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Busch Gardens Tampa

3000 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33612-8734

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NO CS TO CONTACT-PROMISES W/ NO DELIVERY-NEED REFUND FOR 3 MONTHS BILLING AS THEY CLOSED-PLUS CANCEL MO TO MO MEMBERSHIP
I have a month to month membership # AXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX, Busch Gardens closed its doors from March to June & we were promised a FULL REFUND for those 3 months - ($13.91 x 3=$41.73) in the email they sent us over 2 months ago, claiming that someone will process the refund, but No one did anything. Never heard back from them & they kept on charging us. Called several times, only was sent over and over to the automated system with No actual human customer service to talk to. Tried to set up an account online, their system for some unknown technical reasons, didn't take our info over and over, which was a VERY frustrating experience. Obviously, BG is making it impossible for members to get their refund or cancel their memberships. So we had no choice but to file a Revdex.com complaint to document our aggravating experiences. We need a FULL refund of $41.73 for the closed 3 months park times + IMMEDIATE cancellation of our membership. First BG cancelled "kinetic" summer nights shows even 2 years ago, which was a tipping point, then now cancelled ALL year long shows & we don't use any rides so we have absolutely NO reason to go to this park anymore. You could have had the shows at 50% capacity, people could have sat 6 ft apart, wearing masks with good disinfecting routine, but you shut it off all together, because you are cheap & don't want to spend the money on shows!!! Please note that the coming billing is 6/21, so if it goes through before you cancel our membership, then you owe us $41.73 + $13.91 (6/21 billing)=$55.64 total. Please process our refund and cancel our membership immediately, as we have been emailing you for months and we got no where with those fake false repetitive refund promises with No delivery.

Desired Outcome

FULL IMMEDIATE REFUND of 3 months, (Mar - Jun), $13.91 x 3=$41.73 and if the 6/21 billing went through before you cancel our membership, then you owe us 4 months = $55.64. Plus we want our month to month membership to be cancelled immediately.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 30, 2020

We have located the guest's email and have provided additional information regarding their initial inquiry.

Customer Response • Jul 12, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I have already filed a complaint against Busch Gardens with the Revdex.com. I made it VERY CLEAR OVER AND OVER that I want my membership cancelled with FULL REFUND OF ($13.92 X 4 MONTHS=$55.68). I made it clear over and over that I don't want this membership anymore. How many times do I have to repeat myself? I don't accept any of your offers neither do I have any interest in any of your perks, rewards, etc.

You have 2 business days, If I don't get my $55.68 refund, rest assured that I will have to escalate this bizarre business practices to the FL attorney general and Governor Desantis offices, to open a formal investigation into your deceptive practices.
THIS IS FINAL.
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(the above is the exact copy of my reply to Busch Gardens email of June 30).

Customer Response • Jul 12, 2020

Quick update. Busch Gardens refused to send their response thru Revdex.com, instead asked me to read and reply to their email, which is another fraudulent way and playing gimmicks in order to frustrate the customer, hoping that they will forget so they could continue billing. For Revdex.com, the email was a generic one, that has offers and perks, then it asks that if I want a cancellation, then reply to their email, which I did. Then, I got the SAME OLD GENERIC automatic *** reply of "we are so busy and we can not get back to you"!!! This was nothing but another trick by Busch G. Finally, as I will NOT put up with any of their theft, illegal charges, imposing membership, etc. I NEED MY REFUND OF $55.64 BY TUE, JULY 14. If I don't get it, several formal complaints will be immediately filed with FL attorney general, Governor's Desantis offices, consumer protection agencies & I will send it to the media. Let's see when the world hears about your fraud in the nightly news, how will this affect your ______ fraudulent business. You have wasted for me valuable time and energy for the past 4 months, so now it's my turn I will return it with the like. When a business reputation gets in the mud, this is the beginning of the end. You have until Tue, Jul 14. What a sick group of bs thieves. THIS IS FINAL.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 19, 2020

A member of our team has reached out to the guest via email with a resolution.

