# Krush Brau Park (KrushBrau.com)

> The Largest German Beer Garden in the U.S.. 10+ acres of German food, beer, festivals, entertainment and event space in Kissimmee, Florida. Veteran owned. Two addresses in Kissimmee, Florida: Portal Immersion Center (2198 Four Winds Blvd) and World Event Center / Biergarten (4580 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy). Phone (855) 495-7874 (1-855-49-KRUSH). Email contact@krushbraupark.com.

Krush Brau Park is a 10+ acre German beer garden and festival park in Kissimmee, Florida, minutes from the Orlando theme parks. It hosts Oktoberfest, Hallows Fall Fest, Weihnachtsfest/Christkindlmarkt, Krampus Con, Winter Bier Fest, Dogtoberfest, Eggsploration, Eggtoberfest, Summertoberfest and weekly European Brunch; hosts private events for 20 to 1,000+ guests (corporate, weddings, birthdays, holiday parties, fundraisers, concerts, festivals, tour groups); serves authentic German food and beer; runs a German gift shop with gift baskets; and makes its own products under Krush Brau Creations.

## Key facts
- Largest German beer garden in the U.S.; 10+ acres; veteran owned; built on the former Jungleland Zoo site.
- Venues: Portal Immersion Center (indoor, 20–400 guests, open Mon 4pm–2am, Thu 4pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 4pm–midnight, Sun 4pm–10pm); World Event Center (outdoor festival tent, 200–1,000+ guests, opens for scheduled events); Biergarten & Brewery (opening Spring 2027); World Adventure (five-acre attraction in development).
- Free parking. Dog friendly outdoors. All-ages festivals plus 21+ events. Veterans: discounted tickets via Vet Tix.
- Private events: minimum 20 guests, up to 1,000+; catering by Donaco from $12/person; 50% deposit; ticketed-event organizers keep 100% of ticket sales; no venue fee when food and beverage are purchased.
- Tickets: Eventbrite for festivals, Square for Saturday brunch ($39.99 + ticketing fees), promoter sites for touring shows.

## Upcoming events
- [European Brunch](https://krushbrau.com/events/european-brunch/): Every Saturday, 11am – 2pm. Portal Immersion Center. $39.99 per person + ticketing fees · +$9.99 unlimited German beer. All ages · Family. Two hours of unlimited mimosas, champagne, selected beer, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks with a European brunch spread at the Portal Immersion Center.
- [Oktoberfest 2026](https://krushbrau.com/events/oktoberfest/): Sep 19 – Nov 1, 2026, Fri 4 – 10pm · Sat Noon – 10pm · Sun Noon – 8pm. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets on Eventbrite · Group packages 20+. All ages · Family. Seven weekends of oompah bands, keg tappings, liter steins, schnitzel and bratwurst at the largest German beer garden in the U.S.
- [NovemberFest 2026](https://krushbrau.com/events/novemberfest/): Nov 6 – Nov 29, 2026, Fri 4pm – Midnight · Sat Noon – Midnight · Sun Noon – 8pm · Autumn Brunch Sat Nov 7, 14 & 28 Noon – 4pm · Nov 21–22 alongside Weihnachtsfest. Portal Immersion Center. Free GA + packages $10 – $70 (prices before tax) on Eventbrite · $5 ½-liter house beer all season. All ages · Family. Oktoberfest's autumn encore: Oktoberfest beers, autumn flights and specials, football and a $5 half-liter house beer every weekend in November, indoors at the PIC.
- [Hallows Fall Fest](https://krushbrau.com/events/hallows-fall-fest/): Oct 24, 2026, Noon – 9pm. Portal Immersion Center. Free admission tickets available · Haunted house and escape room extra. All ages · Family. Costumes, fall market, live music and beer garden fun for the whole family the weekend before Halloween.
