Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I'll be in Central Fla Thanksgiving week for my first non-Disney trip ever. We are planning on doing at least one full day at BG:Africa, possibly fitting in a 2nd day if time permits and we feel we need more time in the park. Assuming we only have one day, will we be able to fit in the best of the thrills AND the best of the animal exhibits? What are the must see and dos? Is the a counter service eatery that is the one we should absolutely not miss? How about sit down restaurants in or near the park? Now that In-Bev has purchased Anheiser Busch are the free beer tastings still offered? Are the Clydsdale horses still there? Both have disapeared from Sea World San Diego :-(. Any tip, suggestions, etc would be much appreciated.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 You could easily spend one full day at Busch Garden and see most everything of interest. Get there early and hit the big coasters first, then do the shows later. We find the food at Busch Gardens to be ok, though there are some great sandwiches at a couple of the food locations. Sorry, the horses and the beer tastings are gone. We like Busch Gardens alot. Nice park that still holds a little of its original charm from when it was a beer garden. The animal exhibits are nice. You may want to take your second day and go to Legoland which opens in Oct
Originally Posted By magic0214 You can see everything in a day, especially in October. I enjoy the Zambia smoke house, it is on the edge of the Shiekra water "splash zone." Great BBQ! There is trail to the left of Montu which can lead you to the other side of the park which has a lot of Animals. Let me know if you want more info!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb That's a shame about the horses and beer, I was hoping they would be in the Busch parks even if they disappeared from Sea World. Oh well. Good to know about the BBQ place, Flame Tree is my favorite WDW counter service. Do you know if any of the extra fee tours are worth the money and more importantly the time?
Originally Posted By leobloom Been several years since I was last there, but Kumba and Montu are fantastic coasters, especially Kumba. Montu is a nice inverted ride, too, with an Egyptian theme. Seems I recall the ride starts out going over an area with crocodiles.
Originally Posted By dshyates Sheikra is their most popular coaster, be sure to wait for the front row. It's worth it. Also Cheetah Hunt is their newest coaster, I hear it is a lot of fun. And the Colony House is their main table service restaurant. It was good the last time I ate there. But the menu has changed since then.
Originally Posted By brotherdave I believe Busch Gardens/Sea World offers a combo pass to both parks. If you're looking to spend two days, each park is fairly achievable in a day each, hitting all the major rides and attractions. Both are definitely worth visiting, especially if you like animals and coasters!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb They do offer a combo pass. I won't be needing one though. I have Platinum passes for Sea World San Diego, they'll get us into SW Orlando, Aquatica, Busch Gardens and (if it were open) Adventure Island. It also go me a very nice discount at Discovery Cove :-D. We also got a three day hopper tickets to Universal Orlando. We are going to have a very full week!
Originally Posted By sjhym333 Aquatica is a nice park. To me it is the mid water park between Wet n Wild and the Disney parks. I think you will enjoy Busch Gardens.
Originally Posted By magic0214 I did the Giraffe tour once, where you ride on the top of a truck and feed them. Very fun, but can get pricey. I HATE KUMBA! It is one of those...Let's go on and then you get off with a concussion. Cheetah Hunt is a blast and worth the wait, along with all the others. Gwazi got new cars at the beginning of the year that makes the ride smoother...but it is still pretty rickety. Go on the Tiger side, smoother then lion.
