Will rides close at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay today?
Yes — expect significant weather interruptions
Conditions today are likely to close multiple attraction types, typically in rolling waves as weather moves through.
Driving factor:
⚡ Thunderstorms
By attraction type (rest of today)
| Tall coasters (200ft+) |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Coasters |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Water rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Flat & spinning rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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| Kids' rides |
Likely closed
Thunderstorms in the forecast Tue 6pm–10pm (≈4 hrs) — outdoor attractions close during lightning; expect rolling interruptions
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Rest of today, hour by hour
6pm
84°
⚡
46%
7pm
82°
⚡
34%
8pm
80°
⚡
15%
9pm
79°
⚡
9%
😊 Comfort: Fair (50)
😤 Frustration: Severe (79)
Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds. Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.
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