- [Dwarfanators Wrestling](https://krushbrau.com/events/dwarfanators/): Oct 28 – Feb 16, 2027, Gates 5pm · Ends 10pm. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets via dwarfanators.com. All ages · Family. Touring pro-wrestling spectacle in the beer garden. Gates at 5pm, bell time until 10pm.
- [Weihnachtsfest & Christkindlmarkt](https://krushbrau.com/events/weihnachtsfest/): Nov 21 – Nov 22, 2026, Noon – 10pm. Portal Immersion Center. Free admission · Timed entry. All ages · Family. A European Christmas market: handmade crafts, ornaments, gingerbread, roasted nuts, Glühwein, brass bands and carolers under twinkling lights.
- [Krampus Con](https://krushbrau.com/events/krampus-con/): Dec 5 – Dec 31, 2026, Dec 5: Kakes from 10am · Kickoff + Art Show 5 – 6pm · Krampus March 6pm · concert 7pm · trail 7, 8 & 9pm. Portal Immersion Center. Free kickoff · Kocktails & Kakes ticketed on Eventbrite. All ages · Family. The Dark Christmas umbrella event: the Krampus March, the Krampus Art Show, Kocktails with Krampus and Kakes with Krampus.
- [Krampus Haunted Trail](https://krushbrau.com/events/krampus-haunted-trail/): Dec 5 – Jan 3, 2027, Tours at 7, 8 and 9pm. World Event Center. Tickets from $10 + tax. Teens & up (under 14 with adult). Ride the Nightmare Tram into the forest, then brave a haunted walking trail, container haunt and escape room.
- [Krampus Nacht: Medal Militia](https://krushbrau.com/events/krampus-nacht-medal-militia/): Dec 5, 2026, 7 – 9pm · Doors 6pm. World Event Center. Tickets $20 + tax. All ages · Family. Medal Militia, a veteran-founded Metallica tribute, performs two hours of music to kick off Krampus Nacht.
- [Kakes with Krampus](https://krushbrau.com/events/kakes-with-krampus/): Dec 5 – Dec 27, 2026, Hourly slots from 10am. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets $5 – $45. All ages · Family. A festive pancake brunch and photos with Krampus.
- [Krush Brau Krampus Haunt](https://krushbrau.com/events/krampus-haunt/): Dec 5 – Dec 31, 2026, Hourly 10am – 11pm Fri/Sat, 10am – 9pm Sun. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets $5 – $20 + tax. All ages · Family. A Krampus-themed haunted maze and escape room at the Portal Immersion Center.
- [Kocktails with Krampus](https://krushbrau.com/events/kocktails-with-krampus/): Dec 5 – Dec 27, 2026, Fri & Sat 7 – 9:30pm (half-hourly slots) · Sun 5, 6, 7pm. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets $13 – $40. 21+. Two specialty cocktails or mocktails and a seat in the outdoor Krampus Lair. Ages 21+.
- [New Year's Eve Party](https://krushbrau.com/events/new-years-eve/): Dec 31, 2026, 6pm – Midnight. Portal Immersion Center. Free admission · Reserve on Eventbrite. 21+. Ring in 2027 with a dance party, countdown and midnight Champagne toast.
- [Winter Bier Fest](https://krushbrau.com/events/winter-bier-fest/): Jan 16, 2027, Noon – 8pm. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets on Eventbrite. 21+. Bocks, doppelbocks and winter lagers with live music in the beer garden.
- [Dogtoberfest 2027](https://krushbrau.com/events/dogtoberfest/): Mar 13, 2027, Noon – 6pm. Portal Immersion Center. Free admission. All ages · Family. Beer, dogs, races, vendors and dog treats. Bring the pup, bring the family.
- [Eggsploration](https://krushbrau.com/events/eggsploration/): Mar 27, 2027, 10am – 4pm. Portal Immersion Center. Free admission · Egg hunt $7.72. All ages · Family. Easter egg hunts, bunny photos and family games with free admission.
