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Battle For Eire Fest - Opening Weekend

Battle For Eire Opens April 13

April 9, 2018

Join us for an extended weekend to celebrate the opening of our new Action VR Ride.

Shopkins LIVE! At Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Everything you need to know about Shopkins live

April 3, 2018

The #1 toy in America is hitting the stage with the cutest show around.

Kids and Families

Addie heroine of Battle For Eire VR ride

6 Easy Ways You Can Be an Everyday Hero

April 2, 2018

Here are our top 6 tips on how to be a role model and inspiration at home.

Kids and Families

Battle For Eire

A behind-the-scenes view at what the motion simulator looks like.

Battle For Eire Construction Tour

March 11, 2018

Insider's look at the construction of our new action VR ride opening in April.

Behind the Scenes

Members and Pass holders get exclusive access to Busch Gardens Williamsburg March 17

Member Sneak Peek Day Is Almost Here

March 7, 2018

Members get an exclusive day all to themselves on March 17 11 - 8 pm.

What is VR? Learn about Busch Garden's new VR ride.

What is Virtual Reality?

March 6, 2018

Learn about this immersive technology and what you can expect with Battle For Eire, our new action VR ride.

Behind the Scenes

Sheep enjoying the winter weather

Animal Care In The Winter

March 5, 2018

Providing for our animals is our top priority, especially in the winter months. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on.

Behind the Scenes

Kevin Lembke, Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA Park President

Meet Our New Park President: 15 Fun Facts About Kevin Lembke

February 19, 2018

Get to know Busch Gardens & Water Country USA's new Park President, Kevin Lembke.

Behind the Scenes

All-new exclusive event at Busch Gardens Williamsburg just for members

An Exclusive Member Event: Sneak Peek Day March 17

February 16, 2018

Join us for an exciting Members-only event before the park opens on March 24.

Things to do in the Spring

What's Happening in the Spring at Busch Gardens

February 1, 2018

From kid-friendly fun to a festival for foodies, see what's going on in spring.

Kids and Families

Resort-like amenities and atmosphere at Water Country USA in Virginia

How to Feel Like You're at a Resort This Summer

January 25, 2018

Vacations are all about relaxing. Experience the resort-like offerings at our water park.

Water Country USA

Learn about the process to creating the characters and story of Battle For Eire

The Creation and Development of Battle For Eire

December 27, 2017

A peek into the development of our newest VR ride - from concept to animation.

Behind the Scenes

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