Celebrate Easter 2025 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with family fun, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, a Golden Egg Hunt, and a special Easter brunch.

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For many, Holy Week began on Sunday, April 13, 2025. That means the first Sunday of Easter arrives soon. For many, April 20, 2025, will simply be known as Easter. With that holiday weekend coming up, Florida theme park offers special Easter-themed events.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will have several opportunities for guests to celebrate the Easter season. According to its website, guests should “Get ready for an Easter Eggstravaganza all weekend at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Join us on Saturday & Sunday for an exciting Golden Egg Hunt throughout the park and claim your exclusive prize. Plus, enjoy special, family-friendly activities at Elmo’s Eggstravaganza in Sesame Street Safari of Fun. Don’t miss out on this Easter weekend event filled with fun for all ages at Busch Gardens!”

Elmo’s Extravaganza at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – April 17-21

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay invites guests to enjoy Elmo’s Extravaganza this weekend. Busch Gardens stated on its website that guests should not miss Elmo’s Extravaganza. They stated: “Guests will have a hoppin’ good time with Sesame Street-themed rides, the Welcome to Our Street! show, the Furry Friends Bunny Hop Dance Party, and special Easter fun! Enjoy colorful Easter décor throughout the land, Easter-themed crafts, a special Easter Storytime, an interactive Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt and special photo ops with your favorite furry friends throughout the day. It’s sure to be an egg-cellent time at Elmo’s Eggstraganza!”

Easter Celebration – April 19-20

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The Easter festivities at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay increase starting this weekend. Guests can enjoy the Golden Easter Egg Hunt on April 19-20 and the special Easter Brunch at the Treetop Kitchen on April 20. Starting April 19, guests can hunt for “Golden Eggs” hidden throughout the park on Saturday and Sunday in accessible areas. Once found, guests can head over to Guest Relations with their egg to celebrate their find and claim a special prize!

Easter Brunch at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The Treetop Kitchen will serve an Easter brunch from 10:30 a.m. until noon on April 20. Space is limited for this event. This meal costs $65.99. Guests will enjoy a one-of-a-kind brunch experience, as Busch Gardens calls it, overlooking the Busch Gardens Serengeti. The special menu will include items like Rosemary Charred Lamb Chops, Smoked Gouda Polenta, and more. The animal ambassadors will be available for an up-close experience during the brunch. Guests can make advanced dining reservations here.

We wish everyone a happy Easter Season. For more theme park-related news and information, visit MSM News. As always, eat like you mean it!

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Jon Self

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.