I visited Busch Gardens on October 14, 2024, and unfortunately, it was a frustrating experience. After driving nearly two hours from Kissimmee to Tampa, I found out that several attractions and restaurants were closed, about 50% of the park, including Iron Gwazi, which I was really looking forward to.
While I understand that Hurricane Milton caused disruptions, not being informed in advance was unacceptable. There were no updates in the app, no signage at the parking lot (which we still had to pay for), and no notice at the entrance. It felt like a waste of time and money.