Colossal Pizza at Adventure Island swapped its flatbread for traditional slices. We tried the Meat Lovers slice to see if the change is actually worth it.
The Brian Bacica Busch Gardens saga just got a sequel. United Parks & Resorts announced Thursday that Bacica is returning as president of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, replacing Jon Vigue. Yes, the person who held the job before the person who just held the job is back. Read more
Adventure Island hours have changed for the rest of the 2026 season, with the Tampa water park operating Friday through Sunday and opening Monday, October 12.
Is the Adventure Island Pulled Pork at Mango Joe’s the ultimate water park meal? We break down the taste, sides, and strategy in our full review.
Brian Bacica Busch Gardens move follows Jeff Davis’s exit, marking a major leadership change at one of Florida’s top theme parks.
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