Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[Jcoaster]

If it is a giga, I hope its neither B&M or intamin. Something new and different would be exciting. Knowing BGW though there is a strong chance it is a B&M.

[boldikus]

If it is a giga, I hope its neither B&M or intamin. Something new and different would be exciting. Knowing BGW though there is a strong chance it is a B&M.

 

You really wouldn't want a 315ft version of this?

 

[michaellynn4]

Edit - And before anyone goes off on an "lol but why two beemer hypers," just look at Carowinds. Now shush.

 

And Canada's Wonderland.

[Jcoaster]

If it is a giga, I hope its neither B&M or intamin. Something new and different would be exciting. Knowing BGW though there is a strong chance it is a B&M.

 

You really wouldn't want a 315ft version of this?

 

 

Of course I would. But if the possibility of something else arises besides B&M I would roll the dice with a unique experience.

[Afterburner]

Who says it has to be a giga? It could be a 315-foot top hat launch coaster (though if BGW is going for an extreme launch coaster, I'd much rather have an Intamin Blitz.)

 

But judging by what is actually said in the article:

 

"If it's a roller coaster, it would be the tallest in Virginia, and according to an expert, the fifth-tallest in the country and eighth in the world."

 

The Pilot was just going for the most clickbaity title possible, and it probably is just going to be a Starflyer.

[Satans Hockey]

I was just thinking it would be harder to market, but then realized it may not be so hard after all if they're going to advertise it as bigger and badder than I305.

 

Bigger? Sure.

 

Badder? Not in a million years. I305 is easily in the top three most intense coasters on the planet (#1 being Karnan imho). Knowing Busch's manufacturer relationships this will more than likely be a Beemer snooze fest.

 

Edit - And before anyone goes off on an "lol but why two beemer hypers," just look at Carowinds. Now shush.

 

It would be great to me if it's not as intense anyway, maybe it's cause it's been really hot when I've gone but I just can't do more than 1 reride on I305 without feeling like a truck ran me over lol I could ride fury 325 and El Toro all day though. I305 is the only ride that really kicks my ass like this just from its intensity.

[Keetz]

I sure hope it's a giga, but I'm setting my expectations to StarFlyer just in case. That way if they install a Sky Jump i'll be pleasantly surprised, and if it's a giga I'll be enthralled.

 

Like others have said, if it is a giga I expect it to be a B&M and not intamin. I'm imagining a Giga that is really low to the ground with lots of fast turns and good terrain interaction. Such a ride would be amazing no matter who makes it.

[cfc]

 

The Pilot was just going for the most clickbaity title possible, and it probably is just going to be a Starflyer.

 

 

Time will tell.

[TBpony414]

Wow I wouldn't have guessed a coaster for this with Invadr and Tempesto so recently. Let's just cross our fingers its an Intamin and not a B&M!

 

I'm proudly on Team Intamin till the day I die but if BGW got something like Fury I'd be over the moon. The first half (well, 3/4) of it is outstanding and it really is something to write home about! It's not my #1 but one of my top coasters. Get your butt down there and ride it Boldy! Other than that, INTAMIN FTW!

[CaptainUnknown]

In the initial request to build the attraction, it said construction must start within 36 months. So there is that possibility that construction on a gigs could start mid month 35. I'm still not holding my breath, though.

[prospekt88]

Have there been any reports of whether Red Force has been operating reliably over in Spain? That would be an interesting fit although I agree the most exciting option would be an Intamin or B&M Giga.

 

Just the fact that they're adding a new themed section makes me happy. I'm interested what Busch can do these days with a clean slate of land.

[redfoot12]

 

The Pilot was just going for the most clickbaity title possible, and it probably is just going to be a Starflyer.

 

 

Time will tell.

 

Looks like the Virginian Pilot article has been updated to 315 foot "attraction" as opposed to a coaster.

[CoasterAuditor]

I'm on the Star Flyer train with this for now. It's very difficult to imagine a giga coaster at BGW for me personally. Does not seem their style plus SEAS is having issues these days.

[cfc]

 

The Pilot was just going for the most clickbaity title possible, and it probably is just going to be a Starflyer.

 

 

Time will tell.

 

Looks like the Virginian Pilot article has been updated to 315 foot "attraction" as opposed to a coaster.

 

Ah ha! They continue to toy with us!

[certifiedcoastergeek]

Richmond news organizations are still sticking to their guns with the "roller coaster" claim...

 

Busch Gardens applies for waiver to build new roller coaster

 

A link to the James City County Board of Supervisors document is provided in the article; that document only refers to an "attraction", although the news article very clearly describes the new ride as a coaster. Additionally, according to the Supervisors doc, Busch Gardens can loophole its way around the no-lights-above-60-feet restriction people were referring to by claiming that such lights are "necessary for safety purposes". No need to panic, Starflyer light package fans.

 

Personally, I'm extremely skeptical, and will continue to operate on the assumption that this is simply a well-intentioned miscommunication of the fake news variety.

Bring on the Starflyer!

[boldikus]

While I'd love a coaster as much as anyones, this parks lineup is already pretty stacked. If it wasn't a coaster I wouldn't be mad at that and I think a star flyer is perfect for this park.

[Nrthwnd]

It's a Star Flyer.

 

How do I know?

 

I don't! Isn't that crazy?

 

[Jcoaster]

I just can't imagine it being a coaster after two coasters in three years. I guess we will have to wait and see.

[bgtlover]

Well it's not for next year....So anything is possible.

[cfc]

^Yep--next year's new attraction is a VR simulator in the Europe in the Air building.

[DrachenfireOP]

^Yep--next year's new attraction is a VR simulator in the Europe in the Air building.

 

[Rai Fox]

I'd missed the whole announcement about a VR ride there. A new motion sim set to Irish mythology? If this is any sort of spiritual sequel to Corkscrew Hill, and if it's halfway decent at all, I'm more excited about this than any new coaster for 2018! Please be good please be good PLEASEBEGOOD

[cfc]

^It will have something to do with Irish mythology.

Edited August 9, 2017 by cfc

[chickenbowl]

 

"BREAKING NEWS-HEIGHT WAIVER APPROVED FOR BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG'S NEW 315 FT RIDE"

[Trevor Hamilton]

It's. A. Star. Flyer.

 

If it's a coaster I'll be ecstatic but I just can't see Busch getting a giga or something like Red Force.

 

However I wouldn't rule out a coaster all together. I'm assuming there will be more than one attraction in Spain (if we get it). I honestly think it's more fun to speculate about a coaster that's UNDER the height waiver. That gives us more options to get excited (and probably disappointed) about.