Blog entries tagged Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com Wed, 23 May 2012 22:28:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://insiderspassport.com/christmas-town-in-williamsburg-a-busch-gardens-celebration-6805 <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/christmastownBG.png" alt="christmastownBG" width="325" height="215" />Christmas Town is open now at Busch Gardens, Friday through Sunday.&nbsp; The last day of Christmas Town will be Friday, December 31, 2010. Christmas Town will also be open Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31, 2010. Christmas Town will be closed on Christmas Day.</p><br/><p>The park will be open for ChristmRead More... Administrator Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:11:05 +0100 Williamsburg Holiday Shopping Holiday Events Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/cool-news-and-new-rides-at-busch-gardens-williamsburg-and-water-country-usa <p>Busch Gardens and Water Country USA officials ended months of speculation with a host of announcements that add up to the largest capital investment in the parks' combined histories. The two-year expansion plan offers something for everyone in the family, including new rides, a re-envisioned village theme and a much-requested expansion to one of Busch Gardens' newest events.</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSr2PcUttU4&amp;feature=youtu.be 450x450]</p><br/>Read More... Administrator Thu, 30 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/in-williamsburg-october-means-howl-o-scream-at-busch-gardens <p>Contributed by CW Burke</p><br/><p>In Williamsburg, October means HOWL-O-SCREAM! The Busch Gardens park hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Fridays and Sundays, 10 AM to 11 PM Saturdays in October. Howl-O-Scream attractions begin at 6:00 PM on each day. Just as it's getting dark! Goodbye light, hello night! Night, have you brought terror? Yes? Great!  Check out this video - the scare is everywhere!</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p><br/><p>There are six mazes/haunted houses, seven scare zones,Read More... CW Burke Sun, 26 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Halloween Haunts Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/big-news-at-busch-gardens-williamsburg-and-water-country-usa-drop-tower-water-slide-and-a-new-roller-coaster-on-the-horizon <p>Busch Gardens and Water Country USA officials ended months of speculation with a host of announcements that add up to the largest capital investment in the parks' combined histories. The two-year expansion plan offers something for everyone in the family, including new rides, a re-envisioned village theme and a much-requested expansion to one of Busch Gardens' newest events.</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSr2PcUttU4&amp;feature=youtu.be 450x450]</p>Read More... Administrator Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Family Vacation Family Fun Children's Activities Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/illuminights-at-busch-gardens-williamsburg-august-concerts <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/BuschGardens_220.gif" alt="BuschGardens_220" height="220" width="220" />IllumiNights at Busch Gardens Williamsburg<br/>August &amp; September Lineup of Concerts!<br/><p>August 7-8,  - David Cook is an American rock singer and songwriter who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol. Prior to Idol he released an album entitled Analog Heart, and his Read More... Administrator Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:17:40 +0100 Williamsburg Concert Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/kings-dominion-celebrates-60th-anniversary-of-peanuts-this-weekend PEANUTS 60th Anniversary Party at Kings Dominion<br/>August 7th &amp; 8th<br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/10kd_peanuts60.jpg" alt="10kd_peanuts60" height="250" width="500" /></p><br/><p>Be a part of history as Kings Dominion celebrates PEANUTS with Snoopy, our favorite blockhead Charlie Brown, Lucy, Sally and Linus with their 60th birthday bash. In order to commemorate these timeless characters Kings Dominion will host an array of specRead More... Administrator Tue, 03 Aug 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Richmond Family Fun Concert Children's Activities Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/free-admission-to-kings-dominion-for-military-personnel-july-4th-and-5th <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/flag-card_thumb.jpg" alt="flag-card_thumb" width="70" height="55" />Tribute to the Armed Forces -&nbsp;July 4 and July 5, 2010<br/><p>Kings Dominion is pleased to announce that it will offer FREE admission to active duty and retired military personnel on Sunday and Monday of the July 4th weekend as a part of its Tribute to the Armed Forces program. The exact dates are July 4, 5, 2010 and incluRead More... Robin Strup Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:15:58 +0100 Richmond Family Fun Discounts Amusement Parks 4th of July http://insiderspassport.