Looking for unique (and stress-free) gift ideas that your friends and family will love? Look no further. Busch Gardens Williamsburg has rolled out some super deals for Black Friday, which just happens to be next Friday, November 29, 2019. You can choose from memberships, kids’ camps, Christmas Town dining and discount shopping. Best of all? […]
Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2019: New Experiences and Old Favorites
10/29/2019 by
Santa Claus is coming to town. Christmas Town, that is! Festive food, Christmas carols, bah humbug-busting shows and more than 10 million lights will spark a holiday mood in even the grinchiest scrooge in the crowd. The event begins November 16, 2019 and runs on select days through January 5, 2020. An inspirational holiday music […]
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2019: Jack is Back and a Peek into Frostbite
09/24/2019 by
It’s that time of year. Howl-O-Scream! This is my absolute favorite time of year and favorite event at Busch Gardens. I spent Friday the 13th previewing the newly old show Jack is Back and getting all teched out with a 360-degree POV walk-through of the Frostbite maze. Jack is Back is a revamping of a […]
Virginia First Responder Discount at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
07/23/2019 by
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is honoring Virginia first responders and 911 dispatchers with a special half-off admission. These heroes and their guests can visit the park through August 18, 2019 with this special offer. The offer is only available through ID.me July 12 – 31, 2019. “We’re thrilled to give back to those individual who work […]
Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival 2019
07/22/2019 by
Along with Howl-O-Scream, the Food & Wine Festival is one event I never miss at Busch Gardens. It’s a great way to try new food and beverage items not typically found at the park. I discovered a new favorite and went back to some of my stand-bys. Mexico, Jamaica and the Philipines were new this […]
Finnegan’s Flyer Screamin’ Swing now open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
05/13/2019 by
After months of construction, painting and trial runs (err … swings), guests can finally swing and sway to a Celtic beat on Finnegan’s Flyer. The newest thrill ride to join the Busch Gardens landscape, this exhilarating Screamin’ Swing is located at the Killarney Bridge entrance to the Ireland village. Finnegan’s Flyer takes 32 riders to […]
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2019: What’s new?
04/16/2019 by
The annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is right around the (impeccably landscaped) corner. Guests can enjoy an international tour of authentic culinary selections at 19 themed food and beverage kiosks. Choices include entrees, desserts, craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s a great opportunity to sample food and beverages not normally […]
Double the Fun with the 2019 Busch Gardens Fun Card
03/11/2019 by
Spring is on its way! And the Busch Gardens Fun Card is available just in time. The Fun Card lets you enjoy unlimited visits to both Busch Gardens and Water Country USA through September 8, 2019. You’ll be able to ride and splash free all summer. The Fun Card is $89.99 (a savings of $59.99). […]
Universal Orlando Announces Name and Opening Date of new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Ride
02/22/2019 by
Rumors and speculations have been put to rest. Everybody’s favorite half-giant will now have his very own ride within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Universal Orlando has announced that their “super secret” new ride will be named Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure. It’s scheduled to open June 13, 2019. According to the press release, […]
Road Trip 2018 (Part 2): Big Easy to the Redneck Riviera
02/21/2019 by
Have you read Part 1 of this road trip? Click here to check it out. The second half of our trip was a scenic drive along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Our anchor point for the next few days was the Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Pensacola. Before reaching this piece of Parrothead […]
Road Trip 2018 (Part 1): River City to the Big Easy
02/21/2019 by
I’m not a big road-tripper. I prefer to get to my destination and enjoy all it has to offer. Give me an airplane and I’m good to go. Whoever said “It’s more about the journey than the destination” (or however that quote goes) is a bit off in my book. That being said, we decided […]
