Busch Gardens Williamsburg (BGW BGE) Discussion Thread

[Genx24Jar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

Nice report, Chuck. Finally heading down to Busch Gardens for the first time at the end of June. As if I weren't excited enough, I'll get to experience this festival. I can't wait.

[RCjunkieBonafide Donkey Expert]

Nice report, thanks for sharing....but of course, now I am hungry. The Ropa Vieja looks really good.

[aueftMacaroni and Donkey]

About the Food and Wine Festival... I was looking at the Food & Beverage Sampler plans they have listed on their website. Going off of the prices in the pictures a few post ago, are those plans basically not worth it at all? Or am I missing something?

[anonymouscactusIf the donkey is rockin, don't come knockin!]

If you are getting items $4.25 or higher it's worth it. If you are getting items $4.25 or less it's better to pay those separately. Though not a ton, some items and drinks are $7.00+ so you get ahead of the game with the cards pretty easily. Desserts and non alcoholic drinks are usually less than $4.00.

[aueftMacaroni and Donkey]

My math was wrong on the Deluxe plan. Okay, the Deluxe plan definitely makes sense to me, but the normal sampler plan is probably too close to call (since the items seem to hover around the 5 dollar range anyways) if you just want sample around casually.

[Satans HockeyDonkeys are my way of life!]

If you are getting items $4.25 or higher it's worth it. If you are getting items $4.25 or less it's better to pay those separately. Though not a ton, some items and drinks are $7.00+ so you get ahead of the game with the cards pretty easily. Desserts and non alcoholic drinks are usually less than $4.00.

To add to this if you're a pass holder only use the 15 item sampler card on items over $5 because you can get 10% off on individual items.

[x2isawesomeJason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

I m going to bgw solo for my first time this Wednesday and wants to meet up, feel free to pm or email me.

[VACoasterdudeFull Fledged Donkey Enthusiast!]

Busch Gardens is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Lochness Monster this year. Starting on Wednesday June 6 in honor of the LNM's 40th Anniversary celebration BGW is offering a $40 thrill ticket (available online only) through June 10, valid for admission through July 1.

Other specials throughout the park include:

• .40 cent beers in Das Festhaus June 6 - August 12 (limit 2 per visit)

• $0.40 popcorn available near the ride entrance in Scotland

• Loch Ness Monster cupcakes

• Special donuts available in England

• Double-looping interlocking pretzel available in Oktoberfest

• Loch Ness Monster melon baller frozen drink in Italy

• 40% discount on all Loch Ness Monster products around the park

• Loch Ness Monster ride photos for $4.40

[thrillriderWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

.40 cent beers?

I'm all over that!

[x2isawesomeJason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

I wasn't planning on getting beer wednesday but for 40 cents how can I say no.