Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Journey to the unexpected. Voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Park," Busch Gardens in Williamsburg combines 17th-century charm with 21st-century technology to create the ultimate family experience. Situated on more than 350 action-packed acres, Busch Gardens boasts more than 50 thrilling rides and attractions, several live stage shows, a wide variety of award-winning cuisine and world-class shops. This year Busch Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland during our holiday event, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration.
Christmas Town
New for 2009, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration creates the anticipation of the season and fills visitors’ senses with all things Christmas. Beginning Nov. 27, visitors will experience all-new attractions, shows and shopping filled with the holiday spirit. From more than a million twinkling lights, the smell of fresh baked Christmas cookies and one-of-a-kind gift ideas to a spectacular 45-foot, light-animated Christmas tree, Christmas Town will have park-goers saying, “Now this is Christmas.” Christmas Town will add a unique holiday tradition to Virginia. Check out www.christmastown.com for the latest information.
Kid-Friendly Attractions
Sesame Street Forest of Fun: Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Just follow the signs to Busch Gardens. Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and other Sesame Street characters are now at the world's most beautiful theme park. Sesame Street Forest of Fun is Busch Gardens' newest attraction and just for children and their families. This new area features family-friendly rides, playgrounds and a 4-D Sesame Street movie. Kids can meet their favorite Sesame Street character and get their picture taken with them as well.
Pulse-Pounding Thrills
Griffon: Set amid a French village, Griffon carries riders up 205 feet, then hurtles them 90 degrees straight down at 75 mph. And that’s just the beginning. Griffon evokes the power and speed of a mythical beast that is part eagle, part lion. It plunges, twists and turns giving riders an adrenaline - pumping adventure that's unlike any coaster experience in the world. Griffon is the tallest dive coaster in the world; the first floorless dive coaster; and the first to incororate two Immelmann loops (an inverse diving loop named for a WWI German fighter pilot). Griffon offers over-the-edge excitement on more than half a mile steel track.
Curse of DarKastle: This thrilling ride sends passengers careening through a castle frozen in time. Integrating state-of-the-art ride engineering with the latest in image projection and 4-D technology, Curse of DarKastle produces a profoundly moving and unique thrill ride experience.
Alpengeist: A snow monster notorious for once stalking the French and German Alps, Alpengeist is rumored to be lurking in the shadows at Busch Gardens. Marks of its mischief are evident as the ski-lift-style steel roller coaster winds through treacherous territory, propelling riders on a dynamic journey.
Apollo’s Chariot: Gut-wrenching adventure awaits aboard Apollo’s Chariot, the park’s hypercoaster celebrating its 10th anniversary. Experience the ultimate in airtime as passengers plummet 209 feet on this steel roller coaster’s first drop.
Loch Ness Monster: Continually rated a favorite by park guests, this classic interlocking, double-looping roller coaster gives guests a peek at Scotland’s most infamous serpent. “Nessie” hurls its passengers along 3,240 feet of steel track into the air, over water and through a dark cave.
Sizzling Entertainment
Busch Gardens has an exciting lineup of concerts and events set for 2010. Our expanded concert series, including the return of Glory at the Gardens and Summer Nights, provides world-class entertainment for guests of all ages.
Hours: Open March-December. Times vary.
Admission: Required.
Contact Information
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Directions: From Williamsburg, take Route 60 East approximately three miles.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
One Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8785
PURCHASE BUSCH GARDENS TICKETS ONLINE
Phone: (800) 343-7946
Email: info@buschgardens.com
Website: www.buschgardens.com/va
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg