Adventure Island Reopens March 6 For Spring Breakers

TAMPA, FL — Enjoy the Florida sunshine and kick off spring break with safe family fun as Adventure Island Tampa reopens for the season on March 6.

Located across the street from Busch Gardens Tampa, Adventure Island at 10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive is a 30-acre water park with a variety of slides, corkscrews, waterfalls and more, including the park’s newest attraction, Solar Vortex.

As North America’s first dual tailspin waterslide, Solar Vortex combines high-banking rotations and rapid descents, sending sliders on a swirling journey through two open tailspin features.

Other features include Vanish Point, Caribbean Corkscrew and Colossal Curl, cascading waterfalls, a 17,000-square-foot wave pool and a children’s water playground called Fabian’s Funport.

For a more relaxing escape, guests can float down a winding, lazy river, chase waves in the Endless Surf wave pool, dig their toes into the sand, relax in lounge chairs, enjoy family splash areas or upgrade their day with a private cabana.

“We are thrilled to offer a limited-capacity environment where Florida families can enjoy an outdoor, open-air experience together, especially for the spring break season,” said Neal Thurman, president and general manager for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island.

“In addition to our water park reopening, our Food & Wine Festival underway across the street at Busch Gardens. Combined with world-class coasters and fascinating animal habitats, they offer Florida families a spring break staycation with something exciting for everyone," he said.

The park has adopted strict health and safety measures, including increased cleaning and sanitation and temperature checks. Reservations are required and capacity will be significantly limited to create more open space for guests to maintain physical distancing.

Face coverings will be required for guests age 2 and older in certain designated areas of the park, including the park entrance and exit, retail areas, food and beverage areas and other designated areas.

Face coverings will not be required in the water, such as the lazy river, the wave pool, all water slides and all other water attractions in the water park.

Adventure Island tickets start at $42.99, more than 30 percent savings with advanced online purchase. Guests can get the Adventure Island Fun Card for the price of a regular ticket starting at $63.99.

For a limited time, guests who purchase the Busch Gardens Fun Card for $113.99 will receive an Adventure Island Fun Card for free. For the price of a single-day ticket to Busch Gardens, the Fun Card allows access to both parks throughout the year.

For more park benefits, guests can upgrade to an Adventure Island Annual Pass starting at $8.75 per month. Annual Pass Members now receive discounted or free parking, up to six free guest tickets and up to 50 percent savings on merchandise and Quick Queue.

To learn more and purchase tickets, click here.

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