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European Sampler
- April 27, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Conn1 from milford, Connecticut
We visited Busch Gardens Europe for the second time. I went with my sister and nephew. They loved it. The park is very clean. Before the entrance to the park, there are some little shops. They are gift shops. The park has many shows. They have a show that is set in the 50’s. There are dances that dance the jitterbug and other 50’s dances. There is another show called Pet Shenanigans 2. It is a story starring pets. They do all kinds of crazy things and help defeat a bad guy. There is a pool in the middle with a dolphin in it. The show has dogs, cats, and dolphins. Now let’s talk about some of the rides. There are many roller coasters. I didn’t goon them but they looked pretty scary. Busch Gardens has a log flume ride. You go down a waterfall that is 100 feet above the ground. There are trains and bucket rides. (They are fun but they are more of a form of transportation then a ride.) Busch Gardens has many shops. They have anything from gift shops to craft shops. The gift shops mostly have souvenirs and toys. You can find many postcards and pens around the park. (I’m a big postcard collector.) There is even a Wyman shop where there is Wyman jewelry and paintings. They are ocean themed. To sum it all up, Busch Gardens is a family place for kids of all ages. I hope you enjoy Busch Gardens.
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Busch Gardens Europe Awesome Park!
- September 6, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
MuchToDo from Wallkill, New York
Well my family and I went to Busch Gardens Europe last year and I could not wait to go back. I just loved this park. The park is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the shows are excellent. This year we saw Pet Shenanigans (again!), Secrets of Castle O’Sullivan, and the String Quartet in Italy. This park really must hire some talented people to do these shows. The String Quartet were professional violinists. They were excellent. Pet Shenanigans is always a great show for the kids. This is almost the exact same show that they have at SeaWorld. The tricks that these animals do is amazing. I am not usually a fan of amusement park food, but you have to eat at this park. There is the most delicious BBQ I have ever tasted throughout the park, They have chicken, brisket, ribs, biscuits, corn on the cob and even delicious desserts. Yum!!! There’s a small zoo within the park. There are white wolves on display and they have a show starring the wolves as well. It was pretty cool. There is an enclosed area that you can walk through that contains beautiful birds. These birds were so friendly. Several of them were landing on my husband left and right. He looked like the Pet Detective. One bird pooped on his backpack. You can buy a small cup of juice for the birds and they will fly to your hand and drink from the cup. It’s a very cool experience and of course the kids will love it. Check out the pics of my husband with a bird on his back! There not many water rides at this park so if you’re going on a very hot day then bring one of those water bottles with a fan on it to keep you cool. There is a log flume ride and you can get soaked on that, but that’s about it. Busch gardens is only 1 hour from the beach so you can get a really nice vacation if you stay at the beach and travel to Williamsburg for a day or two. The theme of this park is Europe – they have Ireland, England, Germany, and Italy. There are really nice shops in every country along with ethnic foods to choose from. There are ride throughout Busch Garden for every single person in your family. This park is very expensive, but if you save up and take the kids when they’re a little older, then everyone will enjoy an awesome day (or two) at busch gardens!!
From journal Virginia Vacation
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Busch Gardens
- October 3, 2007
- Rated 4 of 5 by
Irish Cream from Middletown, New York
Busch Gardens was great. There is a lot to do and see here whether you are a kid or an adult. It is best to get there when the park opens if possible. People start lining up at the gate and all head towards the back of the park for the new Griffon roller coaster. If you don’t get on this ride first thing in the morning, you’ll be waiting on line all day. I REALLY recommend this ride if you like roller coasters. It is scary, but a very smooth ride. Your feet are dangling so make sure to wear shoes that stay on or they will make you sit on them so they do not fly off. The ride slowly brings you to the top like most, but then it puts you just barely over the edge and hangs you there in suspense for a few seconds which is terrifying. It finally lets you go and it’s a vertical drop down. It is such a great rush though; it was one of the best rides I’ve ever been on.
