bluestreak

^ I will say that the last time I stayed there was like 2 years ago, so I can definitely see where it could have changed. I'm just going off my experiences which were far less enjoyable than what you described.

Sorry for breaking conversation about the new trains... Don't see any difference btw... But does Busch gardens offer any type of evening/after X time admission? I tried looking online and couldn't find anything.

Just avoid super 8 at all costs and you should be ok.

drummermattk, awesome report. And I'm sorry for getting my fat head in some of your pictures

FWIW, When we were at the amazment shop (maintenance area that does B&Ms and Arrows) I asked the question about arrow parts and the guy said that S&S takes care of all the arrow parts. With that in mind, I don't think we have to worry about any arrows going away due to parts issues any time soon.

As for their new slogan "A place like no other" they showed us a new TV ad that they'll be launching regionally and it gave off a very Disney like vibe. They're really going for the resort and national appeal it seems. I'm sure you'll all see the ad soon.

It’s actually the first “new” one they did...they built it with Windseeker. The last old one just got replaced with the waterpark revamp. Now that I think about it a bit more, I can picture it more clearly now. Oh well forget my idea.

I wonder if down the road they might just move the entrance that's between windseeker and breakers to where the stadium is. I know they're trying to make all their entrances nice and modern and I'm pretty sure that's the last "old" one.

Usually the CP thread is the one I avoid in the off-season... My how times have changed.

Purrfect

I go 40-50 times a year and may is my second least favorite time to go behind Fridays during Halloweekends. Operations​ aren't horrible but even for somebody who goes to the park all the time, the very regular breakdowns are annoying and frustrating. I'd much rather go during June when the park is still fairly dead but operations are at their best.

Hi everyone, just a quick question regarding crowds. I'll be in Virginia on a mini trip on the weekend of April 20th-22nd. We'll be at BGW Friday the 20th all day. The park is only open till 8 so we are thinking that they aren't expecting much in the way of crowds but I wanted to see what regulars thought. Thanks!

Magnum also didn't open till the second or third weekend of the year last year... And Lord only knows when they finally got the third train ready.

No they have not gone on sale yet... Usually​ sometime in March if memory serves me correctly

Probably not even that bad... $90-$100 would be my guess.... Plus with a platinum pass you get the regular price if I'm not mistaken. I don't think there are any worries about beer man

I wish they'd just RMC the damn thing instead of playing around with the helix

Friday will likely be crowded during the day with school groups but empty out for the last couple hours of the night. Looking at 45 minutes for Millennium, maverick, valravn during the day... Probably less than 10 minutes from like 8 o'clock on.

A-freaking-men

What would be different from 9-3 besides the lights?

Really is a beautiful ride.

The park is amazing. This game just makes my mouth drop over and over again. I'd like the see a pov of all your coasters because the first that you showed was great! Looked like a really really good ride.

No question lol. That's definitely part of the reason they started it so early.

Hmmmm

Judging by the renderings it looks like swapping the helix for the new turn. Everything else is the same.

SFOG is a 6 hour drive from Orlando. Nobody feels bad for you. Yeah... Sandusky says hi. Home of being closed from November till mid May.