Busch Gardens Tampa crowd calendar

October 2025

Quiet
Busy

Crowd calendar key

Symbol Meaning
🕙
Opening hours
🏖️
Public holiday
🌧️
Rainy day
👻
Howl-O-Scream

Public holidays in October 2025

Date Holiday
October 13, 2025 Columbus Day

Crowd notes

Tuesday and Wednesday are often the best days to go for shorter lines, while Saturday and Sunday tend to be the busiest. The most popular months are typically July, March and June, while September, October and November are normally quieter. To get the most out of your day we recommend arriving early and leaving late. Make sure to check the live wait times on our site throughout the day to stay ahead of the crowds.