Europe’s first “Hybrid” Coaster is headed to Walibi Holland. In a tweet from the park today, the park announced that their current Robin Hood coaster will open as a completely new roller coaster in 2019. In 2019 gaan wij de...
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Busch Gardens announces Verbolten
This morning, Busch Gardens Williamsburg Park President Carl Lum, announced Verbolten, the newest roller coaster to the incredible line-up of coasters that the park already has. Verbolten will have multiple launches as well as surprises that can’t be found anywhere...
Continue reading...Mach Tower opens… finally.
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 that after months of delays,...
Continue reading...An Interview with Brad Borgman
I recently had the opportunity to talk with Brad Borgman, an engineering consultant and director of project engineering for the TWT Group. Brad has over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry and has worked on a variety of...
Continue reading...Mäch Tower Rises at Busch Gardens
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 released the above picture on...
Continue reading...Christmas Events: Busch Gardens Christmas Town
We continue our series of Christmas-in-the-park events with Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s very successful Christmas Town event. Busch Gardens describes the event well: “Get ready for evenings filled with warm holiday memories when Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration opens Friday....
Continue reading...New details about Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s new coaster
A few new details were released concerning their 2012 coaster when Busch Gardens Williamsburg filed requests regarding the new attraction: “Busch Gardens gave its first hints about its next roller coaster last week when the park filed two requests with the...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg unveils two year plan
President John Reilly announced today two year plan for Busch Gardens Williamsburg which includes a drop tower and multi-launching coaster: “Today is a big day for the Williamsburg theme parks. I’m happy to tell everyone about our two-year plan that...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg hinting at the future
The Seaworld parks are really hyping their 2011 additions! Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently released this video teasing the rides that they will be adding next year. The park applied for a height variance back in the spring. I’m sure this video...
Continue reading...East Coast 2010: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Gallery
Forum member CreditCrazy continues his adventure on the east coast with a day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. He brought us back a great number of photos from the park. The gallery also features a few photos of what’s left of...
Continue reading...New ride for Busch Gardens Europe?
Busch Gardens Williamsburg recently applied for a height waiver for a new attraction which will not exceed 260 feet: “Busch Gardens is seeking permission from James City County to build a new thrill ride for the 35-year-old theme park. Park...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2007
Here are nearly 100 photos from way back in 2007 when the park was called Busch Gardens Europe. There’s a history lesson for you! These photos include Griffon, Apollo’s Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, Big Bad Wolf (RIP), Alpengeist, and even...
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