A Day That Defied Reality: Our Elite VIP Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg…read moreThe Beginning: Already Impressed Before We Even Entered Let me start by saying this: I've been to theme parks countless times throughout my life. I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. Wonderfully, spectacularly wrong. Our day began at 10:15 AM when we arrived at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for our 11:30 AM Elite VIP Tour. Meeting Tyler: The Man, The Myth, The Legend I can confidently say that Tyler alone would have made this experience worth every penny. His energy, knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm set the tone for what would become one of the most memorable days our family has ever shared. The First Hour: Three Hours Saved. Yes, You Read That Right. Within the first hour, our group of four had ridden the top four roller coasters at Busch Gardens. Let that sink in. Four coasters. Sixty minutes. For context, on a typical busy day at the park, the wait times for these attractions can easily exceed 45-90 minutes each. Based on the posted wait times we saw at each ride, Tyler saved us approximately three hours of standing in lines - just in that first hour alone. This wasn't just VIP treatment; this was time-travel. The "Snacks" Revelation: A Glorious Understatement Tyler explained that "snacks" meant anything any of us wanted, anytime, all day long. Waters? Check. Energy drinks? Check. Icees, churros, soft pretzels? All of it. Throughout our eight-hour tour, our group sampled pretty much every food option the park had to offer. The funnel cakes with ice cream and toppings were a particular favorite. The various cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, cookies - I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Tyler took care of everything with a simple tap of his card, never once making us feel like we were imposing or asking for too much. The Moment Everything Changed "This tour lets you ride any ride, without waiting, in any seat you want, as many times as you want." This wasn't just a theme park visit. This was a day where the normal rules didn't apply. A day where "I don't want to wait 90 minutes for that ride" simply wasn't in our vocabulary. Rides, Rides, and More Rides We rode everything. The coaster behind-the-scenes experience gave us an incredible up-close look at the inner workings of these engineering marvels. Feeding the Beast: Two Meals, Zero Complaints Our VIP tour included two full meals, and Tyler made sure we experienced the best the park had to offer. Lunch was at Das Festhaus, and at 6:30 PM took us to Trapper's Smokehouse, where the aroma of smoked meats had been tempting us all day. It did not disappoint. The Verdict: Eight Hours of Perfection Here's what truly made this experience exceptional: Tyler. Yes, the VIP perks are incredible. Yes, skipping lines changes everything. Yes, the all-inclusive food and drinks feel almost too good to be true. But a VIP tour is only as good as the guide who leads it, and Tyler was nothing short of outstanding. His knowledge of the park, his ability to read our group and adjust on the fly, his genuine care that we were having the best possible time - that's what transformed this from a great day into an unforgettable one. This tour was planned as part of a grand send-off for Ben and Jakub, who will be returning to Europe in June after their time with us. They came to America expecting a typical theme park experience. Instead, they got a day where magic was real, lines didn't exist, and every wish was granted before they even knew they had it. Would I Do It Again? In a heartbeat. Without hesitation. This wasn't just a theme park visit. This was an experience that redefined what a family day out can be. For anyone considering the Elite VIP Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, here's my advice: Do it. Not "think about it." Not "maybe someday." Just do it. The Numbers Don't Lie Time saved in lines: Likely 6+ hours over the course of the day Rides experienced: Every operational coaster and major attraction Meals enjoyed: 2 full sit-down meals plus unlimited snacks and drinks Special experiences: 2 (Coaster behind-the-scenes + Animal Encounter) Professional photos: 33 captured memories included Memories made: Priceless Final Thoughts Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Elite VIP Tour is, quite simply, the gold standard for theme park experiences. From the moment we parked 100 feet from the entrance to the moment we left after eight hours of pure joy, everything was handled. Every need anticipated. Every wish granted. To Kate and the VIP Tours team who handled our booking and answered our questions with patience and professionalism - thank you. To Tyler - you're the real MVP. You took what could have been a fun day and turned it into something our family will talk about for years. Your passion for what you do shows, and we're grateful we got to experience it. And to anyone reading this review, wondering if the Elite VIP Tour is worth it: It's worth it. Every single penny.

