Busch Gardens Williamsburg Prepares for Spectacular 2010 Season

Another year of excitement featuring world-class roller coasters, amazing live shows, fun-filled attractions for all ages and sensational events will begin when Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens for its 35th season on Friday, March 26, 2010. A new simulator ride (Europe in the Air), an extreme sports extravaganza (Ramp Jam), all-new exhibit (Highland Stables) and a first ever park-wide summer festival celebration (IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore) are just a few of the not-to-be-missed special events taking place at the theme park during the 2010 season.

2010 BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG SPECIAL EVENTS

Funky Physics Show (April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4 & 11, 2010)
A high-energy hip-hop show, Funky Physics highlights the physics of motion and combines all aspects of motion in a theme park setting.

Ramp Jam (May 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 2010)
Busch Gardens will host the ASA Action Sports World Tour, which features top athletes in skateboard, BMX and in-line skating performing extreme stunts and tricks.

Glory at the Gardens (June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2010)
More than a dozen popular contemporary Christian musical acts, including Steven Curtis-Chapman, Switchfoot, Third Day and Kirk Franklin will perform over four Sundays in June.

Fourth of July Fireworks (July 2-4, 2010)
The world's "Most Beautiful Park" explodes with even more brilliant color as fireworks illuminate the skies during the park's annual Fouth of July celebration, "Boom 'n July." The fireworks can be seen from several viewing points in the park July 2-4, 2010.

Summer Nights Concert Series (July 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, July 31, August 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2010)
Busch Gardens Europe’s popular concert series is back and better than ever in 2010 with an amazing lineup of musicians, including performances by the B-52s and Grand Funk Railroad.

NASA Exploration Days (August 13-14, 2010)
Train like an astronaut and experience what it's like to live and work in space when NASA Langley Research Center presents NASA Exploration Days.

Wild Days (August 28-29, 2010)
Wild Days allows you to interact with animals from Busch Gardens and SeaWorld theme parks and meet popular animal experts. Learn simple, but important techniques to protect wild animals and their habitats.

Labor Day Weekend Concerts (September 4-5, 2010)
Celebrate the golden age of rock 'n' roll as such artists as Peter Noone and the Herman's Hermits sing their classics on the Royal Palace Theatre stage.

Howl-O-Scream (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 24 - October 31, 2010)
In 2009, Busch Gardens Europe unveils its 11th season of Howl-O-Scream, the theme park's Halloween-themed "festival of fright." 2009 Howl-O-Scream promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration (Beginning November 27, 2010)
New for 2009, Christmas Town will transform Busch Gardens Europe into a "winter wonderland filled with holiday traditions, new surprises and park favorites." Don't miss it!

THE WORLD’S “MOST BEAUTIFUL THEME PARK”
A 250-acre theme park that first opened its doors in 1975, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been voted the world’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for 19 consecutive years by the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) and named the world’s “Favorite Theme Park” for the fourth year in a row. Busch Gardens Williamsburg features four world-class roller coasters: Griffon (the world's tallest and first floorless dive coaster), Alpengeist, Loch Ness Monster and Apollo’s Chariot.

Other highlights of Busch Gardens Williamsburg include Sesame Street Forest of Fun (Elmo's Castle, Prince Elmo's Spire, Grover's Alpine Express, Bert and Ernie's Loch Adventure, Oscar's Whirly Worms, Oscar's Yucky Forest, 1-2-3 Smile with Me!), Curse of DarKastle: The Ride, The Aeronaut Skyride, Tweedside Train Station, Lil' Clydes, Le Scoot Log Flume, Der Autobahn, Der Autobahn Jr., Der Katapult, Rhine River Cruise, Der Werbelwind, Land of the Dragons, Kinder Karussel, Der Roto Baron, Escape from Pompeii, Da Vinci's Cradle, Roman Rapids, The Battering Ram, Flying Machine, Turkish Delight, Tradewind, Lil' Gliders, Lil' Balloons, Elephant Run, Sesame Street presents Lights Camera Imagination!, Dine with Elmo & Friends, More . . . Pet Shenanigans, Goin' Country, Festivale Italiano, This is Oktoberfest, . In addition, don't miss the 12th season of Howl-O-Scream in the fall and the second year of Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration beginning November 26, 2010.

Busch Gardens general admission rates for 2010 are $61.95, $51.95 for ages 3-9 and free for ages 2 and under. Parking is $12 per vehicle/motorcycle. Preferred parking is available for an additional charge.

Conveniently located just 3 miles East of Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens Williamsburg also lies 50 miles from Richmond, Virginia, and 150 miles from Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www. buschgardens.com.

PLAN AHEAD AND ENJOY INCREDIBLE SAVINGS!
As Busch Gardens Williamsburg embarks on another season of great entertainment for the entire family, it’s more important than ever to plan ahead and craft your itinerary so you will get the most out of your Busch Gardens vacation. By seeking out discount Busch Gardens tickets, accommodations convenient to Busch Gardens and individually tailored Busch Gardens vacation packages before you arrive in Williamsburg, you will enjoy incredible savings.

For instance, Westgate Historic Williamsburg provides relaxing, period-specific accommodations just 1.5 miles from Colonial Williamsburg and a 10-minute drive from both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. The beautifully appointed guestrooms at Westgate Historic Williamsburg feature several types of bedding arrangements, cable TV and telephones with data ports. The spacious outdoor pool area offers a refreshing and relaxing setting for you and your family. Other onsite amenities at Westgate Historic Williamsburg include a hot tub, sun deck, exercise facility and game room. Each of the guestrooms features cable TV, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, alarm clock radio and telephone with data ports. For more information about Westgate Historic Williamsburg, visit www.wgwilliamsburg.com.

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