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  • 5/5 Syl C. 7 years ago on Google
    We found the perfect venue to provide the most picture perfect wedding of our dreams. It was everything we wanted and more. PLUS the price..well you can't beat it!!! It takes work to bring in all the vendors but if you're a planner or bride that can knock that out easily to save big bucks, this is a perfect choice. Our photos came out amazing!! Their staff was super helpful too.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wild M. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a very nice State Park. Preserves the history of Ybor City. The tour is very informative and a must see. Walking through the museum was amazing. Some of the things that happened are interesting. If you are in the area stop and take a look at one of Florida’s great State Parks
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nopeers 1 year ago on Google
    The theater is nice but the seats are rough. It was a welcomed relief from the heat as it was wonderfully air conditioned. The acoustics were not good at all.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 7 months ago on Google
    Howl-o-scream was marvelous this year. The Scream show was on point. We have 4 park passes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pending A. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place to cool down on a hot day at Busch Gardens. The shows change all the time, but the ice cold Air conditioning is always great. I have never seen a bad show here. Busch Gardens is a wonderful place for these types of shows. Highly recommend if you can get a seat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan 3 years ago on Google
    Stanleyville Theater
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  • 5/5 Helge H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was very interesting. A railway line, tobacco nearby, Spanish manufacturers and high wages of workers in New York create a city. The invention of a machine to roll cigars makes the city disappear again. (Original) War sehr interessant. Eine Eisenbahnlinie, Tabak in der Nähe, spanische Fabrikanten und zu höhe Löhne der Arbeiter in New York lassen eine Stadt entstehen. Die Erfindung einer Maschine zum Zigarren rollen, lässt die Stadt wieder verschwinden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erica S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cirque Electric in the Stanleyville Theater at Busch Gardens is one of my Favorite shows during the summer! It's Fun, Exciting and Always Entertaining! If you are there Friday, Saturday or Sunday you should go see it! (Just double check schedule before going to make sure they are performing that day 😉)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    What a venue! Every seat puts you right in the middle of the concert. We had the pleasure to see The Kings of Queen play on their final day at Busch Gardens. We attend the fist show at 11:30Am and stayed to see the second show at 1:30PM. These guys rocked the house.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shae J. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to an awesome three day event held here. Bathrooms are close and clean. The lighting was great. The sound system in the building brought high energy. We had around 1000 people in the building for three days, and we all had room! Great venue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunkissed F. 9 months ago on Google
    Good theater cold and clean. I like the cirque electric.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas L. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm sitting in Stanleyville theater right now watching the last show The Beatles number one hits. This is well worth the season's pass.

  • 5/5 Cindi R. 5 years ago on Google
    This was not my first visit here, but it is a great little theater 🎭. Especially considering that the cost of the shows are included in the admission price to Busch Gardens. Over the next few months they are having acts from past music 🎶. I saw The Commodore Experience & it was fabulous.! I recommend that everyone check it out while they are at the park 🏞.

  • 4/5 Douglas B. 5 years ago on Google
    Intimate setting for a small venue. Saw Herman's Hermits here and it was great. Sound is pretty good, and the benches are comfortable enough. Climate control is good.

  • 5/5 Lita L. 5 years ago on Google
    This Real Masters music series is great, and included with admission. Shows are at 11:30 and 1:30, and the pass out 100 tickets at the entrance, and then another at a tent in front of the Stanleyville theater. We opted for standing room only, and stood behind the last row in the center, and it was unobstructed view, and you can dance! The show is 45 minutes long, and we saw the Commodores. We have annual passes, and are going to see as many as we can, and it runs through March. I got to high five Thomas Mclary!

  • 5/5 albert C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place tp take a break. But the seats could be better. Right now they're hard aluminium highschool stadium style

  • 4/5 James L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's not bad that stinks but the seats and walkways are so close together but it is a old theater. I believe was built in the 70s. I wish it was more handicap friendly.

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 5 years ago on Google
    The Diamonds were very entertaining. Went to both shows on Monday. The first show was good. The second show was great!

