I only put this as 5 stars to try and get it on the front page! The wait lines for food took over 1…read morehour and wasnt worth it. Also, half of the rides were closed and the open ones were not family friendly! I would have to give this 1 1/2 stars

Haven't been here in over 20 years. Weird saying that. Got 2 free tickets for being a veteran so we…read morecome over for the day and it was food, wine & garden. First impression is how much bigger it is that I remember. Also the last time I was here you could not drink except at the beer tasting. That has definitely changed. The festival was in one section of the park so we got our food card and started eating. Some things were good. Others just ok. Overall we had a great time and planning to return.

False advertising. The website clearly states that the dining plan includes. mango's Café,…read moreSurfside café, colossal snacks, or captain Pete's. Well, I am here now and being told that I can only use my $60 dining plan at surfside café or mango Joe's Café. So my recommendation is save your money. Do not buy the dining plan because it is not worth it.

The fountain drink stations were so filthy. Bees, flies and wasp were flying up into the nozzles…read moreclogging them up. The metal counter tops were sticky with ants trying to get to it and getting stuck.

Best ride at Busch gardens Tampa bay! It's a hybrid roller coaster and the drop at the beginning is…read moreso fun. Once you are done with the drop it picks up speed and the ride itself is actually relatively long. So much fun, several inversions . And so smooth compared to Gwazi when it was just a wooden coaster.

Husband is ready to do it again! I did not join him today because my back hurt. But I will try it…read morewith him the next time we come and my back is good. He said that when you're going down that first drop your butt leaves the seat, even though you are seatbelted and have a pull down bar over your legs. He spiraled, inverted, and went up & down low. He said it's an "Oh, sh**!!!" ride." He loved it!

Not a good experience here. We pre-purchased a Groupon. I saw why the entry for two kids was so…read morecheap. This jump place isn't as professionally sound as near by businesses or their genre of business type. They posted a Groupon for purchase by the public and reads walk-in's are welcome. We walked in same day as Groupon purchase and had to wait in line for a bit. There was only two people working and they were both busy attending to a summer camp that came in. When it was finally our turn to use our Groupon to start our kids jump time we were told we can't use our Groupon unless we purchase additional items such as socks for each child. THE ENTIRE SUMMER CAMP DID NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SOCKS. The children from the camp wore their socks they arrived in. They refused our Groupon purchase without the additional purchase of socks and we were told to take it up with Groupon for a refund. I asked that the owner make a courtesy to allow our children to jump since the other children from the summer camp did not have to make an additional purchase of socks. There was no mention of this on their Groupon at purchase and there were no professional signage with this rule or extra charge. Here is a lesson in business for the owners of "The Airosphere" on Ware Rd; There is a trampoline park located right behind your business. They have a trade in sock policy that's clearly posted in their store and on-line. WE GOT OUR GROUPON CREDIT BACK AND WILL NOT RETURN TO AIROSPHERE. After obtaining our refund in Groupon we drove to the trampoline park right behind your business and paid as a walk in AND THEY EXCHANGED OUR CHILDS SOCKS FOR FREE!!!

very horrible the worse experience by far in my entire life for any party I have thrown for my kids…read morein the past 11 years would not recommend this place to anybody the whole staff was inattentive to all the guest glued to there phone an not very helpful of me an my family also the when I came in nobody knew I had a party an they pricing was not as said when I booked the party the charged me an extra 430.47 on top of my deposit an couldn't explain to me why it was so high when I booked my remaining balance was 117.63 nothing added up an to make it even worse the bathrooms were horrible looked as if nobody cleaned them in weeks and when I called to speak to there corrupt than made me out to be the problem of everything an insinuated that I had a larger party than what I said which wasnt true an that I messed up there restrooms which also wasnt true this place is a never return on my list

3.5 stars due to its smaller size and less-than-ideal parking, but rounded to 4 stars for being a…read moreworthwhile way to spend a few hours on the weekend. The staff are professional and friendly. The educational aspect is top-tier. The exhibits and animals appear well cared for and I was especially impressed with the ground level Marsh/mangrove display with a large assortment of birds mingling out in the open with visitors making it really beautiful and immersive. I was there shortly after opening on a Saturday and it got busy quickly, which, considering the layout could be a problem on a more crowded day. Out of the two aquariums I've visited in the Bay Area both are worth the visit but this is the better one in my opinion.

If you're looking for something to do to kill 3-4 hrs, this place will work. But first, beware that…read morethis aquarium is located in the heart of tourist area and cruise port. Finding parking can be very challenging. And when you find one, it's not going to cheap. This is not a huge aquarium in comparison to a few others I have visited. But it's nice and quaint enough that you'll enjoy yourself. Man of the pools with fish are close enough, that you can really see them and the animals well. Small children seemed to really enjoy being at eye-level with a lot of the tanks. They have both fresh water and salt water fish and wildlife to explore. They offer a 10% for military and veterans.

Super kid friendly! Staff was amazing. And the caption made sure we left happy! If you're in the…read morearea I highly recommend. My kids left there with the largest smile on their face, you can't put a price on that!

