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See which daypart is historically most favorable per ride, including more specific time windows and comparisons with the other dayparts.

Historical comparison from 2026-05-09 through 2026-11-04. Only available measurements during operating hours are included.

Late time slots only apply on days when both the park and the attraction are open then. Days with short and long operating hours are compared together; check the hours for your visit.

Opening hours on 2026-11-05 (local park time): 10:00–17:00.

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Busch Gardens Tampa
Tips 7
Measurements used 19.420
Most opportunities Morning
Ride advice

Morning tips 08:00-12:00

6 tips
Tigris

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Tigris

typically 3 min 79% shorter wait

Plan Tigris early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 12 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 79%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 15 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 17 min
Based on 3.517 historical measurements.
SheiKra

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

SheiKra

typically 3 min 74% shorter wait

Plan SheiKra early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 12 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 74%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 3 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 16 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 18 min
Based on 3.418 historical measurements.
Phoenix Rising

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Phoenix Rising

typically 2 min 81% shorter wait

Plan Phoenix Rising early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 11 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 81%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 2 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 13 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 15 min
Based on 3.466 historical measurements.
Congo River Rapids

This historical advice for 10:00-12:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Congo River Rapids

typically 1 min 85% shorter wait

Plan Congo River Rapids early in the day. Around 10:00-12:00, the historical wait is about 1 min. That is usually 8 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 77 min earlier than the park.
Best time 10:00-12:00
Wait time 1 min
Shorter than average wait 85%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 1 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 9 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 13 min
Based on 2.123 historical measurements.
Serengeti Flyer

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Serengeti Flyer

typically 2 min 75% shorter wait

Plan Serengeti Flyer early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 0 min. That is usually 8 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 0 min
Shorter than average wait 75%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 2 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 10 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 13 min
Based on 3.499 historical measurements.
Iron Gwazi

This historical advice for 10:00-11:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Morning

Iron Gwazi

typically 9 min 37% shorter wait

Plan Iron Gwazi early in the day. Around 10:00-11:00, the historical wait is about 2 min. That is usually 6 min better than afternoon.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 12 min earlier than the park.
Best time 10:00-11:00
Wait time 2 min
Shorter than average wait 37%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 9 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 14 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 17 min
Based on 3.324 historical measurements.
Ride advice

Afternoon tips 12:00-17:00

1 tip
Busch Gardens Tampa

This historical advice for 16:00-17:00 only applies when opening hours allow it.

Best in the Afternoon

Gwazi Gliders

typically 31 min 15% shorter wait

Move Gwazi Gliders to the middle of the day. Around 16:00-17:00, the historical wait is about 25 min. That is usually 10 min better than evening.

  • Usually opens 20 min later than the park.
  • Usually closes 92 min later than the park.
Best time 16:00-17:00
Wait time 25 min
Shorter than average wait 15%
  • Morning 08:00-12:00 45 min
  • Afternoon 12:00-17:00 31 min
  • Evening 17:00-24:00 40 min
Based on 73 historical measurements.