Customer Response • Jul 20, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
WHICH PART OF MY PLAIN ENGLISH YOU STUPID LOW LIVES SCAMMERS DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND? AS I SAID OVER AND OVER, I DO NOT WANT YOUR _________ MEMBERSHIP AND DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OF YOUR *** OFFERS/ PERKS, ETC.
IF A CUSTOMER IS INSISTING ON CANCELLATION, WHY IN THE WORLD ANY DUM _____ WOULD THINK THAT THE CUSTOMER WILL ACCEPT ANY OF YOUR _____ OFFERS? THAT'S NOTHING BUT YOUR TRICKS TO STEAL CUSTOMERS. THEREFORE AS I SAID OVER AND OVER, I AM FILLING FORMAL COMPLAINTS WITH FL ATTORNEY GEN AND GOVERNOR DESANTIS OFFICES, IN ADDITION WILL REPORT YOUR MONKEY BIZARRE BUSINESS PRACTICES TO THE MEDIA. EXPECT YOUR SCANDELOUS THEFT TO BE AIRED ON THE NEWS. LET'S SEE IF ANY MEMBER WILL STILL WANT TO KEEP THEIR MEMBERSHIP. HERE'S A FINAL ONE, ____, _____, _____ TO ALL BUSCH GARDENS EXECUTIVES, OFFICERS AND ALL EMPLOYEES. FILL IN THE BLANKS YOU LOW LIVES SCAMMERS. BECAUSE I WILL GET MY FULL REFUND OF $55.46 WHETHER YOU AGREE TO IT OR NOT.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 24, 2020

Guest was contacted via email on 07/12/2020 where we confirmed her pass was cancelled and a refund request has been submitted.

Customer Response • Jul 27, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
First of all, you claimed the refund request submission is $44. (3 mo) where you charged my credit card for another $13.91, so you owe me 4 months, 4 X $13.91 = $55.96. Secondly, I am sick and tired of your gimmicks, tricks, traps & LIES. I HAVE REQUESTED MY MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATION AND REFUND SINCE MARCH, AND NOW WE ARE AT THE END OF JULY AND STILL DON'T SEE A *** REFUND BECAUSE YOU ARE BUNCH OF SCAMMERS. IT HAS BEEN 4.5 MONTHS SINCE I ASKED FOR THE REFUND AND THE CANCELLATION. HOW MANY MORE MONTHS YOU THIEVES DO YOU NEED TO REFUND ME? A YEAR PERHAPS? (SARCASM) I DON'T GIVE A *** ABOUT YOUR FALSE CLAIMS OF WHAT YOU CALL A "REFUND REQUEST SUBMITTED", I ONLY CARE ABOUT SEEING MY REFUND BACK TO MY CREDIT CARD. OF COURSE YOU ARE HOPING THAT I FORGOT, WHICH WILL NEVER HAPPEN. THIS IS THE LAST WARNING YOU WILL RECEIVE FROM ME, IF I DON'T SEE MY FULL REFUND OF $55.87 BACK TO MY CREDIT CARD IN 2 BUSINESS DAYS, EXPECT LETTERS FROM THE FL ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICES AND YOUR SCANDAL AND CROOKEDNESS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NIGHTLY NEWS. THIS IS FINAL. I WILL NOT WASTE ANY MORE TIME AND ENERGY ON YOUR GARBAGE TALK. I NEED ACTION AND FULL REFUND IMMEDIATELY. LET ME MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU, ANY STUPID RESPONSE TO THIS WITHOUT A REFUND, WILL BE REJECTED AND FORMAL COMPLAINTS WITH INVESTIGATION REQUEST WILL BE SUBMITTED TO FL ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GOV DESANTIS. WHAT AN OBNOXIOUS NOTORIOUS SCAM YOU ARE RUNNING. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE FOOLING?

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 28, 2020

As stated in the EZ Pay contract, EZ Pay payments will continue on a month by month basis until the 12 month commitment has been met. Renewal continues automatically after the commitment is met on a month to month basis until you advise us you wish to end your membership. Busch Gardens was closed for three months so a 3 month refund was approved for the guest. As you might imagine, given the current environment we are experiencing an unusually high volume of requests. The request is extremely important to us and will be processed in the order in which it was received.

