Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[I305forever]

The train and restraints dont look like anything else premier has made and look kind of uncomfortable too.

[netdvn]

Because concept art for new rides is always 100% accurate amirite?

[cfc]

^Yeah, I'll wait until I see an actual train. Graphic artists often take a few liberties.

[KingRCT3]

Oh no, they do not dare... Do they?

 

Very accurate... Intamin harnesses (Raptor, Gardaland).

 

Weird rails and weird train for a Mack coaster (Manta, Sea World San Diego).

 

And the list goes on. Though as similar models has been build, they could have used those for reference...

[robbalvey]

Looks like Tempesto at Busch Gardens Williamsburg was announced today on the SeaWorld earnings call. Here's from the transcript of the call. There was a typo in the transcript, but the audio says "Tempesto"

Edited February 26, 2015 by robbalvey

[cfc]

Maybe "Tom Pesto" will be the ride's mascot.

[pianojohn]

Giant rock tower? Maybe they need a new transcription person!

[robbalvey]

To be fair, the transcript was done by some other company and it wasn't SeaWorld's official transcript: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2954286-seaworld-entertainments-seas-ceo-jim-atchison-on-q4-2014-results-earnings-call-transcript

[DrachenfireOP]

No official announcement or release package until late February, and a typo-ridden third party announcement about a month before pass holder day. I still can't get over what's going on with their marketing over there :/

[nswain1110]

I've been to BGT countless times, however, never been to BGW. Super excited to get out there this summer and see what I've been missing all these years!

[jarmor]

I really wanna take advantage of pass holders day but I wish they would say if the new coaster would be available or not!

[cfc]

^My best guess is "not." BGW likes to debut new rides over Memorial Day Weekend.

[jarmor]

Oh well...guess i'll just wait until the 3/25 to ride fury 325!

[BintamiM]

I really do not understand BGW's Angle with this ride. Are they going to make this a surprise announcement on opening date? Or are they not doing any marketing whatsoever? (perhaps because of the ride's low capacity)

I guess we will have to see and wait. All about this ride seems really odd.

[VF15]

Considering that they finished building Tempesto back in January, it seems odd that they'd wait until Memorial Day Weekend to open it, though I understand the move from a business perspective.

[scbt]

^The track seems to be done, but there might still be a whole lot more to do around the station that we can't see.

[cfc]

Hard to say. You really can't tell how much work has been done on the station unless you're inside the park, and the weather here has been pretty bad over the last couple of weeks.

[FaithPlus1]

I really do not understand BGW's Angle with this ride. Are they going to make this a surprise announcement on opening date? Or are they not doing any marketing whatsoever? (perhaps because of the ride's low capacity)

I guess we will have to see and wait. All about this ride seems really odd.

 

I agree, it does seem very odd but whatever! I guess there must be a plan behind it all. The major positive here is that BGW is getting a solid ride. We all know what it is, it's just the GP that has no clue. Let's just let this one play out! At least they aren't getting a cheapo flat that goes in circles and claiming it as a roller coasters!

[jray21]

Well, we have been talking about it a ton and they haven't even announced the opening yet! We're doing all of their social media for them.

[cfc]

^Yep--pretty durn cunning of them, making us do all the work.

[Nrthwnd]

^^ Damn that social media!

[CardCraze]

Member Preview Day is quickly approaching and we can't wait to welcome our Busch Gardens® Williamsburg 1-Park, 2-Park and Platinum Annual Pass Members. Be sure to come out and enjoy all your favorite rides and shows, plus:

 

- Be one of the first 750 Members at the San Marco Theatre by 11 a.m. for a special announcement by Park President, Carl Lum, and Vice President of Design & Engineering, Larry Giles.

 

This could be the official, official announcement, right? It's hard to see what else it could be.

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/418097855026010/

[cfc]

^Yes, they have made big ride announcements at that event in the past.

[Ape]

i'm making my first visit the first Saturday in June. i'm curious if anyone can answer if the crowds in early June are similar to that at Kings Island or Cedar Point where they typically are pretty light crowds for Saturdays? Also any tips for this park like special foods i may not be able to get elsewhere?

[Trevor Hamilton]

i'm making my first visit the first Saturday in June. i'm curious if anyone can answer if the crowds in early June are similar to that at Kings Island or Cedar Point where they typically are pretty light crowds for Saturdays? Also any tips for this park like special foods i may not be able to get elsewhere?

 

Crowds are not usually bad there (although I mostly visit for howl-o-scream). Even so, when I do visit in May or June, I've never had bad luck with crowds. Avoid Saturdays if you can. I would hit Verbolten first, then make my way over to Griffon. There's also a shortcut to Verbolten. Head down to Scotland, go past the Loch Ness Monster, walk down the stairs, cross the floating bridge, go up another set of stirs, and you should end up in Germany. You should see it on the map. Oktoberfest is to the left of Germany, by the way. And as for food, there is this awesome homemade pretzel place right next to mach Tower. You have to go there. I hope this helped!