On June 30, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced that it would close earlier than scheduled due to inclement weather in the area. Here’s what Central Florida theme park guests need to know.Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Closure on June 30Credit: Jeremy Thompson, FlickrOn Tuesday, the official Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Instagram account (@buschgardens) posted a story confirming that it would close at 8:00 p.m., two hours earlier than its typical weekday closing time of 10:00 p.m. The statement read:“Due to inclement weather, Busch Gardens will be closing tonight at 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you soon!”Credit: Story Screenshot, Instagram, @buschgardensUnited Parks & Resorts also updated the wildlife-themed vacation destination’s official operational calendar on its website to reflect the 8:00 p.m. closure on Tuesday.The Tampa area is expected to experience severe heat and thunderstorms on Tuesday evening, according to meteorologists.Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa BayAs of right now, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is expected to reopen as scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, and remain open until 10:00 p.m. The park is currently hosting its seasonal Summer Nights event and will offer the Wild Skies Drone & Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.Starting July 6, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will reduce its operating hours to 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday. The park will remain open until 10:00 p.m. on most Fridays and Saturdays.Credit: Busch Gardens Tampa BayThe Tampa theme park owned by United Parks & Resorts offers a Weather-or-Not Assurance program for guests, allowing families to visit Guest Services or submit an online form to receive admission for a return visit when inclement weather forces the park to close early, attractions are closed for more than 60 minutes, or the heat index hits 110 degrees or above. Guests must have completed their visit before submitting a Weather-or-Not Assurance program claim.Do you have tips for managing inclement weather during a theme park visit? Share them with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces Closure, Effective June 30 appeared first on Inside the Magic.