Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
VerifiedTheme & Amusement Park · Tampa, FL · SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Also known as Busch Gardens Tampa, Busch Gardens.
Standard bags and backpacks are allowed and subject to inspection; luggage, coolers, and any bags with wheels are not permitted.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Standard parking is $35/day (cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, and campers); preferred parking near the entrance is $48/day.
Exceptions: Silver, Gold, and Platinum Annual Pass members get parking free as a pass benefit.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay official add-ons page ↗You may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗No outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed.
Exceptions: Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, food allergies, and baby food/formula.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Outside alcohol isn't permitted (covered under the no-outside-beverages rule); alcohol can be purchased inside by guests 21+ with valid ID.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Hard or soft coolers are not permitted inside the park.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Guests may use their own wheelchairs or single-passenger ECVs; Segways are not permitted.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Hands-free chest- or wrist-mounted cameras are allowed with a 3-point-or-more harness; selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are not permitted on rides.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicles such as Segways are not permitted.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗The use of marijuana is not permitted on property.
Source: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ ↗Only 10 item types have been independently verified for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay so far.
Not yet verified for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: Bag Storage & Lockers, Medical Supplies & Equipment, Strollers & Wagons, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, Drones, Umbrellas, Noisemakers, Flags & Banners, Chairs & Blankets, Weapons, Vapes & Smoking, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Pets & Service Animals, Re-Entry, Other — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
What is the bag policy and size limit at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Conditional. Standard bags and backpacks are allowed and subject to inspection; luggage, coolers, and any bags with wheels are not permitted.
What are the parking options and cost at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Allowed. Standard parking is $35/day (cars, motorcycles, trucks, RVs, and campers); preferred parking near the entrance is $48/day. Fee: $35 standard / $48 preferred per day. Exceptions: Silver, Gold, and Platinum Annual Pass members get parking free as a pass benefit.
What is the water bottle policy at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Allowed. You may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle.
What is the outside food policy at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Not Allowed. No outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed. Exceptions: Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, food allergies, and baby food/formula.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Not Allowed. Outside alcohol isn't permitted (covered under the no-outside-beverages rule); alcohol can be purchased inside by guests 21+ with valid ID.
Is cannabis or marijuana allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Not Allowed. The use of marijuana is not permitted on property.
Are coolers allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Not Allowed. Hard or soft coolers are not permitted inside the park.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Allowed. Guests may use their own wheelchairs or single-passenger ECVs; Segways are not permitted.
Are e-bikes, scooters, or hoverboards allowed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Not Allowed. Two-wheeled, self-balancing electric vehicles such as Segways are not permitted.
What is the camera policy at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Hands-free chest- or wrist-mounted cameras are allowed with a 3-point-or-more harness; selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are not permitted on rides.
Is Busch Gardens Tampa the same place as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Yes — Busch Gardens Tampa is a former or alternate name for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is Busch Gardens the same place as Busch Gardens Tampa Bay?
Yes — Busch Gardens is a former or alternate name for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.