Busch Gardens salutes veterans and their families with free park admission | News
This Military Appreciation Month, Busch Gardens proudly opens its gates to honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans and invite them and their families for a well-deserved day of fun and adventure. Busch Gardens’ two parks in Tampa and Williamsburg, VA, celebrate Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer now through May 10 and have until June 30 to visit with free admission. Veterans can also get a 50% discount on a day ticket for up to 6 people.
Through the Waves of Honor program, which offers special U.S. military awards and promotions throughout the year, active-duty military personnel and their guests can enjoy free daytime park admission year-round. In addition, active military personnel receive a 50% discount on a day ticket for up to six guests.
“Busch Gardens extends its sincere gratitude to the brave men and women who served in the U.S. military,” said Marc Swanson, CEO of United Parks & Resorts, parent company of Busch Gardens. “The Waves of Honor program is a small token of our appreciation for those who serve or have served. We look forward to welcoming military service members, veterans and their families for a fun-filled day at one of our parks.”
For more than 25 years, the company has been proud to provide free park admission to members of the U.S. military, and as a result, more than 10 million guests – active duty military, veterans and their families – have enjoyed free admission through the Waves of Honor program. Whether it’s educational animal experiences or thrilling rides, military families are invited to the parks for a day of family fun.
Eligible U.S. military veterans can register for free day passes for themselves and up to three family members by May 10 at www.WavesofHonor.com. Once registered, all tickets must be redeemed by June 30. Service members and their immediate dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate.
Any active-duty U.S. military member, including activated reservists or National Guard members, can also take advantage of one free admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to Busch Gardens. Additional discounts and offers are available to active military personnel and veterans through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases and online at www.WavesofHonor.com. These offers are valid all year round and may vary per park.
For veterans and active military personnel who want to visit the park multiple times throughout the year, a new Military Silver Annual Pass is available at Busch Gardens Tampa and a Military Membership at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Each room offers unlimited access with no lockout dates for 12 months, free entry to popular events, three free guest tickets, up to 20% off in-park discounts and more.
