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Busch Gardens Tampa crowd calendar, December 2026

December 202631 days forecast

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging 56% crowd level. The quietest day is Wed 2 Dec at 18%, and the busiest is Sat 26 Dec at 75%.

Best day to visit in December

Wednesday 2 Dec

December 2026 is typically moderately busy at Busch Gardens Tampa, averaging 56% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 26 Dec at 75%.

18%crowds
Next bestTue 1 Dec 20%Thu 31 Dec 25%Thu 3 Dec 48%

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging around 56% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Wednesday 2nd (about 18%), while the busiest is Saturday 26th (about 75%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Busch Gardens Tampa will be in December 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Busch Gardens Tampa, December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
120%*QuietestEst.7 min queues218%*QuietestEst.6 min queues348%*TypicalEst.17 min queues453%*TypicalEst.19 min queues564%*BusierEst.26 min queues658%*TypicalEst.22 min queues
752%*TypicalEst.19 min queues848%*TypicalEst.17 min queues948%*TypicalEst.17 min queues1048%*TypicalEst.17 min queues1154%*TypicalEst.20 min queues1264%*BusierEst.26 min queues1359%*TypicalEst.23 min queues
1453%*TypicalEst.19 min queues1551%*TypicalEst.18 min queues1649%*TypicalEst.17 min queues1748%*TypicalEst.17 min queues1856%*TypicalEst.20 min queues1964%*BusierEst.26 min queues2062%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
2164%*BusierEst.26 min queues2263%*BusierEst.25 min queues2364%*BusierEst.26 min queues2464%*BusierEst.26 min queues2568%*BusierEst.29 min queues2675%*BusiestEst.37 min queues2774%*BusierEst.35 min queues
2874%*BusierEst.35 min queues2972%*BusierEst.32 min queues3070%*BusierEst.30 min queues3125%*BusierEst.21 min queues
  1. Tue1Hours unavailable20%*Est.Quietest7 min queues
  2. Wed2Hours unavailable18%*Est.Quietest6 min queues
  3. Thu3Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  4. Fri4Hours unavailable53%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  5. Sat5Hours unavailable64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  6. Sun6Hours unavailable58%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  7. Mon7Hours unavailable52%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  8. Tue8Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  9. Wed9Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  10. Thu10Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  11. Fri11Hours unavailable54%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  12. Sat12Hours unavailable64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  13. Sun13Hours unavailable59%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  14. Mon14Hours unavailable53%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  15. Tue15Hours unavailable51%*Est.Typical18 min queues
  16. Wed16Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  17. Thu17Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  18. Fri18Hours unavailable56%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  19. Sat19Hours unavailable64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  20. Sun20Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  21. Mon21Hours unavailableChristmas64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  22. Tue22Hours unavailableChristmas63%*Est.Busier25 min queues
  23. Wed23Hours unavailableChristmas64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  24. Thu24Hours unavailableChristmas64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  25. Fri25Hours unavailableChristmas68%*Est.Busier29 min queues
  26. Sat26Hours unavailableChristmas75%*Est.Busiest37 min queues
  27. Sun27Hours unavailableChristmas74%*Est.Busier35 min queues
  28. Mon28Hours unavailableChristmas74%*Est.Busier35 min queues
  29. Tue29Hours unavailableChristmas72%*Est.Busier32 min queues
  30. Wed30Hours unavailableChristmas70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  31. Thu31Hours unavailableChristmas25%*Est.Busier21 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa in December 2026?

Wednesday 2nd is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa in December 2026, at around 18% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Tampa busiest in December 2026?

Saturday 26th is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Tampa in December 2026, at around 75% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa in December 2026?

On average, Busch Gardens Tampa is moderately busy in December 2026 - around 56% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Busch Gardens Tampa busier on weekends?

Yes - Busch Gardens Tampa is typically busier at weekends than midweek in December 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Busch Gardens Tampa?

The best time to visit Busch Gardens Tampa is on its quietest predicted days - Wednesday 2nd is the quietest in December 2026 (about 18%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.