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg-free-admission-for-children Free Child's Admission With The Online Purchase Of An Adult Ticket<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/BuschGardens_220.gif" alt="BuschGardens_220" width="220" height="220" />Busch Gardens is kicking off summer in a big way with a cool deal for families-free admission for kids 9 and younger. From June 21 - Aug. 31, Virginia residents can get a free child's admission to Busch Gardens-a $51.95 value-with the purchase of an aRead More... Gabrielle Dougherty Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:25:18 +0100 Williamsburg Family Fun Discounts Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/illuminights-a-busch-gardens-encore-concerts-start-in-july <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/BuschGardens_220.gif" alt="BuschGardens_220" width="220" height="220" />IllumiNights A Busch Gardens Encore<br/><p>&nbsp;</p><br/>This year marks the return of Busch Gardens&rsquo; Williamsburg popular free concert lineup.&nbsp;Here is a partial concert lineup:<br/><p>July 10-11, The B-52&rsquo;s The B-52s are a New Wave rock band, formed in Athens, Georgia, United States, in 1976. . Presenting as a poRead More... Administrator Sat, 29 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/busch-gardens-offers-free-sesame-street-forest-of-fun-preschool-passes-for-kids <img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/bg-grover-coaster.jpg" alt="bg-grover-coaster" width="300" height="173" />Free Sesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass -&nbsp;Provides Unlimited Fun For Children 5 and Younger<br/><p>Starting Wednesday, May 20, 2010, Virginia's youngest residents can visit Busch Gardens for free with the&nbsp;FreeSesame Street Forest of Fun Preschool Pass. &nbsp;Visit&nbsp;www.buschgardens.com/va to begin the registration procesRead More... Administrator Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/busch-gardens-williamsburg-unveils-new-ride-today <p style="text-align: left;">Busch Gardens' newest attraction “Europe in the Air,” swoops guests across gorgeous terrain and past the continent’s most beloved landmarks. Dive low over Stonehenge. Soar past Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Float over the Coliseum in Rome. With amazingly sharp video quality and incredible surround sound, this high-tech simulator ride puts our guests in the midst of all the action. </p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY_Read More... Administrator Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:58:43 +0100 Williamsburg Family Vacation Family Fun Children's Activities Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/kings-dominion-introduces-the-intimidator-coaster <p>The most exciting ride in Kings Dominion's 35-year history debuted Friday April 2, 2010. The amusement park has partnered with the Dale Earnhardt Foundation to introduce this 305-foot tall, 93 mph $25 million steel Giga-coaster to the world by auctioning the first public rides to charity. IntimidatorTM305, inspired by one of stock car racing's most beloved and tenacious drivers, Dale Earnhardt, "The IntimidatorTM" is the tallest and fastest roller coaster of its type on the East Coast.</p><br/>WRead More... Administrator Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:43:42 +0100 Vacation Planning Richmond Family Vacation Family Fun Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/kings-dominion-open-for-spring-break <p>Contributed by CW Burke<br /><br /><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/kings-dominion-roller-coaster.jpg" alt="kings-dominion-roller-coaster" height="348" width="300" />No one likes to ride a roller coaster in a winter coat. Just think of all the contents you store in those winter coat pockets pouring downward as you're whisked 90 miles an hour through the freezing air. No thanks. That's why amusement parks are closed in tRead More... CW Burke Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Spring Break Road Trip Worthy Richmond Outdoors Family Fun Children's Activities Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/christmas-town-in-williamsburg-a-busch-gardens-celebration <p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/christmastownBG.png" alt="christmastownBG" width="325" height="215" />Christmas Town opens at Busch Gardens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00pm - 9:00pm beginning November 27, 2009. The park will open each evening December 18 - 27, excluding Christmas Day. Some sections of the park will remain closed for the season, and some rides and attractions are weather dependent.