zeirdo Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 This summer, I'm taking my first us trip, with a 4 night stay in williamsburg. I have agreed with the wife to do one park during the trip, which was busch gardens europe. But due to a trip report I saw yesterday, I figured out that Kings dominion is also quite close. I was wondering, which of these parks would you recommend, keeping in mind that the visit will be day before labor day, or labor day itself. Thanks, Zeirdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The choice is pretty simple if you are just looking to spend time at a quality park. If you want that, go to Busch Gardens. There are quality rides, quality staff, quality food, quality upkeep, quality operations - overall quality. However, if you are just looking for a lot of rides, and a generic park feel, then King's Dominion is the place for you. Personally, I would suggest Busch Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esvadj Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 ^agree. Depending on where you are staying in Williamsburg, Kings Dominion isn't really that close. I feel Busch is superior, and since your right in Williamsburg you would be able to spend more time there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darktrogdor Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 definitely Busch Gardens. Busch Gardens has a nice atmosphere, along with great rides. Kings Dominion on the other hand... the only thing it has going for it are it's rides, but in my opinion the rides at Busch Gardens are better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Another vote for Busch Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Busch Gardens, you won't be disappointed. If you're staying in Williamsburg, BGE is the best choice. Kings Dominion would be a hit and miss type of a park. I have never had a bad day at BGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster05 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I have driven 12+ hours to catch BGE 2 of the last 3 years. It owns PKD on any level other then coaster count. Out of 100 parks BGE ranks as my 3rd favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 BGE might not have all the coasters and rides PKD has. But it has something that PDk lacks... quality. You won't be dissapointed over BGE. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'd say go for the nicer park and visit BGE. However, if you want more credits, lots of rides, and a bunch of trash cans, KD is your choice. But I'd rather visit BGE. Don't forget to eat the ribs at New France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I would also say BGE. Even if shows are not really something you do all the time, you can't go wrong with BGE's shows, especially Emerald Beat. That and as others have said, operations are better there. I went the weekend before Memorial Day and the weekend of last year, both which were fairly busy weekends, and we waited at the longest an hour for any ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would also suggest Busch Gardens over Kings Dominion. The coasters are better and the park is just so beautiful. On my trip the past summer I didn't really notice a difference in operations. Both parks did great with dispatching trains, but I might have caught Kings Dominion on a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Yep--BGE. When it comes to coasters, they lean toward quality over quantity, the food is much better, and the park is far more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelated Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 BGE. You can't pass up a chance to ride Griffon AND Apollo's Chariot, now can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbooba Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 These are my homeparks, so I know a lot about them. If you're looking for major coasters and you're willing to wait in line, go to KD. They have Volcano, Flight of Fear, soon-to-be Dominator, and Backlot Stunt Coaster, all of which are probably (Dominaotr) good rides. If you want good quality coaster, good food, good shows, and all that, go to BGE. Griffon is awesome, Apollo is awesome, Alpengeist is cool, Loch Ness is fun, and Big Bad Wolf..eh. But you'll have a better time at BGE most likely, so go there. If you go to KD, don't miss out on Berserker, the big looping ship near the entrance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Girling Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 The 4 of us will be coming to the States again this year and staying in Williamsburg for the first 2 weeks of August this year. Luckily we will have time to do BGE and PKD during the trip. What are the best (Quietest!) days to do each park during the Summer and what kind of queue times will we be looking at? Thanks for any suggestions on how to have an even better day! The wife and me on Stealth. Probably the best in the UK if you like this kind of thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ^The best rule of thumb is to avoid either park on Saturday--they'll most likely be mobbed. It's best to go on a weekday. You can also buy a pass that gets you admission to not only Busch Gardens, but also to Water Country USA (Busch's water park), Colonial Williamsburg, and the other historical attractions at Jamestown and Yorktown (these are located at either end of the Colonial Parkway, which passes through Williamsburg). Enjoy your time in Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I can't wait to go to both this year! *600th Post* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I'm super excited to get back to BGE this year! It's about a 100% better park than KD, even if KD has more coasters. More isn't always better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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