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• MSNBC’s 10 Gut-Churning Attractions

  Written by The Coaster Critic 1 Comment
  Last Updated: July 26, 2010
  

  MSNBC.com’s 10 Gut-Churning Attractions – Amusement Park Rides For the Emetically Immune Recently, I was interviewed by MSNBC.com for an article about extreme thrill rides and roller coasters. I came up with a list, but the writer only chose a few of them. He also chose a few rides from Robb Alvey of Theme Park Review and Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider That’s some great comp...

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• TPS Report: How The Busch Gardens Drop Tower & Xcelerator Accident Are Connected

  Written by The Coaster Critic 11 Comments
  Last Updated: April 30, 2010
  

  Straight from the headlines of Theme Park Syndicate, here are some of the biggest news stories. Busch Gardens to Add a Drop Tower Much like during the creation of Griffon, Busch Garden’s future plans are revealed by a height waiver submitted to the local government. This time the waiver mentions a “thrill attraction of a single tower not to exceed 260 feet above ground level.” Many have ...

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• Drachen Fire @ Busch Gardens | Defunct Roller Coasters

  Written by The Coaster Critic 50 Comments
  Last Updated: November 8, 2007
  A Look Back at the Legendary Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Drachen Fire was an infamous roller coaster that lived in the Rhineland, Germany section of Busch Gardens Williamsburg from 1992 to 1998. While it had a short run, it’s easily one of the most well-known defunct coasters in past years. I will relay the background story I’ve seen several times on the coaster enthusiast circuit. I...

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• Griffon vs SheiKra | Roller Coaster Showdown

  Written by The Coaster Critic 13 Comments
  Last Updated: August 22, 2007
  

  SheiKra vs. Griffon: Dive Coaster Showdown Comparisons between America’s two dive coasters, Busch Gardens Africa’s SheiKra and Busch Gardens Europe’s Griffon are inevitable. From the time Busch announced Griffon’s details enthusiasts the debate began. Theming Busch did an excellent job integrating Griffon into New France. The station, landscaping, and shops of were all...

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• Nitro vs. Apollo’s Chariot | Roller Coaster Showdown

  Written by The Coaster Critic 7 Comments
  Last Updated: July 10, 2007
  

  Two B&M Hyper Coasters Go Head-to-Head in the First Edition of Roller Coaster Showdown Bolliger & Mabillard’s critically acclaimed hyper coasters are tall, airtime-packed, modern thrill rides. This week, I’ll be pitting Busch Gardens Europe’s Apollo’s Chariot against Six Flags Great Adventure’s Nitro. Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure-Nitro boasts a taller f...

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• Griffon @ Busch Gardens Europe | Roller Coaster Reviews

  Written by The Coaster Critic 16 Comments
  Last Updated: July 6, 2007
  Busch Gardens Europe’s Griffon Soars Busch Gardens Europe has unveiled their first new roller coaster since 1999. The long-awaited addition, introduces America’s second dive coaster. With SheiKra, at sister park Busch Gardens Africa, being the first. I rode SheiKra not long after it opened in 2005 and I was a little underwhelmed. So, I was nervous when my favorite park announced it w...

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• 2007 Roller Coaster Preview

  Written by The Coaster Critic No Comments
  Last Updated: April 30, 2007
  Last year the amusement industry was buzzing about Holiday World’s Voyage and Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest. More than 80 new roller coasters will open this year. With the 2007 season underway, it’s time to preview the most anticipated roller coasters that will debut this year. Maverick: The Coaster Capital Strikes Again Cedar Point, the self-proclaimed roller coaster capit...

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• Apollo’s Chariot @ Busch Gardens | Coaster Reviews

  Written by The Coaster Critic 32 Comments
  Last Updated: January 29, 2007
  Apollo Should Have Been the Roman God of Airtime After having not ridden one of my top coasters for over three years I was excited to see that it still shined. All of the pluses that had made it one of favorite roller coasters were still there. Apollo’s Chariot was designed by the legendary Bolliger & Mabillard, it offers one of the airtime-packed rides anywhere, and it’s located a...

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• Alpengeist @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Coaster Reviews

  Written by The Coaster Critic 18 Comments
  Last Updated: September 14, 2006
  Alpengeist: The F-22 of Roller CoastersFrom the first time I saw the ominous white lift high above the surrounding trees while on Loch Ness, I knew it would be a ride to remember. In my opinion, this is the king of the inverted roller coasters not just because of its height and speed, but because it delivers thrills with every ride. On inverted coasters riders are situated below the track in ski-l...

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• Loch Ness Monster @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Coaster Reviews

  Written by The Coaster Critic 11 Comments
  Last Updated: September 12, 2006
  A Classic Steel Coaster That’s An Ageless Wonder For a steel coaster from the 70’s Loch Ness is amazing and still rocks in 2006! Busch Gardens Williamsburg does it again. Even the park’s ‘dinosaur’ so to speak has some pretty cool elements. A steep 11-story drop to the Rhine River and the world’s first set of interlocking loops. You really have to give Busch and...

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