Kid-Friendly Rides, Play Areas & Attractions

Closes at 5:00 p.m. for Howl-O-Scream.
Family-friendly rides, play areas and more!

Sesame Street Forest of Fun is fun-filled land for kids and those who want to be a kid again! This area features family-friendly rides that everyone will enjoy.

Families can swoosh through snow-capped mountains on Grover’s Alpine Express, take a spin on Oscar’s Whirly Worms and journey to new heights on Prince Elmo’s Spire. Everyone will love getting a photo with their favorite furry friends!

Photos with Sesame Street Friends

Make memories and snap a picture with smiling faces and furry friends at 1-2-3 Smile with Me!
Grover's Alpine Express

Swoosh through snow-capped mountains with Grover.

Height Requirement: Children must be 41" to ride alone; 38"-41" must be accompanied by a supervising companion ages 14 or older.
Prince Elmo's Spire

Journey to new heights on our kid sized shot-n-drop tower.

Height Requirement: Children must be 42" to ride alone; walking to 42" must be accompanied by a supervising companion ages 14 and older.
Oscar's Whirly Worms

Spin and twist around on this rock-n-tug ride .

Height Requirement: Children must be 42" to ride alone; walking to 42" must be accompanied by a supervising companion ages 14 and older.
Oscar's Yucky Forest

Play, explore and have fun at our playground.
Elmo's Castle

Splash around our water play area with buckets and jets.
Bert & Ernie's Loch Adventure

Cruise along the water on this pint-sized flume adventure.

Height Requirement: Children 36"-56" may ride alone; walking to 36" must be accompanied by a supervising companion ages 14 and older.

Kids up to 41.9" (must be able to walk) can enjoy these rides, too, with a companion.

Must ride with companion

Kids up to 41.9" (must be able to walk) can enjoy these rides when accompanied by someone who meets all ride requirements and is over 14 years old. Please see our Accessibility Guide for more details.

Land of the Dragons

Eggery Deggery (under 36")

Flutter Sputter (under 36")

Sesame Street Forest of Fun

Bert & Ernie's Loch Adventure (under 36")

Grover's Alpine Express (38" - 41")

Oscar's Whirly Worms

Prince Elmo's Spire

Around the Park

Der Wirbelwind (40" - 48")

Elephant Run (under 38")

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, 2022. Must register online & visit the park by May 31, 2022 to activate.
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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, 2022. Must register online & visit the park by May 31, 2022 to activate.
Learn More & Register

Themed Weekends