Busch Gardens Military Discount (2026)
Theme parks & travel · checked against buschgardens.com on October 26, 2026
Does Busch Gardens offer a military discount?
Yes — Free visit for active duty + 3 dependents
Through Waves of Honor, Busch Gardens gives active-duty members, activated or drilling reservists and National Guard members one free visit plus up to three direct dependents — through December 31, 2026 at Tampa Bay and November 8, 2026 at Williamsburg.
| Discount | Free visit for active duty + 3 dependents |
|---|---|
| Where | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Williamsburg |
| Verify with | ID.me and a valid military ID |
Who qualifies
- Active duty
- Activated or drilling Reserve and National Guard members
- Up to three direct dependents
How to get the Busch Gardens military discount
- Register for Waves of Honor through ID.me on your park's military page.
- Bring your valid military ID; dependents need theirs too.
Exclusions and limits
- One park, one visit.
- Not eligible: inactive, standby and retired reserve, military retirees, Merchant Marine and DoD civilians.
- Tampa also offers up to six guest tickets at 50% off.
More theme parks & travel military discounts
| Brand | Discount |
|---|---|
| Disney World | Salute tickets valid through Dec 18, 2026 |
| Disneyland | Military tickets valid all of 2026 |
| Universal Orlando | Military tickets via base ticket offices |
| SeaWorld | Free visit for active duty + 3 dependents |
| Royal Caribbean | Military rate on most sailings |
| Carnival | Military rates on select sailings |
| Hilton | Military Family Rate varies by hotel |
| Six Flags | Military tickets priced park by park |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Up to 40% off the room rate |
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Source: Busch Gardens's own page, checked October 26, 2026. Programs change without notice — that page is the authority. BaseNeed is independent and not affiliated with or paid by Busch Gardens.