Customer Response • Aug 04, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
Busch gardens was closed Mar, Apr, May & Jun. 4 months that you charged me. From the 1st month, March, I emailed you to cancel my membership. Got no response. Called several times, got NO customer service. ONLY automated response with no human to talk to. Even though I even filed a Revdex.com complaint about your bizarre business practices, you still have the nerve to bill me in Jun 26. How notorious. for that reason, you owe me 4 months = $13.91 x 4 mo = $55.46. I waited long enough for this *** refund and wasted valuable energy and time, so I AM NOT GOING TO WAIT FOR YOUR SLOW MOTION FRUSTRATING SYSTEMATIC OBNOXIOUS WAY OF KEEP DRAGGING THE MEMBERSHIP. AS I SAID OVER AND OVER AND FOR THE LAST TIME, I AM FILING FORMAL COMPLAINTS WITH GOV DESANTIS AND FL ATTORNEY GENERAL. THEN YOU CAN EXPLAIN TO THEM YOUR ***, LET'S SEE HOW THEY WILL RESPOND. MOST LIKELY WITH IMPOSING PENALTIES ON BUSCH GARDENS, WHICH YOU DESERVE. WHEN SOMEONE SPENT THAT MUCH TIME ON THE PHONE AND Revdex.com COMPLAINT, THE LEAST YOU COULD DO IS TO REFUND HER IMMEDIATELY. THIS IS FINAL. WHAT A MONKEY BUSINESS ARE YOU RUNNING?

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Aug 15, 2020

Busch Gardens was closed from 03/16/2020 to 06/10/2020 which is 3 months. The guest was only charged for 3 months during the park closure so three months were refunded back to their credit card. The guest's financial institution accepted the return on funds on 08/15/2020. We would recommend the guest reach out to their bank for further assistance.

We are seeking a refund to the annual passes we purchased because will not feel safe going to the park with the COVID-19 situation.
On January 9th 2020 I purchased four passes to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island for my family. One of my sons and myself only went for one short visit to Busch Gardens and soon after COVID-19 became a concern and we no longer went. Busch Gardens then closed their parks and we were unable to use the passes.

We do not feel safe going to an amusement park setting for at least 2 years, so I have been trying to obtain a refund for these passes. An extension is not acceptable to us. The terms and conditions of this original purchase should no longer apply, and we feel Busch Gardens should refund our original purchase.

I tried two emails, with no response, and multiple phone calls to discuss this with Busch Gardens. Finally, after waiting 2 hours on hold in queue and 30 minutes on hold with a customer service agent and then a supervisor she said they would not give me any refund.

We do not feel this is right. They should accommodate a refund for their Guests who during this trying time do not feel comfortable going to their park for the time being. These passes will be a total loss for us and if a refund is not provided I don't see why we would ever want to visit one of their parks again.

Desired Outcome

Refund for purchased annual passes we will not use due to the changed environment at the parks because of COVID-19. $595.86 was the cost.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 28, 2020

We have located the guest's email and have responded to their inquiry with additional information.

Bought tickets 1 week before they closed and weren't able to use them. Want refunded because I'm not taking my kids there with the risk of Covid-19.
I purchased 2 fun cards and then did the ezpay for a silver pass. This was all done 1 week before Busch Gardens announced they were closing due to the Covid-19. With the restrictions at their parks and the risk of catching Covid-19 and bring it home to family and friends, we are trying to get refunded what we've paid. I've tried calling and have been on hold for several hours at a time. I've tried the "keep your place in line and we will call you back" method and haven't been called back. I've sent emails and have only gotten an immediate response email saying due to higher than normal volume, responses may take longer than usual.
I get all of that, I just want a refund for our 3 passes and for them to stop taking the monthly payment out for the silver pass. I don't want extensions put on our passes, I don't want extra stuff added to our passes. We are not going to go due to the risk. We just want refunded. Especially since we've never gotten a chance to use the passes at all.
The order # is: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Barcode for silver pass: AXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Barcode for fun card: AXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Barcode for fun card: AXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Please assist us with this issue. I hear of others getting refunds and I hear of others getting jerked around like we are.

Desired Outcome

We are only requesting a full refund which should be understandable due to the fact of Covid-19 and we never even got a chance to use our passes.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 28, 2020

We have reached out to the guest with a resolution regarding their concerns.

I'm unsure why Busch Gardens refuses to have in place a refund policy for people whose vacations have been impacted by Covid-19.
I live in Oklahoma and had flights to Tampa booked in order to take a cruise July 17 - 23. We had an extra day free in Tampa - so 5 days ago (6/12) I went online and booked tickets in advance for 4 people, the total was $534.

Today (6/17) Carnival called me to inform me that my cruise was cancelled, all cruises were cancelled through July due to Covid-19. There are no more cruises available until October out of Tampa. My kids start back to school in August.

I need the $534 refunded to me so that I can take them somewhere this summer. I understand the standard policy is that the tickets are non-refundable, but it seems every other business understands the pandemic and has a policy in place to address issues caused it. Both American Airlines and Carnival Cruise lines have exceptions for their rules due to Covid, but not Busch Gardens.

I will not be travelling to Tampa, if I ever do rebook a cruise I have no idea at this point what port it will be out of, I need my money back now to take my kids on a vacation.

Do the RIGHT thing, stop holding my money as leverage to MAKE me come back to your park. Give me a refund and the next time I consider a park I will be more likely to go with you again. Force me to come back and if I do, it will be very begrudgingly and certainly NEVER again.

Additionally, I had to hold for over 3 hours to talk to your customer service. The supervisor would not answer my questions as to where the corporate office is to lodge an official complaint - she simply escalated the call so she could justify hanging up on me, which she did - after a total of 4 hours on the phone.

I would be embarrassed to work for a company that offers such pitiful customer service. I played by all your rules, booking online, making a reservation, etc - it was super easy for you to take my money - but now you've made me jump through more hoops than a circus monkey to get a refund. Do what is right. Keep the customers you have.

My order number is XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Desired Outcome

I am seeking a refund due to Covid-19.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 27, 2020

We see that the guest has been assisted by our guest correspondence team and may reach out to us at ***@SeaWorld.com with any additional questions.

Customer Response • Jun 29, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
There has been no resolution. I need the refund now, they should have a better rep once time.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 09, 2020

We have reached out to the guest regarding their concerns and provided a resolution.

Customer Response • Jul 09, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
It has been almost 30 days. Absolutely unnaceptable refund time frame. If the company has the time to respond and tell me to wait, why don't they have the time to just issue the refund?? Just process the refund!! How hard is it?

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 19, 2020

We have responded to the guest regarding their concerns and advised them of the status of their refund.

Customer Response • Jul 20, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
Their response to me is to just keep waiting.. this is an unacceptable time frame to wait for a refund.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 24, 2020

As you might imagine, given the current environment we are experiencing an unusually high volume of requests. Your request is extremely important to us and will be processed in the order in which it was received.

We had 3 months left on our passes to Busch Gardens, Adventure Island, Seaworld, and Aqutica before covid took place. We want a refund.
We paid cash for our passes for our family of 4. We had 3 months left to enjoy Busch Gardens and the 3 other parks... Now due to covid and you are making mask mandatory which my fiance and I will not wear in the summer heat in florida nor my 3 children!! We were looking forward to the new rides at the parks that now aren't open!!! As well as any rides worth riding!! Not to mention now lines are long due to new rules and regulations! We aren't a rich family and this was a huge treat for our family so if we could please be reimbursed for the money the last 3 months that would be awesome.

Desired Outcome

We paid cash for our passes for our family of 4. We had 3 months left to enjoy Busch Gardens and the 3 other parks... Now due to covid and you are making mask mandatory which my fiance and i will not wear in the summer heat in florida nor my 3 children!! We were looking forward to the new rides at the parks that now aren't open!!! As well as any rides worth riding!! Not to mention now lines are long due to new rules and regulations! We aren't a rich family and this was a huge treat for our family so if we could please be reimbursed for the money the last 3 months that would be awesome.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 27, 2020

We have reached out to the guest requesting additional information so that we may review their request.

I was charged more than once for the tickets I purchased. Can't resolve through phone or email
Hello

I'm contacting you in hopes to get an issue resolved. I purchased tickets a few weeks back and noticed I was charged and extra $284.67. This was on top of the 7 tickets I purchased on order number XXXXXXXXXXXXXX.

I tried to resolve this on the phone and thought I had done so but I never received the credit. I called again and didn't receive a call back. I emailed multiple times without a response. The day we were at the park, I thought this would be cared for at the guest relations window but it wasn't. I ended up spending an additional $173 for quick queue and never received the money I was overcharged. I tried once again to call today and did receive a call back. The representative was quick to cold transfer me to the accounting department. I waited on hold for about an hour and hung up.

Can someone please help? This has been ridiculous trying to get this handled.

Desired Outcome

I would like to receive my money back for the way this is being handled

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 21, 2020

Responded to guest with additional information regarding their order.

