Busch Gardens Tampa
2026-07-13
Events
Summer Nights
Nightly entertainment celebration included with park admission. Fireworks themed around America's 250th Anniversary run May 22–July 5; a summertime drone show runs July 13–August 9. Recurring highlights include the Boom Box Dance Party in Stanleyville and Beach Bash in Gwazi Plaza.
More infoMonday at Busch Gardens, baseline raised after 07-12 actuals (8) ran well above the prior forecast (5); Summer Nights runs every evening with a new summertime drone show debuting tonight. Active: Summer Nights. Forecast: Sunny and hot, high 95F, 30% rain chance.
What Actually Happened
Actual crowd score: 3 · We predicted 6
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What to Pack
Home Prefer Men's Wide Brim UPF 50+ Bucket Hat
Crushable wide-brim hat that blocks UV from every angle — no sunscreen reapplication needed on your head, neck, and ears. Packs flat in a bag.
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TOP-EX Cooling Sun Hat with Neck Flap UPF 50+
Safari-style hat with a detachable neck flap that covers what sunscreen misses. Mesh venting keeps your head from turning into a steam room in Florida summer heat.
$35.99
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Disposable Rain Ponchos 6 Pack for Family
Florida thunderstorms arrive fast and leave fast. These ponchos fold wallet-thin so you can carry them all day without thinking about them — until you suddenly need all six.
$9.99
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Sawyer Products SP544 Premium Insect Repellent with 20% Picaridin, Pump Spray
20% Picaridin is as effective as DEET but gentler on skin, fabric, and gear — no melting your sunglasses. Florida mosquitoes are relentless from May through October; don't skip this.
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OFF! Deep Woods Insect Repellent Aerosol, 6 oz
30% DEET aerosol that's a household name for a reason — long-lasting protection against Florida's mosquitoes, no-see-ums, and biting flies. Spray on before heading out and you're covered for hours.
$6.49
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Sling Bag Crossbody with Zipper Lock RFID Blocking Water Resistant
RFID blocking protects your cards in crowded parks, and the lockable zipper keeps pickpockets out. Sling style sits across your body and out of the way on rides.
$28.99
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