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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 52% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 6 May at 32%, and the busiest is Sat 1 May at 72%.

Best day to visit in May

Thursday 6 May

May 2027 is typically moderately busy at Busch Gardens Tampa, averaging 52% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 1 May at 72%.

32%crowds
Next bestTue 4 May 35%Wed 5 May 35%Tue 11 May 35%

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically moderately busy in May 2027, averaging around 52% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 6th (about 32%), while the busiest is Saturday 1st (about 72%). 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
172%*BusierEst.32 min queues259%*TypicalEst.23 min queues
341%*QuieterEst.13 min queues435%*QuieterEst.11 min queues535%*QuieterEst.11 min queues632%*QuietestEst.10 min queues740%*QuieterEst.13 min queues868%*BusierEst.29 min queues954%*TypicalEst.19 min queues
1037%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1135%*QuieterEst.11 min queues1236%*QuieterEst.11 min queues1338%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1445%*QuieterEst.15 min queues1568%*BusierEst.29 min queues1655%*TypicalEst.20 min queues
1754%*TypicalEst.19 min queues1841%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1951%*TypicalEst.18 min queues2048%*TypicalEst.17 min queues2155%*TypicalEst.20 min queues2266%*BusierEst.27 min queues2360%*TypicalEst.23 min queues
2463%*BusierEst.25 min queues2559%*TypicalEst.23 min queues2661%*TypicalEst.24 min queues2760%*TypicalEst.23 min queues2862%*TypicalEst.24 min queues2966%*BusierEst.27 min queues3061%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
3161%*TypicalEst.24 min queues
  1. Sat1Hours unavailable72%*Est.Busier32 min queues
  2. Sun2Hours unavailable59%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  3. Mon3Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  4. Tue4Hours unavailable35%*Est.Quieter11 min queues
  5. Wed5Hours unavailable35%*Est.Quieter11 min queues
  6. Thu6Hours unavailable32%*Est.Quietest10 min queues
  7. Fri7Hours unavailable40%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  8. Sat8Hours unavailable68%*Est.Busier29 min queues
  9. Sun9Hours unavailable54%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  10. Mon10Hours unavailable37%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  11. Tue11Hours unavailable35%*Est.Quieter11 min queues
  12. Wed12Hours unavailable36%*Est.Quieter11 min queues
  13. Thu13Hours unavailable38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  14. Fri14Hours unavailable45%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  15. Sat15Hours unavailable68%*Est.Busier29 min queues
  16. Sun16Hours unavailable55%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  17. Mon17Hours unavailable54%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  18. Tue18Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  19. Wed19Hours unavailable51%*Est.Typical18 min queues
  20. Thu20Hours unavailable48%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  21. Fri21Hours unavailable55%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  22. Sat22Hours unavailable66%*Est.Busier27 min queues
  23. Sun23Hours unavailable60%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  24. Mon24Hours unavailable63%*Est.Busier25 min queues
  25. Tue25Hours unavailable59%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  26. Wed26Hours unavailable61%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  27. Thu27Hours unavailable60%*Est.Typical23 min queues
  28. Fri28Hours unavailable62%*Est.Typical24 min queues
  29. Sat29Hours unavailable66%*Est.Busier27 min queues
  30. Sun30Hours unavailable61%*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?

Thursday 6th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027, at around 32% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Tampa busiest in May 2027?

Saturday 1st is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027, at around 72% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa in May 2027?

On average, Busch Gardens Tampa is moderately busy in May 2027 - around 52% 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 - Thursday 6th is the quietest in May 2027 (about 32%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.