And are you an annual pass member? Then you can have twice the fun because annual pass members get two free 7-ounce beer samples! This is a great perk in addition to all the other perks you get as an annual pass member (my favorite is the free parking). And with the monthly plans, annual membership isn’t nearly as expensive as you might think. You can find out how to buy an annual pass to Busch Gardens Tampa here.
Gwazi Beats
But the free beer isn’t the only great thing about the Summer Celebration (though we admit, it’s pretty awesome).
But they also have great shows. One of them is called Gwazi Beats. This show is a great display of music and dancing. The show features dancers, stilt walkers, and drummers. This returning favorite takes place at Gwazi Plaza.
Summer Celebration Fireworks Spectacular
Your day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay can end with a wonderful fireworks celebration! It runs every Friday and Saturday night. You can also catch it around the 4th of July (July 2nd through 4th).
It’s an amazing show filled with fireworks, special effects, and even fountains. It takes place on the Festival Field at 9:00 PM (weather permitting). So you won’t want to miss this!
Cirque Electric
Cirque Electric is also back by popular demand!
It is a revamped acrobatic show with all-new music. You can enjoy the brilliance and talent of cirque-style performers and dancers.
Cirque Electric is held at the Stanleyville Theater on Fridays through Mondays during the Summer Celebration. You can catch a show at 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
Turn It Up
So you know how Tampa, Florida can get hot in the summer? Well, you can cool off by watching world-class ice skating
Turn It Up! has daily performances inside the Moroccan Place Theater. It is an award-winning show that combines ice skating with contemporary performances, aerial moments, and fun pop music.
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This new revue show is a tribute to musical legends. It takes place at Dragon Fire Grill. It features live performances of fan-favorite hits. Warning: this show may make you sing and dance in your seat.
Summer Nights Elite VIP Tour
Does front-of-the-line access to top rides, up-close animal encounters and feeding opportunities, and lunch at top Busch Gardens restaurants sound good to you? If so, then you may want to consider booking the Summer Nights Elite VIP Tour. You can find out more information about the VIP tour here.
Discount Tickets
Busch Gardens Summer Celebration is a day to night event, so it is included in the cost of admission. You can get discounted tickets to Busch Gardens by clicking here.
