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31 days forecast

Busch Gardens Tampa crowd calendar, October 2026

Quietest
Thu 1 Oct5%
Busiest
Mon 12 Oct65%
Typical day
24%
Days open
31/31

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically quiet in October 2026, averaging 24% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 1 Oct at 5%, and the busiest is Mon 12 Oct at 65%.

October 2026 ↓

Best day left in October

Tuesday 27 Oct

October 2026 is typically quiet at Busch Gardens Tampa, averaging 24% crowd level. The busiest is Monday 12 Oct at 65%.

5%crowds
Next bestThu 29 Oct 5%Wed 28 Oct 6%Thu 22 Oct 8%

Busch Gardens Tampa is very quiet today, at around 17% crowd levels, and very quiet tomorrow. This weekend is looking moderately busy. Busch Gardens Tampa is typically quiet in October 2026, averaging around 24% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 1st (about 5%), while the busiest is Monday 12th (about 65%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Busch Gardens Tampa will be in October 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.

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Busch Gardens Tampa, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
15%Quietest5 min queues215%Quieter7 min queues352%Typical18 min queues442%Quieter14 min queues
515%Quieter7 min queues65%Quietest5 min queues715%Quieter7 min queues86%Quietest5 min queues913%Quietest7 min queues1043%Quieter14 min queues1138%Quieter12 min queues
1265%Busier27 min queues13Sco30%Typical10 min queues14Sco15%Quietest8 min queues15Sco18%Quietest8 min queues16Sco21%Quietest8 min queues17Sco34%Quieter11 min queues1861%Busier24 min queues
19Ger23%Quietest9 min queues20Ger6%Quietest5 min queues21Ger17%*Quietest · Est.8 min queues22Ger8%*Quietest6 min queues23Ger21%*Quietest · Est.8 min queues24Ger53%*Typical · Est.19 min queues25Ger45%*Quieter · Est.15 min queues
26EngGer19%*Quietest · Est.8 min queues27EngGer5%*Quietest · Est.5 min queues28EngGer6%*Quietest · Est.5 min queues29EngGer5%*Quietest5 min queues30EngGer10%*Quietest · Est.7 min queues3148%*Typical · Est.17 min queues
  1. Thu1ClosedHowl-O-Scream5%5 min queues
  2. Fri2ClosedHowl-O-Scream15%7 min queues
  3. Sat3ClosedHowl-O-Scream52%18 min queues
  4. Sun4ClosedHowl-O-Scream42%14 min queues
  5. Mon5Closed15%7 min queues
  6. Tue6Closed5%5 min queues
  7. Wed7Closed15%7 min queues
  8. Thu8ClosedHowl-O-Scream6%5 min queues
  9. Fri9ClosedHowl-O-Scream13%7 min queues
  10. Sat10ClosedHowl-O-Scream43%14 min queues
  11. Sun11ClosedHowl-O-Scream38%12 min queues
  12. Mon12Closed65%27 min queues
  13. Tue13ClosedSco30%10 min queues
  14. Wed14ClosedSco15%8 min queues
  15. Thu15ClosedScoHowl-O-Scream18%8 min queues
  16. Fri16ClosedScoHowl-O-Scream21%8 min queues
  17. Sat17ClosedScoHowl-O-Scream34%11 min queues
  18. Sun18ClosedHowl-O-Scream61%24 min queues
  19. Mon19ClosedGer23%9 min queues
  20. Tue20ClosedGer6%5 min queues
  21. Wed21ClosedGer17%Estimate8 min queues
  22. Thu22ClosedGerHowl-O-Scream8%Forecast6 min queues
  23. Fri23ClosedGerHowl-O-Scream21%Estimate8 min queues
  24. Sat24ClosedGerHowl-O-Scream53%Estimate19 min queues
  25. Sun25ClosedGerHowl-O-Scream45%Estimate15 min queues
  26. Mon26ClosedEngGer19%Estimate8 min queues
  27. Tue27ClosedEngGerHowl-O-Scream5%Estimate5 min queues
  28. Wed28ClosedEngGerHowl-O-Scream6%Estimate5 min queues
  29. Thu29ClosedEngGerHowl-O-Scream5%Forecast5 min queues
  30. Fri30ClosedEngGerHowl-O-Scream10%Estimate7 min queues
  31. Sat31ClosedHowl-O-Scream48%Estimate17 min queues

How busy

  1. 17 daysQuietestAmong the quietest days at this park
  2. 8 daysQuieterQuieter than a normal day here
  3. 4 daysTypicalA normal day for this park
  4. 2 daysBusierBusier than a normal day here
  5. BusiestAmong the busiest days at this park

On the days this month

  • Rainy day
  • Light rain
  • Cold day
  • Hot day
  • Sunny day
  • Partly cloudy day
  • Cloudy day
  • Public holiday
  • Howl-O-Scream1 Oct - 31 Oct
  • Halloween Spooktacular / Halloween Harvest (family daytime)3 Oct - 31 Oct

Crowd levels are modelled from this park's own recorded queue times, school and public holidays, day of the week and the weather forecast, 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

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa today?

Busch Gardens Tampa is predicted to be very quiet today, at around 17% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Busch Gardens Tampa be tomorrow?

Busch Gardens Tampa is predicted to be very quiet tomorrow, at around 8% crowd levels.

Is Busch Gardens Tampa busy this weekend?

This weekend Busch Gardens Tampa is looking moderately busy, at around 49% crowd levels on average.

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

Thursday 1st is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Tampa in October 2026, at around 5% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Tampa busiest in October 2026?

Monday 12th is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Tampa in October 2026, at around 65% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa in October 2026?

On average, Busch Gardens Tampa is quiet in October 2026 - around 24% 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 October 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 - Thursday 1st is the quietest in October 2026 (about 5%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.