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Fireworks Spectacular on the Rhine
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On July 3rd and July 4th, 2012 Busch Gardens Williamsburg will light up the sky with a display of spectacular fireworks. Take a journey on the Rhine River for premium viewing and an unforgettable end to your day at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
Park admission and parking are not included and are required.
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Fireworks Spectacular on the Rhine offers a unique view of the spectacular fireworks and provides an unforgettable end to your day at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
Your cruise details:- Board the Rhine River Boats at 8:30 pm for a 9:00 pm departure to enjoy or Fireworks Spectacular over the Rhine River.
- Please check in for your cruise at 8:30 p.m. at the Rhine River Boat docks.
- The boat will leave the docks by 9:00 p.m.
- The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
- The boat will return to the docks by 10 p.m.
*The Rhine River Boat docks are at the bottom of a hill and steep set of steps. The area is not wheelchair accessible.
Park admission and parking are not included and are required.
All tours are subject to availability. Prices are listed per person. Children younger than 3 are free but will require a tour reservation. Prices and tour components are subject to change. Pass members receive a special rate by logging in to the pass member area of Busch Gardens’ website. All park rules and regulations apply.
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IllumiNights on the Rhine
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From July 5th through August 19th IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Williamsburg Encore, will light up the sky with a nightly display of spectacular fireworks. Take a journey on the Rhine River for premium viewing and an unforgettable end to your day at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
Park admission and parking are not included and are required.
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IllumiNights on the Rhine offers a unique view of the spectacular fireworks and provides an unforgettable end to your day at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
Your cruise details:- Please check in for your cruise at 8:45 p.m. at the Rhine River Boat docks.
- The boat will leave the docks by 9:05 p.m.
- The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
- The boat will return to the docks by 10 p.m.
*The Rhine River Boat docks are at the bottom of a hill and steep set of steps. The area is not wheelchair accessible.
Park admission and parking are not included and are required.
All tours are subject to availability. Prices are listed per person. Children younger than 3 are free but will require a tour reservation. Prices and tour components are subject to change. Pass members receive a special rate by logging in to the pass member area of Busch Gardens’ website. All park rules and regulations apply.
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Ultimate Busch Gardens Insider
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Think you’ve seen it all at Busch Gardens? Think again. Go behind-the-scenes at the world's “Most Beautiful Park” on this remarkable tour.
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Journey deep into the core of the Pompeii Ruins building. Smell the delicious creations at the Festhaus Bakery. Explore a coaster maintenance area. Learn the history of the beautiful Italy Gardens. Experience DarKastle in a new light. Plus: We’ll provide lunch and front-of-the-line access to our major rides. Conclude your exciting experience with unique reserved seating at our newest show, Celtic Fyre.
Here’s a list of everything the Ultimate Busch Gardens Insider includes:- A behind-the-scenes tour of Curse of DarKastle and Escape from Pompeii.
- A tour of the in-house bakery.
- A landscape tour of the Italy Gardens.
- An up-close look at the Loch Ness Monster maintenance area.
- Reserved seating at the Abbey Stone Theatre for Celtic Fyre.
- Guided tour of the park including front-of-the-line access to roller coasters, water rides and simulator attractions.
- Lunch at one of our world-class restaurants.
General admission to the park and parking are not included. Tour is approximately 8 hours long. Children younger than 3 are free but will require a tour reservation. Prices are listed per person and do not include tax. All tours are subject to availability. Prices and tour components are subject to change without notice. Pass members receive a special rate by logging into the pass member area of the website. All park rules, regulations, and ride requirements apply.
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Celtic Fyre Insider
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For the ultimate Irish dance experience, check out our Celtic Fyre Insider tour. Become part of the show with exclusive seating where the action is just a few feet away.
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Become part of the show on the Celtic Fyre Insider Tour. Celtic Fyre Insider is your chance get the inside scoop on the spectacular show in Abbey Stone Theatre.
