Busch Gardens Wait Times (2024)

FAQs

What is the slowest day at Busch Gardens? ›

Visit during the weekday: Although the park typically has lighter traffic on weekdays (and this can vary), Tuesdays and Wednesdays generally tend to have lighter crowds and shorter wait lines.

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The 3 busiest months to visit Busch Gardens Tampa are: March. June. July.

At Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, even our youngest guests can have tons of fun. Our parks were designed with kids in mind, and our kid-friendly offerings are geared toward families with children 9 and younger. Plan your Virginia family vacation before you ever leave your home.

It's one thing to drop 300 feet. It's a whole other for your seat to pivot 90° – then drop you face-first at 60 mph. The height Falcon's Fury® reaches offers an incredible view stretching well past downtown Tampa and encompassing all of Busch Gardens.

At a length of 4,400 feet, Cheetah Hunt® is the park's longest thrill ride attraction! Unveil the Thrills: Roller Coaster Insider Tour! Experience Roller Coasters like Never Before! Delve into the heart-pounding secrets of Cheetah Hunt, Cobra's Curse, and Montu with our exclusive Insider Tour.

The answer is always yes, especially at certain peak times of the year like summer, spring break and the holiday season. But with Busch Gardens Tampa Bay being dubbed by Orlando Sentinel as “Florida's roller coaster capital”, it's never a bad idea to zoom through the lines and enjoy all the thrills.

- Busch Gardens. Depends on when you are going? One day is enough to have a lot of fun but you should try at least 2 days, if possible.

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. Bottles of water (one per person) and single-serve sized snacks (approx. 2 oz or less) are allowed to be brought into the park.

How much is parking at Busch Gardens Tampa? ›

Parking rates start at $30 for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The parking fee covers cars, motorcycles, trucks, recreation vehicles and campers. Purchase general parking or preferred parking in advance on our upgrades page, or upgrade to a Silver, Gold, or Platinum Annual Pass to park for free.

Helpful? I agree with everyone else at least 4 hours.

Winter, late spring, and fall weekdays typically have the lowest crowds. Because most of the attractions at Busch Gardens Tampa are outdoors, a day with extended inclement weather will often reduce crowd levels.

We walked 12 miles around this park !!! - Review of Busch Gardens, Tampa, FL - Tripadvisor.

Theme parks are the least crowded between January 2 and Presidents Day weekend in mid-February. If you can visit on weekdays, late April through the middle of May is also less crowded.

Saturdays will remain the busiest day of the week overall, with Sundays also seeing heavier crowds as Bourbon & BBQ continues each Friday – Saturday. See any scheduled attraction closures on the park's website.

Of course, to meander around the park at a leisurely pace and truly see everything, we recommend two full days at Busch Gardens Tampa. Just be sure to prioritize your time – between the rides, shows, attractions, and sheer number of animal exhibits, you will find your day goes by quickly here!