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New Membership Program at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA

Get the Facts About Our New Membership Program

February 9, 2018 by Dan Dipiazzo, Busch Gardens

Let's bust some of those Membership myths that are floating out there.

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New for 2018
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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.

New for 2018
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Behind the Scenes
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Get theme park tips from other parents

18 Parent Tips for Traveling with Kids to Busch Gardens

January 10, 2018

Our Parent Panel shares their advice on how to keep those faces smiling.

Kids and Families
Insider Tips
Le Scoot log flume

6 Ways to Cool Off This Summer at Busch Gardens

June 12, 2018

Don't spend your days indoors – learn how to stay cool this summer.

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Loch Ness Monster 40th anniversary logo

Loch Ness Monster coaster turns 40 years old

June 1, 2018

Busch Gardens is celebrating the 40th birthday of the Loch Ness Monster.

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Events
Taste of Adventure - Food & Wine Festival

Food & Wine Festival Offers a Taste of Adventure

May 24, 2018

Pair some of your favorite Virginia food festival dishes with rides and attractions in the park.

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Events
Food & Wine Festival
Ollie and Addie take you past an Ireland castle

Hidden Surprises in Battle For Eire

May 9, 2018

Amid the magic of Ireland lie some fun surprises for those who loved Battle For Eire's predecessors.

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Battle For Eire
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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.

New for 2018
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Events
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
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New for 2018
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.

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Events
Kids and Families
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.

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Attractions
Behind the Scenes
Learn more about the VR tech behind Battle For Eire

Battle For Eire's VR and Simulation Technology

November 27, 2017

Get an inside peek at the immersive 360-degree virtual reality experience

New for 2018
Attractions
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Battle For Eire Behind-The-Scenes Look

Battle For Eire Character Art and Development

October 27, 2017

Learn more about the characters you'll meet along your journey

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Learn more about Battle For Eire coming in spring 2019

Behind the Scenes of New Virtual Reality Ride

September 27, 2017

A behind-the-scenes look to Battle For Eire, an action VR ride coming in spring 2018.

New for 2018
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InvadR, Busch Gardens' newest roller coaster opening in spring 2017

New Attractions and Events at Busch Gardens in 2017

March 24, 2017

See what's coming to our theme park, plus a peek at our new VR ride in 2018.

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