
For years Busch Gardens Williamsburg had a secret spot hidden in the Germany section near the fountain and through a secret passage protected by a password (and a ticket). Here guests could be transported to a speakeasy reminiscent of the times of prohibition. This place is called Bürgermeister’s Hideaway and is quite fitting considering the brewery heritage of the Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It started in 2022 as a ticketed show experience with live actors that included specialty beverages for around $50. As of 2025 the park is now outwardly advertising its existence online for all to enjoy with no “show”, as more of a standard bar with no upcharge, but still has some lively characters. This has some long time patrons upset that the secret is out, but many more are discovering it for the first time. It turns out Bürgermeister’s Hideaway was never so much “secret”, but more “exclusive” given the cost and need for a ticket.
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