- [Eggtoberfest](https://krushbrau.com/events/eggtoberfest/): Mar 27, 2027, 4pm – 9pm. Portal Immersion Center. 21+ · $35 + ticketing fees · Tickets on Eventbrite. 21+. The adults-only egg hunt: prize eggs, beer, and no kids in sight.
- [Mother's Day Brunch & Market](https://krushbrau.com/events/mothers-day-brunch/): May 9, 2027, 10am – 3pm. Portal Immersion Center. Reservation required. All ages · Family. Brunch seating plus an artisan gift market for Mom.
- [Summertoberfest 2027](https://krushbrau.com/events/summertoberfest/): Jun 5 – Jun 26, 2027, Noon – 10pm. Portal Immersion Center. Tickets on Eventbrite. All ages · Family. Oktoberfest in June: bands, steins and schnitzel every Saturday.
- [Spring Fest](https://krushbrau.com/events/spring-fest/): Dates TBA, TBA. Portal Immersion Center. TBA. All ages · Family. Frühlingsfest: Maypole, spring beers and market. Dates announced to the Krush List first.
- [Mayfest](https://krushbrau.com/events/mayfest/): Dates TBA, TBA. Portal Immersion Center. TBA. All ages · Family. Good beer, great food, live music: Maibock pours, beer games, vendors and Maypole dancing. Dates announced to the Krush List first.
- [Red, White & Brews](https://krushbrau.com/events/red-white-brews/): Dates TBA, TBA. Portal Immersion Center. TBA. All ages · Family. Good friends, cold brews, great times: an American summer beer festival with local flavor, food and vendors. Dates announced to the Krush List first.
- [German Festival 2027](https://krushbrau.com/events/german-festival-2027/): Dates TBA, TBA. Portal Immersion Center. TBA. All ages · Family. An official United German-American Societies of Florida (UGASF) event at Krush Brau Park: folk dancing, music, German food and the state's German clubs in one place.

## Pages
- [Events calendar](https://krushbrau.com/events/)
- [Tickets & reservations](https://krushbrau.com/tickets/)
- [Visit & venues](https://krushbrau.com/visit/)
- [Host an event](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/): [Corporate Events](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/corporate-events/), [Weddings](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/weddings/), [Birthdays](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/birthdays/), [Holiday Parties](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/holiday-parties/), [Meetings & Conferences](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/meetings-conferences/), [Fundraisers](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/fundraisers/), [Concerts & Shows](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/concerts-shows/), [Festivals & Expos](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/festivals-expos/), [Tour & Travel Groups](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/tour-travel-groups/), [Custom Events](https://krushbrau.com/host-an-event/custom-events/)
- [Food & drink, delivery, catering](https://krushbrau.com/food-and-drink/)
- [German Shop](https://krushbrau.com/shop/) and [Gift Baskets](https://krushbrau.com/gift-baskets/)
- [Krush Brau Creations](https://krushbrau.com/creations/)
- [Vendors & sponsors](https://krushbrau.com/vendors/)
- [FAQ](https://krushbrau.com/faq/), [Reviews](https://krushbrau.com/reviews/), [About](https://krushbrau.com/about/), [Our story & history of the zoo](https://krushbrau.com/history/), [Press & news](https://krushbrau.com/press/)
- Full detail: [llms-full.txt](https://krushbrau.com/llms-full.txt)

## Our story (in founder Waylon Krush's words)
> I bought the zoo in 2020 with my wife, Kathryn Krush, and we headed down a long journey of recreating a favorite part of Europe: Germany. I was stationed in Bad Aibling, Germany for 3 years and got to go to Oktoberfest 3 times. Each time it became more exciting as I joined new and old friends.
>
> When I came back, I searched all around Central Florida for a place where we could have Oktoberfest year-round. That was not the hard part, but I wanted a property with a garden like the beer garden in Munich. I had looked at several properties in the area, many of which had great Oktoberfest tent options, but they lacked the garden. When commercial agents kept taking me to industrial buildings and saying I could have a German beer garden on asphalt or concrete, I knew this was going to be more difficult than I first intended. I decided I would need to buy land and build it from scratch.
