Busch Gardens Williamsburg Tickets in Williamsburg, VA

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Overview

A family-friendly attraction, Busch Gardens Williamsburg features nine villages centered around six European countries for guests to adventure through. The iconic theme park features exhilarating roller coasters, live entertainment, up-close animal encounters, children’s rides and stunning architecture, as well as fun European-style dining and shopping venues.

Good To Know

from Ashley, one of our Williamsburg Travel Experts
  • It will take multiple days to do all the shows, rides, shops, etc., especially with kids.
  • This amusement park features 9 villages featured around 6 different European countries.
  • Features several roller coasters and more than 40 kid-friendly rides.
  • Known for extraordinary shows, events, culinary experiences, and shopping.
  • Measure your height at the check station located in the Guest Information & Reservation Center in the England village.

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Savannah Rhame

While at Busch Gardens, I loved strolling through Lorikeet Glen. The rainbow lorikeets really seemed to like me, or maybe it was just the nectar! To get the full experience like I did make sure to purchase a cup of nectar at the entrance to Lorikeet Glen.

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Description

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an action-packed European-themed amusement park with 17th-century charm and 21st-century technology, boasting more than 350 acres of fun-filled exploration.

Take your family to a place where the fun comes naturally, with a Busch Gardens® Williamsburg ticket. Everyone will enjoy the unparalleled mix of animal encounters, captivating shows, and thrilling rides. The world’s most beautiful theme park has something for everyone as you venture across Europe. Soar like an eagle and howl on great coasters like Apollo’s Chariot® and Griffon®. Discover shared family fun playing with your littlest ones at Sesame Street’s Forest of Fun™. And, nowhere is the spirit of discovery more alive than on Verbolten®, the breathtaking, multisensory thrill ride through the Black Forest. It’s this naturally fun combination that helps remind us, we may live in houses, but we’re born for Busch Gardens.

Discover the wonders of Europe at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Enjoy world-class thrill rides, fun family entertainment, and naturally beautiful environments. Guest can now board the lightning-fast, multi-sensory dash through the Black Forest on the park’s newest launch coaster, Verbolten, and feel adrenaline-pulsing thrills on Mäch Tower as you drop nearly 240 feet. Here you will find family fun you can all enjoy together, including incredible show performances, up-close animal exhibits, and exclusive park experiences.

Opening May 19: DarKoaster™, the world’s first all-indoor straddle coaster, will open in 2023 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The new attraction is the park’s tenth coaster and an unprecedented, family-friendly addition to Busch Gardens’ thrill ride portfolio. The new coaster will be housed in the iconic Curse of DarKastle building, paying homage to the previous ride with subtle theming nods for loyal park fans. “DarKoaster will be an exciting and unique addition to our world class lineup of coasters,” said Kevin Lembke, Busch Gardens Williamsburg Park President. “As an indoor attraction, DarKoaster complements our collection of thrill rides and offers a new experience to enjoy throughout the year. Plus, with only a 48-inch height requirement, DarKoaster is a ride for the whole family to conquer together.”

There are also stage shows, culinary delights, and world-class shopping experiences provide fun for the whole family.

2023 EVENTS
Food & Wine Festival: Thurs - Sunday - April 27 - June 11
Flavors are in bloom at the Food & Wine Festival featuring internationally inspired tastes & sips to savor.

Summer Nights: June 16 - Aug 13
Immerse yourself in electrifying entertainment from day to night during this summer event.

Bier Fest: Fridays + Labor Day - Sunday - Aug 18 - Sept 4
Sip and savor seasonal brew offerings and new beer-inspired recipes at Bier Fest.

The Count's Spooktacular: Saturday & Sundays - Sept 23 - Oct 29
Celebrate Halloween with your favorite Sesame Street® Friends with Trick-or-Treating and more!

Christmas Town: Select Dates - Nov 10 - Jan 7
Separately-ticketed event (Must purchase a Christmas Town Admission). Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.

Parking Fees:
  • $30 - General parking for cars, motorcycles, trucks, recreation vehicles and campers
  • $40+ - Preferred parking
  • $50+ - VIP parking
*Parking fees subject to change. Tour buses may park for free.


Busch Gardens Williamsburg Reviews

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Steffany Tribou
2 Reviews
"Amazing Park"
April 2023
The Fun Card was incredible and a great value! We got into the pristine park every afternoon and evening for a week. We were so fortunate to be in Williamsburg during our northern school break. It was not school break in the south, so we had no lines at the park! My 8 and 10 year old had an absolute blast!
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Tip: Park food is pricey, so plan to visit museums and do tours in the morning, eat a picnic lunch, then do Busch Gardens in the late afternoon through evening. If you hit the timing right like we did, there is plenty of time for ample coaster rides!

