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Some useful info from a local Florida boy: The best time of year to go to Busch Gardens in Tampa is early January if you're a Florida resident. They have a discount resident deal that lets you in free for the rest of the year for a one day ticket price. Granted the Passport gets you discounts, but free admission works for me. Also, go during the week when the kids are in school in Tampa. I rode the Kumba 3 times in a row and never had to get off! Late November/early December is good because it's cool but not frigid. You'll have to forgo the water rides unless you like hypothermia! As far as the coasters, the Sheikra has an awesome drop, but the rest is relatively uneventful and short. It was like kissing a naked Anjolina Jolie then having to go home before dessert. The Gwazzi will leave you in pain. This wooden ride jerks you rather violently with no real thrill numbers. The Scorpion is good for the virgin rider, but a no go for the veteran. Not much there. The Kumba and the Montu are the bomb! Both have great G-force effects and lots of twists, loops and drops. I prefer the feet dangling type so I give the Montu the edge, but definately hit the Kumba for the solid floor thrill. Oh, apparantly a new one is coming in 2011. The rest of the park is great for the family. Lots of Animals (after all, it supposed to be like Africa) and little kid areas like Jungala and Sesame Place. There's other stuff too-go to the site for everything.