Customer Response • Jun 22, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
There is no indication as to when this will be resolve . They said they have received many requests but not sure why that mattered in my case. I just want confirmation that I will receive my money. I didn't need a general response. I wanted a solution. I've tried multiple ways to get this handled.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 30, 2020

We have notified the guest that their refund request has been received.

They stole money from me . I purchased annual passes *** canceled my membership without explanation! I want my money back
I went to the park today 6/13/2020 to only get denied and embarrassed to have to tell my kids we can't go in because my membership was canceled ! They claim I owe them money but I don't owe a dollar to nobody ! They owe me back my money and an apology to my children for the embarrassment we went through today . Then I tried calling emailing and it's like trying to reach *** personally! I'm exaggerating but they have poor customer service and I'm *** extremely upset ! I want my money back or free for a year !

Desired Outcome

I want a year free for me and my wife with free tickets for my two kids for the embarrassment we went through being denied entrance to the park when I purchased annual tickets to only be canceled and my money not even returned . My name is *** and *** we need new annual passes free for a year sent to my email ***@gmail.com this is *** ridiculous and I regret any business I gave to Busch Gardens I'm going to start visiting Disney world more often !

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 21, 2020

We have confirmed that the guest has a previous account with a past due balance and have reached out to them regarding their concerns.

My family and I very much enjoy using our annual passes to Busch Gardens, Sea World, Adventure Island and Aquatica. I give 4 STAR RATINGS to each of those parks based on our experiences (not thrilled with the prices of cabanas). However, mainly because of the unrealistic policy changes due to Covid19, we are canceling our memberships. To force people to wear masks all day in Florida's scorching heat and humidity is asinine, especially when there is 0 proof that cloth and paper masks prevent transmission of the virus. I forsee many guests of these parks passing out from heat stroke and breathing problems. On a lghter note, I also foresee many half sunburned faces. What a sight THAT will be!
My big issue is that I have been calling the call center daily for the last month to cancel said passes, only to reach a recording stating they cannot take my call. During my most recent attempt, I was given an automated option for them to call me back, yet, here I am 2 days later, and have yet to recieve a call. I DO NOT want to keep paying for passes we are not using, yet, I cannot cancel them due to *** customer service. Its beyond me why there are no other options to cancel, especially when the call center was apparently closed during the "pandemic." Very frustrating and unprofessional.

I have been calling and emailing Busch Gardens since June 8th. I have been placed on hold for a total of 8 hours over 2 days & both times, hung up on.
My family and I would like to go to Busch Gardens but the barcode for our annual passes came back as invalid. Our passes are supposed to be in deferment so I tried calling to see about getting our passes our of deferment.

I have been calling customer service since Monday, June 8, 2020. On Monday, the call center was full so I was hung up on my the automated service. On Tuesday, I was told there was a 1507 minute wait, but I could hold my place in line...I'm still waiting (It's Thursday, by the way). On Wednesday, we call again, only to be told by the automated service that there is a 2873 minute wait but it doesn't give me the option to hold my place because I'm still holding my place from YESTERDAY! Today is Thursday, June 11, 2020, we call from my husband's phone and the automated man says the hold time is 92 minutes...hooray for us! Well, it's be 3 hours (I'm still on hold and being offered the hold you place in line thing) and I'm still waiting.

Today, June 12, 2020, I spent spent more than three hours on hold waiting for you all to answer the phone and I was hung up on again. I was told 93 minutes, instead I was on the phone for more than three hours and I still haven't spoken with anyone! The automated service HUNG UP!

Every email has been returned with "Thank you for contacting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Your message is very important to us. As part of our continued commitment to the safety of our guests and Ambassadors, and in accordance with guidance from state and local officials, our theme parks will remain temporarily closed. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience.

Given the current environment we are experiencing an unusually high volume of requests and email response times may be delayed.

We are committed to the health and safety of our guests, Ambassadors, and animals in our care and look forward to welcoming you back to our parks soon." However, they aren't closed. We've gotten false wait times and I'm still waiting for a call back from Tuesday when they were supposedly holding my place in line.

Desired Outcome

I would like to speak with management about these issue of customer service. I don't want this complaint to be tossed aside because it can't just be happening to me. I would like someone to talk to me about what's happening with my annual passes and I want the situation rectified. I also want to ensure that everything that was attached to my annual passes before the deferment are still attached when the deferment is lifted. I also want this complaint and EVERY email sent to the the higher ups so that they understand that they can't treat customers this way.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 21, 2020

We have responded to the guest's email regarding their concerns.

