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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 Williamsburg. 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 just for children and their families. This 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:

Mäch Tower: As guests enter Busch Gardens’ Oktoberfest this spring, they will see the massive spire known as Mäch Tower℠.This thrill ride takes guests on the ride of their lives. The tallest ride in the park, Mäch Tower lifts up to 30 riders nearly 240 feet above Oktoberfest. After rotating at the top of the tower and getting a few seconds to take in the view, riders drop at breathtaking speed. State-of-the-art special effects including enhanced audio and other surprises elevates Mäch Tower to new heights in ride design and engineering.

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 will be 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 will become the centerpiece of Busch Gardens Europe's French Section. This diving, driving force in roller coaster engineering is now open.

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. 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 GardensWilliamsburgis recognized as much for its extraordinary rides as it is for its live entertainment. The park’s signature stage shows offer guests a diverse lineup of award-winning live musical performances, including the park’s newest production, Mix It Up! featuringa team of chef-inspired musicians who cook up fabulous fun in Italy’s Il Teatro di San Marco. Exciting sounds fill the air daily as Busch Gardens’ amazing musicians perform some of Italy’s most popular songs. Watch the plot thicken as our crazy chefs and waiters compete to serve up their musical menu. It’s a fast-paced feast for the ears and the eyes. Enjoy fresh-made Italian favorites from Ristorante della Piazza, grab a seat in the outdoor dining theater and enjoy a hilarious mixture of cuisine and creativity. For more information, visit www.buschgardens.com/vaor call (800) 343-7946.

Busch Gardens' concerts return with another season of entertaining music from contemporary Christian artists during Glory At The Gardens to performances by Pat Benetar and Neil Sedaka.

Christmas Town
Returning in 2011, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration creates the anticipation of the season and fills visitors’ senses with all things Christmas. Beginning Nov. 25, 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.comfor the latest information.