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A Great Place for Kids



Plan a fun trip with kid-friendly things to do

At Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, even our youngest guests can have tons of fun. Our parks were designed with kids in mind, and our kid-friendly offerings are geared toward families with children 9 and younger.

Family Fun All Year

Drop on this kid tower, Prince Elmo's Spire
Splash at Cow-A-Bunga's play area
Get soaked in Rock 'n' Roll Island
Enjoy fall family fun during the day
Soar through the sky on Little Gliders

Family Fun All Year

Drop on this kid tower, Prince Elmo's Spire
Splash at Cow-A-Bunga's play area
Get soaked in Rock 'n' Roll Island
Enjoy fall family fun during the day
Soar through the sky on Little Gliders

  • 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 Kids’ Weekends with a Preschool Pass while enjoying unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA through October 31, 2023. Must register online & visit the park by May 31, 2023 to activate.
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The KIDsiderate K lets you know what rides are kid friendly
Kid-Friendly Rides

The KIDsiderate K logo helps you identify which rides are kid-friendly.

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See what rides your kids can play on
Ride Height Check

Stop by our Height Check Stations to find out what rides your kids can enjoy.

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Theme park tips for families traveling with kids
18 Theme Park Tips for Parents

We asked our Parent Panel for insight on how to make it the BEST DAY EVER.

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  • Parents can still enjoy their favorite rides with Child Swap

    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.

  • We offer kid-friendly menus in the park

    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.

  • Theme Park Attractions for Kids

    Once you’ve decided which family activities you'd like to do, take a look at the map below and plan your route through the park.


    We all know little feet can get tired easily, so it’s best to have the day planned before arriving. Our park is like a circle, and if planned correctly, you won’t have to go back and forth throughout the villages. Our train and skyride are also great options to get around the park.

     

    Select kids rides and attraction will be open based on limited capacity operations. Click here to see all currently available attractions.


    Busch Gardens Williamsburg map

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