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Busch Gardens Europe is a theme park located in Williamsburg, Virginia. It opened on May 5, 1975, adjacent to the local Anheuser-Busch brewery. The park is themed around the history and culture of old world Europe. Image File history File links Generic Busch Gardens logo File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Nickname: The Burg Official website: http://www. ... Anheuser-Busch NYSE: BUD, the worlds third largest brewing company in volume after InBev and SABMiller, is based in St. ... This page as shown in the aol 9. ... Theme Park is a simulation computer game designed by Bullfrog Productions, released in 1994, in which the player designs and operates an amusement park. ... Nickname: The Burg Official website: http://www. ... May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... Anheuser-Busch NYSE: BUD, the worlds third largest brewing company in volume after InBev and SABMiller, is based in St. ... Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ...

The park was originally called "Busch Gardens: The Old Country", reflecting the European theme. In the early 1990s the park was renamed Busch Gardens Williamsburg. In 2006, the name was changed to Busch Gardens Europe, to once again reflect the European theme. The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg attracts nearly 2.5 million guests annually. The park operates from mid-March until the end of October. March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Look up October in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Overview

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opened on May 5, 1975. The park features a combination of world class roller coasters and Broadway style shows for all ages. May 5 is the 125th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (126th in leap years). ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ...

Busch Gardens is located 3 miles east of Williamsburg, Virginia. Nickname: The Burg Official website: http://www. ...

Awards

Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been voted the world's Most Beautiful Theme Park for sixteen consecutive years and named the world's Favorite Theme Park for the fourth year in a row by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. NAPHA Logo The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) was founded in 1978 by a former employee of Chicagos Riverview Amusement Park, and NAPHA has grown throughout a long period of time to include amusement parks from all over the world. ...

Also the park received high accolades in the international Golden Ticket Award, hosted by Amusement Today, in Best Food, Best Shows and Cleanest Park. It also took the top place in the categories, Best Landscaping and Most Beautiful Park.

In 2003 Busch Gardens was awarded the Applause Award in honor of the park's "management, operations and creative accomplishments that have inspired the industry with foresight, originality and sound business development." 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Conservation

Busch Gardens is dedicated to wildlife conservation and animal care. Jack Hanna's Wildlife Reserve houses a variety of wild species including grey wolves. The Eagle Ridge is a sanctuary for injured bald eagles that are rehabilitated until they recover.

The Rhine River Cruise's Boats are battery powered versus the usual fuel burning motors to cut back on power generation and prevent water pollution. In addition Busch Gardens and Water Country USA both use insects rather than pestcides in the park's commitment to organic gardening.

Busch Gardens Recycles 500 tons of materials annually. All brochures, maps, show guides, and all paper products in the restrooms are made from recycled material.

Countries

Each region of the park contains shows, restaurants, shops, and Roller coasters. The Skyride transports guests between Banbury Cross, France, and Rhinefeld. Replica steam trains travel around the edge of the park, providing transportation between the themed areas. A typical roller coaster The roller coaster is a popular amusement ride developed for amusement parks and modern theme parks. ... Great Western Railway No. ...

Banbury Cross

This section is based upon England. The park's main entrance, it is also the location of the Globe Theater, home to the movie Haunted Lighthouse 4D, directed by R.L. Stine. The large clocktower, Big Ben, is located in the central plaza of the area. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area â€“ Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 kmÂ² Population â€“ Total (mid...

Heatherdowns

This section is based upon Scotland. Heatherdowns is home to the Loch Ness Monster, which was opened in 1978. The coaster has a top speed of 60 mph, has two chain lifts, covered helix, and is the only coaster in the world that has interlocking loops (a second, the Orient Express at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, MO, was built, but closed in 2003.) Stables holding the famous Clydesdale horses are located in this area. Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 kmÂ² 1. ... The Loch Ness Monster is a roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia. ... Worlds of Fun is an amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri. ... Kansas City is a city in Clay, Cass, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri. ... Clydesdale draft horse at the Maryland State Fair The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named after and derived from the very hard-working farm horses of Clydesdale (now Lanarkshire), Scotland. ...

Killarney

This section is based upon Ireland. Formerly known as Hastings, it was part of the England section until 2001, when it was re-themed as Ireland, the newest country in the park in twenty years. It is home to "Corkscrew Hill", a 4-D simulator ride. The shows "Emerald Beat" and "Secrets of the Castle O Sullovan" also reside here.

San Marco

This section is based upon Renaissance era Italy. In San Marco, enjoy the chance to catch a meal and show at the Ristorante della Piazza. The water attraction "Escape from Pompeii" is located here as well, featuring fiery special effects and a fifty-foot plunge. The attraction Da Vinci's Cradle, based on sketches by Leonardo Da Vinci, along with the Battering Ram, the Flying Machine, and several kiddie rides are also located here in an area named Da Vinci's Garden of Inventions. In the traditional view, the Renaissance is understood as an historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. ... Escape from Pompeii is a water attraction at Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, Virginia. ... Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, 1452 â€“ May 2, 1519) was an Italian Renaissance polymath: an architect, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, inventor, geometer, musician and painter. ...

Festa Italia

As with San Marco, this section is Italian. It is themed around a fair celebrating Marco Polo's return to Italy from his famous visit to China. Festa Italia is home to the Apollo's Chariot and the Roman Rapids water ride. There are many smaller rides that surround the main attractions in this area, such as "Turkish Delight," "Tradewinds" and "Elephant Run." Apollos Chariot is the first Bolliger and Mabillard Speed Coaster, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. ...

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Rhinefeld

This section is based upon Germany. This area is home to the Alpengeist, a Bolliger and Mabillard inverted roller coaster, the tallest of its kind. The children’s play area Land of the Dragons is located here as well. Alpengeist is the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world. ... B&Ms Superman la AtracciÃ³n de Acero (Movie World Madrid) Bolliger and Mabillard (short: B&M) is a notable roller coaster manufacturer based in Switzerland. ...

Oktoberfest

Along with Rhinefeld, this section is also based on Germany. Oktoberfest celebrates the German festival of the same name. The area is home to one of the first suspended coasters, the Big Bad Wolf. This coaster has a top speed of 48 mph, races through a Barvarian village, and a 99 foot drop above the Rhine River. The new ride for the 2005 season was Curse of DarKastle. It is located where the Wilde Maus once stood. This is an enclosed, motion-based ride based upon Ludwig II of Bavaria. Real and 3D sets are combined to create a seamless experience. Elements include shattering ice, hot/cold transitions, and a simulated free-fall. The 2005 experience was directed by Mario Kamberg who was nominated for a VES award along with Visual Effects Supervisor Brent Young, Chuck Comisky and Producer Dina Benadon of Super 78. For the 2006 season, Super 78 created all new 3D animated sequences For the 2006 season, the ride was unveiled with enhancments such as the replacement of the ballroom scene with a flying scene. The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man in Islands of Adventure has a similar ride concept. The bumper cars, "Die Autobahn," are located in Oktoberfest as well. Das Festhaus is one of the themed restaurants which seats 1,000 people. A show featuring German music and dance celebrating Oktoberfest is held daily. The main gift shop in this area is Oktoberfest Gifts. Oktoberfest at night Oktoberfest () is a two-week festival held each year in Munich (MÃ¼nchen), Bavaria, Germany, during late September and early October. ... Ludwig (Louis) II, King of Bavaria, Ludwig Friedrich Wilhelm; sometimes known in English as Mad King Ludwig and as the MÃ¤rchenkÃ¶nig (Fairy-tale King) in German. ... The Amazing Adventures Of Spider-man is the most technologically advanced ride in the world. ... The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Islands of Adventure Islands of Adventure is a theme park located in Orlando, Florida. ...

Aquitaine

This section is based upon France. This area contains many shops. The only other main attraction in this area is the Le Mans Raceway, which is a racecar track. This area contains one of the skyride station locations. The Cirque du Soleil-like show, Kinetix, runs at the Royal Palace Theater here during summer nights.

Coming Soon: A new roller coaster with a height of 210 feet, which has been comfirmed by Busch Gardens, but no further details have been released. Most likely opening during the 2007 season at the earliest. Up to date information about the new roller coaster can be found at Busch Adventure Zone (unofficial fansite)

New France

This is the only non-European themed region. It is based on French colonial Canada. It is home to many shops, along with the Le Scoot Log Flume (50 foot drop) and a train station.

Roller Coasters

Defunct Apollos Chariot is the first Bolliger and Mabillard Speed Coaster, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. ... Alpengeist is the tallest and fastest inverted roller coaster in the world. ...

Coming Soon Drachen Fire was a roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. ...

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Animal Attractions

Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve

There are various kinds of birds that inhabit Jack Hanna’s Wild Reserve. A big attraction here are the Bald Eagles and Wolves. Binomial name Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), also known as the American Eagle, is a bird of prey originating in North America, most recognizable as the national bird of the United States. ... Binomial name Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758 Wolf redirects here. ...

Eagle Ridge

Eagle Ridge houses injured and rehabilitating bald eagles and provides education to visitors.

Wolf Valley

In order to provide more room for Busch Garden's Grey Wolves a new habitat called Wolf Valley has been constructed in front of Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve.

Clydesdales

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is home to the famous Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales. These magnificent horses are located at the stables between Barnbury Cross and Heatherdowns. Clydesdale draft horse at the Maryland State Fair The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse named after and derived from the very hard-working farm horses of Clydesdale (now Lanarkshire), Scotland. ...

Howl-O-Scream

Every Fall, starting in the middle of September the park closes down normal evening operations and opens up Halloween-based theme rides and mazes all across the park. Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

See also

Water Country USA is a water theme park in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. It is the Mid-Atlantics largest water park, and it contains spectacular entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other attractions, all of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme. ... Busch Gardens is the name of two theme parks in the United States owned and operated by Busch Entertainment Corporation, the family entertainment division of Anheuser-Busch. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ...

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