BUSCH GARDENS

Tampa Bay An hour and 15 minutes from Orlando is one of Florida's wildest theme parks. Busch Gardens boasts five roller coasters, three water thrill rides, and a host of exotic African, Asian, and South American Wildlife.

New for 2000, a big old fashioned twin "Woddie", or wooden roller coaster. Gwazi is the Southeast's largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster, featuring two distinct trains that "fly by" each other at combined speeds of 100 mph.

Thrill seekers will go wild over the likes of KUMBA, a sleek, steel coaster that will turn you upside down a total of seven times during it's 65 mile an hour trek. Or how about MONTU? The longest, tallest, fastest inverted roller coaster in the world! You'll get absolutely soaked as you shoot the log flumes of STANLEY FALLS, splash through the white waters of the CONGO RIVER RAPIDS, and plummet straight down into the TENGANEKA TIDAL WAVE. Also, there are bumper cars and other midway-type rides.

Less-adventurous folks will enjoy strolling through the extensive animal exhibits, riding the scenic STEAM ENGINE or MONORAIL SAFARI, or taking in one of the many shows featuring variety acts and performing birds. This park more than any other, offers literally dozens of pint-sized rides and attractions for the little ones.

There is also a spectacular ICE SHOW that is not to be missed. And best of all, the park's hospitality center dispenses FREE Anheuser Busch beer. (2 per guest)