Catch Bavarian dance shows, Celtic bands, and rotating seasonal performances like the OktoberZest music-and-dance show.
Pro tip: Arrive 10 minutes early.
| Ticket type | Includes | Why pick this | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Entry Tickets with All-Day Dining Add-On | • 1-day admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg• Access to rides, shows and exhibits• Dated and any day ticket options• All-day dining add-on variants | • 1 full day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg• Dated, any day, with or without all-day dining | Book now |
Busch Gardens and Water Country Williamsburg: Multi-Day Multi-Park Tickets | • Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg• Admission to Water Country USA• 2-day and 3-day ticket variants• All-day dining add-on variants | • 2–3 days covering Busch Gardens and Water Country USA• Access to 2 parks on combined multi-day ticket | Book now |
Busch Gardens & Water Country Williamsburg Multi-Park Passes | • Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg• Admission to Water Country USA• 2-park Fun Card 2026 variant• 2-park Unlimited Membership variant | • Access to 2 parks under one pass product• Options for 2026 Fun Card or unlimited membership | Book now |
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Fun Cards 2026 | • Admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg• 2026 Fun Card variant• 1-park Unlimited Membership variant | • Busch Gardens Williamsburg only, no Water Country access• Includes 1-park 2026 Fun Card and membership options | Book now |
| Ride name | Zone | Description | Thrill level | Ride type | Best time to ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apollo’s Chariot | Heatherdowns (Scotland) | A classic hypercoaster featuring soaring airtime hills, high speeds, and views across the park's countryside landscape. | ⚡⚡⚡ | Hypercoaster | Within the first hour after opening or during evening hours |
Pantheon | Festa Italia (Italy) | Busch Gardens Williamsburg's record-breaking multi-launch coaster with forward and backward launches, inversions, and a dramatic top hat element. | ⚡⚡⚡⚡ | Multi-launch steel coaster | At park opening or during major showtimes |
Griffon | Aquitaine (France) | A towering dive coaster that suspends riders over the edge before plunging them down a near-vertical drop into inversions and splash effects. | ⚡⚡⚡⚡ | Dive coaster | Early morning or late afternoon |
Alpengeist | Oktoberfest (Germany) | One of the world's tallest inverted coasters, sending riders through high-speed twists, drops, and near-miss elements. | ⚡⚡⚡⚡ | Inverted coaster | First two hours of operation |
DarKoaster | Oktoberfest (Germany) | A family thrill coaster that races through a darkened indoor environment with launches, special effects, and snowmobile-themed storytelling. | ⚡⚡ | Indoor launched coaster | Immediately after opening or near closing |
Loch Ness Monster | Banbury Cross (England) | The park's iconic coaster featuring interlocking loops, tunnels, and a scenic route around the surrounding waterways. | ⚡⚡⚡ | Looping steel coaster | Early morning before crowds reach the entrance area |
Verbolten | Oktoberfest (Germany) | A highly themed coaster combining indoor storytelling, surprise track elements, launches, and a dramatic outdoor finale. | ⚡⚡⚡ | Multi-launch family thrill coaster | During lunchtime crowds |
InvadR | New France (French Colonial) | A wooden coaster offering classic drops, twists, and airtime moments through a rugged wilderness setting. | ⚡⚡ | Wooden coaster | Mid-morning or late afternoon |
Escape from Pompeii | San Marco (Italy) | A themed water ride that combines dark ride scenes, fire effects, and a steep splashdown finale. | ⚡⚡ | Shoot-the-Chutes water ride | Warm afternoons, especially on hot summer days |
Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ | Banbury Cross (England) | A dedicated children's area featuring family rides, play spaces, and opportunities to meet favorite Sesame Street characters. | ⚡ | Family & children's attractions | Early morning before families gather, or anytime during weekdays |