When heading to Virginia for the annual American Coaster Enthusiasts Spring Conference, we discovered a tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg that, well, felt like it was made for us. Yes, it’s really called the Coaster 101...
Last October, Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced a temporary closure for the park’s iconic Loch Ness Monster roller coaster, noting a “full restoration” would take place through the winter of 2023 and spring of 2024, with...
Andrew has officially unpacked his podcasting equipment after a move. Recently, he had the opportunity to head up to Busch Gardens Williamsburg for Media Day for the park’s 10th roller coaster, DarKoaster. This fun family-friendly...
From 2005-2017, visitors to Busch Gardens Williamsburg were able to tour the castle of King Ludwig during the classic 3D dark ride “Curse of DarKastle.” While the attraction ultimately (much like King Ludwig) met its...
After two-plus years of waiting since our last visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg (but the ride officially opening just a few weeks ago!), we finally got to experience Pantheon for the first time late last...
Typically, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has an operating schedule that sees the park open for the season in mid-March and runs through the end of the year with Christmas Town. However, 2021 is bringing some changes...
While Virginia continues to limit theme park attendance as a method to limit COVID-19 exposures and outbreaks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has gotten creative, creating multiple limited-time, limited-attendance (1,000 or less) events at the park. For...
After several weeks of speculating what the newest addition to Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be, we finally have our answer: Pantheon. The might of five roman gods in one record-breaking coaster. Pantheon bills itself as America’s...
Update: Originally written in 2019, this list has been updated to include DarKoaster, which opened in 2023. I consider Busch Gardens Williamsburg to be one of my “home away from home” parks. I try to...
Just because the fireworks of Independence Day have come and gone doesn’t mean that the summer’s night time entertainment has to end. Beginning last Friday, July 6, and continuing through August 12, “Summer Nights” at...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg posted the following photo on their Facebook today with the caption: “Hold onto your Lederhosen, fans. We are excited to announce that Mach Tower is officially opened today.” We’re glad to see...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest thrill ride, Mäch Tower, is quickly taking shape. The 240-foot-tall structure was recently completed, and when the ride opens later this month, it will be the tallest at the park. The park...
