Busch Gardens Tampa
2026-08-02
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 infoBier Fest Brews & BBQ
Summer festival at Busch Gardens Tampa featuring seasonal craft beers, beer-inspired food, and BBQ offerings. Runs on select weekends from July 25 through Labor Day weekend (September 7). Included with park admission.
More infoKumba Farewell Weekend -- Final Rides
Busch Gardens Tampa announced July 14, 2026 that Kumba, its steel coaster operating since 1993, will permanently close after 33 years. Annual Pass Members receive exclusive ride time August 1 from 8:00-11:00 AM; the coaster then welcomes all guests through Sunday, August 2, 2026 -- its final day of operation. A new coaster, "Kumba's Revenge," is planned as part of a $100 million park investment; no opening date has been announced.
08:00
More infoKumba's Farewell Weekend concludes today, its final day of operation after 33 years — expect the heaviest crowds of the summer. Update (evening): no closure occurred — wait times climbed through the day (avg ~2min at 11am ET up to a 90-minute peak by 6pm ET) and no NWS watches or warnings were active for the area, resolving the closure-risk flag from this morning's run.
What Actually Happened
Actual crowd score: 6 · We predicted 10
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