  • 5/5 Cheryl R. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved the circus themed show in Stanleyville Theatre. This fast moving, entertaining show is for everyone. The emcee, Chris is very entertaining while engaging with the audience throughout the hour long show. The Wallenda duo, 2 girls from the famous troupe do high flying tricks up in the air including a 1 foot hang! Next comes an act of balancing chairs. What a nerve-wracking act he does as he balances himself on chairs stacked about 25 feet high while doing a handstand. Another act is a lady who does an act with silk scarves twisting herself in different positions with many drops while being caught in the scarves. This show is very similar to the Cirque duo Soleil shows and every bit as entertaining. It's a stage show without a bad seat in the house. Get there early as it fills up quickly especially on holidays and weekends.

  • 5/5 Mary L. 5 years ago on Google
    I always sit on the front row. I did not get to go to concerts when I was young But I sure do now .Thank you Busch Gardens for all the fantastic Hand clapping,Foot stomping,Sing along Concerts.

  • 5/5 james p. 5 years ago on Google
    Commadors, Great show. Nice venue. Last week was ABBA. Bush Gardens lot more reasonable and closer than Disney

  • 1/5 Yusuf S. 3 years ago on Google
    Im stok here still 20 minute, we are scaring and to many hot.

  • 4/5 Tom S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great show !

  • 5/5 danny c. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 5/5 Nahla R. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great time

  • 5/5 Matt B. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun times

  • 5/5 K W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fiends is the best Halloween show ever

  • 5/5 pNathan B. 4 years ago on Google
    Kids enjoyed the production.

  • 5/5 Ana R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Buenisimo

  • 5/5 Sai C. 4 years ago on Google
    There's great performances here!

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Write out the recommended everybody I got to try to everybody

  • 4/5 Barbara N. 4 years ago on Google
    The shows need to be changed out more often. Very crowded and they need more employees directing people to seating and exiting

  • 4/5 Ray P. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool show.

  • 5/5 Shannon D. 4 years ago on Google
    I love going to Busch Gardens to look at all the animals. And every once in a while my family and I will take in a show.

  • 5/5 Christina K. 4 years ago on Google
    It's where Jack Hanna does his show

  • 5/5 Valerie R. 5 years ago on Google
    Saw a lot of great show

  • 5/5 Wayne G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great show we saw Lorrie Morgan

  • 5/5 Gloria S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great shows

  • 4/5 Brandy C. 5 years ago on Google
    We seen a special country singer.

  • 5/5 Tammy M. 5 years ago on Google
    Small intimate setting, great performance!

  • 4/5 Linda J P. 5 years ago on Google
    Small venue with entertainers close in. Loved it. The $30 paid for reserved seating makes no sense as after we were seated, the remainder of open seats were given to overflow guests who did not pay extra. We will not be fooled again!

  • 5/5 Louis S. 5 years ago on Google
    A must go in florida

  • 5/5 Frugalapolis F. 5 years ago on Google
    Thrilling

  • 5/5 Phil S. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun little place to catch a show. Even in the very back your not far.

  • 5/5 Lynda J. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved the show

  • 5/5 Jaye D. 5 years ago on Google
    Clean and cool

  • 5/5 Chad C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great show!!!

  • 4/5 David T. 5 years ago on Google
    Saw 3 concerts they're very good but seating on a very uncomfortable

  • 5/5 Kathi A. 5 years ago on Google
    Saw Lorrie Morgan in Concert!!! What a blessing!

  • 5/5 William B. 5 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Robert B. 5 years ago on Google
    An always enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Irene H. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome, had great fun, really enjoyed being there

  • 5/5 Robert E. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun shows with great acts. Fifth Dimension and Lorrie Morgan, among others.

  • 5/5 Nessa R. 5 years ago on Google
    Eaglemania Band concert was awesome 🤩

  • 5/5 Mohammed A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great park

  • 5/5 Lori M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice little park for kids need more swings

  • 2/5 Moe D. 3 years ago on Google
    No slide slides

  • 3/5 Laura B. 3 years ago on Google
    We had the best day ever geared for 4 -6 years and under. We had the park to ourselves. Yea no masks.

  • 5/5 Jennifer C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice park. Clean , nice shaded areas.

  • 5/5 Kim F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice park for walking or biking

  • 5/5 A K. 5 years ago on Google
    Fun little place to take the kids to if in the area. Won't go out of my way to go here.

  • 5/5 Nicole T. 5 years ago on Google
    I love having this drop off no appt option! The kids have fun and I know they are taken care of.

