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2026

Comparing the Dive Coasters of North America

The Bolliger and Mabillard (B&M) Dive Coaster is maybe one of the most iconic roller coaster models in the world, with their giant wide cars and huge vertical drops. When SheiKra opened at Busch Gardens...

May 27, 2026

2025

20 in 2025: SheiKra at Busch Gardens Tampa

We continue our “20 in 2025” series highlighting coasters that debuted in 2005 (just like Coaster101 did!) with a stop at Busch Gardens Tampa for SheiKra — North America’s first Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) dive...

Jul 2, 2025

2024

Incredible Aerial Photos of Busch Gardens Tampa

In a recent visit to Busch Gardens Tampa, I brought my drone with me and took photos of the theme park from above, providing me with views of the park I have never before seen....

Mar 12, 2024

2020

From Tame To Thrilling: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

When people think of Central Florida theme parks, there is (deservedly) a lot of focus on the Orlando area. However, what many people don’t consider while generalizing “Central Florida Theme Parks,” is actually located an...

Nov 19, 2020

2014

Trip Report: Busch Gardens Tampa

On January 21, I made my first trip to Busch Gardens Tampa in roughly 15 years. I don’t remember the exact date I was last there, but if I recall correctly, Gwazi had just opened,...

Jan 21, 2014

2012

Florida 2012: Busch Gardens Tampa

Once a year we load up the Coaster101mobile and take a trip down south to the sunny state of Florida to experience all of the great parks that call the sunshine state home. This year,...

Jun 23, 2012

2009

Busch Gardens Tampa in August

Here’s a gallery of photos from Coaster101’s recent trip to Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, Florida, including some excellent nighttime shots.

Sep 4, 2009

A Day at Busch Gardens Africa

I was at Busch Gardens Africa on June 4th and I have to say this park never fails to disappoint. All of the operations were excellent which kept the lines nonexistent. The staff is helpful...

Jun 7, 2009

2007

SheiKra Review

I recently returned from a week-long trip in Florida. We decided to take a break from Disney for one day and travel over to Tampa to check out what Busch Gardens Africa had to offer....

Mar 25, 2007