Hilltopper39 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 last trip I took to Busch gardens we stayed at a Fairfield right off of 75 at exit 266 on Fletcher Avenue. It's a little bit farther away from the park (but still only about 6 miles) but the hotels seemed new and a little bit cheaper than the ones closer on Fowler. I think there is Hampton inn and a Hilton Garden Inn at the same location as well.
aimster Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 There's a Holiday Inn Express on Busch Blvd that's newer than most of the hotels near the park. I've never stayed there since I'm a local, but I've had good experience with the Holiday Inn chain since they revamped their image and refurbed a good number of their hotels over the last 5 years or so. Plus they offer free hot breakfast (so does the Hampton Inn) with lots of choices and it's pretty decent in my experience. And if you don't want that, there's a Dunkin Donuts and a McDonald's across the street from the park. Â Doesn't look like I can afford my ticket until next month, but I can NOT wait to finally meet Piers!
BGTFan Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 There's a Holiday Inn Express on Busch Blvd that's newer than most of the hotels near the park. I've never stayed there since I'm a local, but I've had good experience with the Holiday Inn chain since they revamped their image and refurbed a good number of their hotels over the last 5 years or so. Plus they offer free hot breakfast (so does the Hampton Inn) with lots of choices and it's pretty decent in my experience. And if you don't want that, there's a Dunkin Donuts and a McDonald's across the street from the park. Doesn't look like I can afford my ticket until next month, but I can NOT wait to finally meet Piers!  I can't get it until next month either! I hope it doesn't sell out!
hydra Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Will we get any confirmation/receipt for ticket purchases, or just the PayPal payment transaction email? \ Just want to make sure I got my two tickets ordered.
robbalvey Posted August 20, 2011 Author Posted August 20, 2011 You should get something from the TPR store that shows what you ordered, and if you paid with PayPal, you should get a confirmation from them.
Hilltopper39 Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Looks like the full website is online now, event looks great! Â http://seaworldparks.com/howloscream_com_2011#/home/
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Depending on my work situation, and if I can catch one of those cheap $9 flights through Spirit, I may try and make it down for this. I REALLY wanna ride Cheetah Hunt!
live2tell75 Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 ^ Brian, you should! Cheetah Hunt is a lot of fun!
cfc Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 ^^Toss in Howl-o-Scream, and you've got one helluva weekend, too.
babybearbarker Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Hi all, Â Not been to any events or trips yet, yowser, so thinking of coming along to this. I will be in central florida but wanted to check whether people are going to be staying over the night before and after as myself and my niece won't be driving while in florida. One option I thought was to get the busch gardens express on the fri, do the park fri and then sat, come back on the sunday and book a hotel nearby on the fri and sat night. Â What hotels would peeps recommend, walking distance to the park or are there any others travelling to this from central florida that would be happy to give a couple of newbies a ride? Â Oh and I have to say, thanks for the video uploads, they have been hilarious. Piers, you got it goin on Mr, I am not even going to try and compete with your drinking antics, I'd be making a right show of myself... seriously!
radiohead8989 Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 The cost of Alone appears to be $40 for up to four people. I'm looking for three other people that are interested in doing it. I'd like to reserve a time as far in advance as possible.
nursemelis374 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Tickets, tours and dinners purchased! I can't wait for October! My friend and I are staying at WDW for a few days before and we got upgraded to Polynesian resort from French Quarter for 25 bucks a night so we are really excited!
sheikramatic2006 Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 The cost of Alone appears to be $40 for up to four people. I'm looking for three other people that are interested in doing it. I'd like to reserve a time as far in advance as possible. Â I will do it! 10 bucks a person isn't that bad!
aimster Posted August 27, 2011 Posted August 27, 2011 I don't know if I'm going to be able to do this now. I found out on Monday my job is being cut at the end of September (I work for a non-profit and the effing government keeps cutting needed programs), so I'm scrambling to hopefully find a new job before then. I was planning on buying my ticket for this when I get paid again in a couple weeks, but now I'm going to have to watch every penny I make. Ugh... so not fair.
live2tell75 Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Tickets, tours and dinners purchased! I can't wait for October! My friend and I are staying at WDW for a few days before and we got upgraded to Polynesian resort from French Quarter for 25 bucks a night so we are really excited! Â This makes me so happy!!!! Can't wait to see you both!!!
cfc Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I think this may turn out to be the Bash of the Year--and there have been some damn good Bashes this year!
robbalvey Posted September 3, 2011 Author Posted September 3, 2011 Due to the backstage tour and other restrictions at this event, we have to limit the number of Busch Gardens Bash members to only 100 people. We have already sold more than half of these tickets - so do not delay! If you are planning to attend Busch Gardens Bash in Tampa on October 15th - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Â Tickets: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=146 Â --Robb
live2tell75 Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Just bought my Bash, haunted house behind-the-scenes tour & Fright Feast tickets! I'm so glad everyone will get to experience my home park! It will be so awesome to see everyone! Â If you haven't gotten your ticket, get them now! Considering all that is included, this is a fantastic value! 9 fun coasters, 3 drenching water rides, one of the largest and best zoos in the country, half a dozen entertaining shows and features one of the nation's premier Halloween events, mix this with TPR awesomeness, you have an epic day!!!
Hilltopper39 Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 I was planning on waiting till after Deep South Bash to purchase tickets for Busch Gardens Bash, hope there are some still available by them.
Baachus Posted September 3, 2011 Posted September 3, 2011 Just got my ticket, though for this one it will be a solo run, hope I can get assimilated into a group for the day . Cant wait to welcome you all to my home park.
BarryH Posted September 4, 2011 Posted September 4, 2011 I bought my tickets for the bash. I was going to wait, but I didn't want to risk a sellout. Â Even though I've been to BGT a million times, I think this is going to be the bestest time I've ever had at BGT. I did balk a little at the cost, but I think it's worth it. Â Cost of hotel room = $50 Cost of tickets = $90 Cost of breakfast = $10 Having a Red Dawn Awesome time with TPR at BGT = PRICELESS!
Baachus Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Was thinking about doing "Alone".... What do you think would be a good time to schedule this? Maybe we can get a string of TPR peeps to do it right in a row.
angelfaerie52 Posted September 5, 2011 Posted September 5, 2011 Long time TPR lurker.... Orlando local... Bought tickets for myself and my boyfriend and am pumped! What time is the ERT generally? Hour or so before opening? I will book a hotel this week and debating adding Friday night. Hope to meet new friends and that we can all spend time together. I didn't sign up for fright feast due to picky eater syndrome, so hopefully meeting up after that won't be an issue! I guess I could add that on later. Excited to meet you all!
robbalvey Posted September 5, 2011 Author Posted September 5, 2011 Yeah, the ERT will be one hour before the park opens to the public. Â --Robb
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