Customer Response • Jun 23, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
They finally answered the emails and fixed the issue with my account. However, they still didn't acknowledge those ridiculous wait times except to blame "our current situation," as if that's a valid excuse when those chose to reopen their parks with insufficient customer service reps. I still haven't spoken to anyone, instead they stated that they would "send it to the proper personnel."

My Busch Gardens Passes (3) annual pass ending in Feb 2020, the cards show inactive yet they are still charging me $64.47 per month thru the EzPay.
I have sent message thru Web, wait line on the phone is over 2 hrs and I've only had 1 call back and it was an automated response that hung up on me. I tried to delete my card info on the website but it won't allow me to do that. I responded in Feb that I wasn't renewing and all 3 of our passes show they are no longer active.

Desired Outcome

I would like a refund for charges billed for Feb, March, April and now May which total 257.88 and interest of $5.15 that I have been billed for because of their error.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 21, 2020

We have reached out to the guest regarding their concerns and provided a resolution.

I'm needing to get a refund on my trip.
I cancelled my trip due to the corona virus on April 12th and I have not received my refund back yet and it's been 2 months. I need that money back. I have called and called and they keep saying it's just gonna take time but no date can they they give me!!! I want me refund soon!!

Desired Outcome

I need a refund

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 21, 2020

The guest has contacted the wrong location. We have provided the guest with contact information for Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

I bought two e-tickets from Busch Gardens on November 13,2019 and due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I was unable to use them as the park is closed.
I filed for a refund May 8,2020 and I still and still haven't received my refund as of June 10th. It has been over thirty days and I am not able get through and contact anyone about this matter. Below is my purchase cost:Item Qty Unit Price Subtotal
Same Day Ticket to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay 2 $94.99 $189.98
Sub Total: $189.98
Shipping: $0.00
Tax: $16.16
Service Fee: $9.99
TOTAL: $216.13

Desired Outcome

I would like a full refund for $216.13.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 20, 2020

We have reached out to the guest confirming that their refund request was received.

Customer Response • Jun 22, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
We applied for a refund May 11, 2020. We followed up on June 11, 2020 and called Busch Gardens. No one would come to the phone at all or take our call. I feel like they are avoiding giving us our money back that we spent on the e-tickets. Our total cost for the refund is: $216.13. We are still waiting on the refund.
How long must we wait for the refund?

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 30, 2020

We have reached out to the guest confirming that their refund request was received. Requests are processed in the order they are received.

Customer Response • Jun 30, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
What assurance do I have that the payment will be received. We are doubtful and leery about buying anymore tickets if we don't receive our refund. We were really looking forward to going to Busch Gardens for our vacation this year.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 09, 2020

We have reached out to guest regarding their concerns and provided a resolution.

Customer Response • Jul 09, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I want a refund ASAP! We want to know when we are going to get it! We have never received a direct answer when this money will be refunded.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 19, 2020

We have responded to the guest regarding their concerns and advised them of the status of their refund.

Customer Response • Jul 20, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
They have never given me a definite time period when I would be getting the refund. I feel like they keep delaying it!

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 24, 2020

As you might imagine, given the current environment we are experiencing an unusually high volume of requests. Your request is extremely important to us and will be processed in the order in which it was received.

Customer Response • Jul 24, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
Again this doesn't give me a clear time when I will get my refund back. We cancelled in May 11,2020. How long will it take?

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 30, 2020

The guest's financial institution accepted the return of funds on 06/24/2020. We would recommend the guest to reach out to their financial institution for additional assistance.

Customer Response • Jul 30, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
Thanks we finally got our refund!

I was Charged but it showed a message on the screen that an error has occured
on June 10, 2020 at 12:51 I was placing an order for two park admission ticket and as soon as I pressed purchase it showed me an error but I was still charged $335. This is no small amount I am a student I have worked hard for my money and then this happens, please resolve this because I am really stressed out over this. I have attached proof down below.

Desired Outcome

I would either like to receive the tickets that I was charged for or I want a refund.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 20, 2020

We have reached out to the guest regarding their inquiry with additional information.