>
> I started down that road when I got a call from an agent that said, “I found your garden, but you need to move fast.” I showed up to the closed zoo with its 10-year overgrown Florida sprawl, but saw the garden.
>
> I of course bit off more than I could chew. My 9-month project is now 6 years and counting, and my initial budget was blown at 9 months, but we keep going. Anything that you believe in will be much more difficult than you intend, but worth it.
>
> We are happy that we can bring part of Bavaria and Europe to Central Florida. Not an industrial building or old cafe calling itself German, but more like a mini Helen, Georgia next to a big castle (our neighbor Medieval Times on 192). We continue to bring new live shows and events to Krush Brau Park and hope you can join us soon.
> — Waylon & Kathryn Krush. Full page: https://krushbrau.com/history/

### Why we're not called Tiger König
> I originally named the property Tiger König (König is “king” in German) but got a cease-and-desist from Heineken, which owns Tiger Beer, saying the name copied their TIGER beer mark. Actually, I was playing on Tiger King: this place was a zoo with lions and tigers, and in December 1997 one of its big cats, Nala the lioness, got out and made the news, reported heading toward Disney. So if you like German beer, we have almost all of them. If you like Heineken, go somewhere else; they will never be welcome.
> — Waylon Krush
In October 2020, lawyers for Heineken Asia Pacific, the maker of Tiger Beer, sent a cease-and-desist over the TIGER König trademark application, so we renamed the park Krush Brau.
The October 2020 cease-and-desist from Heineken Asia Pacific’s lawyers (personal details redacted): https://krushbrau.com/assets/docs/heineken-asia-pacific-cease-and-desist-2020-redacted.pdf
Sources: [GrowthSpotter (2020)](https://www.growthspotter.com/2020/09/22/new-apartments-and-german-beer-garden-could-be-headed-to-jungleland-zoo-site/), [CNN (1997)](https://www.cnn.com/US/9712/17/lion.caught/), [The Spokesman-Review (AP, 1997)](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/dec/18/lioness-back-safe-sound-at-zoo/)

### What’s next: the big-cat stadium (planned)
The original lion and tiger cages from the zoo days still stand in the back of the park. Our plan is to turn them into a stadium for different live shows. Coming soon.

## History (sourced)
- 1970s: The site on U.S. 192 opens as Alligator Safari Zoo (Alligatorland), with more than 1,600 animals and birds. Its landmark is a giant concrete alligator, 126 feet long, at the entrance: the second-largest alligator statue anywhere, beaten in size only by Swampy, the 200-foot alligator at Jungle Adventures in Christmas, Florida. Abandoned Florida dates the opening to the early 1970s; GrowthSpotter gives 1977. (Sources: [Abandoned Florida](https://www.abandonedfl.com/jungleland-zoo/), [GrowthSpotter](https://www.growthspotter.com/2020/09/22/new-apartments-and-german-beer-garden-could-be-headed-to-jungleland-zoo-site/), [Studio Hourglass](http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/2009/10/lost-attractions-jungleland-zoo.html), [Urbex Hub](https://urbexhub.com/jungleland-zoo/))
- 1995: The property is sold and reopens as Jungleland Zoo, with about 300 exotic animals: lions (including Nala), Bengal tigers and a Siberian tiger, African leopards, caracals, bobcats and lynxes, a spotted hyena, a pair of Himalayan bears, an orangutan named Radcliffe, Stinker the monkey and more than 30 American alligators. Daily shows include a big-cat show, the “Bushmasters” gator show and “Magic of the Rainforest.” The giant alligator out front is updated to chomp a safari Jeep, with a tour guide dangling from a rope. (Sources: [Abandoned Florida](https://www.abandonedfl.com/jungleland-zoo/), [Urbex Hub](https://urbexhub.com/jungleland-zoo/), [Wandering Florida](https://floridawanderer.blog/2019/03/01/jungleland-zoo-kissimmee/), [Jason Perrone](https://jasonperrone.com/2020/08/abandoned-jungleland-zoo/), [Studio Hourglass](http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/2009/10/lost-attractions-jungleland-zoo.html))
