We had a day to take friends with kids to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg VA. There was a lot of…read moreentertainment for the kids, and for adults, too. I remember a ride that most of us adults went on that felt like a whirlpool. Maybe it was that whitewater one. We did get very wet! But mostly we focussed on the kids. The kids loved the Big Bad Wolf, the Grover Alpine Express, and for the youngest, Oscars Whirly Worms! The Wolf was a 40mph roller coaster for those over 42-in tall, not, we thought, for little kids. It was a sort of werewolf story-line. Grover was a favorite for the littler kids over 38-in tall, with several drops that were dramatic enough for them. Parents rode-along. Oscars was just for the littlest who can walk. Parents rode-along on this one, too. Some spinning. Some rocking. That's the experience we were after. Nice!

Went on a hot day but they have huge fans around to help cool you off. Lots for the little ones to…read moredo. A little pricey to rent a scooter for mom for day but with season pass you get a discount which helped. It's a lot of walking but plenty of shade and shops to pop into for a break. Better than average amusement park food as well.

The best ride in the park. It is a thrill lover's dream. You'll get plenty of air time, the…read morelaunches feel great and every twist and turn is so smooth. Note: this ride does have a size limitation. If you're worried, try the test seat at the front before waiting in line. The line could use more theming along with something to help the line during the hot months.

This is the best rollercoaster in the entire state of Virginia. Whether you are afraid of heights…read moreor don't like drops and that stomach churning feeling that comes with coasters. This is one that looks scary but is fast and fun and everyone can enjoy. From grandma to the kids. And the view from the top of the first curve gives you a slow few seconds to actually look around. In fall it is so gorgeous. Before it goes fast without pulling at your stomach since the downward drop is tilted you don't feel it.

Fun theming and fast. InvadR is a wooden coaster that has plenty of hills and turns. This coaster…read moreis very family friendly and does not go upside down. The line for this is hard to tell until you walk up to it, but it moved pretty quickly.

I love this coaster. Fast, fun and wooden it bounces you around and gives you some seriously fun…read morethrills and throws your stomach into your throat at least a few times. Definitely different from the faster, bigger metal coaster, but I'm a sucker for wooden ones.

One of the best coasters in the park, Verbolten has speed, twists, turns and plenty of theming…read more The line is fun to wait in because there's so much to look at and it's all covered. The ride used to have three options inside the "dark forest," but they have needed an update. It is going to be updated soon and I'm looking forward to what it will look like when they're done.

Really fun, different coaster. The ambiance is cool with the idea of taking a trip through a…read moreforbidden forest, the part that some of it is in the dark and there's a bit of a surprise in the middle really kicks it up a notch. A clear example of why Busch Gardens is truly a great coaster park.

The Loch Ness Monster is a beloved classic coaster. Busch Gardens replaced the track a year or two…read moreago, but it hasn't helped the jerkiness. The cars have a lot of space in them where you'll be slammed around inside of. This ride without fail will give me either a headache or a backache. If you choose to ride it, save it for last.

I guess this is the oldest rollercoaster in the park. Especially since the American Coaster…read moreEnthusiasts have given it a Coaster Landmark. Which is kind of like a historical landmark just for coasters. I know that makes it a draw, but for some reason I don't see it for this ride. You can tell that it is a ride that has been here for a while. It feels dated and I do not think that it was a smooth ride in the least. I came off of here feeling like I had gotten out of bed the wrong way in the morning. Yes, I am currently at that age. What is impressive is the two loops that appear to be interlocked. It's always fun to be zooming upside down. To have two of those, it made the ride not so bad, but not so great either. I do appreciate how they actually included water into the theme. It would have been a little dull if they didn't have it going at least near the water. For a good portion you are going up and down over the water. I mean, this is the Loch Ness Monster...at least it didn't ask me for $3.50...

Crazy coaster and maybe one of the most scrambling/disorienting I've ever been on. My 10-year-old…read moreroller coaster junkie of a son _loves_ it and it's really fantastic, but I can't ride it more than once in row because of how much it scrambles my brain and generally leaves me feeling woozy and a bit stumbly. Maybe that's a sign of how good it is though.

Massive first drop, really great layout and theming, and the operations are also pretty good from…read moremy experience. I'm used to Afterburn at my home park, Carowinds, which is a better ride, but that doesn't mean this is bad. The main flaws with it all stem from the mid course brakerun that slows you down to a crawl, making the second half a lot slower. Still a quality ride that people should do when they go here

Busch Gardens needed another family coaster for parents to start their kids on and this is it. It's…read morea smooth ride with hills, turns and good theming. If you pay attention to the decor and soundtrack, you'll get the story of the ride from the wolf running around the clearer out village to it getting caught and the villagers celebrating the wolf's defeat. Note: this ride has size limitations. If you're worried, make sure to try out the test seat before the line.

Amazing new roller coaster…read more Not too scary very family friendly Lots on smooth twists and turns

I don't know why Apollo's Chariot hasn't gotten more love here. To me, it is like the old school…read morerollercoaster in the park that everyone can ride and find enjoyment. When I say that, I say it lightly. I know it is just over twenty years old, but for the type of rollercoaster it is, it is kind of one of the firsts. I believe it is said that this is the first hyper rollercoaster built by the firm that built it. So, yeah, maybe old school isn't a bad way to describe it. The line moves swiftly, obviously not as fast as the coaster itself. The line winds a bit more than I expected. But once you get to the platform you get to feel the rush of the air. Once you are on the ride it feel like it is over in a flash. After the initial climb and pre-drop you are dropped down towards the water and tossed and jerked for the rest of the ride. Honestly, this ride is a bit badass. I mean, on the inaugural run Fabio did get hit in the face with a goose. How much more badass can you get?

One of my favorite roller coasters at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Even though it is starting to…read moreshow its age, the experience is still the same. Pure fun!