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 the end goal of breathing...
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What Keeps Me Coming Back to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
For many across the United States, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a bucket list theme park. The park was always near the top of my list of thrill destinations, but as a Kansan, it was difficult to make the long journey...
Continue reading...10 Best Coasters of the 1970s Still Operating Today!
Last year we brought you our list of our favorite coasters over 50 years old that are still going strong today. Now, we’re moving forward to look at the best US coasters from the 1970s that you can still ride!...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg to Reopen with Limited Attendance “Coasters & Craft Brews” Event
Many people are wondering when Busch Gardens Williamsburg would be reopening following COVID-19, and we have an answer. Good news! It’s sooner than you think! Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced today the launch of a new special event – Coasters and...
Continue reading...What’s the Best Arrow Looper Left?
With Vortex at King’s Island officially retired last month, I’ve been thinking about Arrow looping coasters. These days they’re generally regarded as pretty rough, and the popularity of the older coasters has dwindled. As they age it also gets harder...
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...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...40 Loch Ness Monster Facts to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary!
When you think of Busch Gardens Williamsburg, one of the first visuals that pops into your head is probably the iconic interlocking loops on the park’s oldest operating roller coaster, the Loch Ness Monster. In 2018, “Nessie” is celebrating its...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Roller Coaster Insider Tour Review
Known often for it’s beautiful landscaping (19-time defending Golden Ticket Award Winners), Busch Gardens Williamsburg also has an impressive portfolio of eight roller coasters, including their latest; InvadR. Visiting the park for the better part of the last 15 years, I’ve enjoyed countless...
Continue reading...Busch Gardens Williamsburg Coasters Reviewed
Last week, I visited Busch Gardens Williamsburg for the first time in 15 years. Way back then, I was just beginning to take interest in roller coasters, yet I was too afraid to ride them. I had a lot of...
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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