Theme Park & Water Park Press Releases | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Below you will find a copy of our most recent announcements and park news.

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CONCERTS RETURN TO BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG! NATIONALLY TOURING ARTISTS HEAT UP SUMMER NIGHTS WITH ALL-NEW LIVE MUSIC SERIES

Surrounded by the party atmosphere of Summer Nights, national acts will take center stage at the Royal Palace Theatre on select nights through July 25!
BUSCH GARDENS’ SUMMER NIGHTS IS BACK! BIGGER AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER WITH NEW LIVE CONCERT SERIES AND MORE

Amidst an open-air block party atmosphere, park guests will also enjoy the return of fan favorites such as the high-energy laser lights show “Spark!” and the award-winning Irish dance show “Celtic Fyre®”
BUSCH GARDENS® WILLIAMSBURG ANNOUNCES FIRST-TIME OPENING IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH

For the first-time ever, guests can get their Irish fix at the Busch Gardens® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration for the entire month of March.
WATER COUNTRY USA® OPENS MAY 22 FOR THE 2021 SEASON WITH LIMITED CAPACITY AND PHYSICALLY DISTANT THRILLS

Virginia’s largest waterpark celebrates reopening just in time for summer with enhanced health and safety measures
BUSCH GARDENS® WILLIAMSBURG ANNOUNCES FIRST-TIME OPENING IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND EARLY MARCH

Expanded operation with enhanced health and safety measures and limited capacity now includes big thrills, new events, and great deals on admission tickets
WRAP UP THE YEAR WITH SOME HOLIDAY CHEER AT THE ALL-NEW BUSCH GARDENS® CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

Modified with enhanced health and safety measures, park guests can safely enjoy Christmas traditions at this limited capacity outdoor special event with more reservation availability
BUSCH GARDENS REVEALS PLANS FOR NEW, RECORD-BREAKING ROLLER COASTER

Pantheon, Fastest Multi-launch Coaster in the World debuts in 2020
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG'S CHRISTMAS TOWN LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS

More Than 10 Million Lights and Many New Experiences Make Christmas Town a Must-Do for the Holidays Starting November 16
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG UNVEILS NEW MEMBER BENEFITS, A THRILLING ATTRACTION AND EVENTS IN 2020

New Reasons to Become a Member Starting at Only $10.99 a Month
Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg returns with over 100 beers on tap

NEW Beer Selections, NEW Music Talent and NEW Food Offerings
ONCE AGAIN … BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG’S CELTIC FYRE RANKS NO. 1

Irish Dance Show Takes Top Billing in USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Retains Prestigious Title As World's Most Beautiful Park

The Williamsburg Theme Park Holds the Title for Nearly Three Decades
CUTBACK WATER COASTER MAKES BIG SPLASH AT WATER COUNTRY USA

Virginia’s First Hybrid Water Coaster Officially Opens
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG SALUTES VETERANS WITH FREE ADMISSION

Hurry, This Offer is for a Limited-time Only
READY. SET. SWING. FINNEGAN’S FLYER SENDS RIDERS OVER THE EDGE AT BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

Screamin’ Swing Ride Officially Opens
INTERNATIONAL TASTES FOR EVERY PALATE AT THE BUSCH GARDENS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Four New Food Kiosks and All-New Beverage Bars Headline this Year’s Event
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG OPENS MARCH 23

FREE Beer for Members and Annual Pass Holders, Fireworks and More Mark the Occasion
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA remove polystyrene foam dinnerware products

Removal of polystyrene foam products, which are not biodegradable, helps keep them out of local landfills, as well as in the ocean ecosystem
A FUN CARD DOUBLES THE SUMMER FUN AT BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA

Limited Time Offer, Buy a Busch Gardens Fun Card, Splash FREE Through Sept. 8
FIND ENJOYMENT IN EMPLOYMENT AT BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA IN 2019

Nearly 1,000 seasonal and part-time positions are ready to be filled for 2019.
NEW YEAR, NEW REASONS TO BECOME A MEMBER AT BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA

For a Limited Time, Buy a Busch Gardens Membership; Get a Water Country USA Membership FREE
BUSCH GARDENS DONATES 9,500 POUNDS OF FRESH FOOD TO LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD

Busch Gardens continues food donation program with local Grove Christian Outreach Center
HOLIDAY DECORATING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS AT BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

Christmas Town Decorators Offer Easy Lighting Advice
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG CELEBRATES 10 MAGICAL YEARS OF CHRISTMAS TOWN

10 Million Lights and a New Holiday-themed Train Experience Mark the Occasion
BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA ENHANCE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Memberships start at less than $10/month
BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA TO DEBUT EXHILARATING NEW ATTRACTIONS IN 2019

A Screamin’ Swing and a Water Coaster set the thrills stage in 2019
BIER FEST AT BUSCH GARDENS TAPS MORE THAN 100 BEERS

One of Virginia’s Best Beer Festivals is Back and Bigger Than Ever
BUSCH GARDENS REVEALS MORE GHASTLY DETAILS ABOUT THE UPCOMING 20th YEAR OF HOWL-O-SCREAM

New haunted house, scare zone and escape room announced
BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG ANNOUNCES TWO POPULAR KID ACT APPEARANCES

PJ Masks and Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve to Appear in July
Busch Gardens Summer Nights Begins July 6

High-Energy Pyrotechnic Show and TV Dance Sensations Headline the Summer Fun
THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN – BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG’S CELTIC FYRE IS THE BEST

Irish Dance Show Takes Top Billing in USA Today’s 10Best Readers' Choice Awards
Busch Gardens Williamsburg pulls curtain back on a new haunted house and Terror-Tory

Demented Dimensions and Fools' Court join lineup of scary features at this year's Howl-O-Scream
Summer Nights at Busch Gardens will sizzle with excitement

High-Energy Pyrotechnic Show and TV Dance Sensations Headline the Summer Fun
Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates 40th anniversary of nostalgic roller coaster

Five-Day Anniversary Celebration Planned for Nessie and Her Fans
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Named World's Most Beautiful Theme Park For 28 Consecutive Years

Impressive streak dates back to 1990
Busch Gardens Williamsburg salutes veterans with free admission

From May 24 to July 4, U.S. veterans and up to three guests will get free admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
2-Park Fun Card offer extended through May 31

Buy Busch Gardens, Get Water Country USA Free — Get Unlimited Visits
Busch Gardens scare-raising event celebrates XX years in 2018

New Howl-O-Scream® Details Released the 20th Day of Each Month
Foodies Rejoice: Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Begins May 25

Big Flavors, Big-Name Concerts and a Celebrity Chef Highlight This Year’s Festival
New 2-Park Summer Fun Card Offer Just In Time For Water Country USA Opening

Unlimited Visits to Virginia’s Largest Water Park and the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park Through Sept. 9
Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA continue partnership with area Boys & Girls Clubs

“Become a Member, Donate a Ticket” Promotion to Benefit Regional Youth This May
International tastes without a passport at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

All-new culinary and wine offerings, plus big-name concert acts take over the Williamsburg theme park