Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[T-BONDIcoasterkid]

Big Bad Wold was a legend, and Verbolten is a new roller coaster that we don't know how awesome it is yet. Only Time will tell which is the best, and right now I am leaning toward Verbolten because of all its technilogical advances.

[cfc]

I ilked the Wolf and was sorry to see it go, but I wouldn't call it one of my "favorites." I like what I'm seeing and hearing about Verbolten, and I'm glad the park is going for something unique, rather than something generic from a manufacturer's catalog. Then again, Busch has always preferred to build custom rides that suit the topography of the park.

[QueerRudie]

Having chosen my college based upon BGW's location (My #1 is in there... couldn't be TOO far away from her!), I spent quite a few years with BBW (And DF, and LNM, and Izzy/Maus) and grew to love BBW and all that it had going for it. Nothing will ever truly be like BBW in the fog on a full moon (YES, the ride became posessed!) or the expressions of terror from first time front-seat riders on the second drop into the Rhine.

 

But if she had to go, at least we're getting a decent custom ride in it's place. I'm looking forward to Verbolten and all it has to offer, as it looks like as far as family coasters go to be a real winner.

 

(And I hope they pay tribute to BBW with either the 'howl' or something else interesting (BBW LAIR on a licence plate...)

 

R.D.

[Intimidator305]

Okay, I feel like this needs to be brought up again because "let's be honest here... Big Bad Wolf wasn't THAT amazing..."

 

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57747

[Schotcher]

BBW was nice, but it's gone. Everyone who ed the Wolf will have to suck it up and move on cause it ain't comin' back. And change is sometimes a good thing.

[T-BONDIcoasterkid]

^Yes, well said. I know I am pretty excited about Verbolten! Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

[redfoot12]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

Wait... am I missing something? Other than Verbolten, why is 2012 such a big year for Va?

[accelerate]

I guess some people like trying to kill people's sentimental feelings... BBW was a very good ride. Maybe not one of the best in the world; but none of us said this. Yes, to some of us, it was that great. I'm excited about Verbolten, don'tget me wrong, but I doubt any of us are ecstatic that BBW is closed. RIP BBW .

[T-BONDIcoasterkid]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

Wait... am I missing something? Other than Verbolten, why is 2012 such a big year for Va?

Windseeker at Kings Dominion.

[ernierocker]

I guess some people like trying to kill people's sentimental feelings... BBW was a very good ride. Maybe not one of the best in the world; but none of us said this. Yes, to some of us, it was that great. I'm excited about Verbolten, don'tget me wrong, but I doubt any of us are ecstatic that BBW is closed. RIP BBW .

 

No one is trying to kill your sentimental feelings. There are enough people out there that miss the ride like you do. Don't let what someone says on the internet effect the way you feel about a coaster. You miss the ride, that's great. Others, not so much.

[cfc]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

Wait... am I missing something? Other than Verbolten, why is 2012 such a big year for Va?

Windseeker at Kings Dominion.

 

The question is still relevant.

 

Oh, wait--Dinosaurs Alive!

[Austin11KD]

Okay, I feel like this needs to be brought up again because "let's be honest here... Big Bad Wolf wasn't THAT amazing..."

 

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=57747

 

Everyone is gonna argue with that one.. But we can just move on, and get excited for Verbolten!

[Bryce232]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

 

Windseeker at Kings Dominion.

 

Oh, wait--Dinosaurs Alive!

 

LOL.

[redfoot12]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

Wait... am I missing something? Other than Verbolten, why is 2012 such a big year for Va?

Windseeker at Kings Dominion.

 

I was hoping you knew about a secret Intamin prefab being constructed at an undisclosed location...

[Skycoastin Steve]

Next year is a big Year for Virginia! WOOT!

 

Wait... am I missing something? Other than Verbolten, why is 2012 such a big year for Va?

Windseeker at Kings Dominion.

Oh, so they're introducing a new ride type to the United States! And introducing a new upcharge educational experience that's never been seen, either! Or maybe it's exciting for Virginia because the nearby SFA is getting a brand new, never before seen stand up coaster!

 

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[T-BONDIcoasterkid]

^I am excited for Verbolten and Windseeker. I have never been on a Windseeker. I would like to ride a Windseeker. Thats all I am saying.

[BG Noeit Al 2]

From what I have seen of Verbolten, it looks like it will be amazing and definitely better than Griffon, just because Griffon only has one drop that is good. Griffon to me just looks boring except for the first drop. Now, Apollo's seems more interesting and exciting. I just hope this ride doesn't fall short of the "Wow" factor.

 

Inside Tip - Hunted will not be returning anytime in the near future. Also, don't plan on seeing those hooks from last year from the chainsaw scare zone. Costumes and props were sold away. I don't think the French parade will ever return. Quiet a few Illuminights costumes are gone, I think there was a Clocktoberfest outfit as well as something from Giardino Magico.

 

***Sorry, I forgot my e-mail I used for my first account, so I had to make a new account. But I am back!***

[Bryce232]

From what I have seen of Verbolten, it looks like it will be amazing and definitely better than Griffon, just because Griffon only has one drop that is good. Griffon to me just looks boring except for the first drop. Now, Apollo's seems more interesting and exciting. I just hope this ride doesn't fall short of the "Wow" factor.

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If you haven't been on Griffon yet, then you can't judge it. I've been on SheiKra and it's definitely one of the most thrilling coasters I've been on. That first drop is truly insane and it just remains intense throughout the whole ride. Apollo's Chariot is probably great too, but you can't say it's better than Griffon just from pictures and videos online.

[Schotcher]

Griffon has much more than it's first drop. It has 2 amazing Immelmanns, the drop after the MCBR, and 2 amazing airtime hills. Although Griffon is short, it's a very fun and thrilling ride.

[niiicolaaah]

IMO, Griffon is fun but NOT thrilling. If I closed my eyes, I could take a comfy nap. It's gentle and relaxing to me.

[SoCalCoasters]

There's a difference between "thrilling" and "forceless". I've only been on ShieKra, but from what I've experienced, ShieKra has one of the most "oh holy mother of @#$%" drops on any coaster, especially for a GP member. While it may not have forces, it is still thrilling with its immelman and large swooping turns and other manuevers.

 

I mean 200ft drop and being hung over the edge isn't thrilling? If that isn't I'm not sure what is.

[niiicolaaah]

Yeah, maybe cause I always ride in the back row.

 

Now that one day we rode in the front row and there were bees flying back and forth in front of us as we dangled over the edge, now THAT was thrilling.

[cfc]

^I thought the bees were an upcharge.

[ABW]

IMO, Griffon is fun but NOT thrilling. If I closed my eyes, I could take a comfy nap. It's gentle and relaxing to me.

You spelled "Apollos Chariot" wrong.

[Schotcher]

^ No the bottom of the first drop would wake you up.