Come to Williamsburg, Virginia, and see why Busch Garden’s was voted “Most Beautiful Theme Park”. Busch Gardens in Williamsburg Virginia combines 17th-century charm with 21st-century technology, the delicate charm of European villages to breathtaking high tech roller coasters. Busch Gardens williamsburg Virginia covers over 350 acres and houses over 50 thrilling rides and attractions. Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA is divided into ten organized areas called hamlets. The hamlets are themed after six European countries. Busch Gardens Williamsburg Virginia is the perfect vacation getaway for the whole family from thrilling rides, award winning cuisine and world class shopping. There is something for everyone young or old. Rooms101.com has great deals on discount getaway vacation pcakages to Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Virginia and many other destinations.
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New for November 2009 is “Christmas Town”. Christmas is in the air in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Celebrate the Holidays at Busch Gardens “Christmas Town”. Experience the park in a whole new light with all-new attractions, spectacular Christmas shows and unique gift giving ideas. While enjoying your fresh baked cookies and hot chocolate you will be speechless over the million twinkling lights that cover the park. Don’t forget to visit Santa’s Workshop and you will be in awe over the 45 foot illuminated Christmas tree.
Countries in Busch Gardens Colonial Williamsburg Virginia:
Banbury Cross (England)
Guests receive royal treatment in the majestic hamlet of England’s Banbury Cross. Banbury Cross is a quaint village comprised of unique shops, a delightful bakery and replicas of Big Ben and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Banbury Cross also contains the skyride station nearest to the Main Gate.
Heatherdowns (Scotland)
Heatherdowns is the second hamlet at Busch Gardens. It is a quaint village and home of the Loch Ness Monster, in 1978 the first tallest and longest looping roller coaster. The Tweedside Railroad and Clydesdale horse stables are also located in Heatherdowns, Scotland.
Sesame Street Forest of Fun
Sesame Street Forest of Fun is Busch Gardens’ newest attraction just for children. This new area features family-friendly rides, playgrounds and a 4-D Sesame Street movie. Come meet Big Bird, Elmo, and many other characters from Sesame Street. You can even get an autograph and picture.
Killarney (Ireland)
Corkscrew Hill is a 4D simulator in which riders travel in miniature through old magical Ireland. The “Emerald Beat” is a celebration of Irish Dance with world class dancers, in which the whole family will enjoy.
San Marco (Italy)
Located across a scenic 300-foot bridge over the Rhine River Bridge is this hamlet with cobblestone walkways that strives to capture the era of Renaissance Italy. San Marco allows you to sample native foods and hand-crafted works of art, and porcelain. Fun and exciting attractions in San Marco are: Escape from Pompeii, Flying Machine, Da Vinci’s Cradle, the Battering Ram, Little Balloons, and Little Gliders.
Festa Italia (Italy)
A fair to celebrate Marco Polo’s return to Italy after his trip to China. Apollo’s Chariot a hypercoaster with a 209 foot drop, awaits you in Italy. Roman Rapids is a water raft ride that will drench you.
Rhinefeld (Rhineland Germany)
Rhinefeld is home of the Alpengeist. Alpengeist is themed to a runaway ski lift in the German Alps controlled by the Alpengeist, and features six inversions. Rhinefeld is also home to the Land of the Dragons, a kids playground with rides and children’s shows.
Oktoberfest (Bavarian Germany)
Oktoberfest features the German festival. The main attraction in Oktoberfest is the Curse of DarKastle a 4D ride through a dark castle that has been frozen. Oktoberfest also features a variety of exciting rides including bumper cars, the katapult (a scrambler) and the waveswinger, along with other kiddie rides. Oktoberfest is also home to many carnival-style games.
Aquitaine (France)
The quaint village of Aquitaine is home of the Griffon a 205 foot roller coaster, then drops them 90 degrees straight down at 75 mph.
New France (French Canada)
Canadian-themed shops are found throughout New France. The Busch Gardens Railway departs from Caribou Station and if you like to get wet you will love the Le Scoot Log Flume, featuring a 50-foot (15 m) plunge through a saw mill. New France is also home to some of the best shops and dining.
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