Apollo's Chariot 20th Anniversary

[ijerngvidsnvk]

I just realized how weird it'll be seeing Apollo actually Purple, it's been faded for a really long time now

 

[GrandpaD]

Drove past this am. Painters on a really, really tall lift painting the lift hill. No thanks...I'd be a white knuckled fool up that high in a little basket.

 

[ijerngvidsnvk]

Drove past this am. Painters on a really, really tall lift painting the lift hill. No thanks...I'd be a white knuckled fool up that high in a little basket.

How much of the ride aside from the lift is done being painted?

 

[GrandpaD]

How much of the ride aside from the lift is done being painted?

I honestly couldn't tell from my vantage point.

However @Thomas , in the other Apollo thread said "So the ride is barely painted as of today".

 

[Zachary]

Just a moderation aside here:

I'm moving this thread to the News forum and it should probably be used for any single-year celebration aspects of Apollo's anniversary. Lets try to keep the repaint discussion in Apollo's attraction board thread since that is relevant long into the future.

 

[Mwe BGW]

sorry

 

[Unagi]

Found these old photos on a TPR page. Hbd Apollo!

My bff took those pics...

I have more posted on this thread.

BGW Everything Else - A Passage in Time

I'll post some random old BGW pics of mine (and some of my friend's as well) in this thread. I'll start off with this, taken 13 years ago as of yesterday! ;) [attachment=1748]

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[Icer]

Did anyone notice if the Apollo's theme was playing anywhere in the queue or (unlikely but a man can hope) on the lift hill?

 

[Mwe BGW]

It wasn’t

 

[WDWRLD]

I know the paint discussion needs to be in the regular thread but thought this was something for the 20th. Kevin today said it would be finished by sometime near the end of the season or in the off season. So it will not be complete for the 20th celebration.

 

[Icer]

Do we know when said 20th Celebration is?

 

[WDWRLD]

I dont remember him saying.

 

[belsaas]

Did anyone notice if the Apollo's theme was playing anywhere in the queue or (unlikely but a man can hope) on the lift hill?

So I definitely had music playing going up the lift hill over the little loudspeakers. I'm unsure if it was the Apollo theme or not; I'm not sure I know what the theme is!

 

[Coaster Takes]

The loudspeakers were indeed playing the 46 second clip from the theme. Kind of shame they aren’t expanding it to the full soundtrack. It’s cool though that you can hear it from the bathroom all the way to Roman Rapids.

 

[BGWnut]

From the parks FB page.

Busch Gardens is celebrating the 20th Birthday of Apollo’s Chariot. This one-of-a-kind steel hyper coaster has thrilled more than 28 million rides since 1999. The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is hosting a birthday bash in honor of this iconic attraction and you’re invited to party with us! Of course, this celebration wouldn’t be complete without a few special surprises – including exclusive “extras” for Members!

HEROIC EATS AND TREATS
Apollo’s Chariot Birthday cake (available in all restaurants)
Purple kettle corn in England
GIANT Apollo’s donut in England
Pineapple & berry waffle cone sundae (available at Roman Freeze, London Dairy & Germany Ice Cream)

LEGNDARY GEAR
Special edition Apollo’s Chariot photo frame
Limited-time Apollo’s photo package deal (Two 6X8 prints & two key chains for $19.99)
Collector’s anniversary edition mug & tumbler
Special $20 game play card (One play of each of the five Apollo games in Festa Italia)
20% OFF thrill towel and Apollo cinch sack

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
Enjoy Early Ride Times for both Apollo’s Chariot & Tempesto – Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31 9:00-10:00 am! Festa Italia will be opening early exclusively for all Busch Gardens Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Members to enjoy their very own voyage to the sun!

CELEBRATE YOUR WAY
Challenge yourself to ride Apollo’s Chariot 20 times this year! Also, share your photos and become part of Apollo’s history by tagging @buschgardensva. Post your favorite memory and use #sharemyBGWstory. You never know… you might just end up on our social media channels! Keep the celebration going and watch the 20th anniversary video available on YouTube.

 

[Nicole]

Dates and times:

Saturday, 30 March, 10 am to 10 pm
Sunday, 31 March, 10 am to 10 pm

 

[BGWnut]

I'm a little bummed they don't have a limited edition pin for this event.

 

[Nicole]

Or a tshirt.

 

[Mushroom]

Or a tshirt.

Well considering how last year's "MEMBER" shirts went, it would probably look something like this:

 

[Nicole]

I think the print would be in purple.