What's next for Busch Gardens Tampa??

[GAcoaster]

Yes, they confirmed they will be closed on Sundays just like the locations in other theme parks (Hershey, Cedar Point, etc).

The online reaction to this announcement seems very positive. I won't spend my money there, but I'm sure it will do well.

 

[shiekra38]

Will they be closed on Sunday haha? One less food option on a packed holiday weekend?

Yes, they will be closed on Sunday as opposed to all the time like the current location

 

[Speed]

The online reaction to this announcement seems very positive. I won't spend my money there, but I'm sure it will do well.

The replies to their tweet seem to be pretty negative, either way this is going to do well for BGT

 

[shiekra38]

The replies to their tweet seem to be pretty negative, either way this is going to do well for BGT

BGT's all like "DisTwitter ain't coming anyway"

 

[GAcoaster]

The fan groups on FB (passholders) seem excited by it.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Interested in finding out the price point for it. Also, are they planning on expanding the seating for it? From what I remember it only has a small outdoor seating area.

 

[shiekra38]

I still don't get the argument that established fast food brands can't exist in theme parks

Like, I'm hoping BGT works in more chains to the park

Being real, there's a lot of empty food and shop places at BGT that could be filled

 

[Thatguyoverwhere]

Putting aside the questionable past of the CFA, I think this can be a success or a failure based on how it's presented. I think if Busch Gardens can make an effort to work it into the theme and minimize the Chick Fil A branding it'll be similar to a lot of the outside brands used at other parks like Disney. But if they pull a Six Flags and plaster Chick Fil A posters and logos all over the restaurant, park, and map then it'll cheapen the whole park and really take away the theming of that whole area. Plus, I don't know if Busch Gardens would really want to be advertising the fact that it's bringing in a fairly controversial brand anyway, so it's probably best that they just keep the restaurant as Bengal Bistro---now quietly serving CFA sandwiches.

 

[shiekra38]

Putting aside the questionable past of the CFA, I think this can be a success or a failure based on how it's presented. I think if Busch Gardens can make an effort to work it into the theme and minimize the Chick Fil A branding it'll be similar to a lot of the outside brands used at other parks like Disney. But if they pull a Six Flags and plaster Chick Fil A posters and logos all over the restaurant, park, and map then it'll cheapen the whole park and really take away the theming of that whole area. Plus, I don't know if Busch Gardens would really want to be advertising the fact that it's bringing in a fairly controversial brand anyway, so it's probably best that they just keep the restaurant as Bengal Bistro---now quietly serving CFA sandwiches.

There will be a sign out front that says "Chic-Fil-A" guaranteed

And no they really don't care that some people on the internet don't like it

 

[HandsomePete]

This is what the Cedar Point one looks like:

I would expect something similar at BG; as an operating participant you expect that people will be able to tell what the restaurant is and not just a Bengal Bistro that happens to have CFA nuggs and sandwiches.

 

[SkiBum]

Honestly, Chik-Fil-A is probably better than a lot of the foods that you can buy from the in-park providers. Their sandwiches are delicious.

 

[shiekra38]

Honestly, Chik-Fil-A is probably better than a lot of the foods that you can buy from the in-park providers. Their sandwiches are delicious.

I have a few friends that work there, and they're going to try and move in to the BGT location, ones a manager and I'm banking on her getting it and giving me coupons

That said, I hope this is a trend that continues at the SWP, I'd love a Panda, maybe Chipotle, etc

 

[Speed]

Cheetah Hunt will be down for 2+ months

 

[GAcoaster]

Wonder if they're repainting Cheetah Hunt in that time? The yellow supports need it. Or maybe it's also for work in the old Rhino Rally area...

 

[Nick]

This is the first time Cheetah Hunt has really been down (aside from Covid) since it opened, so it's probably needed, but wouldn't surprise me if something on the Rhino Rally site is the reason for this as well.

 

[Magic-Man]

Probably related to the Screaming Swing in some way, along with needing some paint. My big wish is new restraints though.

 

[GAcoaster]

Fresh paint:

 

[Speed]

Hopefully the banners that are either faded or removed come back to the tower also

 

[shiekra38]

Fresh paint:

I find it crazy how BGT keeps the paint jobs on their coasters in tip top shape

Yet Kraken sits like a rusty mess over at SeaWorld and Mako is beginning to fade rapidly

 

[MakoMania]

Apologies if this is in the wrong place but I wasn’t sure where to ask, does anybody know if the park is normally busy on Thanksgiving day?