- December 1997: Nala, a 2½-year-old, 450-pound lioness named after the Lion King character, slips away on Monday, Dec. 15, while handlers work on her cage after days of flooding rain. A helicopter and ground teams search the swamp off U.S. 192 for two days; on Wednesday, Dec. 17 she is found a few hundred yards from her cage, tranquilized by veterinarian Dr. James Barnett and returned to the zoo unharmed. (Sources: [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/US/9712/17/lion.caught/), [The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/17/us/lion-escapes-florida-zoo-and-is-hunted-by-land-and-air.html), [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-dec-18-mn-65492-story.html), [The Spokesman-Review (AP)](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1997/dec/18/lioness-back-safe-sound-at-zoo/))
- 2002: Jungleland Zoo closes for good in 2002, amid falling attendance after the 9/11 attacks: Urbex Hub reports the zoo needed about 300 paying visitors a day to break even, drew about 200, and fell to about 50 a day after 9/11. By late 2002 the animals were off public view and the gift shop was 50% off. The owners blamed the post-9/11 economy; local TV also reported state and federal animal-welfare investigations at the time. The site then sits abandoned for years, is foreclosed on in 2017 and is sold again at the end of 2018. (Sources: [Urbex Hub](https://urbexhub.com/jungleland-zoo/), [Wandering Florida](https://floridawanderer.blog/2019/03/01/jungleland-zoo-kissimmee/), [Studio Hourglass](http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/2009/10/lost-attractions-jungleland-zoo.html), [Abandoned Florida](https://www.abandonedfl.com/jungleland-zoo/), [GrowthSpotter](https://www.growthspotter.com/2020/09/22/new-apartments-and-german-beer-garden-could-be-headed-to-jungleland-zoo-site/))
- September 2020: U.S. Army veteran Waylon Krush, who was stationed at Bad Aibling, Germany for three years and went to Oktoberfest three years in a row, buys the abandoned zoo with his wife, Kathryn Krush, at 4580 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy for $1.3 million and starts clearing it for a German beer garden. (Sources: [GrowthSpotter](https://www.growthspotter.com/2020/09/22/new-apartments-and-german-beer-garden-could-be-headed-to-jungleland-zoo-site/), [Central Florida Lifestyle](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/entertainment/krush-brau-park/), [Orlando Sentinel](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2022/10/02/krush-brau-park-in-kissimmee-brings-lively-oktoberfest-aims-for-future-as-mini-epcot/))
- 2021: Construction on Krush Brau Park and Biergarten is underway, and the park holds its first Oktoberfest and Weihnachten Fest in the festival tent (the Festplatz, today's World Event Center). (Sources: [Osceola News-Gazette](https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/taste-germany), [Orlando Magazine](https://www.orlandomagazine.com/new-theme-park-coming-to-central-florida-in-2022/))
- 2022: The second annual Oktoberfest runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 30 under the tent, and plans are announced for a 'mini Epcot' across the 10 acres: 13 countries built from shipping containers. (Sources: [Orlando Sentinel](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2022/10/02/krush-brau-park-in-kissimmee-brings-lively-oktoberfest-aims-for-future-as-mini-epcot/), [Central Florida Lifestyle](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/entertainment/for-the-love-of-food-and-fun-experience-oktoberfest/))
- 2023: Summertoberfest launches free on summer Saturdays, and the Portal Immersion Center at 2198 Four Winds Blvd opens daily on Aug. 10 as the park's indoor home for dining, festivals and private events. (Sources: [ClickOrlando](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/13/experience-an-authentic-german-celebration-at-summertoberfest/), [PR.com](https://www.pr.com/press-release/893261))
- 2024: FOX 35's Central Florida Eats features the park in February, and Oktoberfest returns to the World Event Center tent from Sept. 14 to Nov. 3. (Sources: [FOX 35 Orlando](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1415887), [Gotta Go Orlando](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/prost-oktoberfest-is-back-at-krush-brau-park-in-kissimmee))
