Madagascar heads to Florida

Madagascar Operation Vacation

A live musical version of Madagascar is heading to Busch Gardens in Florida.

Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation will premiere on May 18 – Alex the Lion and friends will party with guests at Busch Gardens throughout 2013.

The 20-minute musical show, free of charge to guests with standard park tickets*, follows the antics of Alex, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien, Mort and the Penguins during a holiday adventure.

The show will feature rock/pop music performed by a live band and include both classic and original songs, with the characters also conducting meet and greets with park guests. Additionally, special co-branded merchandise exclusive to the parks, will be available.

Madagascar is one of the most successful CG animated movie franchises of all time, grossing more than £1 billion at the worldwide box office. Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld San Diego will be the only parks in the USA where guests can experience Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation.

*The 3-Park Ticket offers 14 days unlimited entry to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica AND Busch Gardens Tampa. Prices start from £90 per person, for more information and bookings go to www.seaworldparks.co.uk