Busch Gardens Halloween Harvest 2020: Treats by Day and Trickery by Night

Update: Additional dates have been added: Tuesday, Oct. 20 (5-9), Monday, Oct. 26 (5-9), Friday, Nov. 6 (5-9), Saturday, Nov. 7 (10-2 and 3-7 and 8-12), and Sunday, Nov. 8 (11-3 and 5-9). If you’ve been hoping for some scary stuff this Halloween, we’ve got some great news. Busch Gardens has announced a new and […]

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2019

Along with Howl-O-Scream, the Food & Wine Festival is one event I never miss at Busch Gardens. It’s a great way to try new food and beverage items not typically found at the park. I discovered a new favorite and went back to some of my stand-bys. Mexico, Jamaica and the Philipines were new this […]

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2014: Stepping it up with new Experiences

This article was originally published at Examiner.com. Each year, Busch Gardens manages to step it up with new and exciting aspects for Howl-O-Scream, its annual Halloween event. Last year, it was themed dinner shows and the introduction of terror-tories. This year, the park brings back a familiar favorite and updates it with dazzling technology and […]

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2015: Three New Haunts

This article was originally published at Examiner.com. Howl-O-Scream 2015 opened on September 25 and runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1. That’s right, you get an extra day after Halloween to encounter witches, demons and twisted, tangled fields of corn. The park has kicked it up a notch and added not one, not two, […]

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2018: Tricks and Treats to Usher in an Era of Terror

An Era of Terror is being ushered into America’s Most Beautiful Theme Park. Park-goers can expect to see past characters and new surprises as the park celebrates its 20th anniversary of Howl-O-Scream. Yes, that’s right, 20 years. XX is 20 in the Roman sense. I had to look that one up. Quite a few characters […]

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2018: What’s New?

It’s time for Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Festival, and foodie fans (and thrill seekers) are rejoicing. This is, bar none, one of my favorite park events. After Halloween, of course. The 2018 edition of the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is going on now through July 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Themed food […]

Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2017: FrostBite and Axe Alley carve up the competition

Busch Gardens has opened the gates on Howl-O-Scream 2017 to fanfare, ice and axes and stiff competition. The Williamsburg park has unveiled a completely new haunted house/maze, a new terror-tory and a new Escape Room theme to go along with past favorites. FrostBite Dragons, knights in armor and lots and lots of ice have consumed […]

Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2017: More Virginia Brews than ever Before

Raise a glass to toast the autumn season with a variety of craft beers from around the world at Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2017. More than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions come to life at this third annual event. Along with all of the global selections, more than twice as many Virginia breweries have been […]

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2017: India, the Mediterranean, and Chef Presentations

Between roller coasters, musical shows and animal encounters, there’s always something fun and exciting going on at Busch Gardens. And right now, one of my favorite events is taking place. The 2017 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival takes place now through July 2 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Park guests can sample and enjoy […]

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2016

I’m a little late to the table with this haunted attraction review, but I have a really good excuse. This was a last minute, spur-of-the-moment trip to Orlando. The tween had a ½ day of school on Friday, and then no school on Monday or Tuesday (thank you Election Day, end of the semester, and […]

Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2015: ‘Twas That Night ice show

  Note: This article was originally published at Examiner.com in December 2015. If you haven’t yet made plans for Christmas light viewing, weekend getaways or day trips, be sure to put Busch Gardens at the top of your holiday travel itinerary. The Williamsburg park just opened for its annual Christmas Town event. Eight million lights, […]