Your experience includes:- Unique, reserved seating just feet away from the stage.
- The chance to become a part of the show when our talented Irish dancers dance on your table as part of the show.
- An exclusive meet-and-greet with the performers after the show.
- A photo CD of your experience.
General admission to the park and parking are not included. This tour takes place inside Ireland’s Abbey Stone Theatre during the LAST show of the day and is approximately 45 minutes long. Check in at the entrance to the Abbey Stone Theatre 15 minutes prior to the last show of the day (please check show times on the day of your tour.)
Children younger than 3 are free but will require a tour reservation. All tours are subject to availability. Prices are listed per person. Prices and tour components are subject to change. Pass members receive a special rate by logging in to the pass member area of Busch Gardens’ website. All park rules and regulations apply.
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Roller Coaster Insider (Participant)
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Are you ready to get in the loop? Our Roller Coaster Insider is the ultimate tour with a twist, taking you inside the world of Busch Gardens’ amazing roller coasters.
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Roller Coaster Insider is your chance to ride all of the Busch Gardens Williamsburg coasters while learning about the history and mechanics of these thrilling rides.
Your tour consists of: - Ride the Griffon trolley to the top of the lift and admire the panoramic view from 205 feet in the air, before the park opens.
- A behind-the-scenes look at the mechanical areas of Loch Ness Monster, Griffon, and Alpengeist.
- Exclusive ride time on Griffon and Alpengeist.
- A front-of-the-line coaster pass to use after the tour, for single-time priority boarding of all four roller coasters.
- A photo CD of your experience.
- Free preferred parking upgrade for the day of your tour.
General admission to the park and parking are not included. Tour is approximately 3 hours long. Present this reservation confirmation and a photo ID to the host/hostess at the Toll Plaza. Check in is at 8:15 a.m. on the day of your tour. Tour starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All tours are subject to availability. Prices are listed per person. Prices and products are subject to change. Pass members receive a special rate by logging into the pass member area of the Web site. Participants must be 14 years of age or older. All height and ride restrictions apply.
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Roller Coaster Insider (Observer)
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Are you ready to get in the loop? Our Roller Coaster Insider is the ultimate tour with a twist, taking you inside the world of Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s amazing roller coasters.
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Roller Coaster Insider is your chance to ride all of the Busch Gardens Williamsburg coasters while also learning about the
history and mechanics of these thrilling rides.
Your tour consists of:- Behind-the-scenes look at the mechanical areas of Loch Ness Monster, Griffon and Alpengeist.
- Exclusive ride time on Griffon and Alpengeist.
- A front-of-the-line coaster pass to use after the tour, for single-time priority boarding to of all 4 roller coasters.
- A photo CD of your experience.
- Free preferred parking upgrade for the day of your tour.
General admission to the park and parking are not included. Tour is approximately 3 hours long. Present this reservation confirmation and a photo ID to the host/hostess at the Toll Plaza. Check in is at 8:15 a.m. on the day of your tour. Tour starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. All tours are subject to availability. Prices are listed per person. Prices and products are subject to change. Pass members receive a special rate by logging into the pass member area of the website. All height and ride restrictions apply.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Family Fun Tour
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A KIDsiderate tour that is fun for the whole family. Recommended for children up to age 9.
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Enjoy a three-hour tour filled with Animals, Rides, and Sesame Street.
Here’s a list of everything your Busch Gardens Williamsburg Family Fun Tour includes:
- Meet-and-greet with some of your friendly Sesame Street friends.
- Reserved front row seating at More…Pet Shenanigans.
- Up-close encounter with a few select animals at Jack Hanna’s Wild Reserve.
- Front-of-the-line access to Grover’s Alpine Express, Prince Elmo’s Spire, and Oscar’s Whirly Worms in Sesame Street Forest of Fun.
- Photo CD of your special day.
General admission to the park and parking are not included. Prices are listed per person. All tours are subject to availability. Prices and tour components are subject to change without notice. Pass members receive a special rate by logging in to the pass member area of the website. All park rules, regulations and ride requirements apply.
