We were invited as media to attend this special Busch Gardens event.
Busch Gardens® Tampa’s newest live stage show “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation” premieres on May 18 in Stanleyville Theater. Guests will party along the characters from DreamWorks Animation’s hit Madagascar franchise, including Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo and King Julien on a vacation adventure at Busch Gardens Tampa.
To celebrate the arrival of the laugh-out-loud, high-energy family show, the Tampa park will host a premiere party weekend on May 18 and 19, complete with on-the-hour dance parties and meet and greets, in addition to the show’s premiere.
The lively stage show encourages families to sing, clap and dance along to original songs and party favorites on a 20-minute musical adventure. Singers, dancers and a live band join the rollicking Madagascar characters as they amp up the party to full throttle. And as part of each show, guests can meet the characters following the performance in Stanleyville Theater, which has been renovated and is now an enclosed and air-conditioned theater.
PARKWIDE PREMIERE PARTY
The energy and excitement will extend beyond Stanleyville Theater during opening weekend. Guests can join dancers and DJs throughout the park – in Stanleyville, Gwazi and Cheetah Hunt plazas – for a chance to dance every hour on May 18 and 19. There also will be unique opportunities to encounter animals all weekend long, offering guests yet another way to enjoy the variety and excitement that Busch Gardens offers. Saturday night only, Gwazi field will remain open thirty minutes after park closing for more character meet and greets from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and a special fireworks presentation at 8:30 p.m.
Plus, internationally known animal expert Jack Hanna will share animal facts and his travel tales during shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day of the premier weekend in Gwazi Park. “Jungle Jack” Hanna will follow each show with autograph signings and audience meet and greets.
We enjoyed a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens Tampa yesterday including the first sneak peek at the all new Madagascar Live show. The boys clapped and danced along to the performance. They loved it! We took pictures with fellow blogger (Making It All Work) and the cast after the show. This is definitely an event for the whole family to enjoy!
Disclosure: All opinions are my own and may differ from yours. We were invited to attend the event as media, no other compensation was received.
Karen Glatt says
Wow! What a neat place to visit, and take the kids. I bet you all had a blast, and I would love to go to the Bush Gardens someday. The characters look like fun to see, and it would be neat to see Jack Hanna in person!
md kennedy says
I haven’t been to Busch Gardens for (ahem!) 30 (ahem!) years. Bummer I missed this event, not only because I love Madagascar, but also Jack Hanna (wouldn’t miss any of his appearances on David Letterman). I’ve got to get back to Busch Gardens on day…
Katie says
that looks like a really fun time!
Mum's the word says
I wish we had this here!!!
Sarah says
There’s sooooo much fun stuff to do in FL. We went to Disney last fall and I’ve seen a million more things to do since then. I think we could every summer! Madagascar was one of their first “theater” movies. I’m sure this is awesome!
JR Frugalmom says
It looks fantastic, I know my kids would love this show..
Shell Feis says
That looks so cute! I wish we lived closer to check it out, my son loves Madagascar.
Elizabeth A. says
It looks really cute! Seems like a great fit for Bush Gardens.