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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay celebrates 25 years of Howl-O-Scream with all new haunted houses, scare zones and more

The park is celebrating the milestone with 10 new spooky haunted houses and scare zones.

By Colin Wolf

Aug 14, 2024

Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens is turning 25. This afternoon, the local theme park announced this year's almost entirely new spooky lineup for the 25th anniversary of the annual Halloween-themed bash, which runs on select nights from Sept. 6-Nov. 2 after 7 p.m...

Beyond the Veil at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay says gorilla died after brief illness

Tinga was a relatively new gorilla at the Busch Gardens troop.

By Colin Wolf
Aug 12, 2024
Busch Gardens Tampa will host a one-day-only Christmas and Halloween party this week

Scary and Merry will take place from 12-4 p.m. and is included with regular admission.

By Colin Wolf
Jul 23, 2024
New family coaster Phoenix Rising opens at Busch Gardens Tampa

The new ride is the park's 10th rollercoaster, and is the first Busch Gardens coaster to have on-board audio and lighting.

By Colin Wolf
Jul 17, 2024
Everything we know about Disney World's new Lightning Lane line-skipping passes

So long, Genie Plus.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Jun 27, 2024
Tampa Bay kayaking tour ranked among Tripadvisor's "Best of the Best Things To Do" in the country

In the "Trending Destinations" category, St. Petersburg ranked 2nd.

By Colin Wolf
Jun 25, 2024
From ‘Kung Fu Panda’ village to Shrek’s Swamp: DreamWorks Land and more now open at Universal Orlando

Hair up if you're ready for the Trollercoaster.

By Zoey Thomas
Jun 18, 2024
Tampa Bay area shell collectors offer tips for smart collecting on local seashores

Affection for shells, community and education are at the heart.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Jun 13, 2024
This summer, let the St. Pete Shell Club and ShellTok teach you about ethical shelling on Florida beaches

Expert beachcombers from Ten Thousand Islands to the Panhandle share tips for finding seashell treasures on the Gulf Coast.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Jun 13, 2024
Everything we know about DreamWorks Land, opening next month at Universal Orlando

DreamWorks Land opens on June 14 at Universal Studios Florida.

By Chelsea Zukowski
May 20, 2024
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut at Disney World next month

Disney announces official opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride coming this summer

By Chelsea Zukowski
May 13, 2024
Delta adds new direct flights to Amsterdam from Tampa International Airport

The last time Delta offered direct service between TPA and AMS was 2019.

By Colin Wolf
May 6, 2024
Florida is getting a naked cruise line next year

Pack lightly.

By Alexandra Sullivan
Apr 23, 2024
Busch Gardens Tampa announces birth of endangered orangutan

Spring has sprung at Busch Gardens as they welcome the newborn ape.

By Suzanne Townsend
Apr 16, 2024
The official Tampa version of 'Monopoly' includes local favorites like Bayshore, Gasparilla and more

No 2001 Odyssey spaceship though.

By Ray Roa
Mar 12, 2024
Busch Gardens' new and improved kangaroo exhibit 'Kangaloom' officially reopens

The new exhibit offers guests an even closer look at Australia's national animal.

By Suzanne Townsend
Feb 29, 2024
About 8,000 people will run across Tampa Bay’s Sunshine Skyway bridge on Sunday

The northbound span will be closed from 3:30 a.m.-11 a.m.

By Ray Roa
Feb 28, 2024
The SkyRide at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay reopens this week, but not everyone is happy about it

The slow-moving, gondola-style transportation ride now costs $5 extra for regular admission guests.

By Colin Wolf
Feb 1, 2024
New kids area Castaway Falls coming to Tampa's Adventure island in 2024

The new kids area is just the latest in an ongoing effort to modernize the park.

By Colin Wolf
Dec 14, 2023
Enchant lights up Tropicana Field again with ‘Reindeer Games’-themed Christmas light maze

The immersive Christmas light maze opens the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24, and runs daily through Dec. 31.

By Chelsea Zukowski
Nov 20, 2023
Tampa’s 12th annual ‘Cranksgiving’ bicycle scavenger hunt aims to collect a literal ton of food

Skip leg day.

By Kyla Fields
Nov 15, 2023

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