Plan a fun trip with kid-friendly things to do
Family Fun All Year
Plan your Virginia family vacation before you ever leave your home. There are fun things for kids to do throughout the year at Busch Gardens and Water Country USA. From conquering their first roller coaster to splashing down Malibu Pipeline for the first time, there’s always something worth celebrating.
Take a look at our parent resources for tips from other parents, FAQs and more. It is a great resource guide that provides all the information you'll need to know while traveling with young children.
Kids Ages 5 & under play FREE!
Kids ages 3 - 5 can play for free at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA with a 2024 Preschool Pass! Our youngest guests can enjoy unlimited admission now through November 3, 2024 including Busch Gardens Kids' Weekends this spring and Halloween Spooktacular in the fall. Must register online & visit the park by June 9, 2024 to activate.
Kid-Friendly Rides
Height Check
18 Theme Park Tips for Parents
Is your child too small to ride?
Take turns riding your favorite rides with Child Swap. One parent can wait with the child who is not riding while the family rides. After they exit, the remaining parent can board the next available seat.
Helpful Services for Families
We strive to make life easier for you while you’re visiting by offering conveniences like stroller rentals, baby changing stations, nursing rooms, and kid-friendly menu options.
Kid-Friendly Tours
Kid-Friendly Tours
Family Fun Tour
Prices Starting at
$ 52.99 /ea.
Enjoy all of our family favorites in this 2.5 hour tour to include: Sesame Street® Friends Meet & Greet; get up-close with our Clydesdales, Barn Owls & railroad steam engine trains; priority access to family rides located in Sesame Street Forest of Fun and and get a FREE PhotoKey with pictures from your experience.
- Valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the tour date selected at purchase.
- Guests need to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time at the Education & Tours building located in England with a photo ID and reservation confirmation to check-in.
- Park admission is not included and is REQUIRED.
- Guests must meet all ride height and safety requirements. All park rules and regulations apply.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid "supervising companion." Please note a “supervising companion” is defined as any individual 14 years or older that meets all the tour requirements.
- All participants must wear closed toe shoes on this tour. No loose jewelry, sunglasses or smoking is permitted during the tour.
- Taking photos of the animals and your experience is encouraged, however Busch Gardens ambassadors will not be allowed to handle your camera or other personal equipment.
- There are limited spots available. Please keep in mind if you arrive late, you may not be able to complete your tour.
- Members and Pass holders receive a special rate. Please log in to see discount pricing.
A $1 donation will be made to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Prices and products are subject to change without notice and do not include taxes. No other discounts can be applied to the purchase. All tours are subject to availability. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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Ages 3+
$ 52.99 /ea.
Ages 0-2
$ 0.00 /ea.
Enjoy all of our family favorites in this 2.5 hour tour to include: Sesame Street® Friends Meet & Greet; get up-close with our Clydesdales, Barn Owls & railroad steam engine trains; priority access to family rides located in Sesame Street Forest of Fun and and get a FREE PhotoKey with pictures from your experience.
- Valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the tour date selected at purchase.
- Guests need to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time at the Education & Tours building located in England with a photo ID and reservation confirmation to check-in.
- Park admission is not included and is REQUIRED.
- Guests must meet all ride height and safety requirements. All park rules and regulations apply.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid "supervising companion." Please note a “supervising companion” is defined as any individual 14 years or older that meets all the tour requirements.
- All participants must wear closed toe shoes on this tour. No loose jewelry, sunglasses or smoking is permitted during the tour.
- Taking photos of the animals and your experience is encouraged, however Busch Gardens ambassadors will not be allowed to handle your camera or other personal equipment.
- There are limited spots available. Please keep in mind if you arrive late, you may not be able to complete your tour.
- Members and Pass holders receive a special rate. Please log in to see discount pricing.
A $1 donation will be made to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Prices and products are subject to change without notice and do not include taxes. No other discounts can be applied to the purchase. All tours are subject to availability. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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Railroad Steam Engine Tour
Prices Starting at
$ 22.99 /ea.
Want to learn about our Steam Engines? Hop aboard our steam engine, meet our engineers and learn how these amazing locomotives work.
- Valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the tour date selected at purchase.
- NOTE: Children under 5 will be able to see the engineers from the ground only.
- Guests need to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time at the Education & Tours building located in England with a photo ID and reservation confirmation to check-in.
- Park admission is not included and is REQUIRED.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid "supervising companion." Please note a “supervising companion” is defined as any individual 14 years or older that meets all the tour requirements.
- All participants must wear closed toe shoes on this tour.
- Smoking is not permitted during the tour.
- There are limited spots available. Please keep in mind if you arrive late, you may not be able to complete your tour.
- Members and Pass holders receive a special rate. Please log in to see discount pricing.
A $1 donation will be made to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Prices and products are subject to change without notice and do not include taxes. No other discounts can be applied to the purchase. All tours are subject to availability. All park rules and regulations apply. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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Ages 3+
$ 22.99 /ea.
Want to learn about our Steam Engines? Hop aboard our steam engine, meet our engineers and learn how these amazing locomotives work.
- Valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the tour date selected at purchase.
- NOTE: Children under 5 will be able to see the engineers from the ground only.
- Guests need to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time at the Education & Tours building located in England with a photo ID and reservation confirmation to check-in.
- Park admission is not included and is REQUIRED.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by a paid "supervising companion." Please note a “supervising companion” is defined as any individual 14 years or older that meets all the tour requirements.
- All participants must wear closed toe shoes on this tour.
- Smoking is not permitted during the tour.
- There are limited spots available. Please keep in mind if you arrive late, you may not be able to complete your tour.
- Members and Pass holders receive a special rate. Please log in to see discount pricing.
A $1 donation will be made to the Sea World® & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Prices and products are subject to change without notice and do not include taxes. No other discounts can be applied to the purchase. All tours are subject to availability. All park rules and regulations apply. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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Scottish Highland Coo Tour
Prices Starting at
$ 24.99 /ea.
Get an up-close opportunity to touch and feed Poppy and Thistle, our Scottish Highland cattle. Learn about the breeds' history and how we train and care for these amazing animals in this 20 minute tour!
A $1 donation will be made to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund for every tour admission. Park admission and parking are not included and ARE REQUIRED. Prices listed are per person. All park rules and regulations apply. Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change without notice. Only valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the date selected. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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Ages 6+
$ 24.99 /ea.
Get an up-close opportunity to touch and feed Poppy and Thistle, our Scottish Highland cattle. Learn about the breeds' history and how we train and care for these amazing animals in this 20 minute tour!
A $1 donation will be made to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund for every tour admission. Park admission and parking are not included and ARE REQUIRED. Prices listed are per person. All park rules and regulations apply. Program times, prices, components and animal participation are subject to change without notice. Only valid at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the date selected. Reservations can be changed or cancelled once for free as long as the change is 48 hours in advance of the reservation date by calling (757) 229-4386, but there are charges for changes made within 48 hours or for more than one change. Reservations are non-refundable with less than 48 hours' advance notice of cancellation.
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