Originally Posted By wahooskipper Dave...we are eyeing an October visit to Legoland for my boy's birthday. I have to think that the next gate Disney rolls out will be a thrill park aimed at the pre-teen, teen and young adult demographic.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It will be interesting to see how you guys like it. Don't go expecting Disney. Mikey wants to go to Legoland Windsor for his 8th birthday this year because he is excited that he will be old enough for the robotics workshop! If Disney do a thrill park, that would be a real shame, not surprise, but a real shame.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz I stayed at the Portofino Bay Hotel a while back on a discounted rate (I think it was $179) and the place was wonderful. I came back from the ultra hot day and evening to turn down service, ice water in a pitcher, dimmed lights and light music on the little clock radio. This was not a club room. The three days at Universal parks was great.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Don't bother with Busch... that was just a depressing place.*** How so, EPCOT Explorer?
Originally Posted By Mr X I haven't been there in a VERY long time, but I enjoyed it back in the day. If it's run down or crappy though, I'd like to know because a friend of mine is soon moving to the Tampa area and I already told her she should check it out (she hates coasters, but likes zoos).
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Well, I'd never go there without doing the coasters, but I never found it to be run down at all.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 <<she hates coasters, but likes zoos>> Then you should probably tell her to check out Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa instead. Last time I was at Busch, it had pretty much been taken over by coasters. They still had a small animal area, but not as many as in the old days. Still a fun park though if you like coasters. <a href="http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/</a>
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^EE, honestly, you must have been there on a terrible day. Busch's parks are KNOWN for their cleanliness.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Busch Gardens Williamsburg is one of my favorite theme parks. And, it has been a few years since I've been to the Tampa park but I enjoyed it as well. Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your point of view) I don't use Disney as the litmus test for all amusement parks. Heck, I can even have fun at my church carnival. Last summer I had a very nice day with the family at Wet 'n Wild in Orlando. Friendly staff, clean park, not Disney. I hope I didn't cause anyone to pass out.
Originally Posted By sjhym333 I think Wet 'n Wild is a great park for what it is. I also feel that way about Aquatica which to me falls between Wet n Wild and Disney Water Parks.
Originally Posted By avimagine Now that Busch discontinued the beer tasting, perhaps WDW should pick it up
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Never been to Wet'n'Wild, but Aquatica is terrific. Loved Roa Rapids.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I have to think that the next gate Disney rolls out will be a thrill park aimed at the pre-teen, teen and young adult demographic. ----- maybe, but didn't we think this before AK also ? And how well did IOA do 'before'WWOHPO"
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Now that Busch discontinued the beer tasting, perhaps WDW should pick it up they offer beer flights @ Germany- and not Bud
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<And how well did IOA do 'before'WWOHPO">> IOA was never a thrill-only park.
Originally Posted By bayrr326 Busch Gardens Tampa is a great park. They have done alot in the last few years to update the park. Jungala is a great section that lets you get closer to Tigers that I have seen at any other park. The Sesame Street Safari of Fun is a really cool kids area. One of the neatest new additions is Walkabout Way where you can hand feed kangaroos and walabies. Then Cheetah Hunt will be a great addition to an already world class lineup of coasters and will renew another old section of the park.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <<And how well did IOA do 'before'WWOHPO">> IOA was never a thrill-only park. ---------------- what advertising I had seen always seem to target teenagers as the audience they were trying to reach. It's not Six Flags - no- but still housed and highlighted thrill rides
