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I'd recommend watching the show either way. But it feels like it'll be an attraction that you'd get a lot more out of if you had some familiarity with it. They're basing the HHN stuff on the show's first season--watch at least that.

I might try my luck this Sunday.

College Deli, Paul's Deli, and the Green Leafe are college-student hangouts (they're across the street from William & Mary's football stadium). They're not too far from the Amber Ox.

I'm not 100% sure but it sounds super familiar so I'm going to say yes. I had the Twisted Mirror? I think it was called? It was a sour saison and was delicious. One of the best beers of the weekend. I really liked that place and would go there again. Though I don't know if I'd have a choice considering nothing in town is open after dark haha. Yep--Williamsburg is not known for its spectacular nightlife. But we have five microbreweries, a distillery, and a mead brewer now.

The Amber Ox is very good. Were they serving their Cyborg Assassin Kittens IPA that night?

Yes, there's no need for another thread about queues. Please post in one of the existing queue threads. Thank you.

It's good that Efteling was able to extend the life of their old ride (admittedly, not one of my "favorites").

They still have the "big boy" seats. They're in rows 5 and 6 of Alpengeist, and there are two in the middle of each row on Griffon (the seats with the double belts).

I love these looks back at old, long-gone parks--and you tied it to your Mexico trip. My hat's off to you.

I was there with Larry on Saturday, too. Oh well, there will be other days to ride Twisted Timbers.

Yep

Me after watching this video!

I didn't rank every coaster I've ever ridden, but I think my top ten and bottom ten are pretty solid. TOP TEN New Texas Giant Balder El Toro Expedition GeForce Wildfire (Kolmarden) Maverick Goliath (Walibi Holland) Intimidator 305 Olympia Looping Goliath (SF Great America) BOTTOM TEN ("best" to "worst") Apocalypse (SFA) Firehawk Nighthawk Eejanaika Zeus Cyclops Anaconda (Walygator) Goudurix Bandit (Movie Park Germany) Space Mountain: Mission 2 (DLP)

^I gave up on contacts after wearing them for years; they became too irritating to wear.

Battle for Eire Media Day Busch Gardens Williamsburg presented its new VR simulator adventure, Battle for Eire, to the media on Friday, March 30. Located in Killarney, the park’s Ireland section, guests will help Addie, the last remaining fairy of Ireland, and her dragon Ollie recover the Heart of Eire from the clutches of Balor, an evil Cyclops, and his horde of Sluagh (insect-like minions). If Balor gets the Heart of Eire, all the magic of Ireland will be destroyed! Oh no! But to do this, you need to be able to see and enter the “Otherworld.” Fortunately, a handy old castle, and the former home of Europe in the Air, Questor, and other simulator attractions, houses a gateway. But you’ll need the proper “Magical Equipment,” first. You enter via a stone-lined path (this hasn’t been changed from past attractions), and pick up an “Emerald Mask,” which is fortunately adjustable (those fairies think of everything). There’s a well-made preshow in a castle hall (complete with a hearth), and you receive more instructions in the “Leprechauns’ Workshop.” After you take your seat and fasten your safety belt, you’ll be told to put on your “Magic Lenses.” These will be in a holder to your right. Just grab the lenses as your would a pair of binoculars and hold them up to your face--magnets in the lenses and masks will grip the lenses and hold them in place. Now you’re ready to fly on the back of Ollie and save Ireland! Battle for Eire is a distinct improvement over Europe in the Air. It’s good to see Irish mythology back in Ireland--it’s been gone since the park removed the Corkscrew Hill simulator. The voice work in the simulation is very good (they used Irish actors), as is the music, and it’s pretty cool to look around and see the wings of the dragon and other sights as the adventure gets going. There are some issues with eyeglasses, though. The park recommends not wearing them as they could get scratched, so everything looked rather blurry to me. (The park is working on making the masks and headsets more “glasses friendly.”) You can can also ride without the VR, as the adventure is projected on the simulator’s big screen. I felt a bit queasy toward the end, but not quite as bad as I did on Europe in the Air or Corkscrew Hill. The ride isn’t open yet. They have some “tweaks” to make, and the park will announce a firm opening date later. I think guests, particularly kids, will enjoy Battle for Eire. They’ve made a few other changes in Ireland, too. Let’s have a look. They had breakfast and coffee for us in Grogan's Pub--along with this nice little display. Do not mess with Addie! If you don't love Ireland enough, she'll tear your lungs out, bucko! Just killing time, waiting for my turn to do the video. A sign photo for Larry. Here's the ride's entrance. Important safety information. I know some of you are going to ask this. Yes, they do clean the Emerald Masks. Always listen to the wee folk--except about the glasses, for now, I guess. Be careful when grabbing your "Magical Equipment." Yeah, the mask does look a bit goofy. The preshow room looks much nicer than it did for Europe in the Air . . . . . . OH MY GOD! What's happening? Here's where you learn about the Otherworld. Fairies protecting the Heart of Eire. Addie is the last of her kind. Welcome to the Leprechauns' Workshop. There are "Easter eggs" here from previous attractions. Here's some Jurbillium from Questor. Do not walk off holding your Magical Equipment! This really irritates the Leprechauns. Of course, there is merch. And they've added some more taps to Grogan's. Nice to see more beer choices in the pub. Grogan's Grill is now O'Tators. Baked-potato fans rejoice! "Aye, it'll give me great pleasure to serve ye a wee drop of ale at Grogan's." Thanks for reading.

She is VERY angry about the VR on it. It was in her top ten in the original form. On the plus side, we won't have to ride it as much now which will give us more time to go eat Gyoza at this awesome little take out shop in Citywalk! I share her annoyance. But Gyoza should make up for it.

Yes, I'd like to see them serve traditional British pub food, like bangers and mash and shepherd's pie. But some people just have to have cheeseburgers and Philly cheesesteaks.

You can get fish and chips in the Squire's Grill in England. But, yeah, they could use a pub there.

I see no point to this thread when we have a discussion thread for Kings Dominion. Please post your thoughts about Twisted Timbers there. However, if you want to post a separate KD trip report with photos, feel free to start a new thread. Thank you.

Is Kristen looking forward to, or dreading, the VR version of Space Fantasy at Universal Japan?

^Agreed. VR makes sense on family coasters like a wild mouse, but not on big coasters like Kraken.

Hmm--while I like the original Eurosat, it always seemed odd to have a "space-themed" coaster in the park's version of France. I like what I'm seeing here for the "CanCan" coaster.

Looking forward to trying this ride myself next weekend! Thanks for the report.

Oh, the irony! I'm in California this week, but in the wrong part of the state to visit Knott's. I do love boysenberry pie!

Spicy corn dogs, you said? Bring 'em on!