Lisann
Thank you Walt
- Joined
- Aug 3, 2007
My Day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg would just have to do. I needed a Disney Fix and there was no Orlando in sight for miles.
Hi, my name is Lisa and I live in Virginia, and just a short less-than-hour drive to Williamsburg. So I have the good fortune of being able to visit Busch Gardens almost whenever I want. I say almost, as the park is only open seasonally.
My love for Disney will always be at the top of the list, but Disney could learn a thing or two from Busch Gardens. This park is BEAUTIFUL. They have the distinction of, year after year after year, being awarded as the Most Beautiful Theme Park in America. And rightfully so. The entire property is full of trees, blooming azaleas and tons of flowers everywhere, with soft rolling hills. In fact, you feel as if you are in a forest, and there just happens to be a theme park tucked carefully inside. There was no bulldozing the entire property to build Busch Gardens, and then planting trees after-the-fact. It makes a real difference in the whole feel of the park.
This park is open seasonally, only in the warmer months. One of the benefits of not being open year round, is that the park can actually shut down and attend to proper maintenance and painting. It is so nice to be able to visit the park at the beginning of the season and everything is all sparkly and clean and freshly painted.
Now, some photos!
I arrived around 11:30 am on a beautiful Sunday, temps in the upper 70s and no humidity. Gorgeous! The park opens at 10 am.
England is the first 'land' upon arrival and most of the buildings have a distinct Tudor style to them.
See how the bench is freshly painted and shiny?
This bldg houses some delicious confections!
I didn't get a chance to see this show today as I left by 2pm. But I'll be back!
Isn't the weather glorious?!!
My favorite (favourite) photo! Taken with my iPhone.
And remember those beautiful flowers that I mentioned?
Next up: Scotland
Hi, my name is Lisa and I live in Virginia, and just a short less-than-hour drive to Williamsburg. So I have the good fortune of being able to visit Busch Gardens almost whenever I want. I say almost, as the park is only open seasonally.
My love for Disney will always be at the top of the list, but Disney could learn a thing or two from Busch Gardens. This park is BEAUTIFUL. They have the distinction of, year after year after year, being awarded as the Most Beautiful Theme Park in America. And rightfully so. The entire property is full of trees, blooming azaleas and tons of flowers everywhere, with soft rolling hills. In fact, you feel as if you are in a forest, and there just happens to be a theme park tucked carefully inside. There was no bulldozing the entire property to build Busch Gardens, and then planting trees after-the-fact. It makes a real difference in the whole feel of the park.
This park is open seasonally, only in the warmer months. One of the benefits of not being open year round, is that the park can actually shut down and attend to proper maintenance and painting. It is so nice to be able to visit the park at the beginning of the season and everything is all sparkly and clean and freshly painted.
Now, some photos!
I arrived around 11:30 am on a beautiful Sunday, temps in the upper 70s and no humidity. Gorgeous! The park opens at 10 am.
England is the first 'land' upon arrival and most of the buildings have a distinct Tudor style to them.
See how the bench is freshly painted and shiny?
This bldg houses some delicious confections!
I didn't get a chance to see this show today as I left by 2pm. But I'll be back!
Isn't the weather glorious?!!
My favorite (favourite) photo! Taken with my iPhone.
And remember those beautiful flowers that I mentioned?
Next up: Scotland
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