Busch Gardens Williamsburg · Operating
The Trade Wind
Wave swinger · England
Photo: Busch Gardens Williamsburg · Official park / manufacturer media
The Trade Wind operates at Busch Gardens Williamsburg among the park’s non-coaster attractions in Williamsburg, Virginia.
At a glance
Key facts for The Trade Wind.
Type
Thrill ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave swinger
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for The Trade Wind.
Ride profile
Thrill ride · Wave swinger
- family
- wave-swinger
Experience
Wave swinger
Specs source: buschgardens.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for The Trade Wind.
Timeline
The Trade Wind operating
Background
The Trade Wind remains part of Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s operating attractions inventory on the official park site.
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Sources & official links
We link out to parks, manufacturers, and the pages where facts and media come from.
- The Trade Wind — official ride pagebuschgardens.com(opens in a new tab)
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg — official sitebuschgardens.com(opens in a new tab)
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Busch Gardens Williamsburg rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Busch Gardens Williamsburg · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
Learn more
Guides matched to this attraction type and park.
General park-visit tip
Planning a theme park day
Arrive with a short list, a break plan, and realistic walk times — especially at large regional parks.
General park-visit tip
What to bring on a park day
A short packing list that protects your phone, comfort, and ride time — without turning you into a walking luggage cart.
General park-visit tip
Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.