Busch Gardens releases 2012 Event Details

[Stu]

Some of the biggest names in country, Latin and classic rock are coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2012. It’s the biggest lineup yet, including music’s most memorable acts at Real Music, rock legends at Bands, Brew & BBQ, and Viva La MUSICA’s award-winning salsa and meringue. PLUS you won’t want to miss the debut of Busch Gardens’ all-new ice show and your chance to go behind-the-scenes with our animal care experts.

Can’t decide which event to attend? With a 2012 Fun Card, you can “pay for a day, play all year” and never miss a thing! It’s the best value for again-and-again access to all of the amazing animal encounters, world-class thrill rides, exciting entertainment and family adventure Busch Gardens has to offer. AND, if you buy your 2012 Fun Card now, you can celebrate the holidays at Busch Gardens, New Year’s Eve and the remainder of 2011 for no additional cost.

[Stu]

NEW THIS WINTER: In February, Busch Gardens will debut its biggest ice show ever. Iceploration combines world-class skaters, larger-than-life puppets, amazing costumes, original music and even animal stars to tell the story of tech-savvy pre-teen Austin and his grandfather – and old-world adventurer – who encourages him to put down the smartphone and “explore the world.”

ALSO NEW IN 2012: Busch Gardens will welcome guests to observe and even take part in the animal care experience when the Animal Care Center opens this winter. From nutrition to treatments and check-ups to surgeries, much of Busch Gardens’ veterinary care will be conducted in guest view in this new state-of-the-art facility.

SPECIAL EVENT LINEUP
Jack Hanna: January 13th
Join “Jungle Jack” Hanna for a day of wild animal shows, autograph signings and special meet and greets when he visits Busch Gardens on Jan. 13. The internationally-known animal expert will share animal facts and his travel tales during animal shows in the Stanleyville Theater. He will also join families for a memorable Serengeti Night Safari and make special appearances at a family sleepover that evening.

Real Music Concert Series: January 18th – March 24th
The Real Music Concert Series presents notable names from music’s most memorable eras every Wednesday through Saturday at the Stanleyville Theater. From swingin’ big bands to sock-hop era idols, the lineup features something for everyone:
January 18th-21st The Terry Myers Orchestra with The Swing Sisters
January 25th-28th The Glenn Miller Orchestra with The Diamonds
February 1st-4th Tony Orlando
February 8th-11th Frankie Avalon
February 15th-18th The Osmond Brothers
February 22nd-25th Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
February 29th – March 3rd The Ventures
March 7th-10th Rita Coolidge
March 14th-17th The Grass Roots
March 21st-24th Marylin McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.

Bands, Brew & BBQ: Saturdays and Sundays, February 11th – March 4th
Bands, Brew & BBQ offers four weekends of smokin’ hot fun – now on Saturdays AND Sundays! New this year, you have two days to sample dozens of craft and international beers and fire up your taste buds with food from your favorite local restaurants as well our own famous, blazing barbecue. And every Sunday, enjoy sizzling live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists.
February 12th Lynyrd Skynyrd
February 19th Brett Michaels
February 26th 38 Special
March 4th REO Speedwagon

Viva La MUSICA: Sundays, April 15th – May 6th
Join the fiesta every weekend as award-winning acts from perform salsa, meringue and more on the Gwazi Park stage. And don’t forget the popular, regional Latin cuisine and authentic arts and crafts throughout the festival area. Stay tuned as Busch Gardens reveals the artist and more details this spring!

Summer Nights: June 9th – August 12th
The award-winning Kinetix will return to Summer Nights with energizing shows full of 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 in Gwazi Park. Adding to the amazing coasters-after-dark lineup, guests will launch into the night on Busch Gardens’ newest roller coaster, Cheetah Hunt, and enjoy more fireworks than ever before, including a special July 4th celebration in Gwazi Park!

The 2012 Busch Gardens Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2012 and is available at the Busch Gardens’ front gate and online at BuschGardens.com Prices are $79.99 for adults and $71.99 for children ages 3 to 9. Event dates, times and artists are subject to change. Performances are included with any daily admission or annual pass.

[roodlesnouter]

Sounds fun, I never knew they had fireworks at Busch, Anyone tell me more about it ?

I will be there for Summer nights.

[Stu]

There is a Summer Nights video here

[corrinda]

Stu have treid to purchase fun card but only for us residents so this offer i cant do,or am i doing something wrong.

[Little_Miss]

Nothing happening between 8th May and 22nd?

[Gill H]

"Viva La MUSICA’s award-winning salsa and meringue"

Are they doing the catering?

I think they mean merengue ...

[DIBBadmin]

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