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Busch Gardens Tampa crowd calendar

October 2026Tampa, Florida, United States

Busch Gardens Tampa is typically quiet in October, averaging 31% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 1 Oct at 15%, and the busiest is Sat 10 Oct at 59%.

Best day left in October

Thursday 22 Oct

October 2026 is typically quiet at Busch Gardens Tampa, averaging 31% crowd level. The busiest is Saturday 10 Oct at 59%.

17%crowds
Next bestTue 27 Oct 17%Thu 29 Oct 17%Wed 28 Oct 18%

Busch Gardens Tampa is moderately busy today, at around 59% crowd levels, and moderately busy tomorrow. This weekend is looking moderately busy.

This crowd calendar predicts daily crowd levels for Busch Gardens Tampa through 2026.What the % means

The number is how full the park is: how long the queues run on its main rides in the middle of the day, on one scale for every park (50% is about a 17-minute queue, 70% half an hour, 90% an hour), or, where the park sells dated tickets, the share of its capacity sold if that is higher. The word beside it (Quietest to Busiest) compares the day with this park's own history, so a small park can be at its busiest on a day that is still short queues. The lower the number, 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
115%Quietest5 min lines220%Quieter6 min lines352%Typical18 min lines442%Quieter14 min lines
520%Quieter6 min lines615%Quietest5 min lines720%Quieter6 min lines816%Quietest5 min lines922%Quietest7 min lines1059%*TypicalEst.23 min lines10am - 6pm1149%*TypicalEst.17 min lines10am - 6pm
1239%*QuieterEst.13 min lines10am - 7pm1328%*QuietestEst.9 min lines10am - 5pm1428%*Quietest9 min lines10am - 5pm1525%*Quietest8 min lines10am - 6pm1635%*QuieterEst.11 min lines10am - 6pm1755%*TypicalEst.20 min lines10am - 6pm1851%*TypicalEst.18 min lines10am - 6pm
1928%*QuietestEst.9 min lines10am - 5pm2022%*QuietestEst.7 min lines10am - 5pm2122%*Quietest7 min lines10am - 5pm2217%*Quietest6 min lines10am - 6pm2326%*QuietestEst.8 min lines10am - 6pm2454%*TypicalEst.19 min lines10am - 6pm2546%*QuieterEst.16 min lines10am - 6pm
2628%*QuietestEst.9 min lines10am - 5pm2717%*QuietestEst.6 min lines10am - 6pm2818%*QuietestEst.6 min lines10am - 6pm2917%*QuietestEst.6 min lines10am - 6pm3025%*QuietestEst.8 min lines10am - 6pm3149%*TypicalEst.17 min lines10am - 6pm
  1. Thu1Hours unavailable15%Quietest5 min lines
  2. Fri2Hours unavailable20%Quieter6 min lines
  3. Sat3Hours unavailable52%Typical18 min lines
  4. Sun4Hours unavailable42%Quieter14 min lines
  5. Mon5Hours unavailable20%Quieter6 min lines
  6. Tue6Hours unavailable15%Quietest5 min lines
  7. Wed7Hours unavailable20%Quieter6 min lines
  8. Thu8Hours unavailable16%Quietest5 min lines
  9. Fri9Hours unavailable22%Quietest7 min lines
  10. Sat1010am - 6pm59%*Est.Typical23 min lines
  11. Sun1110am - 6pm49%*Est.Typical17 min lines
  12. Mon1210am - 7pm39%*Est.Quieter13 min lines
  13. Tue1310am - 5pmOctober break28%*Est.Quietest9 min lines
  14. Wed1410am - 5pmOctober break28%*Quietest9 min lines
  15. Thu1510am - 6pmOctober break25%*Quietest8 min lines
  16. Fri1610am - 6pmOctober break35%*Est.Quieter11 min lines
  17. Sat1710am - 6pmOctober break55%*Est.Typical20 min lines
  18. Sun1810am - 6pm51%*Est.Typical18 min lines
  19. Mon1910am - 5pmAutumn break28%*Est.Quietest9 min lines
  20. Tue2010am - 5pmAutumn break22%*Est.Quietest7 min lines
  21. Wed2110am - 5pmAutumn break22%*Quietest7 min lines
  22. Thu2210am - 6pmAutumn break17%*Quietest6 min lines
  23. Fri2310am - 6pmAutumn break26%*Est.Quietest8 min lines
  24. Sat2410am - 6pmAutumn break54%*Est.Typical19 min lines
  25. Sun2510am - 6pmAutumn break46%*Est.Quieter16 min lines
  26. Mon2610am - 5pmOctober half-term28%*Est.Quietest9 min lines
  27. Tue2710am - 6pmOctober half-term17%*Est.Quietest6 min lines
  28. Wed2810am - 6pmOctober half-term18%*Est.Quietest6 min lines
  29. Thu2910am - 6pmOctober half-term17%*Est.Quietest6 min lines
  30. Fri3010am - 6pmOctober half-term25%*Est.Quietest8 min lines
  31. Sat3110am - 6pm49%*Est.Typical17 min lines
Quietest Among the quietest days at this parkQuieter Quieter than a normal day hereTypical A normal day for this parkBusier Busier than a normal day hereBusiest Among the busiest days at this park

Lines at Busch Gardens Tampa average 7 minutes across 60 recorded days, and 27 minutes on the busiest of them. A high score means busy for this park.

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.

Seasonal events at Busch Gardens Tampa

Event nights are among the busiest of the season. See the crowd calendar before you book.

Dates as published by the park. Always check the park's own site before travelling.

October 2026November 2026December 2026January 2027February 2027March 2027April 2027May 2027June 2027
Thanksgiving week 2026Christmas and New Year 2026Presidents' Day weekend 2027Memorial Day weekend 2027Every school holiday

Frequently asked

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa today?

Busch Gardens Tampa is predicted to be moderately busy today, at around 59% crowd levels. Lower percentages mean shorter queues.

How busy will Busch Gardens Tampa be tomorrow?

Busch Gardens Tampa is predicted to be moderately busy tomorrow, at around 49% crowd levels.

Is Busch Gardens Tampa busy this weekend?

This weekend Busch Gardens Tampa is looking moderately busy, at around 54% 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 15% crowd levels.

When is Busch Gardens Tampa busiest in October 2026?

Saturday 10th is predicted to be the busiest day at Busch Gardens Tampa in October 2026, at around 59% crowd levels.

How busy is Busch Gardens Tampa in October 2026?

On average, Busch Gardens Tampa is quiet in October 2026 - around 31% 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 15%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.

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