Busch Gardens Williamsburg



Theme Park:Busch Gardens Williamsburg (since 2009)
Busch Gardens Europe (2006 - 2008)
Busch Gardens Williamsburg (1992 - 2005)
Busch Gardens The Old Country
(1975 - 1991)
Address:1 Busch Gardens Blvd
23185 Williamsburg
https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/
Operated by:United Parks and Resorts


Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful amusement parks in the United States. Since opening in 1975, the park has combined world-class roller coasters with meticulously themed villages inspired by the cultures and architecture of Europe. Visitors can explore areas representing England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and French Canada, each offering its own distinct atmosphere.

Covering more than 400 acres, Busch Gardens Williamsburg features an impressive collection of roller coasters, family attractions, flat rides and live entertainment. Signature attractions include the hyper coaster Apollo’s Chariot, the dive coaster Griffon, the multi-launch coaster Pantheon and the suspended coaster Alpengeist. Beautiful landscaping, mature trees and exceptional attention to detail make the park just as enjoyable to explore as it is to ride.

Whether you are looking for world-class roller coasters, beautifully themed surroundings or one of the best overall park experiences in the United States, Busch Gardens Williamsburg offers a unique combination of thrills, atmosphere and hospitality that keeps visitors coming back year after year.

 
Reviews

A trip to the Old Country of Busch Gardens Williamsburg


 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Alpengeist

The giant inverted coaster

 


 

Apollo’s Chariot

A fun hyper coaster

 


 

Celtic Fyre

A musical sensation

 


 

Escape from Pompeii

The fiery water ride

 


 

Griffon

An awesome dive coaster

 


 

Loch Ness Monster

The original Nessie

 


 

Pantheon

A fast multi-launch coaster

 


 

Tempesto

The daredevil ride

 


 

Verbolten

An awesome family coaster

 


Universal Studios Hollywood



Theme Park:Universal Studios Hollywood (since 1964)
Address:100 Universal City Plaza
91608 Universal City
https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California, combines a theme park with one of the world’s most famous working movie studios. Its roots go back to the early studio tours offered by Universal more than a century ago, while the modern theme park gradually developed around them. Even today, the connection to Hollywood and the film industry remains an essential part of the experience.

The Studio Tour is still at the heart of Universal Studios Hollywood, taking visitors through the working backlot and past sets used in countless movies and television productions. Around it, the park has grown considerably, with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Super Nintendo World and attractions such as Jurassic World – The Ride and Revenge of the Mummy bringing major movie and gaming franchises to life.

Built into the hills above the San Fernando Valley, Universal Studios Hollywood has a setting quite unlike most theme parks. The combination of a working movie studio, modern themed attractions and views across Los Angeles makes the park as much a part of Hollywood as it is a traditional theme park.

 

Reviews

A visit to the original movie park



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey

Flying through the air on robots

 


 

Jurassic World – The Ride

The world-famous water ride

 


 

Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

An immersive AR dark ride

 


 

Revenge of the Mummy

An ancient curse and a dark ride coaster

 


 

Studio Tour

A world-famous attraction

 


 

WaterWorld

The awesome stunt show

 

 

 

Universal Studios Islands of Adventure



Theme Park:Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (since 2001)
Address:6000 Universal Blvd
32819 Orlando
https://www.universalorlando.com
Operated by:Universal Parks and Resorts


Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, opened in 1999 as the second theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. Rather than following the movie studio concept of neighboring Universal Studios Florida, the park was designed as a journey through a series of themed islands, each built around its own stories, characters and adventures.

Today, Islands of Adventure is home to some of Universal Orlando’s most popular attractions. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade features Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey as well as Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, while Jurassic World VelociCoaster dominates the neighboring Jurassic Park area. Marvel Super Hero Island, Seuss Landing and the water ride Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls add even more variety to the park.

With its detailed themed areas and an excellent collection of roller coasters, dark rides and water rides, Islands of Adventure offers plenty to explore beyond its headline attractions. Even after more than 25 years, the original idea of traveling from one completely different island to the next remains a big part of the park’s appeal.

 

Reviews

Going back to Hogwarts



 
 
 

Highlights of the Theme Park

 




 

Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls

A surprisingly wet log flume

 


 

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Probably the best roller coaster with a very long name

 


 

Harry Potter and the forbidden Journey

Flying through the air on robots

 


 

Incredible Hulk Coaster

Tyre driven madness

 


 

Jurassic Park River Adventure

A great water ride

 


 

VelociCoaster

The awesome launch coaster