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Busch Gardens Williamsburg crowd calendar, October 2026

October 202631 days forecast

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is typically quiet in October 2026, averaging 34% of a peak day. The quietest day is Thu 1 Oct at 24%, and the busiest is Sat 3 Oct at 54%.

Best day to visit in October

Thursday 1 Oct

October 2026 is typically quiet at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, averaging 34% of a peak day. The busiest is Saturday 3 Oct at 54%.

24%crowds
Also quietThu 8 Oct 24%Thu 15 Oct 24%Thu 22 Oct 24%

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is typically quiet in October 2026, averaging around 34% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 1st (about 24%), while the busiest is Saturday 3rd (about 54%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Busch Gardens Williamsburg 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. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Busch Gardens Williamsburg, October 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
124%*CalmEst.233%*CalmEst.354%*AvgEst.434%*CalmEst.
527%*CalmEst.630%*CalmEst.730%*CalmEst.824%*CalmEst.933%*CalmEst.1054%*AvgEst.1134%*CalmEst.
1232%*CalmEst.1331%*CalmEst.1430%*CalmEst.1524%*CalmEst.1633%*CalmEst.1754%*AvgEst.1834%*CalmEst.
1928%*CalmEst.2030%*CalmEst.2130%*CalmEst.2224%*CalmEst.2333%*CalmEst.2454%*AvgEst.2534%*CalmEst.
2628%*CalmEst.2730%*CalmEst.2830%*CalmEst.2924%*CalmEst.3033%*CalmEst.3154%*AvgEst.
  1. Thu1Hours unavailable24%*Est.Calm
  2. Fri2Hours unavailable33%*Est.Calm
  3. Sat3Hours unavailable54%*Est.Avg
  4. Sun4Hours unavailable34%*Est.Calm
  5. Mon5Hours unavailable27%*Est.Calm
  6. Tue6Hours unavailable30%*Est.Calm
  7. Wed7Hours unavailable30%*Est.Calm
  8. Thu8Hours unavailable24%*Est.Calm
  9. Fri9Hours unavailable33%*Est.Calm
  10. Sat10Hours unavailable54%*Est.Avg
  11. Sun11Hours unavailable34%*Est.Calm
  12. Mon12Hours unavailable32%*Est.Calm
  13. Tue13Hours unavailableOctober break31%*Est.Calm
  14. Wed14Hours unavailableOctober break30%*Est.Calm
  15. Thu15Hours unavailableOctober break24%*Est.Calm
  16. Fri16Hours unavailableOctober break33%*Est.Calm
  17. Sat17Hours unavailableOctober break54%*Est.Avg
  18. Sun18Hours unavailable34%*Est.Calm
  19. Mon19Hours unavailableAutumn break28%*Est.Calm
  20. Tue20Hours unavailableAutumn break30%*Est.Calm
  21. Wed21Hours unavailableAutumn break30%*Est.Calm
  22. Thu22Hours unavailableAutumn break24%*Est.Calm
  23. Fri23Hours unavailableAutumn break33%*Est.Calm
  24. Sat24Hours unavailableAutumn break54%*Est.Avg
  25. Sun25Hours unavailableAutumn break34%*Est.Calm
  26. Mon26Hours unavailableOctober half-term28%*Est.Calm
  27. Tue27Hours unavailableOctober half-term30%*Est.Calm
  28. Wed28Hours unavailableOctober half-term30%*Est.Calm
  29. Thu29Hours unavailableOctober half-term24%*Est.Calm
  30. Fri30Hours unavailableOctober half-term33%*Est.Calm
  31. Sat31Hours unavailable54%*Est.Avg
Quiet 0-20%Below avg 20-40%Average 40-60%Above avg 60-80%Very busy 80-100%

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 Williamsburg in October 2026?

Thursday 1st is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg in October 2026, at around 24% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Williamsburg busiest in October 2026?

Saturday 3rd is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in October 2026, at around 54% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Williamsburg in October 2026?

On average, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is quiet in October 2026 - around 34% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Busch Gardens Williamsburg busier on weekends?

Yes - Busch Gardens Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?

The best time to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 1st is the quietest in October 2026 (about 24%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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