Busch Gardens was the first park in Florida that we ever went to. It is still our favourite. We think of it as an 'unsanitized Disney'! The bushes are allowed to grow and the grass is like real grass, not all regulation length etc. You can relax here and it feels like you are in the real surroundings. If you don't enjoy white knuckle rides you can still easily get your money's worth here.
Carla
Are the white tigers still at Busch? I went in 1990 and am planning to go again next July. Didn't have time when we went in 2000 as we were only in Orlando for one week. Really loved it when I went last time.
The ride with the bridge at the bottom where everyone on that (and the ride) got soaked was my favourite. Is that still there too? Can't remember what it is called.
Jo
That one is called the Tanganika Tidal Wave I think and it was still there when we last went last Summer. Still getting everyone soaked.
There were tigers but they were hiding away inside so don't know whether they are white.
You will find it much changed. The little train is still there and the gorilla reserve but there are now the likes of Rhino Rally and some really scary coasters like Montu and Gwazi where once the Python and Scorpion ( now unscary, unloved and unridden) were the latest thing. It is still very much worth a visit. There is a water park nearby and they were doing an extended ticket which included a day at the water park for a few bucks more when we were there.
Julie Carty
Yep - the tidal wave - and the bridge is still there - and you still get soaked. We went in January, so it was cold and wet.
We also went on the Congo River Rapids, but no-one told us they have now installed water jets that spectators can SOAK you with - don't they realise you get soaked anyway. We did have a change of clothes in the car - always a good idea at Busch - but it was a cold wet walk all the way back.
By the way - it was brilliant!!!!
ian
And don't miss the Ice Show!
The number of people who have been time and time again and have never seen the ice show! It is really brilliant-great place to cool off if it is boiling out there-and at the moment Disney have nothing like it!
Orlandobabe
My one tip here would be do the train ride first, it gets you round the park and gives you an idea of what there is. Yes I know I'm an old fuddy duddy !!
You also get occasional views of some of the animals, great for the kids and adults alike.
Steve and Sandra
we enjoyed the ice show, but we went on a Saturday it was packed had to wait 40 min for lunch, will go mid week next time paula
Dont forget the free [u]beer</u> ! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
This park is well worth the trip although they could improve on access.
If you enter from the opposite end it is quicker.
Jamie-> and Lesley
Edited by - SunnysideFlorida on 18/05/2002 10:45:40
Busch is often packed at the weekends because it is the one park the locals often go to using their annual passes. We once went on a Saturday and it was a sea of American teens going on the thrill rides. This is definitely one for a mid week trip, even though 1-4 to get there tends to be busier mid week ( try not to come back about 6 pm!!)
Julie Carty
The ice show, stanleyville theater and something else was closed last week-but still a great day out. You can also try hard lemonade as well as free bear in the hospitality area.
The white tigers were still there.
The road sign to the park are now much improved and we didn't get lost.
Orlandobabe
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