  • 3/5 Marlon E. 7 years ago on Google
    The park has a small obsticle course, swing sets, musical instruments and large sand pit. The main concern are the gates always open or dont close properly.

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 4 years ago on Google
    Tours on the hour of restored houses from the 1880s, informative exhibits; street parking is available but limited. A steal for $4.

  • 5/5 William G. 4 years ago on Google
    The museum not only educated but inspired me to learn more about the local area that I live in

  • 5/5 Visit Tampa B. 4 years ago on Google
    We love our history, so proud of this museum for educating and preserving what makes Tampa and Ybor City unique.

  • 5/5 Jeff M. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved our visit! Definitely worth the $4 and the hour or so it takes. Learned so much about the history of Ybor City and the Tampa Bay Area. A must visit, in my opinion, if you’re going to be in the area!

  • 5/5 Randy R. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice, the folks there make the place. Learned alot about the history of Yubor City and the many peoples that made it. Would recommend parking, using the free trolley to get around. Many restaurants to enjoy a drink and/or food.

  • 4/5 Nicholas K. 4 years ago on Google
    Wedding time at the museum

  • 5/5 Jamie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great community yoga. Famers Market has home made bread!!!

  • 5/5 Terri M. 5 years ago on Google
    Love this experience and tour of the Shotgun Houses. The roosters were an attraction as well. Will definitely return.

  • 5/5 L O. 5 years ago on Google
    Small museum with very interesting displays and information on the history of Ybor City, including a nicely done 20 minute video. Note that tour of the cigar worker's casita are only offered on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., even though the museum itself is open until 5 p.m. We arrived at 3:15 and were sorry to have missed that (as were the several people who arrived after us).

  • 1/5 Brittany N. 3 years ago on Google
    "Closed due to Covid" Very disappointing to find that Google had not been updated with the correct hours. Drove all the way out here to find that this museum is temporarily closed and it looks like no one is keeping up with the gardens either. Looks like a jungle in there. On top of that, there was a huge farmer's market going on across the street at Centennial Park packed with people...

  • 3/5 Kathy F. 3 years ago on Google
    This park is great. My dogs love it cause they get to play with their friends in a large area but the surroundings have no trash bins.

  • 5/5 Sanne K. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely small museum at well preserved historic site. The displays were informative and in great condition. The shotgun Sears Roebuck kit house was well restored. The park ranger was well-informed and led an excellent tour of a typical cigar workers’ house. Volunteers shared the history of Ybor City’s signature Cuban sandwich.

  • 4/5 Peter B. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a small museum so won't take over an hour. Occasionally, a ranger takes folks on a tour of the garden and the restored casitas (small houses) where cigar workers lived, right on the Museum property.. well worth the 15 minutes. Entry fee is $4. There is a nice park across the street and you can catch the streetcar outside the park.

  • 5/5 Niles F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 William. H. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a hidden gem in downtown Tampa. Many of the locals don't even know it exist. To really get to know Ybor city and its history one should spend an afternoon at this state museum.

  • 4/5 Priyanka T. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved roosters and Sunday market by locals

  • 4/5 Abigail E. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful courtyard

  • 5/5 Glenis F. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Aimee A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great need to see

  • 5/5 Susan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice will go back for tour and lunch when cooler

  • 5/5 Carlos C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent information

  • 5/5 Joan A. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see in Ybor!

  • 5/5 Cathy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Willie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative if you take the tour.

  • 3/5 Alma I. 4 years ago on Google
    It's was closed but it look a nice garden and great place to take pictures

  • 5/5 ft W. 4 years ago on Google
    Not bad for 4.00

  • 5/5 ABIOLA O. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful plaza in the center of Ybor city. The roosters! Apparently, the roosters are protected by the city.

  • 5/5 Lyubomyr B. 5 years ago on Google
    Very educational

  • 5/5 Pedro G. 5 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable museum and garden

  • 5/5 Olivera P. 5 years ago on Google
    I did a community yoga class through yoga loft here and it was rejuvenating!

  • 5/5 Kristin H. 5 years ago on Google
    Went here for my cousins wedding... it was very nice😊

  • 5/5 Ramon M. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing historical place. Magnific if wanna know about Cuban nationality roots

  • 5/5 Sharon A. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice for weddings and receptions check with Petals&Promises for events.

