The safety of our guests and ambassadors has always been our top priority at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.  We are committed to keeping Busch Gardens Williamsburg a place where guests of all ages can come together to enjoy everything our park has to offer. 

As part of that commitment, we are implementing a chaperone policy during Howl-O-Scream. 

This policy applies to all ticket holders, Fun Cards, Passes and Memberships.

Under the policy, all guests aged 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted to, or remain in, the park during Howl-O-Scream after 4pm local time until park close.  The park reserves the right to enforce the chaperone policy earlier on any given day.

Chaperones must present a valid government-issued photo ID with a date of birth at park entry. One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than ten (10) guests aged 15 or younger per day.  In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party at entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay.

Guests 16 years of age or older must be able to present a valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license, State-issued ID card, Passport, Military ID) with date of birth prior to park entry if not accompanied by a chaperone. If unable to verify proof of age, guests may be denied entry into the park.

Guests aged 15 years or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone who is not in the park and available by phone will be subject to ejection without refund. 

Notice to Parents and Guardians: Teens/Children

Parents, guardians or chaperones are responsible for the behavior of their minor children under their supervision.  Appropriate behavior and supervision are the responsibility of the parent / guardian / chaperone.  We strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult.  The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.  Parents / guardians / chaperones may be held legally liable for all acts of the children under their care.