Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[Pun_MachineWhat's with the donkeys anyway?]

Anyways, from watching that POV, the dark ride portion didn't have as much theming that I thought it would be and it looks kind of cheap.

The POVs don't capture half of what you see inside... And it's way more impressive in person. Not as impressive as I was expecting, but still quite impressive.

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

All these silly "bragging rights" early POVs are as annoying as someone who goes around spoiling the ending of a movie.

And it's not even very good, shaky video, lame commentary. At least when Robb does one the video is very good and when he does comment it's actully interesting and entertaining. So when does the official TPR POV get posted? I think that is the only one worth seeing.

[SynshineI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

Anyways, from watching that POV, the dark ride portion didn't have as much theming that I thought it would be and it looks kind of cheap.

The POVs don't capture half of what you see inside... And it's way mor impressive in person. Not as impressive as I was expecting, but still quite impressive.

POV's on coasters (be it indoor coaster or otherwise) don't spoil that much to me, because it can never create the visceral experience of actually riding.

And Dark Coaster/Ride videos are usually too dark to clearly show whats going on....

[KDcoasterMANFluffy, Fluffy, Donkeys Filled With Medicine and Goo!]

Anyways, from watching that POV, the dark ride portion didn't have as much theming that I thought it would be and it looks kind of cheap.

The POVs don't capture half of what you see inside... And it's way mor impressive in person. Not as impressive as I was expecting, but still quite impressive.

I agree 100%. The ride requires the rider to look at things flying past him on all sides.

EDIT: I've been looking at photos that I've taken as far back as 2009/2010 and finding the changes to the Oktoberfest area are astounding, not only did Busch add too thrilling rides in Mach Tower and Verbolten, the additional structures and the Beer and Pretzel shop, were pretty crucial to the overall transformation. The pathways are significantly wider, and for good reason. With the rumors of a possible Festhaus renovation and a possible Germany train station, the area is definitely going to need it.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

^Agreed. Most POVs can't really capture all the lighting effects, or give you the full feeling of how sound is used to tell the story. Look at the second half of Mummy. Most of what they use there consists of painted flats and cutouts.

Sometimes, the best effects are the simplest.

[DJENERGYZEI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

in my work experience with rides of this type. its much better in person. and remember the ride (from my own experience designing some of the effects) is not operating at 100% . it currently is at like 75%.

[Pun_MachineWhat's with the donkeys anyway?]

Gunter is no where to be seen.... ...... His office is empty with his experiments and kameras looking into the depths of the forest.

If you look closely at the monitors in the station there's one labeled "Guntercam" and it's sort of a "Blair Witch" first person shot of someone wandering around, you can see their feet from time to time. I guess Gunter is currently out wandering in the Black Forest.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

^Yes, Gunter may well be a "man of mystery." I wonder if Gerta and Gunter will be at the Media Day on Thursday?

[KDcoasterMANFluffy, Fluffy, Donkeys Filled With Medicine and Goo!]

Gunter is no where to be seen.... ...... His office is empty with his experiments and kameras looking into the depths of the forest.

If you look closely at the monitors in the station there's one labeled "Guntercam" and it's sort of a "Blair Witch" first person shot of someone wandering around, you can see their feet from time to time. I guess Gunter is currently out wandering in the Black Forest.

Good find! I guess your right Chuck, they may make an appearance at the media day.

[VACoasterdudeI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I know some ACErs were invited by BGW to Media Day on Wednesday May 16 in the morning. Did BGW move the date for Media Day or are you referring to the VIP Event Thursday evening?

Regards,

RIP...