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Adam Mills
Asheville, NC
3 Reviews
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"Beautiful Park"
April 2023
I spent the day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg during the last week of March. The weather was beautiful and the park was very quiet -- so, it was a great day to visit the park. The park was beautiful and squeaky clean. I appreciated the European theming throughout the park, along with the beautiful grounds and landscaping. The use of the terrain and bodies of water among so many of their rides was really nice. Almost all of the employees whom I encountered in the park were extremely friendly. I spent the entire day riding rides -- mostly roller coasters, with very little to no waits on each and every one of them. I enjoyed all of the rides that I rode, especially Griffon. My only disappointment was that Pantheon was closed for the day. This was the main ride in the park that I was looking forward to riding, followed by Griffon. Unfortunately, Griffon was closed until the last 30 minutes that the park was open. At least I was able to get four consecutive rides on it, which made up for a lot of my disappointment that it had been closed all day up until this point. Still, it was disappointing to travel several hours to visit the park, to find Pantheon closed all day. Pantheon had been closed a few days earlier, but then it had been open. The last info that I’d got was that Pantheon was open. Then when I got to the park, it was closed -- possibly technical issues? Still, in the end, I had a nice day at the park. But I do know that I would've had a better time if Pantheon had been open and Griffon had opened much earlier in the day than it did. Almost forgot to add: The park is large, but easy to navigate. I didn't mind walking throughout the park most of the day. But I did take advantage of the sky ride a few times, since it was available to ride. I like the idea of having a sky ride available, so guests have that option as a means to get to and from different areas of the park. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the situation with Pantheon being closed all day and Griffon opening only in the last 30 minutes that the park was open. Also, the food was very expensive. I definitely paid more for my meal than it should have cost. In fact, I’ve gotten the same meal at other parks, and they have been considerably less in price.
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Tip: Dining is very expensive. Don't expect to find an inexpensive meal in the park. If you are staying in Williamsburg, there is a city bus with a route that goes to and from the park. Also, there are a string of hotels within a five or so minute drive from the park. I stayed at the Best Western on York Street, which was a very nice hotel and five minutes by car to Busch Gardens.

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Paige Gautsch
Selinsgrove , PA
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"Will purchase through tripster again"
June 2022
Tripster saved my fiancé and I so much money. It was easy to get my cards at both parks, we saved money on the park itself and the meal deal all day! Will definitely recommend to my family and friends!
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Tip: Definitely purchased tickets through tripster to save money and time at parks’

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Clarence Cannon
Sharon , PA
1 Review
"A Rainy Fun Day!"
June 2022
We knew rain was coming at some point on our Sunday visit. Got to the park at 10am and started riding rides.. Started to rain around noon for a 2 hours. Rides shut down but we made the best of it! After the storm we continue adventuring the park and had a blast! Beautiful park!
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Tip: Pay attention to the park maps.

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raquel coronado
Maryland , MD
2 Reviews
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"Rides bush garden"
June 2022
It's very easy and any problems I have customers service is great nice and friendly people
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Tip: You have a lot fun and enjoy

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Lisa Lint
Seven Valleys, PA
1 Review
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"Busch Gardens"
March 2022
It was a beautiful day, the temperature was 80° à perfect day. But, was extremely disappointed in the park. There were very few rides open for adults. The only thing that we could due at an amusement park was shop or eat. Was not really the reason we paid à ton of money for to enjoy the park. Since there where very few rides open the lines were ridiculous long. In 6 hours at the park we were only able to get on 2 rides. So so disappointed. Took 2 teenagers along with us that were on their spring break from college. They also were very let down.
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Tip: Very little rides open not what I expected at an AMUSEMENT PARK.

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Rich Johnson
Ringwood, NJ
1 Review
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"Busch gardens"
August 2021
Nice place, got a good deal on tickets!
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Tip: Parking is expensive and some venues were not opened!!

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Kassi Raynes
Bridgewater, VA
1 Review
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"Amazing"
June 2021
Got a great discount through tripster. We had an amazing time at Busch Gardens even though it was hot. Definitely will use tripster again.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Where is Busch Gardens Williamsburg located?

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is located at 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA 23185, near the intersection of Interstate 64 and Highway 60. Richmond (RIC), Norfolk (ORF) and Newport News-Williamsburg (PHF) International Airports are all within 45 minutes of the park.

What time does Busch Gardens Williamsburg Open?

Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s opening and closing times vary by season. For Busch Gardens Williamsburg hours of operation, please refer to the park’s operating calendar above when making your ticket selections.

Do Busch Gardens Williamsburg tickets expire?

Yes, Busch Gardens Williamsburg tickets expire within the season. For ticket expirations, please click on “details” when selecting your ticket options above.

How much is Busch Gardens Williamsburg parking?

General parking for cars, motorcycles, trucks or campers is $30. Multi-Day Parking starts at $55 and may be used at Water Country USA. Preferred Parking is $40+ and VIP Parking is $50+. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Is Howl-O-Scream included with my admission?

Yes, Howl-O-Scream is included with a single day admission ticket. At 6:00 pm for select fall dates, the park changes into a seriously scary place and may not be suitable for young children. Costumes are not allowed in the park.

Is smoking allowed at Busch Gardens?

Designated smoking stations are available throughout the park. All indoor areas will remain smoke-free environments. Outdoor smoking stations are designated in guest areas by smoking urns, benches and "Designated Smoking Area" signs, which are situated near most restrooms. These signs are marked on the park maps.

Are pets permitted at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA?

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in our theme park or water park. You may board your pet for the day in our climate-controlled kennel located in Busch Gardens' England Parking Lot. Owners are responsible for feeding and walking their pet; Busch Gardens’ Pet Care Team Members will only provide water throughout the day.

Are service animals allowed in Busch Gardens and Water Country USA?

Trained service animals are welcome at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.

Are coolers or picnic baskets allowed inside Busch Gardens?

Picnic baskets and coolers are not allowed inside the park. Guests are not allowed to bring food into Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Glass containers and flavored drinks may not be taken into the parks. (Exception: Baby food and medicine are permitted, but not in glass containers.) The park does allow each guest to bring one water bottle (plastic).

Can I rent a stroller or wheelchair at Busch Gardens?

Strollers, Wheelchairs & Electric Carts are available for a nominal fee. You must be 18 years of age to rent electric carts and wheelchairs.

What if it rains?

Busch Gardens remains open during inclement weather, although some of the parks outdoor shows, rides and attractions may be temporarily affected. Refunds and rain checks will not be issued due to inclement weather. If your day is impacted by weather, visit the Welcome Center before you leave to receive a ticket for your second/return visit. Please be advised that policy enactment is at the discretion of Guest Services.