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Ultimate Animal Insider
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If you are a true animal lover and want to take part in all of our Animal Adventure Tours, this is your chance. Purchase the Busch Gardens Ultimate Animal Insider and save even more.
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- Busch Gardens Ultimate Animal Insider is all of our Animal Spotlight Tours packaged together.
- Tours include the Animal Up-Close, The Wolf Training Up-Close, and the Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close tours.
- The Ultimate Animal Insider will be offered at 11:15 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m.
- Your itinerary for the 11:15 a.m. tour is:
- Animals Up-Close- 11:15 a.m.
- Wolf Training Up-Close – 12:15 p.m.
- Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close – 1:00 p.m.
- For this 11:15 tour, please check in with the host/hostess at Caribou Pottery 15 minutes prior to your Animals Up-Close tour so they can set up the rest of your animal interaction tour times for the day.
- Your Itinerary for the 1:00 p.m. tour is:
- Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close – 1:00 p.m.
- Wolf Training Up-Close – 2:15 p.m.
- Animal Up-Close – 3:30 p.m.
- For this 1:00 p.m. tour start time please check in with the host/hostess at the Highland Stable 15 minutes prior to your Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close tour so they can set up the rest of your animal interaction tour times for the day.
- For the other parts of your Ultimate Animal Insider package, please also arrive 15 minutes prior to the rest of your tour times at the designated tour locations (Caribou Pottery for Animals Up-Close, Lorikeet Glen for Wolf Training Up-Close and Highland Stables for the Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close).
- All tours are subject to availability and do not include park admission.
- Park admission is required.
- Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Pass members receive a special rate by logging in to the pass member area of the Web site.
- Animal interactions may vary.
- Suggested Age is 6 years old to participate in the Wolf Training Up Close Tour.
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg will donate $5 from every tour admission to the Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Please visit www.swbg-conservationfund.org for more information.
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Animals Up-Close
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Go behind the scenes with Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s zoological team as they introduce you to the park’s animal ambassadors. Mtoro, the African serval, Pindari the wallaroo, Akisa, the lemur, and Titan, the alligator, are among the animals you may meet as you learn about conservation efforts underway to protect animal habitats.
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- Animals Up-Close is a 30 minute tour starting at Caribou Pottery.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time.
- All tours are subject to availability and do not include park admission.
- Park admission is required.
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Animal interactions may vary.
- Children 5 years of age or older is the suggested age limit for this tour.
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg will donate $2 from every tour admission to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Please visit www.swbg-conservationfund.org for more information.
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Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close
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Our Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close tour is your chance to learn more about the history of our Highland Stable as well as the animals that call the stable home. Get up close with our Scottish Blackface Sheep, Border collies and Clydesdales as you learn how these lovely animals are utilized on traditional Scotland farms. Space is limited so sign up early.
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- Clydesdales & Collies Up-Close is a 30-minute tour starting at the Highland Stables.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time.
- All tours are subject to availability and do not include park admission.
- Park admission is required.
- Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Pass members receive a special rate by logging into the pass member area of the Web site.
- Animal interactions may vary.
- Suggested age is 5 years of age or older to participate.
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Wolf Training Up-Close
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Learn the same techniques and behavioral principles used to train Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s world-famous wolves. A wolf trainer will teach you the basics and then let you try your new skills by asking a wolf to perform a behavior.
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- Wolf Training Up-Close is a 30 minute encounter starting at Lorikeet Glen.
- Space is limited for this tour.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to encounter time.
- All encounters are subject to availability and do not include park admission.
- Park admission is required.
- Prices listed are per person and do not include tax.
- Prices are subject to change without notice.
- Pass members receive special rate by logging in to the pass member area of the web site.
- Animal interactions may vary.
- Suggested age is 6 years of age or older to participate.
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg will donate $2 from every tour admission to the Sea World & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. Please visit www.swbg-conservationfund.org for more information.
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