Tampa Takeover 2027 Family Trip
📢 Latest Update
Housing Is Reserved
The main villas and nearby overflow house are reserved. Together, they cover the family group while keeping everyone close.
Overflow update: A nearby overflow home has also been reserved about 4 minutes away. Room assignments and housing payment details are posted on the Housing page.
Meal reminder: Please get your meal slot plans to one of the head chefs so the food schedule can stay organized.
💵 Housing Payment
$500 Due April 15, 2027
$500 per paying adult covers both reserved properties. Melvin II, Nancy, Mattie, children, teens under 18, and babies do not pay.
Contact Summer, Paul, or Lamar for payment instructions, balances, or questions before sending money.
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🎢 Featured Group Day
Busch Gardens Planning Center
Tuesday, June 15, 2027 is our full-family Busch Gardens day. Use the new guide to compare admission, military offers, Quick Queue “head-of-the-line” options, parking, rides, food, and the smartest time to purchase.
🎟️ Ticket WatchCurrent online sales can be far below gate price. The 2027 date-specific price is not posted yet, so do not lock in a final budget from today’s sale.
⚡ Quick QueueJune is a peak summer period. Thrill-ride guests should compare regular lines with Quick Queue Unlimited once our exact date becomes available.
🎖️ MilitaryEligible families should check Waves of Honor and ID.me before buying standard admission because annual military offers can change.
Planning information reviewed September 14, 2026. The June 2027 date-specific ticket price and park hours are not yet posted.
Important Dates
Family conference calls will be held on Sundays near the 90-day, 60-day, and 30-day planning windows, plus the Sunday before the trip.
📞 90-Day Virtual Call
Sunday, March 14, 2027
Early planning check-in, headcounts, housing updates, and itinerary questions.
📞 60-Day Virtual Call
Sunday, April 18, 2027
Housing updates, travel plans, merch updates, and side quest planning.
📞 30-Day Virtual Call
Sunday, May 16, 2027
Final trip reminders, activity decisions, family roles, and meal planning.
📞 Final Pre-Trip Call
Sunday, June 13, 2027
Final reminders before Tampa Takeover begins.
Things You Should Be Doing Now
The houses are reserved. The focus now is saving, confirming attendance, planning travel, and completing family assignments.
Save toward the $500 housing payment due April 15, 2027 for each paying adult.
Verify your household headcount and room assignment with Paul or Lamar.
Tell the Culinary Crew about allergies and volunteer for an open breakfast or dinner slot.
Decide who plans to attend Busch Gardens and who may want Quick Queue or All-Day Dining.
Set flight and rental-car alerts if you are not driving to Tampa.
Budget beyond housing for travel, food, parking, tolls, activities, merch, and spending money.
Check your committee role and begin handling the responsibilities assigned to you.
Review the confirmed itinerary first, then choose only the optional side quests that fit your family.
Plan family outfits and merch early so nobody is rushing near the trip.
Save the family call dates and attend for deadlines, changes, and final decisions.
Welcome Family!
This site keeps everyone updated on housing, meals, activities, travel tips, planning committee roles, and Tampa information. Tap the section you need and check back as details are added.
📍 Location
Tampa, Florida — beaches, bay views, attractions, food, and family memories.
🔒 Family Info
Use this site for trip updates. Keep housing details and private family information off public social media.
💬 Check Back
Meal assignments, housing details, travel notes, and final activity updates will be added as plans are locked in.
🌴 Want to Extend Your Vacation?
Keep the good vibes going before or after Tampa Takeover with optional cruise ideas for families who want to add extra vacation time.
🚢 Carnival Mardi Gras
June 10–14, 2027
4-Day Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral/Orlando.
🍹 Margaritaville at Sea Islander
June 10–14, 2027
4-Night Cozumel Express round trip from Tampa.
Book the Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise out of Tampa and keep the good vibes going.
🏝️ Key West & Progreso Getaway
June 19–24, 2027
5-night Key West & Progreso getaway.
Family. Good Vibes. New Memories.
Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, patience, and energy. The goal is simple: enjoy Tampa, spend time together, and make memories with people we do not get to see often.
💬 Family Comment Box
Have a question, idea, or quick note for the group? Use this guestbook-style form to send comments directly to the trip organizer.