We would like to take a moment to thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for their dedication and service. We may not know your personal story or the path you’ve traveled, but we understand the importance of family. To show our appreciation, we want to give you quality time with those you love.
Special Military Offer
To qualify for this promotion, you must be registered with ID.Me. Once you are, click the button below to login to your ID.Me account and see your offers.
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What is ID.Me?
ID.Me is a third party which verifies your military status so we can provide offers to our heroes.
Offers for Active Duty Military
Am I Eligible For These Military Deals?
Any United States Active-Duty Military*, Activated or Drilling Reservist, or National Guardsman currently serving is eligible for our Active-Duty Military offers.
* Includes Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.
How Do I View Them?
These offers are only available online through ID.me and cannot be purchased at the park. You will need a valid Active-Duty Military ID when you create your account, and once ID.me verifies your status, you will be able to access the exclusive military promotions.
Offers are also available at participating MWR Offices.
Learn more about our Military Pass and Waves of Honor™ program below. Or, take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions.
Waves of Honor
The Waves of Honor Program provides military personnel and up to three direct dependents one complimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Water Country USA® or Sesame Place®. This program is not valid at Adventure Island®, Aquatica® water parks or Discovery Cove®.
• Service Members and their direct dependents must have a valid Active-Military ID in order to participate.
• Spouses must log in under the Active-Duty Member's account in order to take advantage of the dependent tickets.
• Military guests must register online, print tickets and visit by Nov. 9, 2025.
Note: We do offer up to six discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and/or Water Country USA tickets.
Busch Gardens & Water Country USA 2025 Military Pass
We are excited to offer Active-Duty Military and their families this great product. You can enjoy unlimited visits to our theme park, water park and general parking during through Jan. 1, 2026.
What do I get with a Military Pass?
Unlimited Visits
Enjoy unlimited visits to Busch Gardens Williamsburg including Howl-O-Scream, Water Country USA, and Christmas Town™ now thru Jan. 1, 2026. Please see park hours prior to your visit. Please see park hours prior to your visit.
Christmas Event
Celebrate the holidays and New Year with loved ones at Christmas Town.
Free Parking
Get free General Parking at our parks.
Everyday Discounted Tickets
Active-Duty Military can get up to six discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA.
- Offers extend to any United States Active-Duty Military (Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force), Activated or Drilling Reservist, or National Guardsman currently serving
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA Any Day Tickets must be obtained online and redeemed at the park within one year from date of purchase
- Multi-Day Tickets must be obtained online and redeemed at the park within 6 months from date of purchase
Military Pass Disclaimer
Active-Duty Military can get this offer online through ID.me or through their MWR Office. Offer is only valid for admission and general parking at Busch Gardens Williamsburg including Howl-O-Scream, Water Country USA and Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town. Does not include discounts, Membership benefits or Membership events. Active Duty, Military Dependents, National Guard, Reserve, and Retired with a military ID and MWR privileges may purchase the Military Pass at their local MWR offices. Military Pass expires Jan. 1, 2026.
Complimentary and Discounted Admission Disclaimer
Complimentary ticket offer is not available for Discovery Cove®. Not valid for separate ticketed events including Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town and Busch Gardens Tampa Howl-O-Scream. Inactive, Standby and Retired Reserve Members, Military Retirees, U.S. Merchant Marine and civilian Department of Defense worker are ineligible for the program. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment reserves the right to terminate the program.
Complimentary Tickets expire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Nov. 9, 2025 and at Water Country USA Sept. 21, 2025.
Discounted Any Day Tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA are valid for one year from date of purchase.
Discounted Multi-Day Tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA are valid for 6 months from date of purchase.
Have Questions?
Take a look at our frequently asked questions for our military offers through ID.Me.
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