Busch Gardens Williamsburg

About

Busch Gardens Williamsburg puts test seats at the entrances of Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, DarKoaster, Griffon, InvadR, Pantheon, Tempesto and Verbolten; seats generally fit up to about a 52in chest. Over-the-shoulder coasters (Alpengeist, Tempesto) and InvadR's T-bar lap bars run tightest; Apollo's Chariot is the most accommodating headliner.

Parking fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Restrooms.

Rides and attractions

• All-New! Anaconda: Dead on Arrival
• Alpengeist minimum height 54 in · Over-the-shoulder
• Apollo's Chariot minimum height 52 in · Lap bar
• Bloodshot
• Christmas Town Express
• Clown Town
• DarKoaster® minimum height 48 in · Lap bar
• Der Autobahn Jr
• Escape From Pompeii
• Finnegan's Flyer
• Flutter Sputter
• Griffon minimum height 54 in · Over-the-shoulder
• InvadR minimum height 46 in · Lap bar
• Le Catapult
• Le Scoot
• Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On
• Oscar's Whirly Worms
• Pantheon minimum height 54 in · Lap bar + seatbelt
• Peppermint Twist
• Reindeer Run
• Skyride (England Station)
• Skyride (France Station)
• Skyride (Germany Station)
• Snowman Summit
• Tempesto minimum height 54 in · Over-the-shoulder
• The Battering Ram
• The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge
• The Little Balloons
• The Little Gliders
• The Trade Wind
• Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
• Werewolves: The Wolf’s Revenge
• Bert & Ernie’s Loch Adventure
• Black Forest Picnic Village
• Bug-a-Dug
• Caribou Train Station
• Castle O'Sullivan
• Chug-a-Tug
• Der Autobahn
• Der Roto Baron
• Der Wirbelwind
• Eagle Ridge
• Elephant Run
• England Skyride
• Festa Italia
• Festa Italia Games
• Festa Train Station
• France Skyride
• Germany Skyride
• Grover's Alpine Express
• Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve
• Kinder Karussel
• La Belle Maison
• Li'l Clydes
• Loch Ness Monster
• New France
• Oktoberfest Games
• Oscar's Yucky Forest
• Prince Elmo's Spire
• Rhine River Cruise
• Roman Rapids
• Scotland
• Sesame Street Forest of Fun
• The Flying Machine
• Turkish Delight
• Tweedside Train Station & Gifts
• Verbolten
• Wolf Haven
• Wolf Valley

At the park

• Land of the Dragons play area
• Playground play area
• Fright at the Museum exhibit
• Williamsburg Golf Club activity

Shows and experiences

• Birds of Prey Encounter
• Highland Stables Visit
• Ultimate Animal Insider Package
• Wolf Encounter
• Elite VIP Tour
• Ranger & guided programs
• Abbey Stone Theatre
• Globe Theatre
• Il Teatro di San Marco
• Royal Palace Theatre
• Shenanigans Theatre

Events

• Food & Wine Festival included; Thu to Sun
• Summer Nights included; window approx
• Bier Fest
• Howl-O-Scream separately ticketed; park transforms at 6pm
• Christmas Town included; 10M+ lights

Places to eat

• Alpengeist
• Apollo's Chariot
• Bert & Ernie’s Loch Adventure
• Beste Brezeln und Bier pretzel, beer, snack, drinks
• Black Forest Picnic Village
• Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
• Bug-a-Dug
• Cafe Lulu
• Caribou Train Station
• Castle O'Sullivan
• Chug-a-Tug
• Crepes & Coffee
• DarKoaster
• Das Festhaus
• Der Roto Baron
• Der Wirbelwind
• Eagle Ridge
• Elephant Run
• Escape From Pompeii
• Festa Italia Games
• Festa Train Station
• Finnegan’s Flyer
• Flutter Sputter
• Gelato di San Marco
• Griffon
• Grogan's Grill
• Grogan's Pub
• Grover's Alpine Express
• Invadr
• Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve
• Josephine's Creamery de Chocolat
• La Belle Maison
• La Cucina italian
• Le Catapult
• Le Scoot
• Les Frites fries
• Li'l Clydes
• Loch Ness Monster
• London Dairy
• Marco Polo's Marketplace italian
• O' Tators irish
• Oktoberfest Games
• Oscar's Whirly Worms
• Oscar's Yucky Forest
• Pantheon
• Pigs in a Kilt
• Prince Elmo's Spire
• Rhine River Cruise
• Rita's Italian Ice
• Roman Rapids
• Sesame Street Forest of Fun
• Squire's Grille sandwich
• Squires Grille
• Squires' Grill
• Starbucks coffee_shop
• Tempesto
• The Battering Ram
• The Flying Machine
• The Little Balloons
• The Little Gliders
• and 8 more

Before you go

Outside food

Outside food is generally not allowed (no coolers, glass or picnic meals); one bottled water per person and small single-serve snacks are permitted. Picnic areas outside the gate with re-entry.

Bag policy

Backpacks allowed; no wheeled bags, luggage or coolers. Bags are screened at entry.

Loose articles

No loose items in queues or on major coasters; use a zipped pocket, a non-rider or a locker. Waist packs are not allowed on Pantheon and Tempesto.

Lockers

Rental lockers in the park for bags and valuables; size-based rates. Confirm current pricing.

Mobility

Wheelchairs and ECVs rent first-come; the park is hilly and terraced, so expect inclines. A Sky Ride and railway help cover distance.

Disability access

United Parks Ride Accessibility Program (IBCCES Accessibility Card) — United Parks Ride Accessibility Program with alternate entrances and a virtual queue; register for the IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) at accessibilitycard.org, then enroll at Guest Relations. Confirm current requirements.

Sensory

Autism and sensory accommodations and an accessibility guide are available; a formal Certified Autism Center designation and on-site quiet room are not clearly confirmed, so verify with Guest Relations.

First aid

Near the main entrance — ask at Guest Relations for the exact location. — First aid staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — Multiple urgent care and emergency facilities in the Williamsburg, VA area.

Limits

Children under 3 enter for free

Limits

More accessible parking for guests with disabilities is available for the general parking fee with a valid handicap parking permit

Limits

Loose articles are not permitted in the ride queue lines or on our major attractions

Limits

Hard and soft cooler, glass containers, bags of food, picnic style meals including but not limited to sandwiches, sodas and alcohol may not be taken into the park

Limits

Are pets permitted at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA?

Limits

Hard and soft cooler, glass containers, bags of food, picnic style meals including but not limited to sandwiches, sodas and alcohol may not be taken into the park

Limits

The following items are not permitted to be brought into Busch Gardens: weapons, glass bottles, cans, any other type of sharp object, large hard or soft coolers and any hazardous items or materials

Limits

Smoking and vaping are only permitted in specific outdoor smoking locations throughout the park

Tip

Reserve mobility devices online at least a day ahead; rentals are limited.

Tip

Enroll in RAP at the Welcome Center on arrival.

Quiet spot

Rhine River and canal walkways — Quieter, shaded pathway with much less foot traffic than the main park paths.

Quiet spot

Oktoberfest German village area in the morning — Before the park fills, one of the calmest areas with shaded seating and open space.

Quiet spot

Garden areas near the entrance — Formal garden landscaping with benches and green space for a reset.

Facilities on the park map

4 interactive play, 42 restroom, 16 shade zone, 3 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg Indoor waterpark resort nearby
• Kingsmill Resort Riverside golf resort minutes away
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Williamsburg, 50 Kingsmill Road, James City County, VA 23185, United States of America
• Holiday Inn Express Williamsbrg Busch Gardens Area Holiday Inn Express Williamsbrg Busch Gardens Area, 480 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Courtyard Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area Courtyard Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area, 470 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens, Water Country Parkway, York County, VA 23185, United States of America
• Merrimac Inn & Suites Merrimac Inn & Suites, 7226;7228 Merrimac Trail, James Terrace, VA 23185, United States of America
• Country Inn & Suites Country Inn & Suites, 7135 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Fort Magruder Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Fort Magruder Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Bassett Motel Bassett Motel, 800 A Bassett Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Baymont Baymont, 505 York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Quarterpath Trace Apartments Quarterpath Trace Apartments, 411 A&B York Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States of America
• Parkside Williamsburg Resort

Nearby

• La Terraza III Mexican Grill
• Maurizio's Italian Restaurant
• Emerald Thai Cuisine
• Wendy's
• KFC
• Taco Bell
• Subway
• Pizza Hut Delivery
• Starbucks
• Sportsman Bar and Grill
• McDonald's
• The Mill
• James Landing Grille
• Merrimac Trl & Douglas Dr
• Riverside Doctors Hospital Williamsburg
• Kingsmill Police
• 8 Shires Coloniale Distillery
• No 1 Restaurant
• Los Paisanos
• Waypoint Seafood & Grill