Yes, dear reader, Busch Gardens Tampa (1959) and Busch Gardens Williamsburg (1975) were not the only Busch Gardens theme parks. In fact, the Tampa location was not the first park built by the Anheuser Busch Company.
Have you heard of…
Busch Gardens Pasadena?
Busch Gardens Van Nuys?
Busch Gardens Houston?
How and Why Did A Beer Company Get Into the Theme Park Business?
The Anheuser Busch Brewing Company has a long history that spans more than 150 years, including innovations that we take for granted, today. Imagine the first bottled beer? Or a refrigerated rail car that could deliver fresh beer across the country?
Also, imagine a terraced garden park located on an estate in Southern California. One that was free to the public and had vast Victorian and informal gardens. One that offered filming locations for some of the most popular Hollywood films (Gone With the Wind). And dog shows…
What Was The First Busch Gardens Park?
And what happened to the parks in Van Nuys (Los Angeles) and Houston?
Check out my video that looks at the history of the Anheuser and Busch families and their early theme parks.
Theme Park Spring Savings
Kids Spring Sale
For a limited time, Get Away Today is offering savings of up to $86 on 3-Day Disneyland Tickets for kids ages 3 – 9. Valid on travel now through May 21, 2020, this deal is good on all 3-Day tickets, including 1-Park per Day, Park Hopper and tickets with Disney MaxPass. Tickets must be used within 13 days of use or on May 21, 2020, whichever comes first. It is the lowest price you’ll see on child tickets this year!
Best of all, these savings can be combined with other offers! Include a hotel with your vacation package and you can use code MICECHAT for an additional $10 in savings.
Southern California Resident Offer
This Spring, Southern California residents can save up to $106 on adult 3-Day Disneyland tickets for travel now through May 21, 2020. For residents who reside in zip codes 90000-93599, 3-Day Disneyland tickets for both adults and children can be purchased for less than $67 per day – that’s LESS than purchasing directly with Disney and includes downloadable coupons a free Chatbooks photo book. Or, upgrade to Park Hopper tickets with or without MaxPass. Either way you’ll save $106 per adult and $86 per child.
These tickets can be used any time between now and May 21, 2020. Come for Rise of the Resistance and Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. Consider adding a discounted hotel stay and enjoy a fun-filled and affordable staycation. Get this deal HERE for a limited time.
Let’s Hear From You
Did you ever have a chance to visit Busch Gardens Van Nuys (Los Angeles) or Busch Gardens Houston?
Do you have any memories of these long-gone Busch Gardens parks? Leave me a comment and let me know below!