Is the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Deal worth the cost?
Absolutely!
If you’re spending the day at this Williamsburg park, there is no doubt that you’ll be wanting to grab food on multiple occasions.
The All-Day Dining deal at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a great way to keep your energy levels up for your entire theme park adventure without the stress.
It is common to feel restricted by your dining options during a theme park day, especially when it comes to the price tag.
However, with the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining deal, you can enjoy the best snacks and dishes the park has to offer for one great value price tag.
For one price, you can enjoy a dining experience every 90 minutes and sample your way around Busch Gardens Williamsburg between attractions.
Whether you have a savory or a sweet tooth, All-Day Dining is a steal that will allow you to make the most of your dining choices.
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What is All-Day Dining at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, park guests who take up the All-Day Dining Deal can enjoy:
- one entree
- one side OR dessert
- one non-alcoholic drink every 90 minutes
The deal allows you to choose from multiple dining locations across the park and treat your taste buds to a wide variety of Busch Gardens specialities.
HIPSTER POWER TIP: Alcohol is not included in this deal at Busch Gardens.
Additional Options
In addition to the All-Day Dining deal, Busch Gardens Williamsburg also offers a Kids All-Day Dining deal which offers the same incredible value at a lower price tag and child-friendly portion sizes.
For additional value, you can also ADD the Drink All-Season Souvenir Bottle Plan.
This allows you to get unlimited fountain beverage and ICEE refills to your souvenir bottle at Busch Gardens & Water Country USA for the whole year.
This deal offers incredible value for money, is the best way to keep you hydrated especially throughout the hot summer months and provides you a functional keepsake to remember your Busch Gardens Williamsburg adventure.
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What restaurants are included in the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining plan?
When you take up the All-Day Dining Deal at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, you have multiple eateries to choose from.
As part of this deal, you can eat at the following restaurants:
How does the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Deal really work?
The Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining is available to use from opening until close at participating restaurants which can close up to an hour before the park.
On arrival, guests who have purchased the All-Day Dining Plan (online or inside of the park) will receive a special wristband.
This wristband is valid for the entire day and allows you to eat every 90 minutes for one set price paid in advance.
From the approved All-Day Dining menu at your chosen restaurant, you can choose one entree, one side OR dessert and one beverage (as previously mentioned).
Your wristband is scanned at the restaurant to confirm your meal and this reactivates 90 minutes later allowing you to select a meal multiple times throughout your theme park day.
How much does the All-Day Dining Plan cost for adults and children at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
For the adult All-Day Dining deal in 2025, it costs $59.99 for a full day of eating.
For the children’s All-Day Dining deal, kids can enjoy the same offering but in smaller portion sizes for a cost of $29.99.
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Where do you buy the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Plan?
There are multiple ways that you can purchase the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining deal.
Online
The most convenient is to purchase online directly from the Busch Gardens website. You can do so at the time you purchase your park tickets or return to the website at a later date and add it on.
Third Party Websites
You can also purchase All-Day Dining during your ticket purchase from third party websites.
At the Park
All-Day Dining can be purchased on arrival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg too but you will skip wait times by purchasing in advance.
How often can you use the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Pass?
As I mentioned at the start of this guide, when you have the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining deal, you can use it every 90 minutes.
On arrival at the park, you will receive a wristband that provides you with access to the plan.
After checking in at your chosen restaurant, you can access your next meal 90 minutes later. The wristband is scanned at each dining location to ensure that the deal is not misused.
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Pros and Cons of Using the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All Day Dining
While the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining is certainly great value, it may not be suitable for everyone visiting the park.
As with any optional extra, there are certainly pros and cons.
Pros of the Dining Plan at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- The biggest pro of choosing the All-Day Dining plan is its value. If you take full advantage of the deal and access dining every 90 minutes, you can enjoy sampling a wide variety of Busch Gardens dishes, sides and desserts without the price tag of purchasing individually.
- The All-Day Dining deal removes the stress from meal choice. Dining at theme parks can be expensive and it is easy to opt for a cheaper alternative over what you really want. The deal removes this restriction, allowing you to enjoy dining throughout the day without the worry of the cost.
