Busch Gardens Offers New Generous Ticket Policy
Busch Gardens has a new ticket policy that will be a big help especially if it is super hot in Tampa. They call it “Weather-or-Not Assurance”, which is a clever name. On Busch Gardens’ website they explain the policy, “Busch Gardens Tampa Bay usually remains open even when the weather isn’t cooperating, and we have lots of awesome ways for you and your family to have fun while it passes. Still, you never know when thunder and lightning, hail, or even a hurricane might unexpectedly land and ruin your good time. But don’t worry. That’s when our Weather-or-Not Assurance steps in to provide you with a return visit on us!”
What Tickets Are Eligible?
So, if weather causes the early closure of the park then you will be able to come back another day on them. Also, if rides are closed for over an hour because of rain, lightning, heat or even snow (Yes, they wrote snow on their website), then you you will be able to come back. Now, there are eligibility requirements for you to get the deal. If you are a Pass Member, have complimentary tickets or have a 14-day length of stay tickets and packages then you will not be eligible for the deal. Promotional/discount tickets (group sales tickets) and promotional multi-day tickets also may not be eligible for the deal.
You will need to fill out a form on their website to request assurance for the deal. This new Busch Gardens ticket policy is a great if you are buying a single day ticket, but if you are a pass member holder you can just use it on another day.
Events Happening At Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens has some great events happening now through the end of the year. Bier Fest is going on now through September 4th. Howl O Scream starts up on September 8th and runs through October 31st. Finally, Christmas Town is back and will begin on November 13th and runs through January 7th.
Two Florida Restaurants Named Among The Best For French Fries
Do you want fries with that? Tasting Table recently published a list of restaurants with the best French Fries in the country and two New Florida establishments were named.
“From high-end steakhouses and neighborhood brasseries’ to fast food restaurants and even grocery store freezer aisles, fried spuds can be found in just about every type of restaurant or shop across the country,” Tasting Table explains. Their feature is specific to non-fast food restaurants.
French Fries are always a fan-favorite whether a side dish, an appetizer, or just a snack. They come in all shapes and sizes. Shoe strings crispy versions, thick-cut steak fries, seasoned curly fries, waffle fries, and even tater tots (are those considered fries, though?).
French Fry Fun Facts
In a 2019 story published by the Daily Meal, they discussed unique facts on French Fries in America. Two of the most fascinating have to do with McDonald’s. “Approximately 7 percent of the potatoes grown in the U.S. meet the same fate: they become McDonald’s french fries,” they said. They later stated that this fast food chain sells one-third of the French Fries consumed in the United States.
French Fries are like music. They are a common bond, and they are subjective. What one person prefers may be completely different from another. Better yet, both choices are correct.
For example, Best Things Florida released their list of best French Fries in the Sunshine State. It is completely different from Tasting Table’s. However, Tasting Table went and explored all corners of the country to crown their French Fry kings.
The two restaurants in Florida that were recognized for having some of the best French Fries in the country serve two very different styles. One of them is part of a restaurant that has expanded to other markets. The other is served in a restaurant where fries compliment BBQ.
Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.
