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    Business ProfileforAdventure Island Tampa Bay

    Amusement Parks

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 7 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    17 complaints closed in last 3 years

    9 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Products & Services

    This company is a water park located in Tampa, FL.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    10001 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612-6401
    BBB File Opened:
    12/23/1998
    Years in Business:
    44
    Business Started:
    3/1/1980
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Seaworld Parks & Entertainment
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Mike Penzato

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Jim Dean, Park President
    • Mr. John Chapman, Risk Manager
    • Mr. Ricker Lamphier, VP- Park Operations
    • Mr. Rusty Keene, VP- Adventure Island
    • Mr. Stewart Clark,, Park President
    • Mr. Brian Kilpatrick, Vice President
    • Mr. Jonathan Kelly,, Director Park Operations
    • BGA.GuestInformation
    • Mr. Mike Penzato
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    Customer Complaints

    17 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/02/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    The date of my transaction was 6/29/24. The two transactions were for $119.30 and $25. The business committed to provide me with access to a water park, including park attractions and rides. The employees of the park scanned my ticket knowing all of the rides and attractions were closed. I was not informed of this at any point. I even proceeded to rent a locker to store my belongings while utilizing the water park. I was unable to use any of the facilities that were committed to me when purchasing the ticket. I was not informed of any closures. Had the employees not scanned my ticket, I could have gotten a refund from the company. I do not live in the state and the only resolution the company is offering me is a return visit. I tried to contact a supervisor and he was condescending and did not want to help me in any way. When I told the company I will contact my credit card company to dispute the charge they sarcastically encouraged me to do so.
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    Customer Reviews

    7 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Lisa C

    1 star

    07/03/2024

    I have emailed adventure Island twice and I was put on hold on the phone for over an hour waiting to speak to a supervisor. I finally hung up as I could not wait any longer. Complaint: I am writing regarding a medical issue that happened and the lack/nonresponse of your medics and management. I believe it was between 12:30-1:30, we were at counter 2 at the surfside café and just had finished paying for our order when my son passed out at the counter. I dumped the water we just ordered on him to cool him down and then had to take it upon myself to ask for a wet towel and some ice. The cashier did say a medic was called but not one manager or supervisor ever came out to help us. It was just me tending to my son by myself. What if he was having a heart issue or a severe case of heat exhaustion? What if I wasn’t there at that moment? This could have been a very dangerous situation. Once my son was able to become a more alert and stand up and we went to sit down and still not one person checked on us nor did we see a medic anywhere in the area. We waited around another 15 minutes still no medic!! This is disappointing and very concerning. It is a huge liability to the park when there is someone that needs help and it is not provided. My son could have been in serious jeopardy. The lack of non- action taken by the staff at Adventure Island is unacceptable and very disheartening. Unfortunately, after the situation, we had to leave the park so my son could lay down and rest. Due to the rain that day, the line at customer service was overwhelming with others trying to get their rain check and as my son wasn’t feeling well, we could not stand in line and wait as we were told we had to do. I am honestly without words for the lack of action taken.


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