Busch Gardens Williamsburg
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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 incorporate 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 and is the centerpiece of Busch Garden's French Section.
Curse of DarKastle: Busch Gardens’ newest adventure 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 of Busch Gardens’ Germany. 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 is recognized as much for its live entertainment as it is for its extraordinary rides. The park’s nine main stage shows offer guests a diverse lineup of award-winning live musical performances, animal antics and 4-D theater experiences. Busch Gardens' Summer Concert series returns with another season of entertaining music beginning in June. Busch Gardens has something for the whole family to enjoy.
Ramp Jam: May 8-9, 15-16,22-23. The ASA Action Sports World Tour amps up the excitement with the worlds's best pro skateboarders,BMX riders and inline skaters shredding' on a 14' high 30' wide 52' long half-pipe.
Glory at the Gardens: Every Sunday in June. Rockin' music in a beautiful park. "Glory at the Gardens" returns to Busch Gardens with an inspiring lineup of Christian bands. June 6th: Kirk Franklin June 13 Steven Chapman
June 20th Switchfoot June 27 Third Day
Illuminights: See Busch Gardens come alive with dazzling light and entertainment,culminating in park wide fireworks,but thats not all you can also catch stellar concerts featuring the following
July 10 and 11th B-52s July 17th and 18th Creedence Clearwater Revisited, July 24th and 25th The Bangles,
July 31st and Aug. 1 The Fixx, Aug 7th and 8th TBD Aug. 14th and 15th Grand Funk Railroad,
Emily Osment Aug. 21 and 22nd
Wild Days Aug. 28 and 29th Meet Julie Scardina and get up-close with her entourage of exotic animals.
Labor Day Weekend Concert Its a british invasion as Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone take the stage over Labor Day weekend.
Howl-o-Scream SEPT. 24th to Oct 31st- Fri.,Sat. and Sun. Visit all things scary if you dare. Jack o Lantern is your gruesome guide!
Christmas Town.
Hours: Open March-December. Times vary.
