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Under 5? Get in free at Busch Gardens

Posted Mar 2, 2010 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Mar 2, 2010 at 02:40 PM

My colleague, Shannon, wrote about this last week, just in case you missed it!

Sesame Street safari to let kids in free for ‘10

By SHANNON BEHNKEN

sbehnken@tampatrib.com

Published: February 26, 2010

TAMPA - Busch Gardens is making it a little easier for preschoolers to enjoy its soon-to-open attraction Sesame Street Safari of Fun.

Kids 5 and younger are now eligible to get in free to the park for the rest of the year, said Donnie Mills, Busch Gardens’ executive vice president and general manager.

“The one thing we needed to do better was cater to families and young kids,” he said. “This does that, and we wanted to help kids enjoy it for free.” (Parents will still have to buy a ticket.)

To get the Preschool Pass, register on www.SesameStreetSafariofFun.com and bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate to a ticket window at the front gate. Here’s an added bonus: There are no blackout dates.

The safari attraction opens March 27 and will have a Sesame Street-themed play area featuring Elmo, Big Bird and their friends.
Bulldozers were still at work Thursday, but the attraction is nearing completion.

The area will be filled with children’s rides, a water play area, shows and adventures that celebrate Africa. The Sesame Street characters will all be dressed in African-themed costumes. One highlight is a new junior roller coaster, Air Grover, for parents and children. Kids will also be able to view Sesame Street Presents: “Lights, Camera, Imagination!” in the park’s 4-D theater.

Parents can also pay extra on select days for the Dine with Elmo experience.

Reporter Shannon Behnken can be reached at (813) 259-7804.