MegaBite Dolphin Tours...hmmm sounds kinda fishy....but let…read moreme tell ya they delivered!! Very cool sunset tour and dolphins all around!! Swimming alongside the boat!! Highly recommend these folks!

Appeared to have good safety protocols in place. My 11 year old had come for a birthday party and…read moreit was about 2.5 - 3 hours to complete the full course with about 15 kids.

My daughter was adamant about zip lining for her birthday while we were on vacation. I found…read moreEmpower adventures and set it up easily online. Once we arrived the crew explained everything to us gave us the safety demo and we were off! Our guides, Andrew and Ryan were amazing! They were young and vibrant and kept our daughters entertained (6-7 IYKYK). We went through each zip line and obstacle with ease and had a great time while doing it. We learned a few fun facts about the birds and wildlife we came across and were given a few places to head to once we left. Overall this was a fun event to add to our great vacation. We would definitely come back and do it all over again. Thanks so much guys!

Dj was a great guide for our group. Went into detail about all the different species, had…read moreextensive information on a few of them and he seemed to enjoy his job. This was a great experience with some opportunities to hold some of the stars at Croc Encounters. I definitely would recommend.

Great time, lots of gators,Monitors, turtles etc - Be hydrated it's hot, if there's no breeze it…read moregets pretty stuffy..

Splash harbor is pretty cool. It was better before the water park but ai get it more geared towards…read morethe kids. Still had a great time. On the water with drinks on deck

Has a pool (no swimming though), lazy river, 2 toddler slides and 2 big slides. Fun non-beach place…read moreto spend half a day with little kids. All that said, the staff are not well trained. Had a slightly traumatic experience today. My 7 year old got stuck (for 5 to 10 minutes) in the big slide which is pitch dark all the way through (fun but not when you get stuck) and he wasn't helped promptly. Full story - I was up there at the slide entrance and i could hear him screaming that he needs help. There was a staff up there (looked like a teenage kid) who had a walkie talkie. I assumed he would have informed the people in charge as soon as he got stuck. I kept talking to my son to lie down and try to push himself down and he kept responding saying he's trying everything but is still stuck and it is getting very uncomfortable. After a while I checked with the staff whether someone is coming to help. And then I see him telling on the walkie talkie "the boy is stuck on the slide can someone help?". I was shocked. It must have been a good 5 minutes (no watch, just guessing) and he just thought of informing?! By the time someone could come, my son finally managed to push himself down. I told the guy "you should have informed quicker" and his response was "talk to my manager". I thought "ok no use talking to the teenage kid he probably wasn't trained how to react in these situations". I went to the manager and told her "please train your staff to inform quicker" her response "he probably was sitting down, we cannot do anything about this" i go "No he was lying down this time.. first time he was sitting, but this time he was lying" she repeats "he probably was sitting; we don't promise how long it takes to slide; you eventually get down and that's what matters". Is this an empathetic response? I mean i get you have to stick to boiler plate legal language at times, but im not trying to sue anyone here. Im just looking for "i understand that must have felt scary, ill talk to my staff on acting quicker". I felt like I was talking to a robot both with the teenage staff and with the manager. Anyway, my husband intervened and helped the communication and both the manager and the teenage staff eventually apologized and i really appreciated it. Takeaway - If you're not staying in Holiday Inn, NorthShore Aquatic Center might be as fun for a fraction of the cost If you're staying in Holiday Inn, avoid the blue slide or go shirtless (another staff pointed out that might have helped) I see other reviews as well about untrained and disengaged teenage staff. Should have read before I visited!

Had a fantastic visit to the manatee viewing area near Tampa. This is such a unique and peaceful…read morespot where you can actually get close views of manatees in their natural environment, especially when the water is cooler and they come in to warm up. The viewing area is well maintained with easy walkways and good spots to stop and watch without feeling crowded. It is calm, relaxing, and a great place to just slow down and take in nature. We were able to pet a few stingrays but not see any manatees. There are also helpful signs and information that explain the manatees and the area, which makes it even more interesting. It is a great place for families, tourists, or anyone who just wants a quiet nature break around Tampa. Overall, a super memorable and peaceful experience. Easy 5 stars and definitely worth visiting if you are in the area.

Took a trip out to the Manatee viewing center while we were in the area. This is a free…read moreexperience, if you're looking for something to do outside, and enjoy with family/kids. The parking lot is a bit small, but if you're lucky you can find a spot in the main lot, otherwise, you have to go down the road to another lot where they shuttle you to the viewing center. They have a small interior space with lots of educational and fun info to learn about the manatees and other creatures living in the area. They also have a small cafe to grab snacks at. The weather on our visit, was nice, but a bit cold, so I think it helped keep some of the crowds away. The water was a bit murky, i think due to the recent tide change, but still always fun to see them a little bit up close, but still in the wild, just doing their thing , and enjoying the warm waters near the power plant. a definite fun, free spot to check out if you're looking for something to do