Graduating students, fear not! SeaWorld and Busch Gardens are holding Grad Nites this year while the other parks aren’t. You will have an awesome graduation theme park experience! Each Grad Nite is 7 pm – 12 am, with Busch Gardens offering early access at 5 pm. Tickets will need to be purchased through your school. They are $69.99 + tax per event night.

The parks will be observing the now normal safety protocols that we’re all used to. Masks, hand washing and sanitizing, and social distancing. But what’s better than that you ask? Thrill rides!

Each park will offer thrilling rides and experiences for the graduates who worked so hard this past year. I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you!

SeaWorld will have DJ party zones, up-close animal encounters, exclusive shows and presentations. You’ll be able to ride Infinity Falls and Mako, among others. SeaWorld has a 12th grade Grad Nite on April 23, and an 8th grade Grad Nite on May 7. Get the SeaWorld order forms, rules, dress code, and information here.

Busch Gardens will have DJ music, live entertainment and much more. You’ll be able to ride Cheetah Hunt, Falcon’s Fury, SheiKra, and others. They’ll have two 12th grade Grad Nites on April 16 and April 23. Get the Busch Gardens order forms, rules, dress code, and information here.

Each paid student/teacher/chaperone will receive a meal ticket good for one meal (with exceptions) and one non-alcoholic beverage.

Each group will require two chaperones. But this is something you’ll want to chaperone! You’ll get a wrist band that will get you front of the line access to Mako, Manta, Kraken, Infinity Falls, and Journey to Atlantis. And you’ll also have access to the teacher/chaperone only lounge with complimentary refreshments.

Even the bus drivers get complimentary admission and a wrist band!

Teachers and students, if your school isn’t in on this yet, check it out! I’d love to hear from anyone who is planning on going!