Update December 2025: It appears (according to well informed sources) that Brian Bacica will shortly no longer be with Busch Gardens Tampa. Screen shots of an internal Merlin message show him moving to LegoLand Florida to become VP on December 10th. I was able to independently confirm the LegoLand opening through a connection also applying for the position. This means Busch Gardens will have its 3rd park President in the last year!
Please welcome Brian Bacica, the new President of Busch Gardens Tampa (BGT). Brian appears to be already on the job and was actually briefly interviewed on a Busch Gardens Junkie YouTube video on July 12, 2025 related to the opening of Wild Oasis. Also props to @SaxOnTracks who was way out in front of this nearly a week ago. A quick scan of Brian’s LinkedIn profile shows he has a wealth of experience. He was most recently President of Six Flag’s Great Adventure (which interestingly also the large Wild Safari animal exhibit), but he’s also worked for Universal and Disney. Brian is also not new to the Florida heat as part of his time with Universal was spent in Florida working in operations with food and beverage in the parks. Brian’s unique collection of experience should serve BGT well and we’re thrilled to have him!
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