Spring 2012 Map
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2012 Promotional Videos
2012 Ticket/Pass Prices
One Day Tickets
Adult: $66.99
Child (3-9): $56.99
Annual Passes
Busch Gardens Only
1 Year: $119.99
2 Year: $189.99
Busch Gardens + Water Country USA
1 Year: $159.99
2 Year: $259.99
Platinum 2 Year: $329.99
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Viva La Musica: Jerry Rivera 
Photos/Videos
Busch Gardens Online
Attractions
For the whole Family
- Skyride (England, France, Germany): Mode of transportation over the park. Great for photos of the park, but guests with a fear of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 56″alone, under 56″ accompanied by responsible person
- Busch Gardens Railroad (Scotland, New France, Festa Italia): Mode of ground transportation for guests. Great scenic view of the park. No height requirement
- Carousel (Germany): Classic Carousel. Height requirement: over 42″ alone; under 42″ accompanied by responsible person
- Rhine River Cruise (Germany): Leisure cruise along the Rhine River at Busch Gardens. Great to relax and get a scenic view of the park. No height requirement
For Kids
- Bert and Ernie’s Loch Adventure (Sesame): Water ride for small children. Height requirement:Under 56″ alone; under 36″ accompanied by responsible person; above 56″ must be accompanied by child
- Grover’s Alpine Express (Sesame): Small roller coaster for children and their parents. Height requirement: over 41″ alone; between 38″-41″ accompanied by responsible person; over 56″ must be accompanied by child
- Prince Elmo’s Spire (Sesame): Children’s bouncy tower ride. Height requirement: over 42″ alone; under 42″ accompanied by adult; above 56″ must be accompanied by child
- Oscar’s Whirly Worms (Sesame): This childrens’ ride spins and rocks riders. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 42″ alone; under 42″ accompanied by responsible person; above 56″ must be accompanied by child
- Li’l Clydes (Scotland): Children’s attraction which spins in a slow circle. Height requirement: Under 56″
- Bug A Dug (Land of the Dragons): Children’s ride which spins in slow circles. Height requirement: under 56″
- Chug A Tug (Land of the Dragons): Children’s ride which spins in slow circles. Height requirement: under 56″
- Eggery Deggery (Land of the Dragons): Children’s “egg” themed ferris wheel. Children with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: under 56″; over 56″ must be accompanied by child
- Flutter Sputter (Land of the Dragons): Children’s dragon ride. Dragons spin in a slow circle and can fly up and down. Children with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: under 56″; over 56″ must be accompanied by child.
- Kiddie Swings (Oktoberfest): Children’s version of the classic swing ride. Height requirement: under 48″
- Red Baron (Oktoberfest): Children’s airplane ride which spins slowly in a circle. Height requirement: under 56″
- Kiddie Bumper Cars (Oktoberfest): Children’s version of the classic bumper car ride. Height requirement: under 48″
- Little Balloons (Italy): Children’s balloon themed ride which spins in slow circles. Height requirement: Under 56″
- Little Gliders (Italy): Glider ride which spins in slow circles. Riders may sit or ride on their belly. Height requirement: Lay down under 56″ – over 56″ may not ride; Sit down under 56″ alone – over 56″ must be accompanied by child.
- Elephant Run (Festa Italia): Carnival style circular style ride for children. Height requirement: under 56″; over 56″ must be accompanied by child
Roller Coasters
- Loch Ness Monster (Scotland): Looping roller coaster. Riders that are sensitive to strobes or riders who have fears of the dark may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: 48″
- Griffon (France): Diving and looping roller coaster. Riders with fears of height may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: 54″
- Alpengeist (New France): Looping roller coaster. Height requirement: 54″
- Apollo’s Chariot: Roller coaster. Riders with fears of heights may not enjoy this attraction.Height requirement: 52″
- Verbolten (Oktoberfest): Launching roller coaster reaching speeds of 53 mph. Height Restriction: 48″.
Dark Rides
- Europe in the Air (Ireland): Simulator ride, simulating traveling through Europe. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: 42″
- Curse of DarKastle (Oktoberfest): 4-D simulator ride. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: 42″
Water Rides
- Le Scoot Log Flume (New France): A classic Flume ride with two steep drops. Height requirement: over 46″ alone; under 46″ accompanied by responsible person
- Escape From Pompeii (Italy): Boat ride. Height requirement: 42″
- Roman Rapids (Festa Italia): Rapids water ride. Riders may get soaked! Height requierment: 42″
Medium Rides
- Waveswinger (Oktoberfest): Classic swing ride. Riders who may experience motion sickness or have a fear of heights may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 48″ alone, between 40″-48″ accompanied by responsible person
- Katapult (New France): Classic scrambler ride. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 48″ alone; under 48″ accompanied by responsible person
- Bumper Cars (Oktoberfest): Classic bumper car ride. Height requirement: over 48″ alone; between 42″-48″ accompanied by responsible person
- Mach Tower (Oktoberfest): 256′ drop tower with fun music, rotating to the top of the tower, and vibrating seats.
- Battering Ram (Italy): Swinging ship ride – Does not turn riders upside down. Height requirement: over 42″ alone, under 42″ accompanied by responsible person
- DaCinci’s Cradle (Italy): Magic carpet ride that does not turn riders upside down. Height requirement: 42″
- Flying Machine (Italy): Flying-style ride similar to the classic scrambler ride. Riders who may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: 42″
- Turkish Delight (Festa Italia): Classic tea-cup ride. Riders that may experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 48″ alone; under 48″ accompanied by responsible person
- Tradewind (Festa Italia): Carnival style spinning ride. Riders that my experience motion sickness may not enjoy this attraction. Height requirement: over 52″ alone; between 48″-52″ accompanied by responsible person.
Shows
- Celtic Fyre
- Mix It Up
- More.. Pet Shenanigans
- Pirates 4-D
- Sunny Days Celebration
- Entwined
Dining
- Grogan’s Grill
- Trapper’s Smokehouse
- Festhaus
- La Cucina
- Italy Pavillion
Disclaimer: Behind the Thrills is in no way related to Seaworld Parks and Entertainment or any of it’s theme parks. If you feel any of the information above is inaccurate, please don’t hesitate to contact us. This guide was last updated on Thursday, May 17, 2012.