This is the greatest adventures in the United States and unlike many other amusement parks is that…read moreit is safe and clean. The food is tasty and comes out rather quickly. Lines move and the entertainment is family friendly. Finally, there are rides for all ages!

Ten of us went to play miniature golf at Go Carts Plus's Gold Rush course this week. We took…read moreadvantage of their Tee for Two Tuesday deal. From 12-5 pm on Tuesdays, two people can play a round of mini golf for $10 total. Such a deal! We had a great time. The course is fun and challenging. It's also covered by trees so you can still enjoy playing on hot sunny days. Now, the trees also drop needles, which need cleaned off the course. The only "odd" part of playing there is that you have to buy a plastic card for $1. They then load your $10 onto the card and you take it to the mini golf booth to have swiped so you can play a round of golf. You keep the card and refill it to enjoy their other amusements or more rounds of golf that day or any day you return. They have sufficient free parking.

Great customer service my family had a amazing time lines weren't long and the cars rode nice some…read morefaster than others but over a great time and the workers all have great attitudes

The Loch Ness Monster is a beloved classic coaster. Busch Gardens replaced the track a year or two…read moreago, but it hasn't helped the jerkiness. The cars have a lot of space in them where you'll be slammed around inside of. This ride without fail will give me either a headache or a backache. If you choose to ride it, save it for last.

Fun coaster not to rough for an arrow looper fun tunnel 2 amazing vertical loops and fun first drop…read more(rows to ride in) : row 1 and back row)

The rides looked well maintained and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The prices weren't…read moretoo bad either.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this place. It was overpriced, dirty, and sketchy…read more The attendants were on there phones most of the time. On two of the rides the attendant left us on there way too long. There was one attendant that was trying to manage up to three rides at one time. Isn't there some sort of regulations that forbids that? Save your money.

The best ride in the park. It is a thrill lover's dream. You'll get plenty of air time, the…read morelaunches feel great and every twist and turn is so smooth. Note: this ride does have a size limitation. If you're worried, try the test seat at the front before waiting in line. The line could use more theming along with something to help the line during the hot months.

In my opinion not only the best coaster at Busch Gardens VA, but one of the premier coasters in the…read moreU.S. Its not flashy with staging, but who cares. The ride is smooth and thrilling! On a negative this ride seems to have breakdowns often. I heard this and witnessed two of them within an hour. I can't knock them horribly, but it's annoying. 4.5 rounding up.

One of the best coasters in the park, Verbolten has speed, twists, turns and plenty of theming…read more The line is fun to wait in because there's so much to look at and it's all covered. The ride used to have three options inside the "dark forest," but they have needed an update. It is going to be updated soon and I'm looking forward to what it will look like when they're done.

Really fun, different coaster. The ambiance is cool with the idea of taking a trip through a…read moreforbidden forest, the part that some of it is in the dark and there's a bit of a surprise in the middle really kicks it up a notch. A clear example of why Busch Gardens is truly a great coaster park.

Very organized, clean and fun environment at the mall! Our nieces had so much fun and was worth the…read moretrip. The fun experienced by the kids were priceless. They sanitized the bounce house between sessions. Each session is 1.25 hrs long. Has obstacle course that will challenge kids and young adults. Staff were friendly and supportive!

There was a worker at one section who cursed at my children. Apparently, they were supposed to be…read moregoing in one direction on this section, but they were going back and forth instead, as were other kids. This woman never once announced the rules and there was nothing written posted anywhere saying people were supposed to go in a particular direction. She was just mumbling strangely sitting there like something was off with her. She then cursed at my kids and said what the f when they did not comply with her unstated rules. I told her not to speak to my children that way and she lied and said she didn't. She then tried to get other customers on her side and turn it into a Karen situation. Meanwhile, other kids were doing the exact same thing right as her and I were arguing about it. This is the worst place. It was rough and dangerous for little kids but the attitude of the workers is the worst thing about it. If you are the type of person that would curse at little 4 and 6 year olds, you probably shouldn't be working at a bounce house place. We will never go back and will tell all our friends and family never to go here.

