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 six (6) guests aged 15 or younger per day.
- Chaperones 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.