Busch Gardens Questions...Please Help!!!
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**chezp** · 07-25-2009, 02:10 AM

One day at Busch Gardens is always enough for us as well.

Sue M. · 07-26-2009, 12:32 PM

We found 2 days to be good at Busch Gardens, but we combine B.G. with Universal/Sea World trips, and get the SeaWorld/B.G. 2 park pass. Because WDW is so big, there's enough to fill a 10 day trip! So, no I wouldn't skip a WDW park.

JoshGator54 · 10-01-2009, 09:20 PM

I am a roller coaster fan so I will discuss what I know:

Sheikra - Great ride, usually a long wait. No inversions, almost 90 degree drop to begin with. A great thrill ride, one of the best coasters I have ever been on.

Kumba - 6 or 7 inversions, I can't really remember. The first drop curves and is disappointing to say the least. Also, as this coaster ages it has gotten a little rough. The shoulder harness does tend to slap you around a little. Not my favorite.

Gwazi - Dueling wood coasters, Good drops, standard wood coaster fare, rough, but that is to be expected. Usually a very reasonable line. I really enjoy this coaster.

Montu - Hanging coaster, so sit in the front row if possible. Good first drop and the length of the ride is good compared to the average line. Very good ride.

Scorpion - Unique, classic coaster, usually no line. Worth the ride just for that. If the line is 30 min or more, come back later.

rstanley · 10-02-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshGator54

I am a roller coaster fan so I will discuss what I know:

Sheikra - Great ride, usually a long wait. No inversions, almost 90 degree drop to begin with. A great thrill ride, one of the best coasters I have ever been on.

Kumba - 6 or 7 inversions, I can't really remember. The first drop curves and is disappointing to say the least. Also, as this coaster ages it has gotten a little rough. The shoulder harness does tend to slap you around a little. Not my favorite.

Gwazi - Dueling wood coasters, Good drops, standard wood coaster fare, rough, but that is to be expected. Usually a very reasonable line. I really enjoy this coaster.

Montu - Hanging coaster, so sit in the front row if possible. Good first drop and the length of the ride is good compared to the average line. Very good ride.

Scorpion - Unique, classic coaster, usually no line. Worth the ride just for that. If the line is 30 min or more, come back later.

Thank you! You're descriptions are very helpful. I doubt we'll have time for all the coasters and the animals so I think we'll probably do Sheikra, Gwazi and Scorpion...and maybe Python for my short DD

Sue M. · 10-02-2009, 11:43 PM

Looks like your trip is coming soon! Have a great time.

jeneane · 10-03-2009, 07:33 AM

What I remember most about BG (from summer 2008) is that it is HUGE. Recommend using the sky ride only for purpose of getting from here to there when you need a break and are too tired to walk. There are some "kiddie areas" that would be good for DD. One is way at the back of the park and it takes quite awhile to hike over there. I did not find their map or signs to be particularly helpful. DS and I did a safari while my DD did the coasters (thrill seekers group). We got to feed the giraffes - he loved it!

finallygoing · 10-06-2009, 11:09 PM

Make sure you see the hippo show at BG. They only do it once a day, I think it is at 2 or 3. They have trained ther hippos ot swim in the water at the sound of a whistle. The area is an enormous glass tank where the people can walk below ground to view the hippos as they swim under water. The water is filled with other sea life...so the scene of the hippos swimming among the other fish was breathtaking. Don't miss it. You can skip the pirate movie...it wasn't anything special

rstanley · 10-07-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by finallygoing

Make sure you see the hippo show at BG. They only do it once a day, I think it is at 2 or 3. They have trained ther hippos ot swim in the water at the sound of a whistle. The area is an enormous glass tank where the people can walk below ground to view the hippos as they swim under water. The water is filled with other sea life...so the scene of the hippos swimming among the other fish was breathtaking. Don't miss it. You can skip the pirate movie...it wasn't anything special

Thank you! I hadn't heard anything about the hippo show!

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10-01-2009, 09:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
JoshGator54 Community Rank: Visitor Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	I am a roller coaster fan so I will discuss what I know: Sheikra - Great ride, usually a long wait. No inversions, almost 90 degree drop to begin with. A great thrill ride, one of the best coasters I have ever been on. Kumba - 6 or 7 inversions, I can't really remember. The first drop curves and is disappointing to say the least. Also, as this coaster ages it has gotten a little rough. The shoulder harness does tend to slap you around a little. Not my favorite. Gwazi - Dueling wood coasters, Good drops, standard wood coaster fare, rough, but that is to be expected. Usually a very reasonable line. I really enjoy this coaster. Montu - Hanging coaster, so sit in the front row if possible. Good first drop and the length of the ride is good compared to the average line. Very good ride. Scorpion - Unique, classic coaster, usually no line. Worth the ride just for that. If the line is 30 min or more, come back later.

10-03-2009, 07:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
jeneane Community Rank: Sightseer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 88	What I remember most about BG (from summer 2008) is that it is HUGE. Recommend using the sky ride only for purpose of getting from here to there when you need a break and are too tired to walk. There are some "kiddie areas" that would be good for DD. One is way at the back of the park and it takes quite awhile to hike over there. I did not find their map or signs to be particularly helpful. DS and I did a safari while my DD did the coasters (thrill seekers group). We got to feed the giraffes - he loved it!

10-06-2009, 11:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
finallygoing Community Rank: Day-Tripper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6	Make sure you see the hippo show at BG. They only do it once a day, I think it is at 2 or 3. They have trained ther hippos ot swim in the water at the sound of a whistle. The area is an enormous glass tank where the people can walk below ground to view the hippos as they swim under water. The water is filled with other sea life...so the scene of the hippos swimming among the other fish was breathtaking. Don't miss it. You can skip the pirate movie...it wasn't anything special

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