Virginia resident children up to age 5 can visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg again for FREE this summer, thanks to the return of the Forest of Fun Preschool Pass. Go here to register.
2013 Sesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass
The Sesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass is back and better than ever. This pass now offers unlimited admission to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA for kids ages 3 through 5, who are Virginia residents, through Sept. 2, 2013.Hurry, passes must be registered and redeemed at the park by May 31, 2013.
Note that there appear to be a few key changes to the program this year:
- The pass now includes Water Country USA as well (yay!)
Pass expires Sept 2 (last year it was good through October)
Pass must be redeemed at the park by May 31 (boo!)
Registration fine print: Offer valid for Virginia residents only. To receive the free Busch Gardens Preschool Pass, registration confirmation and valid form of identification must be presented at a Busch Gardens or Water Country USA ticket window. Valid identification must include a copy of a certified birth certificate or a travel passport. Please note school IDs or children security IDs will not be accepted. E-mail notification will be sent to the parent/guardian only.
Children two and under are free anytime.
This is my older son’s last year of eligibility, so we might do the BGW season pass thing this year 
My daughter turns 6 in APril. If I redeem her pass before her birthday will she still be able to get in free all summer? Thx
I have heard different answers. I believe you would be ok doing that, but I would recommend calling the park to ask (and keep notes about your conversation – who you spoke with and when -if they say it’s OK
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What does pass being redeemed by the park by May 31 if the pass is valid until Sept 2nd?
Jean – It’s like a season pass – you need to make a trip by May 31 to receive the actual pass, but then your child can return as many times as you want over the summer
I will need 2 passes
Maurice – click the link above and follow the prompts, you should be able to request 2
I’m a WV resident, our youngest is now 3 and the last 2 years we’ve used our 2 year passes…he didn’t need one. Now to finish up our 2 year pass that expires in September 2013, we have to buy him a 1 year pass?! I wish this offer extended to us WV residents!
Jeremy – Ugh, I don’t know, that’s a great question. I would think so… but you are probably more familiar with the procedures that they use with season pass holders – did they request proof of his age last year when you visited?
Our son is 5 but will be turning 6 at the end of June. We’d like to visit in May is he eligible for the pass?
also how does this exactly work?
I’m looking for fun pass or season pass deals. You have had some good ones posted in the past. Where or when should I look?
Hi Melody! The Virginia Resident Fun Pass is available for the price of a one-day admission again this year, I don’t know of any additional discounts for it. The only discount I saw for this year’s season passes was offered last fall, I’m afraid I’m not aware of any current offers (last spring Costco offered a great deal on passes, but I don’t think they are running it again)
Wish I could be more help!
-Alison
Great Busch Garden’s deal for kids 3 – 5 years! VA Residents only….
I do Daycare and would like to get one of these for one of my daycare kids. If his mother fills out the forms can *I* redeem it for her at the park? She doesn’t have park passes but I do and I would be the one taking him during the summer.
Jenna, my daughter’s Daycare took all 23 of them last summer with no problem. They just took a copy of everyone’s birth certificate. Also once your child gets one their info is in the system. This year I took my daughter and her cousin for spring break and didn’t have either of their birth certificate. They just looked it up and verified the information was the same as last year. Good luck!!
Thanks for putting this information out there. My mom wants to take the whole family and this keeps it almost affordable.
Can Grandparents who are Virginia residents get passes for grandchildren? They have a different last name.
My son had the Preschool pass last year, can I just renew it, or do I need to go to the park to redeem it by May 31st? I really hope that I can just renew it online…
My sons birthday is may 16 and I just heard about this and the parks are closed on the week day how do I redeem my ticket before his 6th birthday
My son was born overseas due to us being prior military, but now we own a home in Virginia and have for the last 3 years, I have a Virginia license and pay Virginia taxes and everything, Is my son eligible?
Hi Mindy (and anyone with unique situations) – I would recommend getting in touch with Busch Gardens directly regarding questions, I can’t speak to the fine print. In your case Mindy, I think you would be fine because what matters is your residency, not where he was born
Alison
My daughter turns three in June. Can we validate her pass by May 31, or will they say she is too young?