</p><br/><p>CRead More... Administrator Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Shopping Holiday Events Family Vacation Family Fun Discounts Children's Activities Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/santa-spottings-the-best-places-to-see-mr-klaus-in-williamsburg-va <p>Contributed by Diana Fakhouri</p><br/><p>Ho, ho, ho! It's just not Christmas until you hear that magical chuckle Mr. Klaus, especially for the younger set. Lucky for us Williamsburg dwellers, Santa is busy making the rounds throughout the holiday season!</p><br/><p>If you just have a few minutes, drop by Yankee Candle on Richmond Road to catch a glimpse of Santa. He'll be there from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday, he'll be there from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 Read More... Diana Fakhouri Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Holiday Events Family Fun Cool News Children's Activities Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/visit-busch-gardens-howl-o-scream <p>Contributed by CW Burke</p><br/><p>It's October. And in Williamsburg, October means HOWL-O-SCREAM 2009! The Busch Gardens park hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Fridays and Sundays, 10 AM to 11 PM Saturdays in October. Howl-O-Scream attractions begin at 6:00 PM on each day. Just as it's getting dark! Goodbye light, hello night! Night, have you brought terror? Yes? Great!</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/howl-o-scream.jpg" alt="howl-o-scrRead More... Michelle Parr Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:22:27 +0100 Williamsburg Road Trip Worthy Halloween Haunts Family Fun Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/in-williamsburg-october-means-howl-o-scream <p>Contributed by CW Burke</p><br/><p>It's October. And in Williamsburg, October means HOWL-O-SCREAM 2009! The Busch Gardens park hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Fridays and Sundays, 10 AM to 11 PM Saturdays in October. Howl-O-Scream attractions begin at 6:00 PM on each day. Just as it's getting dark! Goodbye light, hello night! Night, have you brought terror? Yes? Great!</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/howl-o-scream.jpg" alt="howl-o-scrRead More... CW Burke Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:51:22 +0100 Williamsburg Road Trip Worthy Halloween Haunts Family Fun Cool News Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/halloween-haunt-at-kings-dominion Halloween Haunt - All You Fear is Here!<br/><p>Kings Dominion offers family oriented Halloween attractions during daylight hours . . . but as night falls, ghostly fog rolls in, haunting music fills the air, and the Park is transformed into a spine-tingling experience that will leave you sleeping with the lights on.</p><br/><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/halloweed-haunt-kd.jpg" alt="halloweed-haunt-kd" height="263" width="400" /><br/><p>FREE WITH PARK ADMISSION</p><br/><p>Read More... Taylor Stone Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Richmond Outdoors Holiday Events Family Fun Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/busch-gardens-howl-o-scream <p>Contributed by CW Burke</p><br/><p>It's October. And in Williamsburg, October means HOWL-O-SCREAM 2009! The Busch Gardens park hours are 10 AM to 10 PM Fridays and Sundays, 10 AM to 11 PM Saturdays in October. Howl-O-Scream attractions begin at 6:00 PM on each day. Just as it's getting dark! Goodbye light, hello night! Night, have you brought terror? Yes? Great!</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/howl-o-scream.jpg" alt="howl-o-sRead More... CW Burke Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100 Williamsburg Halloween Haunts Family Fun Cool News Busch Gardens Amusement Parks http://insiderspassport.com/top-10-labor-day-activities-in-williamsburg-va <p>Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a national U.S. holiday celebrating the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. So, enjoy a few labor free days and have a fun-filled weekend in Williamsburg.  Here is our list of the:</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="labor-10" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/labor-10.jpg" height="140" width="303" /></p><br/><p>1. Host a backyard BBQ.  Put your grill away and turn to the experts Read More... Michelle Parr Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:31:56 +0100 Shopping Restaurant Outdoors Nightlife Music Movies Live Performance Holiday Events Golf Family Fun Discounts Dining Coupons Concert Colonial Williamsburg Children's Activities Amusement Parks American History
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