Busch Gardens Reveals Cobra's Curse Logo, 2016 Events

From world-class roller coasters and Broadway-style entertainment to one-of-a-kind, up-close animal encounters, Busch Gardens Tampa continues to deliver some of the biggest thrills anywhere. Next year will be no exception, as the new Cobra's Curse roller coaster will provide even more thrills for the whole family.
Additionally, Busch Gardens has a full line-up of exciting events scheduled to take place in 2016, along with a special Fun Card offer that you shouldn't miss.

Cobra's Curse Update

As previously mentioned, construction on Cobra’s Curse is progressing well. This new spin coaster will feature a 70-foot vertical lift and take riders on a whirlwind adventure of exciting explorations. Check out this video for the latest construction updates and the reveal of the official Cobra’s Curse logo:

Special Events

In addition to Cobra's Curse, the park will offer some great special events next year. Check them out:

Real Music: Jan. 4-March 5

Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns Mondays through Fridays from Jan. 4 to March 5 with live music that spans six decades, from the 1950s to today.

• January 4-9: Ricky Nelson Remembered featuring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson 
• January 11-16: Jay and The Americans                                             
• January 18-23: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone          
• January 25-30: The Drifters                                                                  
• February 1-6: Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals                                         
• February 8-13: The Diamonds                                                             
• February 15-20: Strawberry Fields
• February 22-27: The Glenn Miller Orchestra
• February 29 – March 5: Chubby Checker                                                         

Food & Wine Festival: Saturdays and Sundays March 5-April 24

Next spring, Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns with wild flavors and concerts for every taste. The park will be tempting guests with a variety of cuisine, wine, craft beer and live entertainment on Saturdays and Sundays from March 5 through April 24. Food and beverage is not included, but is available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 or older to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Summer Nights: Select dates June – Aug.

Summer Nights at Busch Gardens is returns with more heat, featuring an end-of-night show packed with live musicians, singers, dancers and artists from around the world. Their thrilling performance – along with modern music and fire effects – will pump up the crowd every night. Plus, summer nights are a great time to cool off with the rush of Busch Gardens’ world-class thrill rides, including Falcon’s Fury.

Jack Hanna Weekend:  Sept. 10 & 11 (dates subject to change)

Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna for two days of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet-and-greets when he visits Busch Gardens. The internationally-known animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows at the Stanleyville Theater.

Busch Gardens will offer additional events and festivals throughout 2016, so stay tuned for more details.

Price Increase

Effective today, Busch Gardens’ general admission prices (for tickets purchased at the front gate) are increasing by $2. The park continues to offer Guests ways to enjoy extra values, including a new special offer for the Florida Fun Card, and discounts on advance purchases through the website.

Busch Gardens Tampa Fun Card

The 2016 Fun Card  now is available for purchase. With the 2016 Fun card, guests pay for one day and get all of 2016 free. Plus, as a special offer commemorating this launch, guests who purchase their 2016 Fun Card now also can visit Busch Gardens for the remainder of 2015 for no additional cost.

The 2016 Busch Gardens Fun Card is $99 and is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2016. Fun Cards, annual passes and single-day tickets are available online at buschgardens.com, at the Busch Gardens’ front gate or by calling (888) 800-5447.

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