This spring, Busch Gardens Tampa will welcome families to an all-new, Sesame Street-themed  play land featuring Elmo, Big Bird and all their friends.

Sesame Street Safari of Fun will be filled with kid-size rides, cool water fun, shows and memorable adventures that celebrate the spirit of Africa.

Last week, media got a sneak preview of the construction site for the new attraction.

Burn the Floor Puts a Contemporary Spin on Traditional Dance Style in All-New Stage Show

Sixteen dancers from around the world will heat up the Desert Grill stage when Busch Gardens Tampa Bay presents Let's Dance featuring Burn the Floor, opening Wednesday, Jan. 13.

Set against a fast-paced soundtrack of familiar favorites including “Proud Mary” and “Turn the Beat Around,” the international dance troupe offers a new twist on the Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha cha, Jive, Swing, Mambo and more.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Legal Residents of the United States who reside within 50 miles of the city of Tampa, Florida. Entrants must be 18 or older on the date of submission of their entry. Void where prohibited by law.

CONTEST PERIOD

The Busch Gardens Fun Card Photo Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 14, 2010 and ends at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on April 26, 2010 (the “Contest Period”).

SPONSORS

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Legal Residents of the United States who reside within 50 miles of the city of Ft. Myers, Florida.  Entrants must be 18 or older on the date of submission of their entry.  Void where prohibited by law.


CONTEST PERIOD

The Busch Gardens Fun Card Photo Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 14, 2010 and ends at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on April 26, 2010 (the “Contest Period”).

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Legal Residents of the United States who reside within 50 miles of the city of Jacksonville, Florida.  Entrants must be 18 or older on the date of submission of their entry.  Void where prohibited by law.


CONTEST PERIOD

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Legal Residents of the United States who reside within 60 miles of the city of Miami, Florida.  Entrants must be 18 or older on the date of submission of their entry.  Void where prohibited by law.


CONTEST PERIOD

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to Legal Residents of the United States who reside within 50 miles of the city of Orlando, Florida.  Entrants must be 18 or older on the date of submission of their entry.  Void where prohibited by law.


CONTEST PERIOD

The SeaWorld Fun Card Photo Contest (the “Contest”) begins at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on April 14, 2010 and ends at 6 p.m. Eastern Time on April 26, 2010 (the “Contest Period”).

Stacy Goode

Get an insider's look at Summer Nights from Stacey Goode, a show producer at Busch Gardens. Find out what it takes to put on Kinetix, the new night time show at Gwazi Park.

Real Music Returns to Busch Gardens with Exciting Lineup for 2010

The Real Music Concert Series, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's longest running Big Bands concert series, returns to the Stanleyville Theater Thursdays through Saturdays with spectacular swing, pop and rock 'n roll from some of music's most memorable eras.

In January, Real Music kicks off classic sounds of the '30s and '40s big-band era: