Florida Day 5: Busch Gardens AWFUL- Clearwater Boat Trip SAVED THE DAY-big storms in Florida! ⛈

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    Join us today as we head to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to experience the theme park. We purchase a 1 day pass and managed to ride the new Iron Guazi, Cheetah Hunt and also Sheikra! Unfortunately the day was disappointing and we left the park early.
    Things improved as we head to Clearwater beach for the afternoon, taking a ride on the Sea Screamer boat ride to see some natural wild dolphins!
    To round off the day we go to Sickies Garage on highway 192 for some delicious burgers in the Car themed restaurant!
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  • @davidbirch7120
    @davidbirch7120 2 роки тому +7

    Amazing ride photography Andrew, you took the viewers all the way on your adventure. It was topped off with a professional, well deserved and entertaining rant at Busch Gardens. It’s a shame it cost you so much but your advice may help others prioritise attraction visits. Well done to you both and enjoy the rest of your holiday.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @pizzaDhut
    @pizzaDhut 2 роки тому +2

    As soon as you mentioned your cat not being well I knew this wasn't going to be a great day. It plays on your mind and you can't switch off, I am like that with my pets. You love them so much.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      We would have had a good day it was Busch being so poor after a long drive, clearwater was great!

    • @pizzaDhut
      @pizzaDhut 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider Yes the Clearwater part of your day looked fun. Thanks for putting up the videos, I am looking forward to watching more this evening, we both truly love your content.

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому +7

    Sorry to hear that your cat Felix's had a wee set back. I do hope that he gets stronger and stronger with each passing minute. Lots of Get Well Quick Wishes being sent. Meow x

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Mary, he is a little better 👍🏽

    • @markrobertmurphy4876
      @markrobertmurphy4876 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider Glad to hear that Andrew. We do know what that's like.

    • @spanieldavies1967
      @spanieldavies1967 2 роки тому

      Really sorry to hear about your cat. Wishing him all the best for a speedy and full recovery. I know how worrying it is especially when away from home. Very best wishes to you. Take care both.

  • @user-vb9ct6zc8q
    @user-vb9ct6zc8q Рік тому +1

    loved the clearwater video just an fyi the best boat trip if you want to see dolphins is little toot next to the sea screamer and for the best beaches head down the coast a bit to indian rocks and north redington.

  • @lisajmacleod2421
    @lisajmacleod2421 6 місяців тому

    As a family (3 teenagers) who seek the thrill bush gardens is their go to park! We buy the 3 park tickets which includes free parking, lockers and discount on food! Just for the benefit of those it’s worth it even if you don’t use the sea world pass. It’s 100pp so saved instantly. We don’t do Disney, as we can only travel school holidays it was far too busy for us. We spent all day queuing for 2 rides, 3 hrs was one que 😅 I bought the kids Micky mouse ice creams and spent $35!!! I love watching vlogs and hearing others opinions, it’s so interesting to hear what each person seeks from Florida. Great vlogs though Andrew and Laura 😃

  • @BiggyPR
    @BiggyPR 2 роки тому +2

    Great vlog once again, glad you didn’t let your experience at Busch Gardens get you down.
    Another long day for you both but good viewing for us with plenty to think about visiting the park and what needs improving.
    Envious seeing the burgers and fries.
    Looking forward to seeing more of Universal, stride on…

  • @chrismay6278
    @chrismay6278 2 роки тому +3

    We have had some great times, in Busch Gardens, over the last 30 years with the kids. However, it has gone down the nick and we do not intend to go back. We could all feel your frustration, which was exacerbated, with the I-4 storm.
    Some great footage from Clearwater. Hope Felix is okay, which must have been on your minds too! 😎

  • @christinemullen2172
    @christinemullen2172 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great videos. Love Clearwater beach not been for about 3 years. Lots of memories came flooding back. Keep doing what you are doing xxxxxx

  • @paisleymum6737
    @paisleymum6737 2 роки тому +5

    My worst day at busch gardens involved losing car keys and not finding them!. Love the sea screamer though.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +2

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

    • @silvo-sings
      @silvo-sings 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider Hi, sorry to hear of your experience - over the years I have got nothing but praise for Busch Gardens. I'll take note of your comments as we are due to go there on June 13th when we go to Florida next week. Mind we do always use the efficient shuttle as part of the 3 parks ticket. Cheers.

  • @simplymotor
    @simplymotor 2 роки тому +5

    Great vlog - hope the cat is ok 🙏. We did Busch Gardens back in 2015 and weren’t overly impressed especially considering the travel time etc. operations certainly left a little to be desired.
    Not sure if you considered a day at Discovery Cove? But you can add a 2-park (SeaWorld & Aquatica) or 3-park (SeaWorld, Aquatica and Busch Gardens) to the Discovery Cove ticket. You get 14 days admission to the other parks, for not much more than a standard Discovery Cove day ticket! I know Steph and Jim rave about this feature and wouldn’t do SeaWorld without the day at DC!
    Anyway keep up the great work and love seeing your Florida series 😎👍
    Dan

  • @janetteno3
    @janetteno3 2 роки тому +1

    Loved your video Bush Gardens we have never been to and having watched your video we wont bother. However Clearwater we always promised ourselves we would visit and now for sure we will

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @philgreen9785
    @philgreen9785 2 роки тому

    Sorry to here you dident have a good day in Bush Gardens 😒 me & deb have had some great days in there 😀 hopefully next time you go it will be better.last time we were in clearwater was 2006 and we done the same boat tip which we really enjoyed. The funny thing is we got caught in a thunder storm on the way back too. visibility was that bad we were down to about 25 - 30mph tops we could only just see the cars light in front and motorbikers had to stop under bridges till it stopped ( not good) ⛈️🌧.loved the vlog 😀 thanks once again 🇺🇸👍👏

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      Crazy the Florida storms, it can bring traffic to a standstill 😆

  • @mikeyemmott5372
    @mikeyemmott5372 2 роки тому

    I like it when you are filming while on the rides you are like an English Tim Tracker

  • @stephensmith7236
    @stephensmith7236 2 роки тому +2

    Hope the cat is ok and will be striding on soon! We always miss and worry about our cat and dog when we’re away. 🐈 ❤

  • @ashman4357
    @ashman4357 2 роки тому +2

    I have to say Clearwater looked absolutely stunning guys 👌

  • @chelsntomtravel
    @chelsntomtravel 2 роки тому

    I’ve never been to Busch Gardens, I don’t think I would bother.. seems very very expensive! Glad you both had a nice afternoon at Clearwater though! Looks lush!

  • @jeansmith3367
    @jeansmith3367 2 роки тому +2

    Loved this, ahh what a pity about Busch Gardens - rip off though, isn't it. The boat trip was lovely! Rain makes you feel at home (in the UK anyway!) but that was very heavy. Hope Felix is ok xx

  • @terrylambert5819
    @terrylambert5819 2 роки тому

    I was stuck on that ride as well but we was right up the top just before the drop for about 20 mins in what felt like 40 degrees so I feel your pain

  • @teganwalker2842
    @teganwalker2842 2 роки тому

    I’ve never been to Busch Gardens and find that there are hardly any vlogs on it and i am always sooo considering going! Thank you for sharing your experience, it definitely does not look like good value for money and you must have been so disappointed! I’ll be so gutted when you leave Florida, I’m enjoying these vlogs so much! Don’t want it to end!!!

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому +1

    Laura, you are looking the part in your new shorts. Infact, every outfit worn on this vacation has been a winner x

  • @clivep3515
    @clivep3515 2 роки тому

    Hi Andrew. I'm off to lanzarote in three weeks. Was there December for 7 weeks.. Treble jabbed, had covid twice since,
    Hope to meet up in lanzarote
    Loving the channel. 😉..

  • @CherylAbbott6486
    @CherylAbbott6486 Рік тому

    I agree with everything you said about Busch Gardens. As someone whos been to Florida several times as a teenager this was one of my favourite parks. But the last time we went in 2019 it was terrible. School kids there too, don't know if that's a regular thing. Also they were just running riot in the queues and the noise was horrible. It was my husbands first time there. We were that dissappointed we aren't going back on our trip next week.

  • @arranthomas4303
    @arranthomas4303 2 роки тому

    This is my favourite video on the channel, worst day ever and you just laugh and get on with it and go again the next day, legends! Can you do a post/video about car hire/rental advice and prices etc?!

  • @clivebuckenham9744
    @clivebuckenham9744 2 роки тому

    Really good VLOG. Your experience of Busch Gardens reminds us so much of our last visit to Seaworld - both Merlin owned. Poor staff morale, poor standards and reduced customer experience. We’ve not been back to Seaworld for 10 years. We really like Tim’s vlogs but he knows the parks inside out and is often invited to media events. You’ve shown a real insight to the Busch/Seaworld customer experience.
    As for the school kids…. The parks know when the schools are coming. They just need to post on the website ‘Welcome to [] School’. We all then know that out-of-control kids are going to be at the parks. Where are the teachers?
    Anyway, great stuff and keep striding!

  • @TeemuKujalaFi
    @TeemuKujalaFi 2 роки тому +1

    We have been Busch Gardens many times and usually loved it, but last time few weeks ago was bad. So many rides was closed, bad service, food was horrible, hamburgers totally cold etc. Really worse day at there.
    I made complain and we also got new tickets, but i told that we don’t want to drive back there from Kissimmee again, so they change tickets to Sea World. Didn’t had time to go Sea World, but tickets are valid for two years so we can use those next time.
    30$ parking is also so overpriced!
    Clearwater beach is awesome!
    We were at St. Pete Beach this time. It’s also great and traffic was much better than Clearwater.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      We didnt have a good time at Busch but clearwater was great 😊

  • @colinalexander7894
    @colinalexander7894 2 роки тому +2

    Had a very similar experience at BG a few years ago, doubtful we will be back anytime soon

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @helenpalner7904
    @helenpalner7904 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Andrew and Laura loved your Busch garden vlog . I must admit we have been coming to Florida on regular basis since 1996 and the last couple of trips to Busch gardens were disappointing. It really was a great park to visit and we’ll worth the hour or so ride from kissimmee. Don’t think we’ll bother this September even though it’s in in out ticket . Really enjoying your vlogs . Stride on 😀

  • @martinhawley2401
    @martinhawley2401 2 роки тому

    we had the same thing last time we went to Bush gardens took 3,hours to get back to Orlando and never seen a staff member smile won't be going back next time in olandon

  • @annemarieelton2069
    @annemarieelton2069 2 роки тому +1

    Firstly Hope Felix your cat is ok 💕Busch gardens seemed disappointing for all the reasons you mentioned apart from the rides & I can’t stand ‘jumping the Que’ Pity it didn’t go as planned & don’t blame you feeling bit ‘off’ with your experience there
    The boat trip on the other hand was great
    Apart from that great editing & filming was great as always xx💖

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Anne, he is improving after specialist treatment! They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @schnauziegrammy1570
    @schnauziegrammy1570 2 роки тому

    Happy to find your channel. Heading down for a month and you're giving me great info on things to do besides Disney. We love Clearwater beach more than any other. Worth the drive. Glad to get advice on Busch though. Not into wasting time and money.

  • @susantreece7176
    @susantreece7176 2 роки тому

    Aaaw, hope your little cat will be OK. Expensive day out! Love the roller coasters. What a disappointing day for you.

  • @georgia1932
    @georgia1932 Рік тому +2

    I would absolutely have a panic attack! Makes me claustrophobic just watching.

  • @nicolaward1034
    @nicolaward1034 2 роки тому +1

    We like a trip out to Madeira beach & John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk ❤️ they also have a Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant there 😋
    Love the parks but it’s nice to chill by the beach too!

  • @junemccann5981
    @junemccann5981 2 роки тому

    Hi Andrew. Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your trip. We loved Busch Gardens but it has definitely went downhill. Sending get well wishes to your wee cat. 🥰🌞🥰xxx

  • @ilsehunt6338
    @ilsehunt6338 2 роки тому

    Wow the tickets for Busch have gone up considerably more than last time I went ! Great vlog !

  • @roselinelawrence3076
    @roselinelawrence3076 2 роки тому

    Sorry to hear about your cat hopefully that he gets better soon looks amazing enjoy your day 👍

  • @zarajenkins6948
    @zarajenkins6948 2 роки тому

    I'm so sorry you had a bad experience at Busch Gardens, I've not been since 2017, I couldn't have coped with those school kids jumping the line, it's not on! Glad you enjoyed Clearwater though and Sickies looks amazing! Looking forward to the next Vlog 😊

  • @kmak5345
    @kmak5345 2 роки тому

    I do love an Andrew Rant , agree with them all especially waiting hours for Gideon cookies 🤪🤪

  • @eugenemcgeever2719
    @eugenemcgeever2719 2 роки тому

    It was a very good blog of your Florida trip to Busch Gardens and your usa road trip to Clearwater boat trip in the usa today andrew and Laura

  • @nataliesimmons6960
    @nataliesimmons6960 2 роки тому

    Sorry to hear about your morning at Busch Gardens!! The Clearwater boat ride looked amazing, I love dolphins 🐬 xx

  • @Bobbystravels
    @Bobbystravels 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for uploading. Sorry to hear about your cat also.
    This video has helped us to make the decision not to bother driving to Busch as it is a long way to go to be ripped off before you've even entered the park😰
    ...and the filth too😷 no excuses following Covid!

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @AML32
    @AML32 2 роки тому

    Busch Gardens is very much a locals park. It is always overrun with teens during the summer & weekends. Most people who go have APs. The best time to go is during the week, when school is in session. They have been severely understaffed for years. They have some of the best coasters in Florida.

  • @marchowie
    @marchowie 2 роки тому +1

    We are coming next Monday but have got 14 day three park ticket for SeaWorld aquatics and Busch garden , we were around £500 for four of us, paying on the day for theme parks is always going to be expensive but no excuse for the queue jumping the downtime etc hope they get their act together by next week

  • @danielbronitt7427
    @danielbronitt7427 2 роки тому

    Best thing is to do is get the 3 park ticket, or even the discovery cove ultimate, which includes discovery cove and the 3 parks (BG, SW, AQ), we paid about £130 in the black friday sale, includes parking, bargain, moreso when you take into account food is included on the discovery cove day as well.

  • @angeladelaney4178
    @angeladelaney4178 2 роки тому

    So sorry your day didn't go to plan. Some amazing rides though. Hope Felix is OK and he gets better soon. Bless him 🙏 xx

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔thank you!

  • @andystreet1479
    @andystreet1479 2 роки тому

    clearwater is spectacular beach location well worth a day trip loved the vibe and the beaches are stunning

  • @CherylAbbott6486
    @CherylAbbott6486 Рік тому

    That Tigris I found unsafe, the belts they use don't seem adequete for the type of ride it is. When we reached the top I came out of my seat and really felt I was going to fall out!

  • @jueannric1754
    @jueannric1754 2 роки тому +5

    we love busch Gardens. if you get rhe 3 Park ticket you get free parking. the lockers you pay a full day locker and swap lockers for each ride. we also buy the all day dining. we prefer busch than Disney which is overpriced

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @davidstead829
    @davidstead829 2 роки тому

    Clearwater is amazing,we stayed near there for a few days on our last 2 orlando trips,great area to unwind away from the parks.A boat trip is a must!

  • @joeysaunz
    @joeysaunz 2 роки тому +1

    Oh Andrew I feel your pain . We love Busch gardens but the last time we went summer 2018 it was so so hot !!! Busy and yet a lot of the drinks kiosks were shut and the staff were very inexperienced and unhappy . We got stuck on Sheikra in the station . I don’t know that I can go on it again . Should’ve done a night in Anna Marie island for the money u spent at Busch . Oh well next time . Loving the vlogs

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +2

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @MDTOutdoorAdventures
    @MDTOutdoorAdventures 2 роки тому

    Hi Andrew & Laura hope all is ok I feel having many pets WOW 🤩 stunning vlog amazing loved it 😍

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому +2

    No fun driving in those storms, pretty frightening x

  • @MeemoBbz
    @MeemoBbz 2 роки тому

    Absolutely Busch Gardens , favourite park , always good queues , friendly staff and the best rollercoasters and the free parking included in the ticket i get is 👏🏻👏🏻

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Have to disagree there sorry! Thats not what we got

  • @hettychadwick8560
    @hettychadwick8560 2 роки тому

    Loved your boat trip stunning weather stride on take care and stay safe

  • @irvinecrighton3506
    @irvinecrighton3506 2 роки тому +1

    Back in the days when kids, especially the Brazilian, their leader would be in the queue, raise a flag and about 50 kids pushed their way thru to join and from being at almost the front we then had to wait for four cars before we got on !!

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +2

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

    • @irvinecrighton3506
      @irvinecrighton3506 2 роки тому +1

      @@TheKnightStrider definitely …. Especially as we have all done that drive down the I4 and back with kids in the back ! and stopping under flyovers to get away from the heavy rain !!
      Have done Clearwater too but most enjoyed St Petes Treasure Island further down the Coast ….. but that time with no kids in the back !

  • @simonthame4135
    @simonthame4135 2 роки тому

    Great vlog as always.sad that the gardens of Busch let you down, not been for 5 years now but plan to go in September with a party of 21, hope they don't let us down.hope Felix is better soon.love from Milton Keynes

  • @laurawalker9743
    @laurawalker9743 2 роки тому

    We've been twice this week, rides are amazing and queues were small but agree they are so inefficient with loading the rides, it felt dirty and staff seemed like they didn't want to be there. They seem to have top quality rides but everything else is poor quality. Shame, but glad we went for the rides!

  • @earsandideas7266
    @earsandideas7266 2 роки тому

    Hi Andrew and Laura, we feel the same as you about Busch, we gave up on it about 10 years ago. They just seemed to close rides when storms were like 500 miles away, nothing ever arrived. The staff were rubbish and just left us in lines with no communication. There is plenty to do in Orlando without the trek there! Get well soon to your cat - take care - Nettie

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Disappointing for the price, they should charge less if the service is poor 🤔

  • @lucilleley1412
    @lucilleley1412 2 роки тому +1

    Wow how expensive is Bush Gardens we've never been an after ur vlogg we realy don't think it's for us.
    Hope ur cats soon on the mend x

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @dickanddazdo
    @dickanddazdo 2 роки тому +2

    We went to Busch Gardens in 2001 and I thought it was a waste of a drive from Kissimmee then, it doesn't look to have improved much. You're spot on, they rely too much on the coasters being good and I am afraid its not enough any more

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +2

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

    • @silvo-sings
      @silvo-sings 2 роки тому

      sorry - I have been going to Busch since 2004 right up until 2017 and only had a fab time with the 70 minute shuttle from I-Drive. Ill take note when we return their on June 13th.