  • 5/5 Amy White H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and informative !!!

  • 5/5 Kim R. 5 years ago on Google
    Great free yoga, museum and market

  • 5/5 paul P. 5 years ago on Google
    A wonderful history place .....great artifacts

  • 3/5 Amanda P. 5 years ago on Google
    Smaller than expected

  • 4/5 Melissa 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting museum and you also get to take a little tour of the original cigar makers homes. I recommend it!

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful history of the area.

  • 5/5 Tasha M. 2 years ago on Google
    We have been going to Busch Gardens for years and this theatre has always had amazing shows. Unfortunately, I could only find pictures of two of the shows we have seen here and couldn't post the videos I took. The photos containing the stage with an X on it were of CircXreme, which is the show they put in during Halloween time, it was a very upbeat, amazing, and fun show that contained many amazing performances. Then the two photos outside of that is the show they have in for Christmas which is those three singers, singing multiple Christmas songs and going over the story of Christmas. Which is the show I took many videos of hoping to post their beautiful voices. Every show that has ever been in this theatre has been amazing and unique to their themes. We have always enjoyed them.

  • 5/5 Lynn U. 2 years ago on Google
    Overcast, not many people. Got lots of rides in!! Show was great!! And finally found gluten free food!! (Turkey leg which was awesome! Though I starved last time)

  • 5/5 G G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great time at Halloscream Ultimate v.i.p tour by Rachael. Will be back next year Wonderful job on drink stations. But need more snacks since dinner was deleted from package

  • 4/5 Justin C. 2 years ago on Google
    The show is free for Busch gardens visitors. The production is well done. Very entertaining! Will definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Guðmundur G. 2 years ago on Google
    Cirque X-Treme was fabulous. We're so happy we stuck around for the show. World class stuff.

  • 5/5 Susan B. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited yesterday and was able to see the 3 wise men show. They have astounding voices. People were visibly moved, such as eye wiping, standing ovation, etc. There was definitely something special about that show. If I could give it 20 stars, I would!!

  • 5/5 Jamie C. 2 years ago on Google
    Saw the Cirque-X-Scream show today. It was absolutely amazing! Acrobatics at it's finest. Beautiful routine, highly entertaining, I wish I'd seen an earlier show so I could've seen it again today. Beautiful theater, nice seats, can accommodate more than a thousand people.

  • 5/5 Renee P. 2 years ago on Google
    The kids and the adults were amazed by the feats performed. It was great for the size of the stage and a nice break from walking.

  • 5/5 erwin m. 2 years ago on Google
    Great concert venue. Especially for Zedong pass holders. When I say admission is free it is free after you are admitted to Busch Gardens.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 2 years ago on Google
    This is my first time at this location. The theater itself is very clean and well laid out. The way in which they arrange the stage makes it viewable from multiple angles without problems. Take me to Cobb Theater schedule rotates with various artists throughout the season. You have to go to the park website in order to get the information. When I was visiting today there was an excellent Queen cover band. I would definitely recommend fat people check the schedule because you might find something you really love.

  • 4/5 James K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good show by ABBA about 40 minutes would certainly go see them again.

  • 5/5 Jaymie Johnson- P. 1 year ago on Google
    They have a great show with something for everyone... Dancers, acrobats, and ring walkers. Shows are scheduled by time slots so you will need to be there when the doors open to get a good seat. They do close doors once the show starts. Included in price of admission to Busch Gardens.

  • 5/5 Kathy M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow the acts were fantastic! Great costumes too!

  • 5/5 Damian S. 1 year ago on Google
    I watched the circus themed snow and it was very unique, but in a good way. The actors were very talented. The seating arrangement was nice too.

  • 5/5 Cheryl A. 1 year ago on Google
    We specifically went to see the Kilts group. They were fantastic. The group was so good, the singer/ violin player, bagpipe player, drummer, dancers were all terrific. Truly enjoyed the show!!!!

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 1 year ago on Google
    Current show: Face 2 Face... Elton John and Billy Joel music. Great oldies show. Lots of energy. Fantastic piano.

  • 3/5 James H. 1 year ago on Google
    There were lots of empty seats. We got a good seat 10 minutes after the start. I was very disappointed in the tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, although I admit not knowing a lot of the songs. It was just loud music and boring dialog. Free with park entry fee.


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