They need to make it more like this again. Embrace tradition, reject modernity. The old world style carnival games are so cool. Like the catapult into the bucket!
So glad you posted this. I'm sad to see what they've done to the place. Been going since the 70s and this is the Busch Gardens I remember. I would have been about the age of this kids in this. Threadneedle Faire, the shooting gallery, a magic shop that actually felt magical, the LeMans, an actual band in the Festhaus still, the Big Bad Wolf, the petting zoo... so much of this stuff is gone now. And the crowds are so bad it's difficult to even enjoy what's left.
Their only real problem is they now only try to appeal to the roller coaster fanatics so the park has been overrun and there's barely any areas without one blasting past every 10 seconds.
I worked there for 4 years. One summer, I worked in Threadneedle Faire. The Twizzel Fwap (AKA nut buster) was easy when you moved across quickly and jumping sideways. I know, because I did it daily in a long dress. The last few years I worked in the zoo (where I met my now husband). I loved the goats; they devoured little kids daily. So much fun 😂
Interesting that the music playing at 0:58 , "Water Music" by Handel is one of my favorites! I went to BG Tampa many times living in Ruskin FL in the 80's. Thanks for posting.
Thank you for uploading...spent 15 yrs in Williamsburg and this place was my childhood..so many memories..Recognizing a lot of things but seeing and hearing from friends still down there...lots of changes...thanks for the memories :)
At the 13:43, probably some of the only great footage in existence of the Gladiators Gauntlet Ride. You got some excellent video of the black Octopus/Spider ride too, I just can't remember it's name. It was over by the swings, that much I do remember.
Man i vaguely remember it being like this I remember when they started work on alpinegeist and they had an Autobahn Ride I think They still had Drachen fire good times
This is so great! I was born in ‘88 and my family started going to Williamsburg every summer around this time. I still love it there! I also wish it were still the way it was in the 90’s. It’s too commercial now. Theming isn’t as special as it used to be. Music is pop, instead of themed to the countries. Merchandise is bland and generic like six flags.
13:44 Gladiator's Gauntlet one of my favorite rides. You could always hear it approaching from the parking lot. What were they thinking taking one out?
Hello, may we use your footage in our informative video that we're making about the ride that appears at 13:44? We will give your channel full credit. Thanks!
Just so you know ahead of time, this comment is nothing more than friendly banter. Please do not get offended, for I am not being serious at all. Oh my gosh! Your wife and older son rode Gladiator's Gauntlet? How often do you and RyGuy visit them at the insane asylum?
They need to make it more like this again. Embrace tradition, reject modernity. The old world style carnival games are so cool. Like the catapult into the bucket!
Wow it looks like it hasn’t changed that much as far as decoration I go so much
1989... my first summer working at Busch Gardens.
Me too in Okberfest
So glad you posted this. I'm sad to see what they've done to the place. Been going since the 70s and this is the Busch Gardens I remember. I would have been about the age of this kids in this. Threadneedle Faire, the shooting gallery, a magic shop that actually felt magical, the LeMans, an actual band in the Festhaus still, the Big Bad Wolf, the petting zoo... so much of this stuff is gone now. And the crowds are so bad it's difficult to even enjoy what's left.
I agree so much! I miss it
Their only real problem is they now only try to appeal to the roller coaster fanatics so the park has been overrun and there's barely any areas without one blasting past every 10 seconds.
I worked there for 4 years. One summer, I worked in Threadneedle Faire. The Twizzel Fwap (AKA nut buster) was easy when you moved across quickly and jumping sideways. I know, because I did it daily in a long dress.
The last few years I worked in the zoo (where I met my now husband). I loved the goats; they devoured little kids daily. So much fun 😂
Interesting that the music playing at 0:58 , "Water Music" by Handel is one of my favorites! I went to BG Tampa many times living in Ruskin FL in the 80's. Thanks for posting.
My parents ALWAYS pointed this out when we were little. Coincidentally, I’m now a music teacher!
We were there that summer, too! Used to go almost every year as a kid. This video brings back some great memories.
Excellent footage 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😇😇❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for uploading...spent 15 yrs in Williamsburg and this place was my childhood..so many memories..Recognizing a lot of things but seeing and hearing from friends still down there...lots of changes...thanks for the memories :)
Been looking everywhere trying to find vid of Gladiator’s Gauntlet! This ride used to scare the heck out of me when I was younger! Great vid.
At the 13:43, probably some of the only great footage in existence of the Gladiators Gauntlet Ride. You got some excellent video of the black Octopus/Spider ride too, I just can't remember it's name. It was over by the swings, that much I do remember.
nerdydaddyo agreed. This ride was impressive to watch but I can’t remember it being at all thrilling. Fortunate to have that footage here.
The Black Spider/Die Schware Spinne
Man i vaguely remember it being like this I remember when they started work on alpinegeist and they had an Autobahn Ride I think They still had Drachen fire good times
So cool
My older brother may very well have been working the battering ram that summer
This is awesome! I love Busch Gardens! It hasn’t changed much I’m surprised. 💕
This is so cool!
Wow! The kids are like 30 now!
I WAS THERE
This is so great! I was born in ‘88 and my family started going to Williamsburg every summer around this time. I still love it there! I also wish it were still the way it was in the 90’s. It’s too commercial now. Theming isn’t as special as it used to be. Music is pop, instead of themed to the countries. Merchandise is bland and generic like six flags.
13:44 Gladiator's Gauntlet one of my favorite rides. You could always hear it approaching from the parking lot. What were they thinking taking one out?
Those were the best years of my life goin there 30 yrs. ago ...🥲Thanks for the memories.
Cool!
I WAS THERE 1989
1 WAS 13
You mean to tell me that I missed them having the coolest ride ever, gladiators gauntlet?!
I'd give anything to see the old entrance to questor
Yes!!! Even the movie again.
Hello, may we use your footage in our informative video that we're making about the ride that appears at 13:44? We will give your channel full credit. Thanks!
cool i have history of bush gardes stuff on video plus water country usa also
WHEN DID THEY HAVE RED SKYRIDE CARS!?!?
Was way better back then
21:43 jesus christ lol, this is why bgw took the petting zoo out and put in sesame street forest of fun
CoasterPro, for real, control your future serial killer....
We didn't have chickens in 86/87.
Just so you know ahead of time, this comment is nothing more than friendly banter. Please do not get offended, for I am not being serious at all.
Oh my gosh! Your wife and older son rode Gladiator's Gauntlet?
How often do you and RyGuy visit them at the insane asylum?