Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[deguy123Bonafide Donkey Expert]

Well I'd let this Gunter explore my black forest.


Looks like a great ride and I can't wait to try it out at East Coast Bash (As well as my first time to this Busch Gardens!)

Id have to agree

Can't wait to check out the ride and have another visit to the park with TPR at East Coast Bash!

[diverguy59I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one surprised by how Gunter looked in person, don't get me wrong I think he's an absolute hunk so I'm not really complaining.

Well I'd let this Gunter explore my black forest.

^Agreed

All things about Gunter aside hopefully I can get out to BGW and ride this thing, it's been YEARS since I've been to the park so it would be a blast to see all the new rides.

Thanks for the Photo TR Chuck!

Sadly, I believe that Gerta and Gunter were only around for the media events. I'd like to see them as long-term face characters at the park, too.

[Jwalther420I Love Donkeys!]

Thinking of hitting the park tomorrow, Saturday. Someone mentioned a few pages back that they think the crowds will be huge. I've done a bit of crowd research though and it seems mid-may is a decent time for BGW. I know we as coaster enthusiasts obviously know about the Verbolten opening but does the general public really know and plan their trip to the park based on that?

Alternative would be hitting Kings Dominion or Carowinds tomorrow since we're in Raleigh and have Cedar Fair platinum passes. Thoughts?

--Justin

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

^Short answer, yes. It's going to be crowded. I went on the Friday that Griffon opened, expecting it to be less crowded because it was a weekday - ended up waiting two hours for the brand new ride. Now, it sounds like Verbolten's line moves pretty quick, but the GP does know about the ride opening and they will be there.

[BeemerBoyWDW Monorail Fanatic]

Nice coverage, Chuck. This ride looks pretty solid from top to bottom.

Gunter assures me that he'll have this old Prosche up and running in no time--so no worries, Scott!

[ReuschiniDid my donkey title just change???]

It seems to me the ride hits a slow pace in the building after the launch, kinda killing the momentum of the ride. I think the idea was great to use the building as a prop, but I even found myself thinking "how long are they gonna meander in the building before the drop actually happens?"

The ride does look great though, I love the concept and wide variety of elements.

[QueerRudieFull Fledged Meat Enthusiast!]

Nice job, Chuck. Verbolten looks like the perfect-fit for BGW, and really shows that Disney- and others - have some serious competition for themed attractions.

And is it me, or do Gunter and Gerta look like extras from the adult film industry???

[ScottBrownProctoligist of Scooby Doo]

When I think of a Gunter, he's a stout, balding guy with a mustache wearing Lederhosen with a beer and chocolate bar in each hand.

Exactly my version as well.

Same here I always envisioned an Anton Schwarzkopf looking character

[buckaroo234Holy crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Nice job, Chuck. Verbolten looks like the perfect-fit for BGW, and really shows that Disney- and others - have some serious competition for themed attractions.

And is it me, or do Gunter and Gerta look like extras from the adult film industry???

If so it will will allow all of us who are drooling over Gunter an easier oppertunity