Four Stars for the Ferris Wheel & four stars for the employee who was running the water gun race…read morefor prizes. They were the saving grace of the park. My cousin was visiting from out of town and he had mentioned it would be cool if there was a ferris wheel near the ocean. The ferris wheel here came to mind. As long as I've lived here I had always passed by it but never rode it. Upon entering my cousin got excited about the (water gun) game. The employee running it was pleasant and we got a bunch of smiles out of him. It was really fun and my cousin won a super cute tiger for a family member of ours. It came with a hefty price tag though. Before we even played I told him he would be better off just buying a stuffed animal in a store. But the prize he was seeking ticked off all the boxes. Plus there's a fun, enjoyable story to tell behind it. It cost $30 total to win. Yeah I know. It actually was truly enjoyable but if he hadn't been visiting I would have never came to check out this Fun Park. After that we rode the ferris wheel which was a good time as well. You are able to see the ocean from it, which was nice. It was great to have a different perspective of VA Beach. Tickets were roughly $6 a piece. Each ride takes a certain number of tickets and you purchase them at the ticket booth right across from it as well for tickets to other rides. You get 3 full rides around on the wheel. We were the only ones on it too. They do accept credit card but they tack on a 3.5 % service charge to do so. We roamed the rest of the park just to check it out. The other rides look pretty beat. It was so quiet in there, for me that's a plus because there were no crowds and it was rather peaceful. However, it was so quiet that when we looked around I didn't notice the ride attendants standing around their station. They looked like permanent fixtures of the rides. It was eerily quiet for a fun park on a September Sunday afternoon. It would've been a perfect backdrop setting for the beginning of a zombie apocalypse movie. It felt like a place where hopes and dreams come to die. What actually brought life to the park were the colorful, beautiful hibiscus flowers dispersed throughout the grounds. We spent roughly 30-45 minutes there. There aren't many rides and they could use some sprucing up. It has potential. It also has a high price point because it's at the oceanfront.

For what it's worth, Atlantic Fun Park is a good experience for kids and parents. The rides,…read moretreats, and games are just good enough to put a smile on kids faces. I'd even go as far as saying this is a good place for a date night for young and mature as it is a casual environment and the expectations are overachieving. If you love 80s vibe carnival settings, this carnival is for you. The carnival isn't vast, however, the rides and games are strategically situated in the right places. I normally don't do carnival ferris wheels, however, this ferris wheel was a very good experience and worth it. The wheel circles high enough to get a good high view of the skyline of Virginia Beach at night. The ride and game attendants were also friendly. Overall a good experience.

My family and I went to the Chesapeake Jubilee for the first time last weekend and we had an…read moreenjoyable time. Since I hadn't been to a carnival in a while, I was surprised to see that the tickets were stored digitally on a card that they give to you. I actually loved the convenience of not having tickets all over the place lol. We rode about two rides which were a lot of fun. The ride operator simply scanned the card for our tickets and that was it! Gone are the days of having to count out the tickets for the rides lol. We then decided to grab something to eat. I remember carnival food being delicious and worth every penny but we ordered a cheese burger, cheesesteak, sausage and peppers and fries and the burger was extremely small, the cheesesteak was finished in 3 bites and the sausage was the size of a hot dog. The food was disappointing for how much we paid. The funnel cake and fried Oreos were great though. The best part of the carnival was definitely the delicious Turkey leg that we all enjoyed. Since my daughter isn't a big fan of fireworks, we decided to leave before they started but overall, it was a fun family outing. Side note: To avoid paying the $10 parking fee, we parked at a nearby school but we walked close to a mile to get to the carnival so definitely where comfortable shoes if you plan on taking that route next year. :)

Great time! Great vibes! Amazing food and fun rides! Chesapeake Jubilee we had a blast!read more