Busch Gardens Williamsburg Wait Times & More
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an European themed amusement park located in Williamsburg, Virginia, featuring 10 roller coasters, including Alpengeist, Griffon, & Pantheon, thrill rides, live shows/entertainment, & family friendly attractions including Sesame Street Forest of Fun. Opened in 1975, the park is currently operated by SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, and is often considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world. BGW is open seasonally, with the busiest times in April and May, with lighter crowds in March. See the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Crowd Calendar for more details. Each fall, the park hosts the Howl-O-Scream event, and Christmas Town in November & December.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Wait Time Profile
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 10:20 AM, Early Afternoon: 12:05 PM, Late Afternoon: 7:00 PM |
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Wait Times
Live Wait Times
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Wait Time Heat Map
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Wait Time Calendar
Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Crowd Calendar
Busch Gardens Williamsburg vs Kings Dominion?
Both Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW) and Kings Dominion (KD) are theme parks located in Virginia. BGW has 10 roller coasters while KD has 13 roller coasters. BGW is more scenic than KD, and is often considered one of the most beautiful theme parks in the country. Both parks feature a yearly Halloween event: Howl-O-Scream at BGW and Halloween Haunt at KD.
What is BGW known as?
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is sometimes referred to as Busch Gardens Europe or Busch Gardens Virginia. Bush Gardens is not a correct spelling for the park.
What is Water Country USA?
Water Country USA is the sister water park to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, located a few miles away from the theme park.
What is the busiest day to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
The busiest day to visit BGW is Saturday with a 17 minute average wait time. The least busy day is Thursday with a 10 minute average wait time.
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