Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

It was a freak, massive, death accident involving a crane, a dear, the yellow train, a garden gnome, and the evil Intamin cable.

Doh! The dreaded Nantimi cable again. Wait a second - is there one in that park? The sky ride? Did it break and fly through the air, slicing everything in it's path!? I always heard that would happen if a sky ride cable broke...

Lol...

I really don't know what happened, I was just being silly.

There was an accident with the yellow train during testing that was blown way out of proportion by another Web site. So, it's led to a few "yellow train of doom" jokes.

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

This is worth checking out!

It done by Devin Olson Media, who also created the Intimidator 305 & Cheetah Hunt documentaries.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiSanW6mTiU&list=UUzxNI7_AcUpCy0SbOV7EUig&index=1&feature=plpp_video[/youtube]

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The Daily Press is reporting that Mach Tower is CLOSED. The issue is not safety related and no re-opening date has been announced.

One of Busch Gardens newest signature rides — the Mach Tower — has been closed indefinitely for reasons a park official said were not safety-related.

Park spokesman Kevin Crossett said Mach Tower was removed from service July 12 while park officials "review manufacturer-recommended changes to the ride's parameters." Crossett said the current closure is unrelated to a previous closure in late June he characterized as maintenance-related.

"It's as good a time as any," Crossett said, of the closure's timing. He characterized the move as following "best practices," and added: "It's not a safety-related issue."

In an email, Crossett explained: "The review is an attempt to alleviate future ride down-time issues. Removing Mach Tower from service benefits guests by reducing the amount of time Mach Tower is down for maintenance and related issues. Mach Tower will return to service soon, but no official date has been set."

entire story here:

http://www.dailypress.com/news/williamsburg/dp-nws-mach-tower-20120718,0,2139847.story

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"Removing Mach Tower from service benefits guests by reducing the amount of time Mach Tower is down for maintenance and related issues"

Quote of the year!!

That ride is the biggest POS and one of the worst drop towers I have been on....it would be better as an observation tower. The only good thing about it is the view.

JEFF

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I'm assuming this is partially the reason we haven't heard much about BGT's new drop tower!

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^Perhaps they are in the midst of changing manufacturers.

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Why did they choose Moser over Intamin?!

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^If that was a serious question, then it's because BGW doesn't have a great relationship with the company after Escape from Pompeii for having mechanical problems when it opened.

This is the textbook definition of "irony".

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Well they're paying for an old grudge now.