  • @PaulRankinYT
    @PaulRankinYT 2 роки тому

    Such a shame you had a bad experience at Busch Gardens but there guest relations is really good, give it another try when you go back. I was there in February for the media day for Iron Gwazi absolutely amazing ride but still doesn't beat Velocicoaster
    Clearwater is fantastic but I always park in the car park over the road from the boats on the beach front it's pay and display

  • @Sarahsparkles83
    @Sarahsparkles83 2 роки тому

    What a shame u had a crap time at Busch Gardens, we loved it when we went. Clearwater looked amazing such a gorgeous beach 🏖 Loving your Florida vlogs 😊

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @theresachamp5601
    @theresachamp5601 2 роки тому

    Brave going on them
    Rollercoasters , don’t like them and would have panicked with it breaking down , expensive parking and with some rides not working expensive day , still at least they give you some other tickets for next time , clear water looked great , those 🐬so cute looked fun , hope your cat has a speedy recovery , another day tomorrow great Vlog as always 👍

  • @ilsehunt6338
    @ilsehunt6338 2 роки тому

    Fabulous vlog of the dolphins 🐬 love Clearwater !

  • @traceypardoe1732
    @traceypardoe1732 2 роки тому

    Sending lots of fuss to felix hope he gets better soon stay positive 🐶🐾❤

  • @allandriscoll2262
    @allandriscoll2262 2 роки тому

    First how is the cat, we hope all ok and he's on the mend. Your vlogg was great even though you didn't have the best day. The boat especially seeing dolphins was lovely. love a good storm, not driving in it but look amazing. Thank you both again.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      He is getting abit better 🙏🏼 They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @amberdavies3400
    @amberdavies3400 2 роки тому

    That diner looks really good! My family and I love Beth’s burgers it’s opposite the college on universal blvd in a little complex with publix, really great food, great price and you create your own burger and the shakes are amazing, highly recommend it! I think you’d both really enjoy it, hope you guys are having better days now! X

  • @TheHenricus69
    @TheHenricus69 2 роки тому

    Hallo Andrew and Laura 👋
    I was for more than 20 years ago in Busch gardens.
    And even then it was a bit of a let down.
    But instead of getting better, it's getting worse.
    I can imagine that you bolted, and went for Clearwater.
    Sarasota is also nice.
    Gulf of Mexico is beautiful.
    Go to Saint Augustine, also nice, and close by 😉
    Saint Petersburg is also worth a visit.
    Andrew and Laura, have fun, and forget this bad experience.😭😁🏖️

  • @elainebuckingham5936
    @elainebuckingham5936 2 роки тому

    Your giving great information for people 👏 very helpful 👏

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @linzbarber
    @linzbarber 2 роки тому

    Busch Gardens looks like it could be a great place if it was properly organised, but at the moment it looks like it needs a lot of improvement. What’s all that about charging for lockers after paying so much to enter and park? Wow, that’s not on. Sorry you had a long ride for such a let down.
    Clearwater looked beautiful though and I loved the boat ride. Sending love and gentle hugs to Felix and hoping he’s much better now…. you must have been so worried while you were so far away from him .

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      Too expensive for what you get now Linz unfortunately 😞

  • @janetteno3
    @janetteno3 2 роки тому

    Hi Andrew/Laura that is good news hope all is well X

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому +1

    Pity that Busch Garden Ride Park did not work out as hoped! At least the lady from Customer Relations listened to your feedback on things that went wrong and issued two free tickets (valid for 1 yr) for your next visit which will be so different, fingers crossed 🤞

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @debramitchell53
    @debramitchell53 2 роки тому +1

    We haven’t done Busch Gardens that often as we don’t overly rate it. Sadly Seaworld has also gone downhill over the years which is a shame. So at $250 with parking for a one day ticket for both of you it isn’t worth that much (£200), but for £149 each you could buy a 14 day 3 park ticket (seaworld, Busch and Aquatica) with free parking at all 3 parks (Floridatix). The boat trip looked good and was very reasonable at $27 each👍.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

    • @debramitchell53
      @debramitchell53 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider I do agree. About 4-5 years ago at Busch Gardens we paid extra money for a behind the scenes meet and feed the giraffes on a truck, but it was a joke because we literally got a couple of leafs to feed the giraffes with that lasted seconds while the Busch photographer took pictures desperate to scam us for even more money☹.

