Going to Bush Gardens Willamsburg for the first ti
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R.I.P. Greg. We will miss you.
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If you have a problem with clones, the solution is real simple—Stop traveling.
Although I have only been there 3 times, ill try to help as best I can.
1) Try to arrive a.s.a.p. The sooner you arrive, the better chances are you can pop a few rides with low lines.
2) Hit Apollo first. I find that the lines for it are usually a little longer. Also, get a seat *As far back as possible!*. The front is VERY tame and boring(although very smooth and quiet), its hardly intense at all in the front. But if you ride in the back, you would think its a completely different ride...air on every hill!
3) Dont stress getting on BBW. I rode it my 2nd time going, and was extremely un-impressed. Keep in mind however that im a very big thrill seeker, and tend to steer away from the lesser scary rides. The worst thing about BBW is loading time...expect to wait in a very slow moving line.
4) Lochness Monster is a great ride, not too many comments here.
5) Alpengeist is alot of fun, and the lines are moderate. The longest I have ever waited was an hour, but I spent about 40 mins of that waiting for the front row. The front row que is almost always full, so expect to add another 40+ mins to your line if you want the front row. Keep in mind that it can be worth the wait, depending on your schedule.
6) Take plenty of time to walk around. Although it can get quite tiring, this park has alot of things hidden here and there, and you really need time to walk around the entire park. Most of the rides are also very spread out, so if you want to ride coaster after coaster, expect to get tired quickly.
7) If you like to shop, bring a little extra money than usual. BGW is a bit different than many parks, and has gift shops that offer things that you wont see any where else. Often times some of these shops dont resemble the park at all, but instead the country they are themed to.
8) Have fun and enjoy yourself! The park is great, and I hope you really like your visit.
Hope this helps, Matt.
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coasterdude04 said:
Lets see...2) Hit Apollo first. Also, get a seat *As far back as possible!*. The front is VERY tame and boring(although very smooth and quiet), its hardly intense at all in the front. But if you ride in the back, you would think its a completely different ride...air on every hill!
I found Apollo to be totally opposite. The back for me was a big "YAWN" and towards the front to offer more air. I suggest trying both ends of the train.
Definitely take your time and enjoy the natural beauty this park has become famous for. Take in a few shows as they are top notch quality. "Imaginique", the park's night time show, returns this year and I believe it will be there when you go but it may sacrifice your night rides.
Alpengeist is great at night and is close to "Imaginique".
X Factor, who will be at BGW a week after your visit.
The line definitely sucks for BBW, but I urge you to brave the wait, if only for a back seat ride. There's nothing tame about the latter half of this ride in the back seat.
coasterdude04 said:
3) Dont stress getting on BBW. I rode it my 2nd time going, and was extremely un-impressed. Keep in mind however that im a very big thrill seeker, and tend to steer away from the lesser scary rides. The worst thing about BBW is loading time...expect to wait in a very slow moving line.
Definitely good advice. The front is awesome on this ride. I refuse to ride any invert in a seat other than the front, if I can help it, and it's absolutely worth the wait on Alpengeist.
5) Alpengeist is alot of fun, and the lines are moderate. The longest I have ever waited was an hour, but I spent about 40 mins of that waiting for the front row. The front row que is almost always full, so expect to add another 40+ mins to your line if you want the front row. Keep in mind that it can be worth the wait, depending on your schedule.
As for Apollo, it's no Alpie, but it's worth a ride or two. I like the front, but the back gave me ejector air on the first drop that I will never forget (I almost fell out). Try both if you have time.
As for the rest of the park, make sure to hit Loch Ness, Wild Maus, Escape From Pompeii, and Corkscrew Hill. I also suggest taking the train (Alpen Express) for a ride around the park. If you board from the Festa Italia station, it will take you behind the old Drachen Fire site where you can see the station and train house still standing (anyone know if the trains are still there?).
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Have you ridden a Toboggan?
l. Nearby hotels offer packages at significant savings. We basically got free admission to BGW last July by staying at a hotel two miles down the four lane boulevard. We paid $90 for a room for three and that included three BGW tickets. Most of these deals are linked to weeknight stays.
2. We always enjoy eating lunch at the Festhaus, way up on the hill.
3. We've seen a lot of shows at various parks around the country, but we felt the Wolf and Riverdance experiences were definitely worth the time.
4. The train is impressive. One of my little diversions on our many coastering trips is checking out the amusement park trains. I'm a lifetime railroad enthusiast, both real and model. My nationwide top train list includes Disney, PKI, Cedar Point and BGW. Take a minute to inspect that engine. They have really done a magnificent maintenance job on it.
5. Ride the skylift. You get great views. I have photos on display of BGW's coasters taken from that skylift which are better than anything you could get from the ground no matter where you stood.
6. Their boat plunge is one of the best anywhere.
7. We think the Italian restaurant is great for dinner.
8. Their auto ride is one of the more scenic you'll find, as it winds around down through the woods in hilly terrain.
9. Check out the Clydesdale horses in their stables. You have to get up next to them to appreciate how big they are.
*** This post was edited by Trekker Park 5/22/2003 10:23:01 PM ***
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I'm not an enthusiast. I just play one on message boards.
But it never fails for me that always in the back, after you crest the top of the hill and start going downward, the weight of the front of the train pulls the back and the result is some amazing negative g's.
Like X Factor said, try both ends to see what you like. The front is fun, dont misunderstand me, but I think the front fails to deliver air as compared to the back.
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Also, as previously mentioned, don't miss the shows. They are the best on the east coast north of Orlando/
Zimm:
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Nessie is open before the other coasters, so I would hit that first, but then Alpi, which is a sweet ride, but now with trim brakes.
BBw hurts, but fun ride.
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I hate it when "cooaster enthusiasts" put down coasters. Why can't we just have fun on all of them?
Alpies lines were so short I think we all overdosed on G's.
At least once during the day, wait for a front seat on AC, then wait for a back seat. For me it didn't matter, the shortest line always had the best seat!
BBW was neat but you could ride Alpie then walk over and ride AC in the time it took just to get through the line.
BGW is kind of confusing to navigate at times, especially for a first-timer. You will see what I am talking about.
Take Apollo's Chariot for example. It's the first coaster you see once you are entering the park. You assume that the entrance is going to be near the front until you find out that it is actually halfway back, in the "Italy" section if I am not mistaken.
The park is absolutely charming, and very beautiful. I LOVE Busch Gardens. All the coasters are kickass. I can't wait to visit again for Coaster Con!
-Tina
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*** This post was edited by coasterqueenTRN 5/24/2003 5:00:31 AM ***
Alpy and Apollo are the best in the park. None of the coaseters dissappoint however. This is one beautiful park. One more thing, do not pass up Corkscrew Hill if possible. It was a pleasent surprise. R.L. Stine's Haunted Lighthouse on the other hand, well, lets just say that you shouldn't go out of your way to see it.
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