Re: cancelled concert tickets. Said would be refunded over 2 1/2 mos ago. Hundreds of $$$. STILL nothing & cant tell us when to expect it. Really, BG?
No...we've done this SOOOO many times on the phone with you. Please just refund our $$$.

Call us at *** or ***.

We have wasted enough time on the phone with you across the past 2.5 months.

Not fair. Busch Gardens. You're a big business and small businesses are doing a heck of a lot better than you. You still take out our monthly fee for our annual membership... But taking months to return our money for April concert tickets. Wow. Very disappointed.

Desired Outcome

Our refund that was promised in April, and again in May (twice), and now in June!

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 18, 2020

We have reached out to the guest requesting additional information regarding their order.

Customer Response • Jun 18, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
We have provided all of our detailed account information numerous times.

This is a stall tactic.

Busch Gardens, what a disappointment. Again, here is our phone number ***. Call us if you really want to resolve this.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 20, 2020

The guest has not provided their order information within their Revdex.com submission. We have emailed the address provided requesting their order information so that we may review their request further.

Promised full refund. More than two months, still no refund.
Purchased 3 two park tickets and 3 quick que tickets 02/27/2020, totalling $481.98. Spoke with Donnie (CSR) 3/31/2020 about issuing a refund due to Covid 19. She stated a full refund of $481.98 is authorized and will be issued. Donnie said it may take a week or two for the refund to be issued. It has now been more than two months and I still have not been issued my refund. I had spoken with a CSR on 04/14/2020, he said "the refund is authorized, although due to the large amount of refunds being issued it may take an additional two weeks." Spoke with another CSR on 04/22/2020 and they stated the same thing as the representative I talked to on 04/14/2020. I have also sent two emails and received generic canned replies. Busch Gardens call center now has an automatic message stating "due to our high call volume, we are unable to take your call at this time." So, now I can't even speak with anyone at SeaWorld/Busch Gardens. I am furious with Busch Gardens about the absolute lack of concern for their customers. I didn't spend $481.98 for 6 pieces of paper, that I printed with my printer, ink and paper. Payment rendered for services never received. I need my money back! It's mine!

Desired Outcome

I need my full refund of $481.98 returned to me. Due to Covid 19, Busch Gardens closed during my vacation window. My vacation had to be used in order to stay home with my two children.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 18, 2020

Reached out to the guest with additional information. Refunds are processed in the order they are received.

Customer Response • Jun 19, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I do not accept the response because their response is fallacious and still does not resolve this matter. They've never "reached out to me with additional information." All efforts of contact were made by me. Almost three months and still no refund. Why not issue the refund instead of a canned response preventing conflict escalation? This is ridiculous! It's my money and I need it. I have children to raise and bills to pay, but Busch Gardens could care less. Even in a pandemic, elitist corporate empires can't be bothered with us peasants. I will never go to your park again! GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK!

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 28, 2020

We apologize for any miscommunication. The guest has been notified that their refund request was received. Refunds are processed in the order they are received.

Customer Response • Jun 29, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
The only resolution is a full refund. I have not received anything but canned customer response messages from Busch Gardens. Three months still no refund, speaks volumes about the absolute decline of Busch Gardens customer relations.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 05, 2020

We have reached out to the guest regarding their concerns and provided a resolution.

Customer Response • Jul 06, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
My issue is still not resolved. Busch Gardens continues to email me the same canned response; "We truly apologize you are unhappy with your experience. We can confirm your refund request has been received. However, due to the high volume of requests and interruptions COVID-19 has had on our operations, there may be a delay in reviewing and processing your request. We thank you for your patience during this time."
The only resolution I will accept is my full refund. Don't thank me for being patient at this time Busch Gardens. Hence, my complaint to Revdex.com, I am not being patient! Any other attempt of self satisfaction regarding your neglect to make this right is futile.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 17, 2020

We have reached out to the guest regarding their concerns and provided a resolution.

Customer Response • Jul 18, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
Still no refund. Obviously lodging a complaint through Revdex.com has no impact. Same generic canned message sent to my inbox. Busch Gardens customer service is a joke. Give me my money back.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jul 24, 2020

As you might imagine, given the current environment we are experiencing an unusually high volume of requests. Your request is extremely important to us and will be processed in the order in which it was received.

