Opening Day At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens next week for the new season. The iconic Clydesdales  will greet visitors.

Christmas Eve, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Santa is busy on Christmas Eve at Busch Gardens before hitting the sleigh.

O Tannenbaum, Christmas Town, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg includes a variety of great shows, including "O Tannenbaum." It is a synchronized light and music show involving a number of Christmas trees, strung lights, and the front of the Festhaus. It is a must see.

Creepy Creatures, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

 

 

It's Hallow-Scream time at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and creepy creatures are everywhere.

The Coaster, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

 

A different view of one of the roller coasters at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, just so you know what you are getting yourself into.

Bald Eagle, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg lets you get up close to some spectacular animals.

Wolf, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

 

In addition the roller coasters, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a glimpse a variety of wildlife, including wolves. The wolf enclosure is a large, wooded area where they can freely run, play and do what they want, while visitors watch safely from above. They also put on a show to educate the public about wolves.

Mach Tower, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is geared up for the summer. Here, Mach Tower riders start the 250 foot ascent leading to their plummet back to earth.

Happy 40th Anniversary, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg threw itself a big 40th anniversary party yesterday, complete with fireworks and a gathering of employees - past and present- and politicians.

The Dance, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens is open, which means dancing in traditional costumes, music, food, games, fireworks, and fantastic roller coasters. A new launch coaster, Tempesto, will open in the coming weeks.

Putting On The Irish, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

This photo is from the "Ireland" area in Busch Gardens a couple of years ago.

Christmas Town Penguins, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia

One of the favorite attractions at Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Christmas Town is the penguins.

Christmas Town, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg

Christmas Town is back at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Lights and seasonal décor abound, as is evident with this shot of the Last Days of Pompeii ride.

Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardents Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg's annual Howl-O-Scream is in full swing, providing a wide variety of creepy, scary attractions, shows and characters. After dark, this is not for the faint of heart or small children. This photo is from a previous year.

Time Is Right, Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

The time is right for summer fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as this colorful clock with its giant cow bell ringer shows.

Steam Locomotive, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

One of the easy rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is the steam locomotive. It is particularly appreciated by weary visitors at the end of the day who ride rather than walk to the front of the park.

The New Season At Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens for the season today. Whether you enjoy the rides or traditional shows, like the one pictured above, there is something fun for everyone.

Howl-O-Scream Begins, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

Appropriately, Howl-O-Scream begins today, Friday the 13th, at Busch Garden Williamsburg. These ladies, and all the creepy, crawly, ghoulish, and scary folk,  may seem harmless in the daylight, but as the sun sets, they come to life much to the fright and joy of patrons. A variety of Halloween-flavored shows are always offered in addition to the rides. 

End Of Summer, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

The end of summer is definitely upon us as the coasters, boats and shows at Busch Gardens Williamsburg go quiet during the week.

German Gate, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

 

The entry gate to Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Germany area opens to a quaint German village selling German gifts, mementos and food. We waited quite some time to get a shot that did not include throngs of people.