In my opinion, one thing that Busch Gardens Williamsburg does better than almost any other theme park is their wide range of tours. Not only are they affordable (especially for theme park pricing standards) but there are also a great...
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Finnegan’s Flyer Takes Flight at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been on a tear as of late, opening new attractions in each of the last few seasons. These include InvadR, the park’s first wooden coaster, in 2017, and Battle for Eire, the world’s first Virtual Reality...
Continue reading...From Tame To Thrilling: The Roller Coasters of Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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 make it to Busch Gardens...
Continue reading...19 For 99: Apollo’s Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
We’ve selected 19 of our favorite roller coasters that are celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year, and will profile them every other Thursday for the next several weeks. After taking the “Highway to the Danger Zone” with Afterburn at Carowinds...
Continue reading...A Look At Finnegan’s Flyer and Cutback Water Coaster Construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2019 is a big year for Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, as both parks will be unveiling new attractions this season; Finnegan’s Flyer, an S&S Screamin’ Swing at Busch Gardens Williamsbug, and Cutback Water Coaster, a “Rocketblast” hybrid...
Continue reading...Give Kids The World Announces The Return of Coasting For Kids!
After a short one-year break, Give Kids The World has announced the return of their popular “Coasting for Kids” program, and this time, it’s bigger and better than ever! From 2009-2015, Coasting For Kids took place at Cedar Fair parks...
Continue reading...Behind The Music Of Theme Park Shows With Justin Mabry of JM Music Design
During earlier visits this season to my home park, Carowinds, and one of my “home away from home” parks, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, I took some time to take in a few shows; Brew Beatz during the Great Carolina Fest at...
Continue reading...What’s Our Favorite Coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
Eric: So I finally made it to Busch Gardens Williamsburg on my recent coaster trip, and I think of any park I’ve ever been to it may have my favorite top to bottom coaster lineup. I’ve been struggling to decide which...
Continue reading...Finnegan’s Flyer & Cutback Water Coaster Opening at Busch Gardens Williamsburg & Water Country USA in 2019
Earlier this evening, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA revealed the details about new attractions for both parks, scheduled to open in Spring 2019. Busch Gardens will unveil an S&S Screamin’ Swing named Finnegan’s Flyer and Water Country USA will debut Cutback Water...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg Reveals Final Plans for Howl-O-Scream XX
Back in May, Busch Gardens Williamsburg started teasing details for the 2018 edition of Howl-O-Scream, which will be the 20th anniversary of the event at the park. After multiple reveals on May 20, June 20, and July 20, we now...
Continue reading...Seven Things That Stood Out On My First Visit To Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Williamsburg was stop two on my East Coast coaster road trip. Like my first stop on the trip, Dollywood, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has long been on my list of parks I’ve wanted to visit. I’ve actually been to...
Continue reading...My Plan to Visit Seven New Parks Over Nine Days
UPDATE: I’ve finished my roadtrip, and it was awesome! I’ve been steadily putting together trip reports, reviews, tips and highlights together. Everything related to my trip and the parks I visited can be found here. As the West Coast based...
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