- 2025: Krampus Con runs Dec. 5–21 with a Krampus March along West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, an art show, a haunted house and Kakes with Krampus. (Sources: [ClickOrlando](https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2025/12/03/krampus-comes-to-orlando-this-week-where-to-celebrate-this-european-christmas-tradition/))
- 2026: Oktoberfest runs every weekend from Sept. 19 to Nov. 1. The permanent Biergarten & Brewery is planned for Spring 2027, and the five-acre World Adventure is in development. (Sources: [Krush Brau Park](https://krushbrau.com/events/oktoberfest/))

## Press coverage
- News 6 / ClickOrlando (WKMG), 2025-12-03: [Krampus comes to Orlando this week. Where to celebrate this European Christmas tradition](https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2025/12/03/krampus-comes-to-orlando-this-week-where-to-celebrate-this-european-christmas-tradition/). Lists Krampus Con at Krush Brau Park (Dec. 5–21, 2025) with a Krampus March along West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, an art show, a haunted house and Kakes with Krampus.
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication), 2025-12-01: [Krampus Events Across Central Florida (2025 Guide)](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/orlando-local-stories/krampus-events-across-central-florida-2025-guide/). A regional Krampus guide, bylined by Waylon Krush, that opens with Krampus Nacht and the Krampus March at Krush Brau Park.
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication), 2025-02-25: [Exciting 2025 Events at Krush Brau Park: A Year of Fun, Festivities, and Flavor](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/entertainment/exciting-2025-events-at-krush-brau-park-a-year-of-fun-festivities-and-flavor/). A preview of the 2025 calendar at the Portal Immersion Center.
- Gotta Go Orlando, 2024-09-13: [Prost! Oktoberfest is back at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee](https://www.gottagoorlando.com/post/prost-oktoberfest-is-back-at-krush-brau-park-in-kissimmee). Oktoberfest 2024 at Krush Brau Park: a taste of Bavaria in the heart of Florida.
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication), 2024-09-10: [Oktoberfest Celebrations in Central Florida 2024](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/orlando-local-stories/oktoberfest-celebrations-in-central-florida-2024/). A Greater Orlando Oktoberfest roundup led by Krush Brau Park's September 14 to November 3, 2024 celebration.
- FOX 35 Orlando, 2024-02-23: [Central Florida Eats: Krush Brau Park](https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1415887). FOX 35's Central Florida Eats segment visits Krush Brau Park as it builds toward becoming the largest bier garden in the United States.
- ILoveCFL, 2023-09-01: [Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center is Now Open Daily](https://ilovecfl.com/krush-brau-park-portal-immersion-center-is-now-open-daily/). Reports the Portal Immersion Center opened on August 10, 2023, open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- PR.com (press release), 2023-08-10: [Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center is Now Open Daily](https://www.pr.com/press-release/893261). Krush Brau Park's press release announcing the Portal Immersion Center opening daily from August 10, 2023.
- News 6 / ClickOrlando (WKMG), 2023-07-13: [Experience an authentic German celebration at Summertoberfest](https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/07/13/experience-an-authentic-german-celebration-at-summertoberfest/). Summertoberfest at the Portal Immersion Center was free to enter and ran Saturdays from June 10 to September 2, 2023.
- Orlando Sentinel, 2022-10-02: [Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee brings lively Oktoberfest, aims for future as 'mini Epcot'](https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2022/10/02/krush-brau-park-in-kissimmee-brings-lively-oktoberfest-aims-for-future-as-mini-epcot/). Oktoberfest under the tent on U.S. 192 with stein hoisting and yodeling, and plans to develop the 10 acres into 13 container-built country areas.
