Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Entry Rules: Bags, Water and Food

All bags, backpacks and packages are subject to inspection before entry. Luggage, coolers and bags with wheels are not permitted, and the page asks guests to leave unneeded items in the vehicle. No bag size limit is stated. Backpacks are subject to inspection before entry. Bags with wheels are not permitted, and the page names no ban on ordinary backpacks. The pages do not mention purses.

• Bag: Allowed and searched, no wheeled bags
• Backpack: Searched at entry
• Water bottle: One bottle or a refillable bottle
• Outside food: Not allowed, dietary exceptions

Guests may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle. Other outside beverages are not allowed. No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed except water. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, and guests should contact Park Security on arrival for approval. Hard or soft coolers are on the list of items not permitted, and the food policy says no coolers.

Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are not permitted on any ride. Chest-mounted and wrist-mounted camera harnesses are allowed if secured by a harness with three or more points, and the ride attendant gives ride-specific rules. The pages do not mention camera lenses, tripods, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.

The pages do not mention strollers and a medical bag process.

The pages do not mention umbrellas, blankets and seat cushions.

The pages do not mention signs, flags and binoculars.

The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.

All bags, backpacks and packages are inspected, and everyone is screened with walk-through or hand-held metal detectors. Security can refuse any item it judges unsafe, case by case.

All-day lockers rent in the Morocco section near the entrance: standard 7.5 x 13 x 18 inches for 15 dollars, large for 20 dollars and jumbo for 25 dollars. One-time lockers at the major rides cost 4 dollars for two hours.

The FAQ describes a regular park day, and the Howl-O-Scream event has its own FAQ page that was not read. The page says costumes and masks are not allowed, with an exception for children at the Spooktacular event.