Hi
...plan to go to Busch Gardens Williamsburg Howl-O-Screams Special
Halloween Event this Friday & Saturday...
I may be up there this Friday- will pm you once my plans are worked out... recommend you plan to arrive EARLY in the day. Last Friday wasn't too bad, but by 4:30pm, parking and crowds were really increasing. Returned on Saturday at 1pm and they were already parking in the overflow lot across Rt. 60. When I left at 4pm, the preferred parking lots were already full and closed out for the night...wall to wall people.
If you are spending a long day/evening in the park (most Howl-O-Scream events are after 5pm), you may want to consider preferred parking for two reasons: walking proximity to entrance and not waiting for a tram in the evening closing/exit crowds. Also, be prepared for Saturday to be VERY crowded. The park is now experimenting with a special pass purchase, where you basically jump to the front of the line by paying more money (not available online, purchase inside the park gift shops...cannot remember if it is $20 or $30 more per ticket). I'm not a fan of the new program, but it is something to consider if you have limited time at BG during this crowded period. These special passes cannot be purchased online, but in the park. Also, if you do not have tickets yet, recommend buying online to avoid the time you'll spend waiting in-line at the park.
Jeni