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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby jedimaster1227 » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:01 pm

Today, Colin and I had the chance to visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to take part in the Howl-O-Scream media day. During this fantastic event, we were given a brief taste of what this year's event has to offer--sheer thrills and scares, brought on by the new leading lady, Slyvie of the hit band, myX.

Special thanks to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for providing us with some excellent preview photos from this year's previews, and for putting together a truly spectacular event for everyone. The official photos will be posted first, followed by photos we took during our day at the park and during the preview event.


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At the entrance of the event gate (typically the Nairobi Passholder Entrance), signs prominently feature this year's houses and shows.
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Slyvie is all over this event!
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Sylvie's got some rage in her!
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Event prices...
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This cool structure has been put up at the entrance of the park.
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We have yet to see if any (or all) of these TVs will be on for the event.
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Pre-gate theming is always a plus.
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More entrance marquees.
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The Shop of Horrors has reopened for the season!
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I've never understood why they sold cigars here...
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Lots of rock theming for the year.
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This is peculiar....
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It appears that the House of Vayne remains active!
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Clever.
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The glow signs are back up...
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The park map is set!
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A stage has been set up across from the entrance to Gwazi.
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It wouldn't be a Halloween event without food and drink tents.
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The most unique addition to this year's Howl-O-Scream lineup comes in the form of "Alone," a brand new house concept meant to pluck guests out of the comfort of a group walkthru, forcing them to go it alone (or with a small group of no more than three accompanying) through the maze.
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Here are the "deets."
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It looks like we'll be served a modern take on the classic tale of the Minotaur. Should be interesting!
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The house in the Ubanga Banga bumper cars enclosure seems ready for tomorrow.
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Duly noted!
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Ain't I a sweetheart?
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Subtle additions help set the mood in Timbuktu.
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Something tells me that we won't be seeing cake dancers here.
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Hello... Ladies.
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The old Akbar's Flying Carpet Tours building continues to be used for Howl-O-Scream each year.
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Doing our worst Bill and Ted impression!
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The facade for Sylvie's house is extremely well done!
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Pre-scream cam fun!
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Here I go!
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Howl-O-Scream really does rock!
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Doing a better Bill and Ted impression!

Come check out Howl-O-Scream, because as we learned today, Revenge Rocks!
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby cfc » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:17 pm

Ah, the scream cam! BGW strapped one of those to my chest a few years back. It was a bulkier model, and I could hardly see where I was going.

Looks like a great media day, Adam. Still have all your fingers?
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby Guy T. Koepp » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:37 pm

Adam, you seemed more afraid of Sylvie than anything in the maze.

Feeling the urge to tell us all something? ;)

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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby jedimaster1227 » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:41 pm

^^All fingers survived the experience, but as you could see, they were a-shakin'!

^Guy, we've been over this. Strappingly virile. Bangs 1,000 chicks. You know the deal. ;)
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby KDcoasterMAN » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:15 pm

^ Good job Adam! ;)

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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby krazekiddd » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:18 pm

If anyone does Alone, let me know what you think about it. Was thinking about buying tickets when I go on the 9th, but not quite sure.
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby Guy T. Koepp » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:46 pm

jedimaster1227 wrote:^Guy, we've been over this. Strappingly virile. Bangs 1,000 chicks. You know the deal. ;)


Perfect answer Adam! Strong are you in the ways of the force.

Awesome TR bro! Looks like you both had a blast.
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby Jakizle » Thu Sep 23, 2010 9:57 pm

As always, excellent coverage Adam! The video was extremely entertaining...stupid calc test :P.

I think a visit to Howl-O-Scream is in store.
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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby Maximo37 » Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:16 am

Awesome preview. I have my ticket for "Freaky Preview" for tonight (9/24)... Along with my ticket to "Alone" at 11:15pm... I hope to survive (with t-shirt to prove it...). I scared, but willing to try... wish me luck.

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Re: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT, BGA) Discussion Thread

Postby KDcoasterMAN » Fri Sep 24, 2010 6:03 am

I think Sylvie and MyX should go on a "European Tour" next year! ;) If I wasn't several hundred miles north, I would be heading out to HOS Tampa.

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