Not only is it ranked as the most beautiful park in the entire world, but also has some of the best food at a theme park that we’ve eaten!
We’ve crunched some numbers to help you decide if the Busch Gardens All-Day dining plan is worth it.
What is the Busch Gardens All-Day Meal Plan?
You need to understand what the Busch Gardens Meal Deal is, and how it operates, before you can decide if it’s worth it.
- The cost of the Busch Gardens All Day Dining Deal is $49.99 for adults and $24.99 for children (ages 3-9). Busch Gardens’ meal deal includes a main course, a side dish or dessert, and a nonalcoholic beverage. The wristband is given to guests at the check-out.
- Adults can save big on the Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Deal when they purchase it as part of a park ticket package, whether for one, two, or three days. The Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Deal is only $38.99 with the ONE-DAY ticket. The dining plan is only $27.50 for a three or two day package.
- The following restaurants are available: Das Festhaus (German Pretzels), Marco Polo’s Marketplace (O’Tators), Trappers Smokehouse (Trappers Grille), La Cucina (“Les Frites”), Snack Hutte (“German Pretzels”), Les Frites “Snack Hutte,” and Les Frites “Snack Hutte.”
- Meal sharing IS NOT permitted.
You can only add on if you already have a Busch Gardens fun card that is valid through Labor Day or a Annual Pass, which is valid for one year after the date of purchase. Busch Gardens Williamsburg does not offer a season-long dining pass.
What is the value of the Busch Gardens Meal Deal?
We’re back at the question: is the Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Plan a good deal?
Take a look at some of the menus.
The menus shown here are from a previous visit. Prices have not increased.
These meals range from $8.99, for the Turkey Salad Wrap in Trappers Smokehouse to $18.99, for any of the entrees offered by Snack Hutte. This doesn’t include the dessert or drink!
The cost of a meal at the Festhaus using the oven-roasted Chicken (see first menu above) is $12.99. The cupcake is the cheapest dessert at $2.99. The drinks aren’t mentioned, but let’s assume they cost $2.00. All in all, you’ll pay $17.98 to eat one meal. You can eat up to three times a day.
Even if you buy the Busch Gardens dining deal for $49.99, you can save a few bucks.
Save up to $27.50 on the All-Day Dining Plan with combo tickets!
What if you don’t plan to eat three meals?
Does the Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Plan offer value for money if you don’t eat three meals per day?
Can lighter eaters also save money?
Busch Gardens’ meal deal may not seem to be a great value if you think you cannot eat three meals in a day.
- Would you buy multiple drinks if they didn’t cost $2 or $3 each?
- Would a fruit salad and a beverage be refreshing mid-afternoon?
You can purchase the food and drinks you like with the Busch Gardens meal plan. You can skip the main course during your afternoon snack. After you’ve finished playing Alpengeist, head to the soda line.
Is the Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Plan worthwhile if you snack throughout the day?
Imagine you’re at the park when it opens and need a snack in the middle of the morning. You can get a fruit-salad for $3.99, and a soda at $2. That’s $5.99. Get the chicken dinner, cupcakes and soda at lunch. That’s $17.98. You can get another salad with soda for $5.99 in the late afternoon. Then, for dinner, you choose the Turkey Salad Wrap from Trappers Smokehouse for $8.99, with a $2 soda, for a total of $10.99. If you add all these up, is the total.
What else should I consider before purchasing the Busch Gardens Meal Deals?
The Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Plan DOES NOT include favorite theme park treats like cotton candy or kettle corn. You’ll have to pay separately for these items if a theme park trip would be incomplete without them.
The Busch Gardens meal package DOES not include alcoholic beverages. You’ll have to pay separately.
Annual Pass holders on the Unlimited, Platinum and Premier levels receive a 10% discount on all food and beverages. If you are already saving money on all purchases, is it worth the $49.99 Busch Gardens All-Day Dining Plan? Food and beverage discounts are available to all passholders at the Unlimited (10%) Premier (15%) Platinum (20%) and Platinum (20%) level.
What is the Busch Gardens Meal Plan worth?
In short, it depends!
I personally cannot eat enough food in one day to justify a meal plan. I would rather order two salad meals for $12.49 (probably just one) to get funnel cake and some ice cream. I love funnel cake!
He would enjoy a big barbecue from Trappers, but not two large meals in one day. He loves ice cream!
My sons in their early 20s eat a great deal, especially proteins. The boys would love to be able to have a hot dog or turkey leg every two hours. The all-day dining plan would be an excellent “investment” for them.
The All-Day Dining deal is a great way to save money if you like eating large meals in theme parks. You can choose between three meals for any price, or two meals that are expensive.
There is no one-size-fits-all dining plan. This post should help you decide if the Busch Gardens All-Day dining plan fits into your family’s budget.
Take advantage of these promotions to save more on your Busch Gardens Williamsburg trip:
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg Annual Pass — Get unlimited access to 11 great parks, including Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town. Includes 6 guest tickets for FREE, FREE parking and more.
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg Annual Basic Pass – Enjoy admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg on selected dates, including Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town. Plus, receive 5% discount on all park purchases.
- Other Busch Gardens Williamsburg Tickets and Offers — These vary depending on the season and time you purchase.