- During busy park days, it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to stop to eat, drink and relax. The All-Day Dining deal is a reminder to stop for a breather, hydrate and boost your energy levels.
Cons of the Dining Plan at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- While the plan offers great value, there are some individuals who may not benefit. If you are not a big eater, it may be hard to take full advantage of the plan. You may therefore spend more money purchasing the plan than you would purchasing meals individually.
- The All-Day Dining plan can also limit your dining choices. There are five participating restaurants that offer diverse menus making it a great way to sample the park’s offerings. However, there are a total of 18 restaurants and snack locations available at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and purchasing the dining deal means you may miss out on a restaurant or menu that catches your eye.
Top 3 Tips for Using the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All Day Dining Pass
Seasoned veterans of the dining pass know all the tricks of the trade that will help you to get the best value.
A lot of this is trial and error from multiple visits but if you have never purchased the All-Day Dining plan before, here are the three top tips for using it.
1. Plan in advance
To make the most out of your All-Day Dining plan, you should plan in advance.
Use the park map to plan navigation between the attractions you want to hit and the dining locations you want to stop at.
You can also use mobile ordering at most restaurants so that your meal is waiting for you on arrival.
2. Cover all of your meals
If you plan your Busch Gardens Williamsburg itinerary well, you can enjoy your full day of dining within the parks.
HIPSTER POWER TIP: Grab breakfast on arrival, make sure to stop for snacks and lunch then stay for dinner to see you through to the end of the day.
3. Take advantage of the souvenir cup upgrade
With the standard dining plan, you can access a drink every 90 minutes.
However, it is important to stay hydrated during a park day and with the souvenir cup upgrade, you can enjoy unlimited drink refills from park opening to closure, accessible at any time.
You also have a keepsake that you can take home to remember your day at the park that actually serves a purpose.
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Although most menu items are available to access, unfortunately, not all menu items at participating locations are available as part of the All-Day Dining plan.
However, there is plenty of choice at each dining location and excluded items are clearly advertised to avoid confusion.
Do I have to eat the food inside the restaurant?
Of the five participating restaurants in the All-Day Dining plan, there is a mixture of quick service eateries and snack locations. Quick bite locations allow you to grab your meal of choice and head out.
Is sharing food allowed on the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All Day Dining Pass?
Sharing is NOT allowed with this dining plan.
Every individual who dines as part of the All-Day Dining Pass at Busch Gardens Williamsburg must have the deal purchased.
It is not permitted to misuse the system and share food with multiple people under one All-Day Dining Pass.
You can however each select different dishes and share them between you as long as you have all purchased the pass.
Can I buy the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Pass once I’m in the park?
It is possible to purchase the All-Day Dining Pass once you are in the park. However, it is much more convenient to purchase online in advance.
By purchasing online, you simply need to collect your wristband and you are good to go.
When you purchase on arrival, you can waste valuable park time but need to queue and pay for the pass.
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Is the Busch Gardens Williamsburg All-Day Dining Worth It?
Absolutely! This dining pass is what every ThemeParkHipster Foodie has been waiting for!
You have practically unlimited opportunities to try most all the food in the park, for one low, guilt-free price tag!
These are the BEST things to eat at Busch Gardens Williamsburg using the All-Day Dining Plan:
- Mongolian Sampler (Location: Marco Polo’s Marketplace)
- Dumplings (Location: Marco Polo’s Marketplace)
- Meatball Sub (Location: Marco Polo’s Marketplace)
- Poutine Frites (Location: Les Frites)
- Bacon Cheddar Frites (Location: Les Frites)
- Sausage Sampler (Location: Das Festhaus)
- Italian Sausage Pizza (Location: Das Festhaus)
- Black Forest Torte Cake (Location: Das Festhaus)
- Trapper’s Signature Chicken (Location: Trapper’s Smokehouse)
- St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs (Location: Trapper’s Smokehouse)
- Pretzel Turkey Sandwich (Location: German Pretzels & Beer)
- Pizza Pretzel (Location: German Pretzels & Beer)
Have you ever tried the All-Day Dining pass? Do you think it’s worth every penny? Or is it overrated? Let us know in the comments section below.
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
Steph is a UK-based freelance travel writer and theme park enthusiast.
She currently lives in England with her partner and son but is passionate about exploring the world.
