Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

Ok now that I finished my ice cream I can answer.

Larry is a man that has his priorities in order.

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[alpengeist04Why do I still have a donkey title???]

I'll actually miss Corkscrew Hill. But I'm glad to hear the new ride is at least half way decent, if not an improvement over the old ride. Now just give us that kick arse Intamin Drop Tower next year, and I'll be a very happy BGW fanboy.

[SquidDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

But they already have an observation tower... it's called Griffon! Of course, it only holds you at the top for six seconds... but it's a great view!

In all seriousness, I would expect the ride's footprint to replace the bumper cars and the queue to be housed in the old Big Bad Wolf station. This would remove several problems for that park and allow further expansion around the side of the tower. Supposedly the new coaster, when it comes, will anchor a new land, probably Spain.

Squid

[VigilI just made a donkey in No Limits!]

Just one thing first...as soon as I read that it could possibly (but hopefully not) be an observation tower, I immediately thought of combining the two. I was then very surprised when it was on the next page.

What specifics do you think they would theme it too...I mean they can't really theme it to a castle. They already have a castle themed ride across the way...Darkastle. It would kinda be weird.

Or they could make it an extension of Darkastle...Revenge of Darktower.

"You are led up into one of Darkastle's towers only to have a reanimated King Ludwig push you out a window to fall 260 feet."

As for Europe in the Air, how was the ride score? I'll be there tomorrow to check it out myself.

[HCLcoastersEl Toro Make Me Erect]

^ extended stories aren't in Busches style.

[themeparkologistSpills and Fails, daily.]

So, will it be in Rhineland, considering there's a big open spot there?

Der Fallinschnell....not as catchy as Der Fallinfast, but it's a correct translation at the very least.

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has sent us a press release about the grand opening of Europe in the Air and Celtic Fyre.

Fans flocked to Busch Gardens' Ireland village Friday morning for the launch of the park's newest family-friendly attraction, "Europe in the Air." The high-tech motion simulator swoops guests across gorgeous terrain and past the continent's most recognizable landmarks. Guests dive low over Stonehenge, soar past Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany and float over the Colosseum in Rome. With amazing sharp video quality and incredible surround sound, "Europe in the Air" puts guests in the middle of all the action.

Across the pavilion at the Abbey Stone Theatre, Busch Gardens' entertainment team has put the final touches on "Celtic Fyre," the park's newest live show. "Celtic Fyre" features authentic Irish choreography, storytelling, singing, music and the magic of Irish dance. With a cast of singers, Irish dancers and musicians, guests will be clapping their hands and shouting "Erin Go Bragh."

"Busch Gardens continously reinvents itself to keep the park fresh for out guests," said park President John Reilly. "Busch Gardens offers more than just thrill rides. With the addition of Europe in the Air and Celtic Fyre, we have added to our already strong stable of family-friendly attractions here at Busch Gardens."

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment operates 10 parks across the U.S. including SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. And Williamsburg; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg.

The parks play host to 25 millions guests each year and employ 26,000 people nationwide. To learn more visit http://www.SeaWorldParksAndEntertainment.com or call toll-free (888)800-5447. Additionally, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment created the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a non-profit, private charitable foundation committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education and animal rescue programs worldwide. Learn more at SWBG-ConservationFund.org.

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[Skycoastin SteveFive babies drowned in a fire]

So, will it be in Rhineland, considering there's a big open spot there?

Der Fallinschnell....not as catchy as Der Fallinfast, but it's a correct translation at the very least.

I'm going to get momentum going for Der Fallinfast. I highly doubt they'll have a naming competition, but dammit, that should be the name!!!!

Memo to anyone from Busch management who reads this site: NAME IT DER FALLINFAST!!!!

[themeparkologistSpills and Fails, daily.]

^^I find it ironic that that flutist is playing a modern, silver-plated western concert flute in C, whilst Celtic flute/fife/oboe related instruments were made totally of wood, had no keywork (only holes) or were reeded without keywork. Why name it Celtic Fyre if they can't even convincingly theme it to the average 14 year old?

My little criticisms...I might require mental help.

[kidcoaster 2"Excuse me, miss, may I pound my large rooster into your donkey?"]

The new webcam is online now.

buschgardensnews.com/page/bgwcam

I love the angle!