If you’re considering visiting Busch Gardens Florida, do yourself a favor—don’t. We made the mistake of going there on the last weekend of 2024, and it was nothing short of a disaster. Honestly, if you’re planning a Florida trip, spend your precious time and money elsewhere—on literally any other park or even just lounging on a beach. Busch Gardens is an absolute waste of both.

Let’s talk about the Safari experience, which was, without a doubt, the most blatant rip-off imaginable. We booked the tickets on-site, thinking it would be a fun highlight of the day. Oh, how wrong we were. The staff at the Safari acted like professional con artists, eager to pounce on unsuspecting tourists. They rushed us through the ticketing process—no explanations, no conditions—just a quick “hand over your money” routine. Little did we know, they were fully aware that a storm was coming. But hey, why warn us when they can make a quick buck?

As soon as the Safari started, so did the rain. And by rain, I mean a torrential downpour. Did they care? Not one bit. They hurriedly snapped a couple of photos and rushed us back, the whole thing lasting about five miserable minutes. We barely saw any animals, and instead got completely soaked and shivering in the cold. And guess what? When we approached them for a refund, they treated us like garbage and kicked us out of the tent. No apology, no compensation—just utter indifference.

In the end, we were left drenched, humiliated, and $1000 poorer. If Busch Gardens is trying to set a record for the worst park experience ever, congratulations—they’ve nailed it. Avoid this place at all costs.