Williamsburg, Virginia

August 2016

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- Day 3
- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:35 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 121 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23544, -76.6490237°14’8” N 76°38’56” W
Lorikeet Glen
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
As you enter Lorikeet Glen, you can purchase nectar to feed the lories. Depending on how hungry they are, they may fly to you for a drink which is a very unique experience. As we got there, no more nectar was being sold but I was determined to come back and feed the birds later. I did it years ago and really liked it. It's one of the best experiences in Busch Gardens! Lorikeet Glen isn't in any of the Busch Gardens lands, that I know of, it's sort of in between lands.Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:39 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23474, -76.6489537°14’5” N 76°38’56” W
Bonjour, France!
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Welcome to France! I wonder why this area is so much more crowded than Ireland, Scotland and England. The only reason I can think of is because France has some rides. There was a big roller coaster and also a stop for the train that runs through the park.Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:42 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23454, -76.6490937°14’4” N 76°38’57” W
Starbucks?
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
This is the Starbucks in France where Kathy got her drink. This doesn't look anything like a Starbucks! I'm surprised that the company allows this place to look so different. I guess, being in a theme park, it needs to blend in with the rest of the park, and the Starbucks company makes allowances for that. I'm sure they're just happy to be selling their products in Busch Gardens!Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:44 AM
- ☀️ 79 °F
- Altitude: 102 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23458, -76.6489637°14’4” N 76°38’56” W
Vive La France!
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Streamers like this, complete with French flags, really add to the festive atmosphere of the France section of the park. I really must say, Busch Gardens is landscaped and decorated beautifully! I'm glad we came here!Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:55 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 105 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23415, -76.6475337°14’3” N 76°38’51” W
Ready to Drop
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Join the bravest of ride warriors and challenge yourself to the 205-foot, 90-degree, 75 mph free fall. Some say that just waiting your turn to ride Griffon is a heart-pounding experience in itself, as you anticipate the moment of that cliffhanger drop on this tour de force roller coaster by B&M. Spectators get in on the fun, too, with thrilling vantage points and one serious soak zone kids love.Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:58 AM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 92 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23444, -76.6484137°14’4” N 76°38’54” W
The Need for Speed
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Nothing says France like a big roller coaster! Aside from this ride, there wasn't too much else to do in France. I was able to spend a few minutes shooting this rollercoaster while Kathy was getting her drink from Starbucks. We were noticing that all of these lands, while beautifully decorated, were quite small and didn't really have much to do there. Basically, each one had a restaurant, souvenir shops, rest rooms, and possibly a ride or show. I hope it gets better as we get further into the park.Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 12:02 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 92 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23438, -76.6480937°14’4” N 76°38’53” W
Never Postpone Joy
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Roller coasters are something that Kathy and I used to enjoy a lot when we were younger. Now, her back won't let her ride them and I've become much more cautious of rides as I've gotten older. The sad part is, we enjoy going to theme parks but, more than ever, they are becoming nothing more than rollercoaster parks. That's a big reason on why I love the Disney parks. Disney's rides are designed for the whole family, not mostly for teens and young adults. I'm really hoping this rollercoaster trend stops but I'm not seeing any sign of it. If anything, the rides keep becoming more and more wild.Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 12:05 PM
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 98 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23407, -76.647937°14’3” N 76°38’52” W
Griffon
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
I miss riding on rollercoasters. I don't know what made me start being afraid to get on one but I just can't bring myself to do it. Right now, the only rollercoasters that I ride are the ones at Walt Disney World. The ones there are not quite as rough or wild plus there are surrounded with so much backstory and themes that it's such a rich and immersive experience. I think Universal Studios is like that too but I haven't been to a Universal Studios park in years. If we went, I think I'd try one of their rollercoasters. Maybe..Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 12:11 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23373, -76.6485737°14’1” N 76°38’55” W
The Grizzly
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Right next to France was, oddly enough, Canada. Not just Canada, but the Pacific Northwest region of Canada. I thought that Busch Gardens would stick with their European countries theme, but I guess not. I'm thinking that they put Canada near France because French is spoken in both places? If that was the case though, they should have used models of Montreal or Quebec. I don't think French is widely spoken in the Pacific Northwest region. Still, this part of the park looks great!Read more
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- Monday, August 22, 2016 at 12:15 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- United States Busch Gardens 37.23367, -76.648737°14’1” N 76°38’55” W
Shutterbug
August 22, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
This is a shot I just couldn't resist getting! I always love these carved totem type figures but a photographer bear is really special!
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