TAMPA, FL —For more than 100 nights, guests can stay late and safely enjoy world-class coasters, entertainment throughout the park and other new offerings during extended hours at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay beginning May 28.

On weekends and select dates, guests can look to the sky for the new "Spark! A Nighttime Spectacular," featuring the theme parks' biggest fireworks and special effects production ever.

For the finale to a coaster-filled day, guests are invite to gather on the Festival Field for "Spark!" Featuring fireworks, laser effects, water elements and pyrotechnics, "Spark!" will be offered every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at 9:15 p.m. from May 28 to Sept. 6, including extra presentations on May 31 for Memorial Day, July 1-4 for Independence Day and Sept. 6 for Labor Day.

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Long before the first burst of "Spark!" covers the night sky, guests can enjoy new entertainment, music, food and drinks for the park's summer celebration.

New offerings include:

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  • A pre-party on the festival pathway where visitors will be greeted by glowing lights strung among the trees, live music and more.
  • A seasonal summer menu inspired by backyard summer cookouts with a Busch Gardens twist. Guests will discover a walkable take on grilled classics, sweet treats and more along the festival pathway and new locations throughout the park. Adults can indulge in glow-in-the-dark summer cocktails or refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.
  • As the sun goes down, an open-air dance party with DJs and dancing will take place on Festival Field before "Spark!" ignites the sky.
  • Guest can combine Serengeti sunsets, cocktails and savory snacks at the new Giraffe Bar located on the second floor of Serengeti Overlook.
  • The "Cirque Electric" show opens May 28, an all-new acrobatic stunt show exclusively produced for Busch Gardens at the Stanleyville Theater. From an airborne aerialist to displays of balance and strength and an act on wheels, guests will be dazzled by world-class performers during select dates during summer nights.
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The "Cirque Electric" show opens May 28, an all-new acrobatic stunt show exclusively produced for Busch Gardens at the Stanleyville Theater.

Visitors will also enjoy returning favorites:

  • Starting May 28, the Moroccan Palace Theater will once again be home to "Turn It Up!," the award-winning ice-skating show, including late shows on select dates for summer nights.
  • Back by popular demand are open-air block parties throughout the park: Complete with seasonal eats and electric beats, guests will encounter summer entertainment throughout the 300-acre park, including Cheetah Hunt Plaza and Stanleyville Plaza.
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    Starting May 28, the Moroccan Palace Theater will once again be home to "Turn It Up!," the award-winning ice-skating show, including late shows on select dates for summer nights.

For a limited time, guests can take advantage of Busch Gardens' Memorial Sale and save up to 50 percent on tickets, Fun Cards and annual passes. The deal ends May 31.

check booths and no longer requires that guests wear masks following Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to lift all mandated coronavirus protocols, Busch Gardens said enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures will stay in place.

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