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Busch Gardens Tampa crowd calendar, May 2027

May 202731 days forecast

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging 56% crowd level. The quietest day is Wed 5 May at 39%, and the busiest is Sat 15 May at 74%.

Best day to visit in May

Wednesday 5 May

May 2027 is typically moderately busy at Busch Gardens Tampa, averaging 56% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 15 May at 74%.

39%crowds
Next bestTue 4 May 41%Thu 6 May 41%Tue 11 May 41%

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging around 56% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Wednesday 5th (about 39%), while the busiest is Saturday 15th (about 74%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Busch Gardens Tampa will be in May 2027? 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, May 2027
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
170%*BusierEst.30 min queues260%*TypicalEst.23 min queues
348%*QuieterEst.16 min queues441%*QuieterEst.14 min queues539%*QuieterEst.13 min queues641%*QuieterEst.13 min queues749%*TypicalEst.17 min queues865%*BusierEst.27 min queues955%*TypicalEst.20 min queues
1043%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1141%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1241%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1341%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1456%*TypicalEst.21 min queues1574%*BusierEst.35 min queues1661%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
1756%*TypicalEst.21 min queues1853%*TypicalEst.19 min queues1951%*TypicalEst.18 min queues2052%*TypicalEst.19 min queues2160%*TypicalEst.24 min queues2270%*BusierEst.30 min queues2361%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
2460%*TypicalEst.23 min queues2559%*TypicalEst.23 min queues2661%*TypicalEst.24 min queues2761%*TypicalEst.24 min queues2864%*BusierEst.26 min queues2970%*BusierEst.30 min queues3062%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
3161%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
  1. Sat1Hours unavailable70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  2. Sun2Hours unavailable60%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  3. Mon3Hours unavailable48%*Est.Quieter16 min queues
  4. Tue4Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  5. Wed5Hours unavailable39%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  6. Thu6Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  7. Fri7Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  8. Sat8Hours unavailable65%*Est.Busier27 min queues
  9. Sun9Hours unavailable55%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  10. Mon10Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  11. Tue11Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  12. Wed12Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  13. Thu13Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  14. Fri14Hours unavailable56%*Est.Typical21 min queues
  15. Sat15Hours unavailable74%*Est.Busier35 min queues
  16. Sun16Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  17. Mon17Hours unavailable56%*Est.Typical21 min queues
  18. Tue18Hours unavailable53%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  19. Wed19Hours unavailable51%*Est.Typical18 min queues
  20. Thu20Hours unavailable52%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  21. Fri21Hours unavailable60%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  22. Sat22Hours unavailable70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  23. Sun23Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  24. Mon24Hours unavailable60%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  25. Tue25Hours unavailable59%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  26. Wed26Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  27. Thu27Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  28. Fri28Hours unavailable64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  29. Sat29Hours unavailable70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  30. Sun30Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  31. Mon31Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 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 May 2027?

Wednesday 5th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027, at around 39% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Tampa busiest in May 2027?

Saturday 15th is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027, at around 74% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027?

On average, Busch Gardens Tampa is moderately busy in May 2027 - 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 May 2027. 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 5th is the quietest in May 2027 (about 39%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.