Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Took the wife and kids there for New Year's Eve, had a blast!Good food, interesting cultural experiences and saw a live stage show.Would recommend.

My family was thrilled to visit Busch Gardens for their Christmas Town Celebration to experience the lights and thrill rides, but the entire event was an utter disappointment. We arrived at 2:30 PM, just 30 minutes after opening, full of excitement. After waiting in line for one ride, we barely got on before being told all rides were shutting down due to cold temperatures--by 5 PM! No one warned us ahead of time that this might happen, and it felt like a bait-and-switch.To make matters worse, several shows were canceled as well, leaving us with almost nothing to do but ride the train. Big mistake. We waited on the train for 20 minutes before it even started, and when it did, it was painfully slow--barely crawling through the park at 2 mph. The so-called "light displays" were pathetic; half the Christmas lights weren't even working or turned on!In the end, we spent over $70 per person to ride one thrill ride and look at lackluster lights. What an absolute rip-off. Save your money--this was a complete waste of time and a massive letdown.

Ho ho ho, Is anything open? NO! Drove four hours for "Christmas town", Holiday cheer, the rides are shut down! Only one ride open? Do not fret. $10 beers and a 2 hour queue line is what you get!

Whether or not you enjoy riding coasters (note: I do not), Busch Gardens is a lovely amusement park full of options for fun. I enjoy visiting for their special events, and I've attended both Howl-o-Scream and Christmastown. I'd say Halloween is the best time of year to visit as the temperatures aren't insane one extreme or another generally and the park is lively and exciting. I love their performances and haunted houses, especially. And you can't miss a ride on the teacups! (Yes, that is my thrill limit.)

It never fails. I arrive at the front of the line for Verbolten, one of many high speed roller coasters in the park, and i start to get anxious and wonder why the hell do I do this to myself. Then after an approximate one minute ride of hills, turns, and unexpected drops, I find myself wanting to get in line again! BG has 7 major roller coasters as well as several other thrill rides that do not ddisappoint. There are other rides as well to fit everyone's preference from the train to a kid friendly section in Sesame's Forest of Fun. I grew up in Virginia and went to college nearby. I even worked at Busch Gardens my junior year but this review is NOT biased at all!! I took this beautiful, exciting and entertaining park for granted all those years! After visiting the Busch Gardens Tampa several times, it is not nearly as great as this one. It's no wonder why this park has been voted America's most beautiful theme park. It is well decorated with colorful flowers and trees creating good shade for those hot summer visits. It represents 5 countries of Europe and does not diappoint with the food representations of Germany, France, Italy, New France, England, and Germany. My favorite is the beef cannelloni in Italy and the Irish stew in Ireland; not your typical pizza, burgers, and hot dogs found in other theme parks. And of course, the beer! Prost!Other than the rides, the entertainment is fantastic. You can see shows varying from Celtic dancers to a celebratory audience involved song and dance in Germany's festhaust. There is something for everyone. My only complaint is the longggg line and tram ride to the parking lot which seems to be located in Mongolia. I hope to be back for the return of the beloved Big Bad Wolf in 2025!!

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is an excellent family theme park with exciting ride, different types of food, and quality shows.

Busch Gardens is huge! They divide their sections by countries so for instance there is Italy, France, England, etc. I love their all day dining pass where you can eat every 90 minutes. Having the different countries you can try different foods to share and it was much better than normal amusement park foods. They have a wonderful Christmas train ride around the holidays.

Visiting Busch Gardens Williamsburg is usually a mix of fun and awe, but our latest experience fell short of expectations.Accessibility Issues: Trams weren't running, leaving those with mobility challenges struggling to navigate to and from the entrance of the park. The makeshift walkway seemed like an afterthought, not a long-term solution.Facilities: The bathrooms near the entrance are overdue for a renovation. Only one out of three sinks worked, and the faucet pressure on the remaining sink was so strong it was almost unusable, as it got everyone near it wet.Maintenance and Cleanliness: Across the board, the park's upkeep appeared neglected. Various attractions and areas showed clear signs of needing attention, dampening the experience.Service: Staff interactions left much to be desired, feeling rushed and inattentive. It seemed like a sharp contrast to the hospitality you'd expect at such a renowned destination.Value: While the park still provides entertainment, the overall value felt lacking. The best bang for our buck was the All-Day Dining Plan. With a single dining pass for one, our family of three shared meals every 90 minutes and felt like we at least saved some money on food.IMHO, while Busch Gardens has its charm, the current state of operations, service, and facilities doesn't justify the premium price tag. The park needs significant improvements to regain its former glory. Let us know if you see improvements!

It's always fun returning to Busch Gardens year after year to see how the park expands and upgrades. My favorite time of the year to come is during Howl-o-Scream. I feel like the employees really get into character and the park invests a lot of time and detail into the decor. I enjoy all of the rides and mazes and think it's cool how they add new rides pretty often. My favorite part of the trip was seeing a show located in Ireland. It was very funny and had a lot of pop culture jokes. My least favorite part of the trip was not being able to tell where the "safe zones" were after dark. I thought an area lit in green meant there would be no scares and people in costume but that wasn't consistent throughout the park. I'm super grateful for the military tickets I got to use with my family. Overall I had a great time and can't wait to go back next year!

The park is absolutely beautiful. I could see why they say it's the most beautiful theme park since everything is so vibrant and beautifully decorated. It is similar to other parks with all its themes and such.There are plenty of rides and they really stress on the roller coasters.For a first time visitor, it can be truly overwhelming without having done some research and planning on how to tackle all the lands in the park.Everything in the park besides the rides and shows are extra $$$ and not cheap. To start, general parking starts at $32 with taking a tram to the park entrance while preferred is a short walk to the entrance and VIP must be much closer. The food also costs more than it's worth. Sad part is, you can't bring your own. You could if you have dietary sensitivities and even before then, the park must be contacted for approval prior to bringing anything in. You can go back to your vehicle to eat your food though. So this goes back to properly planning if you're really deep into the park around meal times. We arrived shortly before noon and stayed till 9p. Had we arrived at park opening, we may not have missed out on England. Though maybe had we planned better, we could have made do with 10 hours. There's some waiting periods though not too long.Unless I had a season pass and without little kids, I may have gone back again. It's a one time visit for me and I think that's enough.