Springtime and fun are around the corner, and Busch Gardens® Williamsburg and Water Country USA® are making it easy for consumers to get it all with a Fun Card. Check out my list of 7 Things To Look Forward To In 2019 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA!
7 Things To Look Forward To In 2019
It’s a great year to visit the parks. Busch Gardens will be introducing two new rides this May and expanding its Busch Gardens event series. A Fun Card gives consumers unlimited park visits making it easy to get in on all of the fun. This year’s lineup includes new rides, new entertainment, and tasty and exciting events. All are included with a Two-Park Fun Card.
Don’t hesitate and grab your Fun Card now! Monthly Payment options are available! Save $59.99 with this great offer. A Fun Card provides unlimited visits to both parks through Sept. 8, 2019.
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NEW RIDE – FINNEGAN’S FLYER™: Opening in May
Finnegan’s Flyer™, a new Screamin’ Swing ride at Busch Gardens®, features two pendulum-like arms, seating 32 riders that fly progressively higher with each swing. Finnegan’s Flyer will reach a staggering height of more than 80 feet with a speed of 45 mph. Only the bravest will prevail.
NEW RIDE – Cutback Water Coaster™: Opening in May
Cutback Water Coaster™, the only RocketBLAST® coaster on the East Coast and Virginia’s first hybrid water coaster, is coming to Water Country USA®. Thrill-seekers will board a four-person raft, speed along an 856 ft. slide, jet through tunnels, and slide onto the wide-open space of massive saucer-shaped features.
Sesame Street® Kids’ Weekends: Apr. 5 – 28
Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street® friends are hosting a party just for kids on April weekends. Guests can join Elmo, Super Grover, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and more for all the fun.
Food & Wine Festival: select days May 17 – June 30
Park guests can unleash their inner foodie with over 60 specialty food items from around the world, 30 different wines, 25 craft beers, and 20 unique cocktails not normally served at the park. Read about previous Food and Wine Festivals my family attended in the past 2019 and 2018.
Summer Nights: June 28 –Aug 11
Busch Gardens becomes a cooler place after dark during Summer Nights. Special entertainment, culinary experiences, and a fun nighttime atmosphere will give guests a new reason to visit during summer evenings.
The Royal Palace Theatre lights up with Spark presented by Coca-Cola®, a high-energy spectacle featuring party starters, laser lights, pyrotechnics, and a custom soundtrack created by award-winning musicians.
And to add to the fun of Summer Nights, acts from the hit show America’s and Britain’s Got Talent will take the stage every week during the summertime event. Specifics will be announced in March.
Bier Fest: select days Aug. 16 – Sep. 2
More than 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions come to life this fall. Sample traditional German food, listen to live local music, and experience all this unique Bavarian celebration has to offer. From hoppy to bold, we have craft beer to satisfy everyone. Prost!
Celebrating Birthdays in 2019
This year marks special birthdays for a few of the park’s popular attractions; Apollo’s Chariot® turns 20 and Sesame Street® Forest of Fun™ celebrates 10 years. *Event specifics will be shared closer to the event’s opening.
Consumers can visit buschgardens.com to purchase a Fun Card or can call (757) 229-4386 for additional information. Busch Gardens opens for the season on March 23. The park will be open daily for spring break operations from March 29 – April 7 and April 7 – 28. Check the website for park operating hours.