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Welcome to the Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA Media Room.


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


Please note that linked press materials from archived releases on this page might not be available for download. Please contact us to request photos or video from archived stories.

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  • Concerts

    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!

  • Fireworks at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    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®”

  • St Patrick's Day Celebration

    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.

  • Cutback Coaster

    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

  • Christmas Lights

    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

  • Christmas Lights in England

    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

  • PantheonLogo

    BUSCH GARDENS REVEALS PLANS FOR NEW, RECORD-BREAKING ROLLER COASTER

    Pantheon, Fastest Multi-launch Coaster in the World debuts in 2020

  • Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town

    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

  • Pantheon roller coaster opening Spring 2020 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    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

    Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg returns with over 100 beers on tap

    NEW Beer Selections, NEW Music Talent and NEW Food Offerings

  • Celtic Fyre

    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

  • Beautiful park

    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

    CUTBACK WATER COASTER MAKES BIG SPLASH AT WATER COUNTRY USA

    Virginia’s First Hybrid Water Coaster Officially Opens

  • Fireworks

    BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG SALUTES VETERANS WITH FREE ADMISSION

    Hurry, This Offer is for a Limited-time Only

  • Finnegan's Flyer opens

    READY. SET. SWING. FINNEGAN’S FLYER SENDS RIDERS OVER THE EDGE AT BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

    Screamin’ Swing Ride Officially Opens

  • 2019 Food & Wine

    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

  • Free beer for members and pass holders

    BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG OPENS MARCH 23

    FREE Beer for Members and Annual Pass Holders, Fireworks and More Mark the Occasion

  • Plates

    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

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    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

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    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 food to Grove Christian Outreach

    BUSCH GARDENS DONATES 9,500 POUNDS OF FRESH FOOD TO LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD

    Busch Gardens continues food donation program with local Grove Christian Outreach Center

  • Christmas Town decorating

    HOLIDAY DECORATING TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS AT BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

    Christmas Town Decorators Offer Easy Lighting Advice

  • Christmas Town train image preview

    BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG CELEBRATES 10 MAGICAL YEARS OF CHRISTMAS TOWN

    10 Million Lights and a New Holiday-themed Train Experience Mark the Occasion

  • BGW river view

    BUSCH GARDENS AND WATER COUNTRY USA ENHANCE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

    Memberships start at less than $10/month

  • Two new attractions coming to Busch Gardens and Water Country USA in 2019

    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

    BIER FEST AT BUSCH GARDENS TAPS MORE THAN 100 BEERS

    One of Virginia’s Best Beer Festivals is Back and Bigger Than Ever

  • Vault XX logo

    BUSCH GARDENS REVEALS MORE GHASTLY DETAILS ABOUT THE UPCOMING 20th YEAR OF HOWL-O-SCREAM

    New haunted house, scare zone and escape room announced

  • PJ Masks to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg

    BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG ANNOUNCES TWO POPULAR KID ACT APPEARANCES

    PJ Masks and Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve to Appear in July

  • Light Balance at Busch Gardens

    Busch Gardens Summer Nights Begins July 6

    High-Energy Pyrotechnic Show and TV Dance Sensations Headline the Summer Fun

  • Celtic Fyre award

    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

  • Demented Dimensions logo

    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 Griffon coaster

    Summer Nights at Busch Gardens will sizzle with excitement

    High-Energy Pyrotechnic Show and TV Dance Sensations Headline the Summer Fun

  • Loch Ness 40 logo

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg celebrates 40th anniversary of nostalgic roller coaster

    Five-Day Anniversary Celebration Planned for Nessie and Her Fans

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    Busch Gardens Williamsburg Named World's Most Beautiful Theme Park For 28 Consecutive Years

    Impressive streak dates back to 1990

  • Busch Gardens Veterans Offer

    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.

  • Griffon roller coaster

    2-Park Fun Card offer extended through May 31

    Buy Busch Gardens, Get Water Country USA Free — Get Unlimited Visits

  • HOS 20th logo

    Busch Gardens scare-raising event celebrates XX years in 2018

    New Howl-O-Scream® Details Released the 20th Day of Each Month

  • Food & Wine preview image

    Foodies Rejoice: Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Begins May 25

    Big Flavors, Big-Name Concerts and a Celebrity Chef Highlight This Year’s Festival

  • WCUSA release

    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

  • Boys & Girls Club press release

    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

  • Food & Wine release

    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

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