After the griffon I went on the Alpengeist and whoa what a difference. I do not recommend this ride to anyone. It was very rough. My head was bouncing around and my body was jerking back and forth. I wound up with a headache and my stomach was not feeling that great either. I think it’s one of their older roller coasters. There are a few other roller coasters, but that was the best and worst in my opinion.
Other that rides, the towns are great to walk through. They have many shops to buy souvenirs and food. They also offer many great shows and live entertainment. It’s best if you pick up a map when you first go in. The map shows the theme park and all the rides and also the show times. Definitely bring your sneakers or comfortable walking sandals because you will need it.
I recommend going in June when I did before school is out.
They do not offer tours of the brewery anymore, sorry :( You can meet the Clydesdale's though.
From journal Williamsburg Virginia Area
Busch Gardens
- September 2, 2006
- Rated 5 of 5 by
golden101 from Honokaa, Hawaii
This park is so beautiful and well-maintained. Some areas of the park look like a postcard, especially where the river runs through the park. There are so many rides at this park that you can never get bored. This park has won several awards for being one of the most beautiful amusement parks in the U.S. Not only is it well maintained but it should have won a park design award too. The rides are built around trees and streams which adds to the ride's ambiance. This park is not so noisy because the rides are built far away from each other and the trees and bushes seem to muffle the noise. I think you get your money's worth at this park. I would recommend purchasing a bounce pass that lets you bounce between two parks (Busch Gardens and Water Country USA) in 2 days.
From journal Side Trip to Williamsburg
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Busch Gardens
- December 18, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
NiteOwlTX from LaPlace, Louisiana
This is a first-class amusement park. It is part of the Busch Gardens family. As a frequent visitor to amusement parks, this park is one of my favorites.
The motto of the park is “Fear the Four;” this refers to the four roller coasters. The Big Bad Wolf is tamest of the four; it is a suspended coaster that runs through the forest with a lot of quick turns and ends with a drop of about 100 feet. Alphengeist is a ski lift gone wrong, with six massive inversions and a top speed of 67mph. The Lock Ness Monster is an older coaster (1978), but it still provides thrills with the interlocking loops, speeds up to 60 mph, and a trip to Nessie’s Liar. Apollo’s Chariot takes you to the sun for a 210-foot drop, with seven more drops to quickly follow; this coaster will leave you at the exit trying to catch your breath.
Another ride of special note is DarKastle. This tells the story of a prince, who took his kingdom to the dark side as he sold his soul. This ride is 3-D motion ride in which you ride through the scenes of the story and become part of the story. The 3-D effects add to the experience as the plot unfolds around you.
There are plenty of other rides available at this park. Most of them are pretty average compared to similar rides at other parks. There is a rapids ride, a spinning cup ride, a rocking ship ride, etc. While some rides like Escape from Pompeii, a water drop, are enjoyable, the emphasis is on the coasters and DarKastle; the other rides are good for filling in time in between the coasters and shows.
The shows are nice but are pretty typical of amusement parks. American Jukebox features songs from the '60s. Starlight Orchestra has a full band complemented by singers and dancers. Ocktoberfest is a pretty typical German festival. Pet Shenanigans has pet tricks. There are two shows that stand out as individual and different than those offered at other parks throughout the country. The first of these shows is The Secrets of Castle O’Sullivan; in this show, the evil ancestor is fought off by his good-natured descendant. The other show that stands out is Irish Thunder; this is a version of the "Stomp" Broadway show. Players dance and march to the music. Finally, there is also a motion 3-D show called Corkscrew Hill, in which you are transformed into a fairy in the Irish countryside.
The ambience as you walk around the park is very nice. This is a forest with a park in it, as opposed to a park with trees in it. The park has obviously taken great pains to leave the natural feel.
I recommend this attraction for everyone. This shows and ambience will satisfy some of the tamer visitors, while the rides will blow back the hair of the biggest thrill junkies.
Website: www.buschgardens.com/va
From journal Relive History in Virginia's Historic Triangle