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Voted one of America's best water parks by the Travel Channel, it's the sister park of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, which is just down the road.
Some people like to plan a vacation combining both parks, some prefer just to get wet. Whatever your choice, you'll love Water Country USA's '50's & '60's "Kowabunga" surf theme, 35 "super-soakin'" water rides and slides, and 82 degree heated pools on cooler days.
Latest Attractions: "Rock 'n' Roll Island" features three body slides, a "lazy" river, and a slide for "Little Boppers," all set to rockin' music from the 50's and 60's.
The park is open the beginning of May through the first week in September. I've listed the full summer hours and operating schedule below.
Here's just a sample of the rides:
- Big Daddy Falls - a family ride with a tunnel, water curtain, "cannon blasters," and two splash pools
- Hubba-Hubba Highway - Fast-moving lazy river with interactive water features
- Lemon Drop - Bright yellow slides that shoot you airborne before plunging you into the pool
- Nitro Racer - a mad race to the finish on plastic mats against six other guests
- Rampage - a tobaggon slide dropping you 75 feet at a 60 degree angle
- Surfer's Bay - Virginia's largest wave-pool with four foot waves
Ready to get wet? There's more...
For the little kiddies, there's Cow-A-Bunga (heated water playland with water slides, fountains and waterfalls, H20-UFO (super slides and fountains), and Kritter Korral (a playground and mini slides for the littles tykes).
Admission Facts - Here's How to Save!
Water Country USA has admission prices comparable to most other big-name theme parks. If you're just going for the day, the admission facts are fairly simple.
Adult admission (ages 10+): $41.95. Child admission (ages 3 to 9): $34.95. Children 2 and under are free.
Note: Daily parking is not included in ANY Water Country USA tickets, with the exception of the Platinum, Gold and Silver Passports. Parking is $10 per day, but if you buy it at the website, you can get it for $9.
Are you military? Anheuser Busch offers a great deal to military members at all its theme parks. Click here for details.)
Planning on Going Multiple Days or to Multiple Parks?
It gets a 'wee more complicated.
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA Discovery Ticket - $79.95
Looking for unlimited fun and the best value during your Spring Williamsburg getaway? Unlimited admission to both parks for 7 consecutive days May 10 through September 7, 2009 on regularly scheduled operating days.
Williamsburg Bounce Ticket - $123.50 for adults; $102.50 kids 6-17; Under 6 = free
Experience the best that Williamsburg has to offer. Start your day at Busch Gardens Europe then bounce over to Colonial Williamsburg. Visit as many times as you’d like during your stay, even in the same day. Bonus: When you visit between May 10th and September 7th you can visit Water Country USA at no additional charge.
And Then There's Passes...
...Good for unlimited visits...
1 Park Pass - Water Park Only
Individual Passes: $124.95/ 4-Pack: $93.71 each (25 %savings)
(formerly the Silver Passport)
2 Park Pass - Busch Gardens & Water Park USA
Individual Passes: $154.95/ 4-Pack: $116.21 each (25% savings)
(formerly the Gold Passport)
Platinum Passport - Busch Gardens & Water Country USA PLUS 8 other Anheuser-Busch parks nationwide for TWO years
Individual Passes: $334.95/ 4-Pack: $251.21 each (25% savings)
Why go Platinum? If you're a truly serious park-lover who really gets around, this is your best bet. You'll also get free general parking, preferred parking at the BG Virginia parks (if available), and a variety of other discounts, shop savings, etc.
To help ease the budget pain, they offer an EZ pay option, which allows you to be billed in 3 "EZ" installments (24 installments for the 3-Pass).
Water Country USA Hours & Operating Schedule
Here's the Water Country USA hours and operating schedule for 2008 (note-- on operating days, the park always opens at 10 am):
May Hours
Opening day - Saturday, May 10
During May, park hours on operating days are always 10 am - 6 pm.
Park open weekends of May 10 and 11, and 17 and 18;
Open Friday-Sunday, May 23, 24, and 25;
Open Monday May 26 - Saturday, May 31
June Hours
The park is open every day during June.
Open June 1-13, 10 am to 6 pm daily
Open June 14-30, 10 am to 8 pm daily
July Hours
The park is open every day from 10 am to 8 pm during July.
August Hours
The park is open every day in August.
Open June 1-10, 10 am to 8 pm daily
Open June 11-24, 10 am to 7 pm daily
Open June 25-31, 10 am to 6 pm daily
September Hours
The park is only open three days in September.
Open Monday, September 1, 10 am to 6 pm daily
Open Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 am to 6 pm daily
Closed for the season September 8th.
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