Those things could happen in conjunction imo. Fill out Da Vinci’s Garden and restore Pompeii to its rightful state
Escape From Pompeii
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BGW needs more rides, not coasters, just rides. This is one that could use an awesome re-enhancement.
For what they charge, they need an increase in things to simply "do." Not even mentioning quality, which I hope remains a renewed priority.
For what they charge, they need an increase in things to simply "do." Not even mentioning quality, which I hope remains a renewed priority.
It was a one boat wait but yeah it was bad optics for sure. Also I used to operate it so it stung a little more.
Anyone else noticed that the paint on the pool bottom faded off super quick. The water now looks like it’s a tan color, obviously that’s just the surface at the bottom, but it makes it look like the water Is that color?
Call the same company who did the Lincoln Memorial LOL
It’s been having issues maintaining the water level, and they’ve had to manually unlock the restraints. I was there Tuesday when they were trying to run three boats, but it went down multiple times, including once while I was in line.
I talked to maintenance, and apparently the water level affects the restraint lock/unlock system. If they have to manually unlock the restraints, they can only operate with one boat.
I’m sure someone else could provide more of the nerd info. Basically, whatever is filling the ride up with water isn’t keeping up.
I talked to maintenance, and apparently the water level affects the restraint lock/unlock system. If they have to manually unlock the restraints, they can only operate with one boat.
I’m sure someone else could provide more of the nerd info. Basically, whatever is filling the ride up with water isn’t keeping up.
Park was pretty empty today. Forecast was bad. Anyhow, I walked onto the front row of a few coasters it was so dead, but there were 3 boats operating on Pompeii. I could have walked on this as well, but the rain got me wet enough today.
Probably because they rarely have two boats sitting back to back, but I’ve never thought about how amusing it is the way Pompeii’s boats just get parked right next to the load platform like that. Nothing wrong with it, I just feel like most boat rides and flumes usually have a boat staging area/corral/dock that’s a little more out of guest view. I love how conspicuous and simple Pompeii’s setup is.
If I remember correctly, the old boat's exterior texture was like a woodgrain, and they used to put a fabric cover over them to make them almost blend in like a crate.
Gotta make an example for the other boats so they don't get out of line!
Just a random mention but maybe someone cares. The paint rep and another employee are going to busch today to check out repainting pompeiis pool again. The reason it looks so shit this year after just being repainted was they used something from sherwin williams vs the typical PPG theyve been using. So i assume in the off season itll be repainted again
It usually gets repainted every off-season.
But it does look bad… I’ve been calling it the Busch Gardens reflecting pool.
Perhaps this is an opportunity for them to do a cleaner job with the paint, and maybe switch away from that weirdly bright "Carl Lum Blue." For several years the paint in the trough has looked carelessly slapped on with no concern for the actual water level, so it completely fails to give the impression of blue water. It isn't even cartoonish; it just comes across as unprofessional and cheap.
If anyone is interested, Carl Lum Blue: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Behind the Scenes – BGWFans
If anyone is interested, Carl Lum Blue: Busch Gardens Williamsburg Behind the Scenes – BGWFans
Oddly enough, I actually really like the way Pompeii’s pool looks right now. It looks more natural and reminds me of how it was painted in the ride’s early days. I find the rich blue-raspberry fluorescence of Carl Lum Blue tacky and hard to look at.
My uncle Giuseppe Denigris, born 1939 in Benevento, lived through an actual eruption of Vesuvius. He recalled villages burned to smithereens and ankle deep accumulation of ash. He didn't have to evacuate but dozens would perish in this lesser known 1944 eruption. During this time he dealt with Nazi occupation, bombings, and his father becoming a prison of war in Ethiopia. He eventually moved to the US to start a new life and truly escape from pompeii.
Fast forward 60 years and our family visited BGW. It's a good thing we walked around the rest of the park first because when we reached Italy he did not move. He spent majority of the day pacing Da Vinci's gardens, chain-smoking by Marco Polo's marketplace and listening to the Sounds of San Marco. We all got on Pompeii as a family and I remember a flicker of disgust in his eyes as he started to understand the theme. He didn't say anything, but as we progressed throughout the ride I could see the growing amusement of fanfare he was feeling. Looking back on it he probably felt that way the entire trip.
I'll go on record to say he was the only person to ever survive an actual Vesuvius eruption and experience Escape from Pompeii. He passed away this week and I thought now would be a good time to share this.
I'd like to show gratitude towards this entire community for exemplifying true devotion to not only this attraction, but the preservation of Italian & European culture throughout each hamlet. You've gone above and beyond to try and keep this park the most beautiful in the world.
Thank you.
Fast forward 60 years and our family visited BGW. It's a good thing we walked around the rest of the park first because when we reached Italy he did not move. He spent majority of the day pacing Da Vinci's gardens, chain-smoking by Marco Polo's marketplace and listening to the Sounds of San Marco. We all got on Pompeii as a family and I remember a flicker of disgust in his eyes as he started to understand the theme. He didn't say anything, but as we progressed throughout the ride I could see the growing amusement of fanfare he was feeling. Looking back on it he probably felt that way the entire trip.
I'll go on record to say he was the only person to ever survive an actual Vesuvius eruption and experience Escape from Pompeii. He passed away this week and I thought now would be a good time to share this.
I'd like to show gratitude towards this entire community for exemplifying true devotion to not only this attraction, but the preservation of Italian & European culture throughout each hamlet. You've gone above and beyond to try and keep this park the most beautiful in the world.
Thank you.
