Busch Gardens Williamsburg says it plans to reopen in August

Posted July 30, 2020 8:12 am.

Last Updated July 30, 2020 8:18 am.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The Virginia amusement park Busch Gardens Williamsburg says it plans to reopen in early August.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Wednesday that the park’s parent company did not provide details on exactly when the reopening would be. The park is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment Inc.

“The company expects its Busch Gardens theme park in Virginia to commence a phased reopening in early August 2020,” the company said in a news release.

The announcement did not say whether the Water Country USA park would reopen as well. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water County USA have been closed since March.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is one of the state’s biggest tourist attractions and economic boosters. Another popular park, Kings Dominion in Hanover County, remains closed.

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