Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Williamsburg, United States

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is located in Virginia. The theme park was opened in 1975 and shows the history and culture of the old world Europe. It covers an area of 250 acres and has about 50 rides out of which there are 6 roller coaster rides and 3 water rides. The Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park operates from March till October every year.

This Williamsburg Theme Park has been voted as “World’s Best Theme Park” in 2006 and 2007. The ride “Curse of DarKastle” has also won the 2005 award for “World’s Best New Theme Park Attraction”.

There are a number of special events that are planned throughout the year and these include “Summer Nights” where there are special performances by many of the well-known Country Music Acts. Another immensely popular event known as the “Howl-O-Scream” that begins from middle of September and runs till the end of October. During this time, the attractions and the park are transformed in the spirit of Halloween. Most of the events are included in the price of Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park tickets.

The Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park also offers special concessions to the members of military and currently those who are in ‘Active Duty, Active Reserve, National Guard Service and the branches of military’ along with their spouses and dependents are entitled to free admission for one day at the theme park.

The theme park is divided in various areas that have been influenced by various European countries. Some of the most popular roller coaster rides are the “Loch Ness Monster” that continues from 1978. While the Grover’s Alpine Express has been recently introduced.

Each of the areas has its own rides. For instance Banbarry Cross (that resembles England) has the “Globe Theatre” that is a replica of William Shakespeare’s performance theatre (but is double the size of the original monument). It has hosted many live events as well as films.