Busch Gardens Tampa Wait Times & More
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a theme park located in Tampa, Florida, featuring world class roller coasters like Iron Gwazi, Kumba, & SheiKra, thrill rides, family friendly attractions, live entertainment, plus an amazing zoo. BGT is busiest during the Christmas holiday period and spring break, with lighter crowds in the winter and fall. See the Busch Gardens Tampa Crowd Calendar for more details. Each fall, the park hosts the Halloween themed Howl-O-Scream event with haunted houses & scare zones. Around Christmas, BGT hosts the Christmas Town event.
Busch Gardens Tampa Wait Time Profile
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 10:15 AM, Early Afternoon: 12:05 PM, Late Afternoon: 6:25 PM |
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Attractions Not Reporting
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Shows and Entertainment
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Howl-O-Scream
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Howl-O-Scream Past
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Dining Options
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Busch Gardens Tampa Wait Times
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Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Busch Gardens Tampa Crowd Calendar
Is it Busch Gardens or Bush Gardens?
It is Busch Gardens, named after Anheuser-Busch, whom originally owned and operated the park.
When is Busch Gardens Tampa open?
The park is open year round including all holidays. Typically, the park opens at 10:00 AM.
What is the busiest day to visit BGT?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week to visit with an average wait time of 30 minutes. The least busy day to visit is Tuesday through Thursday with a 15 minute average wait time.
What is Adventure Island?
Adventure Island is the water park located across the street from Busch Gardens.
Who owns Busch Gardens?
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment owns both Busch Gardens Tampa and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
What is a Fun Card?
A Fun Card is a type of season pass to the park. It is typically around the cost of a single day ticket to the park, but includes admission for the rest of the year. It does not come with the perks of another season pass, including free parking, free guest tickets, & discounts on dining and at gift shops.
Is the food at Busch Gardens Tampa good?
Food and dining at BGT is your typical theme park fare, with chicken tenders, burgers, pizza, BBQ, and more, at higher prices than outside of the park. If you are hungry often, the park offers an all day dining deal. Refillable cups can be purchased and offer free refills on the day of purchase.
What rides and attractions are at BGT?
The park is best known for its lineup of roller coasters, its animal experiences, and scenery. The park also offers the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area for kids.
What is the busiest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa?
The busiest day to visit BGT is Saturday with a 30 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Tuesday through Thursday with a 14 minute average wait time.
What are the wait times at Busch Gardens Tampa?
The average wait time at Busch Gardens is 19 minutes. Most of the time, wait times are very reasonable.
Attractions with Wait Times
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Attractions Not Reporting
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Shows and Entertainment
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Howl-O-Scream
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Howl-O-Scream Past
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Dining Options
Defunct Attractions
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