Purchased fun passes before virus in February. Haven't been and no refund. Stole $600 from me!!
I purchase five fun cards for adults and one child a total of $606 in February before we knew about the virus. I emailed three times with no response called twice with long hold waits only third time waited an hour spoke to somebody for a refund of our fund passes that we never used and that was purchase before the virus was serious and was it really thought of at that time. I asked for a refund and was basically told no and I'm pretty much out of luck from the way I took it. I have the worst customer service experience. All I want is my money back after losing my job and struggling and explain to them and they didn't care this is wrong by all means especially for people that have lost their jobs It could really use that money to pay the important bills to take care of their family thank you so much Busch gardens for taking my money especially when I have two teenagers and a baby I need to take care of you should really have a little compassion on people that are struggling right now like myself I really hope you understand and refund me my money order number *** It's just February 29th 2020.

Desired Outcome

I want a refund of my $606 so I can pay my bills and feed my family.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 18, 2020

We have reached out to the guest with a resolution. They may contact us at [email protected] with any additional questions.

Customer Response • Jun 19, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
They are providing a full refund.

This company has been promising a refund to me for over 60 days. No one helps when you call and now I can't even get them on the phone anymore.
We purchased season passes for the year 2020. The park never opened due to the pandemic and now we are moving. I requested a refund for the passed back in March and was told it would be processed but they asked I give them until the end of the month. We are now in June and I have not received the refund. Every time I call they keep apologizing and asking me to be patient. I paid over 600 dollars for tickets I have not been able to use and want my money back. It should not take over 60 days to get my refund. Now when I call it says all circuits are busy and to please try back, so I cannot even get someone on the phone.

Desired Outcome

I want my money back!!

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 15, 2020

The guest has contacted the wrong location. We have provided the guest with the contact information for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and have forwarded their email to the BGW team for assistance.

The ez-pay passes will not be cancelled even though Busch Gardens is not able to keep their end of the contract.
Busch gardens cannot guarantee that I will be able to be in the park before the passes expire. With the pandemic they have had to make concessions and limited capacity and cannot guarantee that I will be able to use the passes and so if they cannot keep their end of the contract with no limitations due to the pandemic, they should not be holding me to my end and I should be able to cancel them without penalty.

Desired Outcome

I would like to cancel the passes without penalty

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 10, 2020

We have reached out to the guest with additional information regarding their account.

I purchased tickets for concerts. Park closed and I would like a refund

I purchased tickets to a special function called the beer and wine festival but the park closed and was unable to provide the concerts due to covid19. I would like a refund since we could not attend. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Order number on 2/6/20. $ 195.24 on my visa bank card
I called and tried to speak with someone at Busch Gardens but they refused to give me a refund and hung up on me.

Desired Outcome

I don't wanna voucher for any future events I would like a refund

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • May 28, 2020

We regret to hear about the guest's experience and have reached out with a resolution.

Customer Response • May 29, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
I have been waiting for almost 2 months for my refund and would like to have this expedited. I would like a refund immediately. I don't wanna be waiting any longer than I already have. Thank you in advance for your help

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 10, 2020

We have reached out to the guest confirming that their refund was received. Refunds are processed in the order they are received.

Customer Response • Jun 11, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
I received my refund today. Thank you very much

Flights were cancelled and I am unable to make use of my tickets.
Tried to contact email and phone, no resolution.
Tried to contact through email, no response received after a month. Tried to contact through phone, was disconnected multiple times, the hold music would stop and the associate would disconnect before anything was said. Got to a supervisor and was not offered a solution that is feasible given that I am unable to get to the park since my flights were cancelled.

Desired Outcome

Refund of 4 single day plus all-day dining tickets.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • May 27, 2020

We have reached out to the guest confirming the validity of their tickets through December 31st, 2021.

Customer Response • Jun 06, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.)
The response above indicates I would not receive a refund. I have since received an email indicating my refund request was pending review, and yesterday received an email that I would be receiving a refund. I have not as of yet received the refund, and the indicated amount was incorrect as it did not include sales tax. I understand that we are in unusual times, and that the processing of the refund may take longer than usual. As of now it is not resolved, but the company has made progress towards an acceptable resolution.

Busch Gardens Tampa Response • Jun 18, 2020

We have reached out to the guest with additional information regarding their refund status.

Customer Response • Jun 18, 2020

(The consumer indicated he/she ACCEPTED the response from the business.)
Received refund for full amount.

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