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication), 2022-08-30: [For the Love of Food and Fun, Experience Oktoberfest](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/entertainment/for-the-love-of-food-and-fun-experience-oktoberfest/). Preview of the second annual Oktoberfest (Sept. 16 to Oct. 30, 2022) in the 600-seat tented biergarten.
- Orlando Magazine, 2022-05-01: [What's New At Orlando's Non-Theme Park Attractions](https://www.orlandomagazine.com/new-worlds-to-discover-destination-orlando-more-to-love/). Describes the park rising on the abandoned Jungleland Zoo site as a multicultural experience opening in phases, with a German-inspired biergarten, festival space and a five-acre around-the-world adventure.
- Central Florida Lifestyle (sister publication), 2022-01-06: [Krush Brau Park](https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/entertainment/krush-brau-park/). Profile of founder Waylon Krush, his three years at Bad Aibling, Germany, and the September 2020 purchase of the former Jungleland Zoo land.
- Orlando Magazine, 2021-11-29: [New Theme Park Coming To Central Florida In 2022](https://www.orlandomagazine.com/new-theme-park-coming-to-central-florida-in-2022/). Founder Waylon Krush, back from a three-year Army posting in Germany, explains his plan for the former Jungleland Zoo; Oktoberfest and the Weihnachten Fest both had kickoffs in 2021.
- Osceola News-Gazette, 2021-04-06: [A taste of Germany](https://www.aroundosceola.com/news/taste-germany). Early coverage of Krush Brau Park and Biergarten taking shape at the former Jungleland Zoo on U.S. 192, with plans for a German restaurant, brewery, container eateries, shops, a petting zoo and a zipline.
- GrowthSpotter, 2020-09-22: [New apartments and German Beer Garden could be headed to JungleLand Zoo site](https://www.growthspotter.com/2020/09/22/new-apartments-and-german-beer-garden-could-be-headed-to-jungleland-zoo-site/). Reports that Waylon Krush paid $1.3 million for the long-abandoned JungleLand Zoo at 4580 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy and began clearing the site for a German beer garden.

## Official profiles & sister sites
- Social: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/KrushBrauPark), [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/krushbraupark/), [tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@krushbraupark), [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeS-OZ8rTz3yvdV6B5BHhHw), [x](https://x.com/KrushBrauPark), [pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/krushbraupark), [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/krush-brau-park-58400178533), [snapchat](https://www.snapchat.com/add/krushbraupark), [linktree](https://linktr.ee/krushbraupark)
- Reviews & listings: [Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34352-d23786273-Reviews-Krush_Brau_Park-Kissimmee_Florida.html), [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/krush-brau-park-kissimmee-2), [Untappd](https://untappd.com/v/krush-brau-park/11076906), [Experience Kissimmee](https://www.experiencekissimmee.com/restaurants-dining/restaurants-cafes/krush-brau-park), [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/krush-brau-park-58400178533)
- Sister sites: [Krush Brau Park](https://krushbraupark.com/) (The park's original site), [Krush Brau Oktoberfest](https://kboctoberfest.com/) (Oktoberfest), [Hallows Fall Fest](https://hallowsfallfest.com/) (Fall festival), [KB Christmas](https://kbchristmas.com/) (European Christmas Fest), [Krampus.us](https://krampus.us/) (Krampus Con & merchandise), [Dogtoberfest.us](https://dogtoberfest.us/) (Dog festival), [Eggstoberfest](https://eggstoberfest.com/) (21+ egg hunt), [Eggploration](https://www.eggploration.com/) (Easter in Central Florida), [Summertoberfest](https://summertoberfest.com/) (Summer festival), [Brothers Grimm Dinners](https://brothersgrimms.com/) (Mystery escape dinners), [Souvenirmarkt](https://souvenirmarkt.com/) (German gifts & souvenirs)