The park has plans for 2010… they aren’t the only ones. Here at BGWFans.com, we have some plans for 2010 as well. We’re working on a secret project that will aim to offer something quite unique. I can’t tell you exactly what it is yet, but if you’re interested, I’ll be giving hints every now […]
Busch Gardens Makes Announcement Regarding New & Updated Attractions
Check out the video, details follow: Here’s the press release (PDF): Press Release Alright, so we have confirmation about the updates in Ireland we thought were going to happen. I’d guess the name of the new show in Abbeystone is going to be Everwyld (perhaps). Europe In The Air sounds like it make be like […]
A New Day, New Clues [Updated]
Based on the most recent clue given by the park it would appear the hours will be extended this summer. More details and updates to come. This could also be a hint regarding the Summer Nights Concert Series, perhaps BGW will be getting a series more like BGT this season. Update: We have a new […]
Busch Has Possibly Filed For A 250ft. Height Waiver [Updated]
Let me start off by saying that this is completely unconfirmed at this time, but multiple, seemingly independent sources, have claimed that the park filed for a 250ft. height waiver with the James City County Planning Commission. The 250ft. waiver was also applied for when Griffon was built since it was above 200ft. tall. So, […]
Bridge Connecting Heatherdowns & Ireland Being Redone?
I came across an approval from James City County to replace the bridge that connects Heatherdowns to Ireland. Currently the bridge is a timber construction and is going to be replaced with a steel bridge that has a concrete topping. I personally always liked the old wooden bridge, but I guess this might make it […]
New Clues From The Park [Updated]
The park released a new clue today in the form of a YouTube video and it sounds like a skateboard. I’m away from my computer right now, so I’ll update this post as soon as possible, but for now it would seem that the park is planning on hosting a skate event in Festhaus Park […]
The Park Will Be Offering "VIP Tours" In 2010
We’re all aware that Busch Gardens has found a good money maker in the guided tours they began offering in 2009 and they certainly aren’t going to stop giving tours during this season. They are, in fact, adding new tours. You can still count on the roller coaster, train and wildlife tours, but now you […]
The Park Will Be Offering "VIP Tours" In 2010
We’re all aware that Busch Gardens has found a good money maker in the guided tours they began offering in 2009 and they certainly aren’t going to stop giving tours during this season. They are, in fact, adding new tours. You can still count on the roller coaster, train and wildlife tours, but now you […]
Busch Starts Releasing Hints Regarding New Attractions [Updated]
[singlepic id=383 w=320 h=240 float=center] [singlepic id=384 w=320 h=240 float=center] The park released these two pictures as the hint of an area of the park that will be updated for 2010. If you’re having a difficult time recognizing what these are a picture of, it’s the tree you see when you enter Ireland from Heatherdowns. […]
The Most In-Depth Christmas Town Trip Report You'll Ever Read
One of our regular contributors, Nora, has just posted her trip report for Christmas Town 2009 in our FORUMS, and it is a long one. It’s definitely worth the time to read it though. If you wanted to know anything about Christmas Town and get it in an easy to read, entertaining form (with pictures), […]
Busch Gardens Planning "Plenty" Of New Attractions In 2010. [Updated]
According to Busch Gardens’ Facebook page they have “plenty” of new attractions planned for 2010 and they will be dropping hints over the next few days. Will we start getting information about the replacement project for the Big Bad Wolf? Will these hints be about changes going on in Irleand. Only time will tell, but […]
Busch Gardens Planning "Plenty" Of New Attractions In 2010. [Updated]
According to Busch Gardens’ Facebook page they have “plenty” of new attractions planned for 2010 and they will be dropping hints over the next few days. Will we start getting information about the replacement project for the Big Bad Wolf? Will these hints be about changes going on in Irleand. Only time will tell, but […]
Say Goodbye To The Big Bad Wolf
This is a documentary titled “Say Goodbye to the Big Bad Wolf” by Rob Warren about the Big Bad Wolf. I think Rob did a great job and you may recognize a few of the names and websites in the credits. Check it out and then go check out his profile on Vimeo. Want to […]
Announcement Coming From The Park By The End Of The Month
There is increasing speculation that an announcement will be coming from the park by the end of the month and I have specifically heard that the announcement could be coming as soon as this Wednesday (1/20). It’s hard to say whether or not this will be the BIG announcement regarding the replacement project for the […]
Is This The Name Of The Show Replacing Emerald Beat? [Updated]
A while ago I came across a registration by Busch Entertainment Corporation seeking to trademark, “Everwyld” as an amusement park or amusement park service. The filing date was in May, 2009 and it certainly sounds like it could be an Irish show name. So, perhaps we will be seeing a new show with this name […]
Big Bad Wolf Replacement Project Rumor Rundown
Since there have been a number of rumors out there regarding what the Big Bad Wolf replacement project will be, I thought I’d give a little rundown of the different rumors in one place. Bienvenido a España The most obvious and prolific rumor out there right now is that the replacement project will be a […]
Looks Like No Vacant Land Beside Festa Anytime Soon
As has been mentioned here previously here, there was some speculation that the removal of the Clydesdales from the park would clear the way for expansion of the park into the land beside Festa Italia that only has stables and an employee path. It’s now looking like this will not be happening anytime soon as […]
Will Emerald Beat Be Seen In 2010? [Updated]
Since the very end of last season there were some indications that the troupe of performers at Emerald Beat were coming up on the end of their contract and they would not be renewed. It appears the show has been scrubbed from the park’s lineup… for now. I can confirm that the park is searching […]
BGWConcerts.com Has Officially Launched
I’m happy to announce the launching of a new member of the BGWFans Network, BGWConcerts.com. This site is dedicated to the concerts held at the park throughout the year and aims to provide in-depth coverage of all of the acts performing in each of the concert series. The staff’s goal is to provide the visitors […]
New Page On The Site Dedicated To The 2010 Season Concerts
I’ve added a new page to the site that lists the schedule of the concerts that will be taking place during the 2010 season. You can visit the new page HERE. It will be updated as new acts announce they will be appearing or as the park releases information. If you have information about any […]