Military Appreciation

Beginning May 15th, all active-duty service members, veterans, and retirees will receive a complimentary button available at Pass Member Landing from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm or visit Guest Relations at the front of the park. Show your valid military ID to receive your complimentary button.

Your commemorative button unlocks exclusive in-park savings and perks, including:

• Tours: 20% off Monday–Friday (VIP tours excluded, must redeem in-park)

• Quick Queue: 20% off Monday–Friday (redeem in-park)

• Food & Beverage: Buy One Get One 50% off at Springs Taproom.

• Shopping:One-time $15 off a $60 purchase at any gift shop location.

• Wild Skies Drone Show VIP Seating: First-come, first-serve access Memorial Day weekend - Friday, May 22nd through Monday, May 25th . Space is limited!

 

Join us on Sunday, May 31, 2026, for an exclusive Pass Member & Military Picnic at Gwazi Pavilion from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Tickets are $10 per person when purchased in advance through the Pass Member portal or ID.me or walk-up day of for $15.

Click below to reserve your spot through ID.me

 

Active Military Buy Now

US Veterans Buy Now

 

Continuing our tradition, we will proudly play the National Anthem before park opens. Beginning each day there will be special presentations by local school color guards:

Saturday May 23: Tampa Bay Technical High School

Sunday May 24: Armwood High School

Monday May 25: Blake High School

Monday, May 25th, Busch Gardens invites you to take part in a special tribute honoring active-duty service members, veterans, and retirees by submitting a photo of those you would like to pay tribute to this Memorial Day. Submit a photo to be featured on this special Honoree Wall display located across from the Flamingos

How to Participate:

• Submit your photo in advance through our online form, or

• Stop by the Honoree Wall and provide your image in-park on the day of the event.

 

 

From patriotic apparel to red, white, and blue keepsakes, our exclusive merchandise collection lets you honor those who serve while taking home a piece of the celebration. Whether you're gifting a hero or representing your support, it’s the perfect way to wear your appreciation all month long. Visit Marrakesh, Painted Camel, and Excursions for these exclusive selections.

 

Stay the evening for the Wild Skies Drone and fireworks show! On select evenings beginning May 22^nd – July 5^th, enjoy a dazzling NEW patriotic themed drone show featuring a spectacular fireworks finale on the Festival Field.

Weather permitting. Showtimes subject to change. Check the daily show schedule for up-to-date showtimes.

Hundreds of American flags will be proudly displayed to honor active-duty service members, Veterans, retirees, and their families, while also paying tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in recognition of Memorial Day. Located in front of Zagora Café.