Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[cfc]

The complaints bring up a number of issues: 1) the capacity, 2) that it will be a "clone" of a Six Flags ride, 3) that the theming will not be up to the park's usual standards, and 4) that they're removing a lot of trees and damaging the natural beauty of the park. (This is just a summary, not an endorsement, of these arguments.)

 

Personally, I like the Premier launched coasters, but we'll see how it goes.

[thrillseeker4552]

Nice report!

 

I'm a little behind on speculation. It is confirmed that BGW is getting a S:UF clone? Is there any chance it could be something else? I just can't see BGW adding that type of ride for some reason...

 

I'm confused, are people more upset about the actual ride, or is it just a capacity issue?? SUF seems like a pretty awesome ride, and I've heard nothing but positive things about it.

 

For me, it just seems...out of place. I've never been to BGW, so my opinion probably doesn't matter, but putting a cloned ride with mediocre capacity in a small, crammed area in the world's most beautiful theme park with world-class attractions (those B&M coasters... )...it just doesn't feel right. I'll guess we'll see sooner or later.

[CPSFMMCW]

I'm one of the people who am looking forward to this. I'm interested in seeing how the theming will turn out, and I'm looking forward to riding it. I understand the complaint of the loss of trees, but the park has many trees, and so I'm not that upset about this new ride expansion. I won't miss the attractions leaving, and because we haven't even seen any animations from the park, I think people are jumping to conclusions about it. I do wish the would have gone with a double loading station, but at least the train will have an extra car. That is, assuming everything we know is correct.

[Woodie Warrior]

I'm still confused as to how that forum got a hold of the project blueprints. Are we 100% sure they are the final plans?

[KDGY75]

Coaster track has been spotted on site.

[KBrylczyk]

^ That ain't Premier track.

 

Edit - Nevermind, it is. The vertical twist sections have the thin spine and wonky cross-ties.

 

[BlahBlahson]

Guys, it's confirmed. The full blueprints, the full theming package, and track on site=confirmed.

 

Also, the arcade is staying, according to those blueprints.

[gerstlaueringvar]

Photo from Instagram.

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[RCF]

Oh look, more teal track... I want to see some orange track for a change.

[coasterbill]

I feel like once this coaster is built people will be happy with it. I'm sure they'll make it look nice and after the first few seasons capacity may not be as much of an issue. I guess we'll have to wait and see though.

[Jcoaster]

I have to say I like the color scheme. That teal with the orange supports is going to be fire flames hot looking.

[cfc]

When did this track arrive--Sunday afternoon? There wasn't any there on Sunday before 3:00 pm, from what I could see; then again, BGW does a pretty fair job of hiding things (at least until you ride Griffon, which gives you quite a nice view of the surrounding area).

Edited August 25, 2014 by cfc

[gerstlaueringvar]

^ I kind of thought about throwing something on the track to make an E-Stop while at the top of Griffon to get enough time for finding news.

 

But I would never do that.

[cfc]

In the past, they've stored new ride components in a parking lot over by the brewery, which you can see pretty clearly from the top of Griffon; but I don't know if that's what they're doing this time around.

[CPSFMMCW]

I'm ok with that color. I don't have any plans to go back to the park for the normal operating season, but I look forward to checkin out te construction when I go the there for Christmas town.

 

By the way, did anyone see that Busch Gardens Tampa included Christmas town in with the fun card? The annouced it on twitter and it's now on their website. Is there any possibility that Williamsburg could do that? They should, it'd make my life a whole lot easier.

[Canobie Coaster]

In the past, they've stored new ride components in a parking lot over by the brewery, which you can see pretty clearly from the top of Griffon; but I don't know if that's what they're doing this time around.

 

I was there on Thursday and saw the clearing next to Apollo's Chariot, but I didn't notice any track there or by the brewery.

[mike541x]

I wonder if that teal is a tribute to Drachen Fire?

 

Also kinda suprised how much work is already being done without an official announcement.

[cfc]

 

Also kinda suprised how much work is already being done without an official announcement.

 

I imagine the park needs to get a "head start" due to "off-season" events such as Howl-o-Scream and especially Christmas Town.

[coasterchitchat]

When do you think Busch Gardens Willamsburg will announce The Pasta Coaster? (Yes,I'm calling it that.)

[Homeboy23]

^ A couple pages ago

 

They always announce next year's additions on passholder weekend on Saturday in the Festhaus for any passmembers who want to come, they usually raffle off some prizes too. That weekend is always a week after Labor Day, this year Septemver 6 and 7.

[VF15]

Got this picture from CoasterFusion. More Premier Rides track is on site at BGW. Yep, it's pretty much confirmed that it's a S:UF clone.

[Jcoaster]

I'm guessing this coaster will go up rather quickly due to the fact that it's a clone. Im curious too see how the finished product looks with the theming/landscaping.

Edited August 27, 2014 by Jcoaster

[CPSFMMCW]

I think the theming will surprise us. Sure the theme may be iffy, but I bet the theming will be done well.

[tarheel1231]

This is why I will never make a decent living doing Graphic Design:

[CPSFMMCW]

I didn't realize how much work was being done with Howl o scream this early. The attention to detail is awesome, and it's not even done yet! Love the pirates theming in festa Italia.

Pumpkins in Scotland

Pirate stuff

More pirate stuff

Bats, man!