Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[Propeller Factory]

Can anyone provide any insights as to how intense Verbolten is? We are visiting next week and have a young girl who is a bit of a coaster newbie. She has done (at WDW) Thunder Mt w/o any issues. Tried Rockin Roller Coaster to mixed results. How would Verboltem stack up in intensity and the queasy factor w/Thunder Mt, Exp. Everest, Space Mt, RRC etc? Any other milder coasters at BGW she should attempt? TIA

 

It is quite a mild coaster for that age range. The launches are very subtle. But be careful in the middle.....idk if you know what's there... And also the entire ride is in pitch black darkness so... But it's not really intense at all. It's the most mild there besides Grover's alpine express. And wait wait wait holdup she rode rockin roller coaster? Cause if she rode that then she could ride a lot at bgw. Everest and rockin are much more intense then verbolten. Heck! They're more intense then Loch Ness monster!

[tarheel1231]

Wow, I must be very sensitive. I found Verbolten quite intense. When I went, a kid peed in the one of the front seats of the red train, so DO NOT ride the front seat of the red train. Lol.

 

The launches are nice. I wouldn't say Verbolten is 'forceful', but it definitely is intense IMO. Not too bad though.

[Ryan P.]

Wow, I must be very sensitive. I found Verbolten quite intense. When I went, a kid peed in the one of the front seats of the red train, so DO NOT ride the front seat of the red train. Lol.

 

The launches are nice. I wouldn't say Verbolten is 'forceful', but it definitely is intense IMO. Not too bad though.

I went on with some friends and when we got off everyone loved it but they were surprised it was considered a family coaster it is definitely an intense family coaster.

[Propeller Factory]

Wow, I must be very sensitive. I found Verbolten quite intense. When I went, a kid peed in the one of the front seats of the red train, so DO NOT ride the front seat of the red train. Lol.

 

The launches are nice. I wouldn't say Verbolten is 'forceful', but it definitely is intense IMO. Not too bad though.

I went on with some friends and when we got off everyone loved it but they were surprised it was considered a family coaster it is definitely an intense family coaster.

 

I'll agree with that statment

[Coachb]

Looks like there is a little difference of opinion on how intense Verbolten would be for DD. I think it will be one she tries. Someone mentioned Appolos Chariot, which I assumed would be above her level. Anyone else have opinions on whether this might be too much for her?

[tarheel1231]

I didn't find Apollo's Chariot to be that forceful, so I must have sat in the middle. If you're looking for a fun ride, but not one that's too intense, sit in the middle of AC. I didn't get to ride the back

 

Griffon is not a starter ride. It's fun, but I do not recommend it for starters. If your daughter (or niece, whoever this young girl is) is tall enough to ride each coaster, and wants to do each coaster, work your way up:

 

1. Lochness Monster

2. Verbolten

3. Apollo's Chariot

4. Alpengeist

5. Griffon.

 

Alpengeist isn't for starters either. Ow.

[Propeller Factory]

Looks like there is a little difference of opinion on how intense Verbolten would be for DD. I think it will be one she tries. Someone mentioned Appolos Chariot, which I assumed would be above her level. Anyone else have opinions on whether this might be too much for her?

 

I think it's really tall and really fast, but not a whole lot intense. It's fun tho.

[Propeller Factory]

I didn't find Apollo's Chariot to be that forceful, so I must have sat in the middle. If you're looking for a fun ride, but not one that's too intense, sit in the middle of AC. I didn't get to ride the back

 

Griffon is not a starter ride. It's fun, but I do not recommend it for starters. If your daughter (or niece, whoever this young girl is) is tall enough to ride each coaster, and wants to do each coaster, work your way up:

 

1. Lochness Monster

2. Verbolten

3. Apollo's Chariot

4. Alpengeist

5. Griffon.

 

Alpengeist isn't for starters either. Ow.

 

I say verbolten

Loch Ness

Apollo

Alpenguist

Griffon.

 

Griffon is intense!

[CPSFMMCW]

^ I'll second that order. My sis isn't into loops, but she can handle verbolten! It really is a coaster that everyone should like

[GigaG]

I think these 3D site plans make it pretty obvious that BGW is getting a Superman clone-

 

https://twitter.com/BGWFans/status/494628502243901440/photo/1

[Coasterdude54]

^It's obviously going to be the first 300 foot tall superman clone.

[CPSFMMCW]

I guess that means no dual loading station...

in other news, apparently they also discovered the color scheme. Teal and orange. Not huge on the two colors together, but at least they're two colors that the park doesn't have on their coasters...

[coasterfreak101]

I'm so blown if Busch doesn't go for the dual-loading station. If that park in Mexico can do it, I don't see why they can't - I mean, I get that SFDK can support the single-load, but they're nowhere near the attendance levels of BGW.

[Intimidator305]

Well this ride is getting 3 cars per train, rather than 2...

 

But still, the teal/orange colors (especially next to AC's purple/yellow), proximity to Apollo's Chariot, horribly capacity, tacky BMX biker theming, removal of trees, and how it'll make BGW's curbside appeal look like a Six Flags are all enough reasons for me still not to support this addition.

[rcjp]

Well this ride is getting 3 cars per train, rather than 2...

How do you know? Did I miss it somewhere?

[Ryan P.]

Well this ride is getting 3 cars per train, rather than 2...

How do you know? Did I miss it somewhere?

Here is a link to the diagram with 3 trains on BGWFans http://forum.parkfans.net/thread-2677-post-108254.html#pid108254

[tarheel1231]

I don't see how 'Diavolo' would be teal and orange. Those colors don't make me think 'devil-themed BMX coaster'.

[rcjp]

3 cars. Hmmm.... That should mean the front car will get a lot of air when reaching the top (before the roll)

[RCT3Bross]

Hmmm intersting choice of Busch Gardens. But the 3 cars sure sounds good.

[DJeXeL]

This will be a great addition for BGW. Superman @ SFDK is a hell of a lot of fun.

[CPSFMMCW]

I'm just wondering when BGW will make the announcement. They haven't even given us a date.

[Ryan P.]

This will be a great addition for BGW. Superman @ SFDK is a hell of a lot of fun.

I havent been on one, but they look awesome and that noninverting loop looks heavenly. I love the one on Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket!

[Coasterdude54]

Let's be honest, this ride is probably not going to be that marketable. I doubt it would draw in as many people as they want it to.

[DJeXeL]

^You're right. BGW has absolutely no idea what they're doing....

[tarheel1231]

I drew this and it's bad, so here: