Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (BGT BGA) Discussion Thread

I had an informal chat with the gentlemen in charge of HOS (whose name escapes me at the moment) during BGT Bash last year, and he mentioned that Death Row Vengeance had run its course (that is, the space inside the building was beat to death).

I was quite impressed with HOS last year--it was more fun than Halloween Horror Night at Universal.

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

^Agreed. I loved HOS last year, thought they did an amazing job, and that the actors in the house were a lot more aggressive and "fun" while going through the mazes.

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^The hordes of zombies running around the park were great, too--much more effective than Universal's scarezones.

[pandorazboxxI Love Donkeys!]

I was quite impressed with HOS last year--it was more fun than Halloween Horror Night at Universal.

I had the exact same feeling last year. Give me Busch gardens' nurses over universal's any day!

[chargersmichaelIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Is HOS going back to 8 houses this year? Has anyone heard anything about that?

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

Today Robb and I had the chance to attend a special media event promoting the upcoming launch of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's first annual Christmas Town extra-ticket event. Derived from the popular event started a few years ago at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, this new holiday option will feature special entertainment, shopping, dining, and decor that will transform the park into a winter wonderland on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights running from November 30th to December 23rd, 2012. General admission for guests is $39.99 on the night of the event (with a $10 discount for advance purchase and an additional $5 off for pass members).

Let's dive into some photos while we explain what Christmas Town is really all about...

[Hilltopper39Don't make me kick you in the donkey!]

The seasonal events have gotten REALLY good at SeaWorld parks over the past couple of years and this looks like one of the best yet! Can't wait to get down there and check it out.

Like some others have mentioned earlier, I preferred HOS last year to Horror Nights (and in 2010). I've been to HOS the past 4 years and it has progressively gotten better every year, Can't wait to see what they have in store this year! Death Row Vengeance was a really good house the first couple of year but it has run it's course and something fresh will be a welcome addition. As long as there are night rides available on Kumba it will be the best Halloween event in Florida for me !

[x2isawesomeI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

The cold and the snow of christmas are starting too look good here in the 110 degree heat. Looks like a nice event.

[JimmyBoMr. October]

This looks awesome! I love the idea of having 50 tons of real snow to make snow forts and throw snowballs at helpless litle kids.

On a side note...damn Robb, you are looking sexy!

Jimmy "I eat yellow snow" Bo

Adding the real snow is a great idea for Tampa. I'm curious to see how Tampa's Christamas Town compares to Williamsburg's.