It’s that time of the year again! It’s New Year’s Eve and 2019 is just hours away. We here at Coaster Nation are incredibly thankful for another great year and we’re proud to spend another year as your source for theme park news. As holiday events wind down at all the parks, we’d like to […]

This holiday season, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is celebrating 10 magical years of Christmas Town. Each year, the park puts up millions of Christmas lights and hundreds of wreaths as well as prepares holiday feasts for all of their guests. After ten years, the experts at Busch Gardens have holiday decorating down to a science. This […]

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a member at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA, now is a great time to do it. The park has announced enhancements to their membership program that add value and flexibility at a lower cost. Now, you can choose from a Busch Gardens only, Water Country USA only […]

2018 may go down in history as one of the best year’s for new coasters and rides. This year, we saw many records shattered and even a new type of track. The time has finally arrived for us to find out which of those rides emerged victorious. This weekend, industry professionals from across the globe […]

Today, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA revealed exciting details about two new thrill attractions set to open in spring 2019.  Busch Gardens will unveil a Screamin’ Swing ride called Finnegan’s Flyer and Water Country USA will debut Cutback Water Coaster, Virginia’s first hybrid water coaster. “We’re committed to providing new and unique experiences for our guests year after […]

The past is not dead and buried. Busch Gardens Williamsburg is inviting back some old friends to unleash on unsuspecting guests as part of the scary 20th anniversary celebration of Howl-O-Scream! These classic characters will usher in a new Era of Terror this fall within the park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, challenging escape […]

A fire at Busch Gardens Williamsburg has caused the park to close Escape from Pompeii, a shoot-the-chutes water ride. The fire began Saturday night on the ride’s roof and James City County firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Thankfully, no guests were in the area at the time of the fire as the […]

There are more reasons than ever to make Busch Gardens Williamsburg the place for summer fun.  Lasers, pyrotechnics, a popular neon dance troupe, cool zones, super shakes and tie-dyed crepes, plus more exciting offerings will make it a summer to remember. To kick it all off, Busch Gardens and Coca-Cola® will present “Spark,” an all-new, […]

This year mark the 20th anniversary of Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream and in celebration, the park is ushering in a new era of scares.  Fear abounds within the park’s collection of elaborate haunted houses, immersive themed scare zones, challenging escape rooms and darkly entertaining live shows. This means more scares are in store for unsuspecting guests during the popular […]

A few weeks ago we reported that soil testing was being conducted at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for an anticipated new attraction. Due to the complex nature of the terrain, as well as the large area of land being sampled, it was logical to assume that the park was looking to add a signature attraction. Our […]