September is bringing another packed month of rewards for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Members, including Busch Bucks, a free Adventure Island ticket, a free Pass Member gift, discounted animal experiences and some especially nice Howl-O-Scream perks for Platinum Pass Members.

There are actually two separate $10 Busch Bucks offers during September, meaning Pass Members will want to pay close attention to the redemption dates so they don’t miss either one.

Here’s a look at the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Member rewards currently announced for September 2026.

$10 Busch Bucks — September 1–7

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass Members can receive $10 in Busch Bucks from September 1 through September 7.

Busch Bucks can be used toward eligible purchases throughout Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

This is the first of two Busch Bucks offers available to Pass Members during September, so make sure you don’t accidentally skip this one thinking you have the entire month to redeem it.

Another $10 Busch Bucks — September 7–13

Yes, there’s another one.

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass Members can receive an additional $10 in Busch Bucks from September 7 through September 13.

That gives Pass Members two separate $10 Busch Bucks redemption windows during September. Depending on the individual reward terms in your Pass Member Portal, that could mean up to $20 in Busch Bucks during the first half of the month.

Just remember that Busch Bucks rewards generally have specific redemption rules, so check the voucher details before your visit.

FREE Adventure Island Ticket — September 1–30

One of September’s best rewards is a free Adventure Island ticket for Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Members.

The ticket can be used for yourself or for a friend, making this a particularly useful reward for anyone who doesn’t already have admission to Adventure Island included with their pass.

The offer is available throughout September.

With Tampa temperatures still firmly convinced that fall is a fictional concept, September isn’t exactly a bad time for another water park day.

FREE Microfiber Golf Towel — September 1–30

Pass Members can also pick up a free microfiber golf towel during September.

Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Pass Members can show their active pass at Cheetah Hunt Gifts to receive the complimentary towel.

As with most Pass Member giveaways, this one is available while supplies last, so I wouldn’t wait until September 30 if you really want it.

Golfing skills, unfortunately, are not included.

30% Off Safari Tours — September 1–30

Pass Members receive 30% off Safari Tours throughout September.

To book the discounted experience, visit:

• Animal Interactions
• Pass Member Landing
• Guest Relations

If you’ve been thinking about adding one of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s animal experiences to a park day, a 30% discount makes September a good month to do it.

$5 Beers and $8 Cocktails During Happy Hour

Guests age 21 and older can take advantage of special Happy Hour pricing throughout September, including:

• $5 beers
• $8 cocktails

Unlike several of the other offers on this list, this is not listed as a Pass Member-exclusive benefit, but it is currently featured alongside the park’s September monthly offers.

FUN CARD HOLDERS: $10 Busch Bucks — September 7–13

Annual Pass Members aren’t the only ones getting Busch Bucks in September.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Fun Card holders can receive $10 in Busch Bucks from September 7 through September 13.

If you have family or friends visiting with Fun Cards while you’re using your Pass Member Busch Bucks, make sure they check their own account as well.

PLATINUM: Free Howl-O-Scream Admission — September 11 & 12

This may be the biggest September perk for Platinum Pass Members.

Platinum Pass Members receive free admission to Howl-O-Scream on September 11 and September 12.

September 11 is opening night for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 2026 Howl-O-Scream season, making this an especially valuable reward for Platinum Members planning to experience the event early.

Remember that Howl-O-Scream is normally a separately ticketed event and regular Annual Pass admission does not automatically include entry.

Check your Pass Member Portal for the specific redemption procedure before heading to the event.

PLATINUM: Double Food & Beverage Discount — September 1–30

Platinum Pass Members can receive double their regular discount on one eligible food or beverage purchase during September.

Print the reward voucher at an in-park self-service kiosk and present it to the cashier when making your purchase.

If you’re planning a full park day—or perhaps putting All-Day Dining through its paces again—check the terms first because monthly discount vouchers can have exclusions and may not combine with certain other offers.

PLATINUM: $10 Off a $50 Merchandise Purchase — September 1–30

Platinum Pass Members also receive a one-time $10 discount on a merchandise purchase of $50 or more during September.

Print the voucher at an in-park self-service kiosk and present it when checking out at a participating gift shop.

If there’s some Howl-O-Scream merchandise calling your name this month, this could be an easy reward to put to use.

What Should Pass Members Make Sure to Redeem?

There are a lot of September offers, but a few are particularly easy to miss because of their shorter redemption windows.

September 1–7: Redeem the first $10 Busch Bucks reward.

September 7–13: Look for the second $10 Busch Bucks reward. Fun Card holders also have a $10 Busch Bucks offer during this period.

September 11 & 12: Platinum Pass Members can take advantage of free Howl-O-Scream admission.

During September: Pick up your free microfiber golf towel while supplies last.

By September 30: Use the free Adventure Island ticket, take advantage of the 30% Safari Tour discount and redeem any eligible Platinum discounts.

The free Adventure Island ticket is probably the standout perk for most Pass Members, but two Busch Bucks offers during the first half of September make those early-month visits particularly worthwhile.

For Platinum Members who planned on attending Howl-O-Scream anyway, free admission on September 11 or 12 could easily be the most valuable reward of the month.

As always, rewards, eligibility and redemption procedures can change, so keep checking the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Member Portal throughout September. Busch Gardens frequently adds bonus and last-minute Pass Member offers after the month has already started, so this may not be the final list of rewards we see this month.

So until the next blog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.