  • @eunicehowell1067
    @eunicehowell1067 2 роки тому

    So sorry to hear you had such an awful time at Busch gardens but Clearwater made up for it I think the boat ride looked amazing. We have been to Clearwater and had our dinner at a restaurant called palm pavilion watching the sunset. We’ve now got Sickies on our list to try. Hope your cat is getting better it’s such a worry when your away x

  • @kmak5345
    @kmak5345 2 роки тому

    Feeling your pain sit recliner front 85 inch TV , Beer in hand 😇😇😇 You can’t beat Boat Trip uplifting the spirit 😎😎

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому

    Sea Screamer Boat was magnificent, the dolphins 🐬 were beautiful. The whitest sand ever x

  • @suzannemalyan9643
    @suzannemalyan9643 2 роки тому

    An amazing trip everytime love it great views as well 😊awesome beach

  • @samanthahobbs2966
    @samanthahobbs2966 2 роки тому

    I really hope your cat is ok? Really appreciate you being so open and honest when things don’t go to plan like at Busch Gardens

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому +1

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

    • @samanthahobbs2966
      @samanthahobbs2966 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider definitely!

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому +4

    Drive to Busch Gardens sounds quite awful with all those accidents on route.
    30$ for parking is a bit on the steep side 😳

  • @sharenfreeman7773
    @sharenfreeman7773 2 роки тому

    It's outrageous they can charge so much with a terribly service.these companies are so greedy.those rides did look scary as hell 😨 so glad you enjoyed them.hope your cat on the mend soon 🥰

  • @karengalley3669
    @karengalley3669 2 роки тому +2

    This has totally confused me because when I was there in 1991 I really wanted to go to Busch Gardens. I thought it was animals though, getting close up to them. I didn’t have any idea that they have rides. I got outvoted by the friends I was with so we ended up at The Epcot Centre instead which bored me to tears.

  • @jackiebrown1283
    @jackiebrown1283 2 роки тому

    Brilliant to see the coast really miss the sea on your vlogs

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      We just did a 3 day cruise with ocean lol 😆 😉

    • @jackiebrown1283
      @jackiebrown1283 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStriderhaha you did that’s what I love

  • @leswalker8569
    @leswalker8569 2 роки тому

    Shame about the day you had at Busch Gardens, we have had a similar experience with the school kids, it was at 2-3 when they went home we seemed to have the whole park for ourselves. My darling wife Danielle, from your native city used her scouse temper with some of the kids and actually went out of the line to find two teachers and gave them a piece of her mind. We did the same went to guest relations and they then gave us quick queue.
    Kids will be kids but the adults seem to disappear when they get into the park.
    What I will say though there was one group of school kids who asked every time would we mind if they joined their friends and of course when they are polite we let them go to their friends.
    Just a quick note to to say I have spent all jubilee watching your vlogs, great channel.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      Not good atall the day we went

    • @leswalker8569
      @leswalker8569 2 роки тому

      @@TheKnightStrider hopefully you get to use the free tickets and get a better day next time

  • @jolenehamilton8595
    @jolenehamilton8595 2 роки тому

    We did Busch gardens for 1st time in July 2019 having never visited on previous Orlando visits. Storms came and we ended going home Busch gardens gave us our tickets, fp , and all day dining voucher to be used with in the year and we where lucky to go week later and it was so much better. Thank goodness as it would have ran out due to covid and uk/USA border restrictions. We did sea screamer it was good but only seen one dolphin and wouldn't have been one of my highlights but clearwater is beautiful I want to visit the marina maybe in fall when we are visiting.

  • @NatalieFantuzzi
    @NatalieFantuzzi 2 роки тому

    Greetings from Marbelka Spain! Love your vlogs!

  • @suzannemalyan9643
    @suzannemalyan9643 2 роки тому

    Busch gardens very hit n miss at times 🙈 all the best to felix 🙏💜😊

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @ashton5340
    @ashton5340 2 роки тому

    just to let you know you can get the 3 for 2 ticket which gives you 14 days unlimited access to Busch gardens, Sea world and aquatica. it also comes with free unlimited parking, and unlimited free coach trips from Orlando to Busch gardens so you don't have to drive. That's £155 per person so it makes it Pretty reasonable. sorry you had a bad time and I know you probably won't see this because I'm so late 😅

  • @melaniejourneaux3328
    @melaniejourneaux3328 2 роки тому

    Felt like I was on the rides with you my stomach was doing somersaults. Great filming

  • @Copthorne13
    @Copthorne13 2 роки тому

    Clearwater lovely place back in September boat rides 👍

  • @ninzolow
    @ninzolow 2 роки тому

    Got to agree about Busch Gardens. It’s got some great rides but the park itself isn’t in the best shape. Even the entrance is very underwhelming.

  • @ferganwalker
    @ferganwalker 2 роки тому

    Sickies Burger 🍔 Meal was definitely the highlight to end your day.
    Pity you did not get to buy your Chocolate Covered Mallows x

  • @dianeh6945
    @dianeh6945 2 роки тому

    FYI if you buy the SeaWorld 3 park ticket you get unlimited free parking at all 3 parks.

  • @thelmabrindley2369
    @thelmabrindley2369 2 роки тому

    Hope Felix is doing better, not nice to leave your pets when you go away and even worse when they are not well whilst you are away. Wishing him a speedy recovery. I can understand you feeling down about your day when you spend so much money and it is not as you hoped it would be. I had to turn away when you were on those rides, made me feel ill. At least when it broke down, you were at the end of the ride. Imagine if it had stopped half way through. As the saying goes, Tomorrow is another day.............onwards and upwards

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔thanks Thelma, cat getting better!

  • @triciabrodie1015
    @triciabrodie1015 2 роки тому

    hope your cat is ok. Shame Busch gardens was not a good time for you. Great footage of the rides. I agree very exspensive

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @simonrothwell9314
    @simonrothwell9314 2 роки тому

    Andrew what watch were you wearing you can see it at the beginning of shecra…. Not seen that one before… looked like a steel strap?
    Thanks

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      I wasnt lol, must have been someone elses or Lauras

  • @colmc9552
    @colmc9552 2 роки тому

    Who’s this Victor Meldrew fella.....bring back Andrew😂😂

  • @lydiamurray6605
    @lydiamurray6605 2 роки тому

    This makes me sad as Busch Gardens has always been our favourite! Definitely the place for thrill rides!!

  • @matthewbailey4968
    @matthewbailey4968 2 роки тому

    Day tickets are always going to be the most expensive option. Not sure what’s available in the US to buy locally, but from the UK you can buy a Busch Gardens, Seaworld and Aquatica combo ticket for £149 (adult) that gives you 14 days unlimited access, free parking at all three parks and a free shuttle from Orlando to Busch Gardens and back which works out great value.

    • @TheKnightStrider
      @TheKnightStrider  2 роки тому

      We cant get that as tourists unfortunately, They need to do more to make 4 hours of driving and high ticket prices worth it! 🤔

  • @Isobel201
    @Isobel201 2 роки тому

    we went to Busch Gardens last time in 2011 and I think it was quite good back then, but that place has been around for so long, they can run the risk in going downhill. We didn't ride the big coasters though, but I remembered the animal bits being really good and they did have some non roller coaster type rides. I think we did Seaworld and Busch gardens and not Epcot, although I've noticed Epcot is getting expanded and new bits added.

  • @sahbuk
    @sahbuk 2 роки тому

    Pity you had a bad day at Busch Gardens - did you check out any of the animal encounters? We last visited about 10 years ago, and spent most of our time looking at the animals e.g. via the skyway and the Rhino ride (as well as watching people getting soaked on the Tanganyika Tidalwave ride!).