Mardi Gras 2022

[horsesboy]

Not really, they do have lockers for those who don't have a non-rider that can hold onto personal items or another approved method to secure their devices.

And to be honest, outside of the few among us that collect maps as memorabilia, I'm curious if there's any actual value or use for the average park guest since one could simply walk around the loop more or less and figure out where everything is... Alongside there being waypoint signage at most intersections.

I use to grab one every now and then for show times so that I could plan it out. One point if the park is going to go all digital then they really need to figure out park wide wifi especially for those backed days when the local cell service has been know to overload and move at a snails pace. I mean CW does it so there is no real excuse for why BGW can't get it to work.

 

[Coasternerd]

I use to grab one every now and then for show times so that I could plan it out. One point if the park is going to go all digital then they really need to figure out park wide wifi especially for those backed days when the local cell service has been know to overload and move at a snails pace. I mean CW does it so there is no real excuse for why BGW can't get it to work.

I’ve asked and apparently part of the issue is there isn’t really any good cell towers nearby to provide the bandwidth they’d like.

 

[rswashdc]

Not really, they do have lockers for those who don't have a non-rider that can hold onto personal items or another approved method to secure their devices.

And to be honest, outside of the few among us that collect maps as memorabilia, I'm curious if there's any actual value or use for the average park guest since one could simply walk around the loop more or less and figure out where everything is... Alongside there being waypoint signage at most intersections.

It’s the difference between reading off a 15-20+” map vs a 6” screen, which isn’t trivial, particularly for anyone with eyesight issues. Also the BGW app doesn’t work on a lot of phones, so you’re stuck navigating the regular site for maps and show times, which is not that convenient. The map has all the showtime information in one chart that you can easily cross reference against the map you’re looking at, instead of switching back and forth between map and show times on your phone.

 

[Rothbury]

Changing the subject here. Just saw the weather forecast for this weekend. They are showing a nor'easter coming through here Friday night into Saturday morning. Their graphics are showing 6"-8" of snow. If you have your heart set on coming this weekend I would be watching and monitoring to see if they are even going to be open. BGW is definitely having no luck with weather this year.

 

[Coasternerd]

Changing the subject here. Just saw the weather forecast for this weekend. They are showing a nor'easter coming through here Friday night into Saturday morning. Their graphics are showing 6"-8" of snow. If you have your heart set on coming this weekend I would be watching and monitoring to see if they are even going to be open. BGW is definitely having no luck with weather this year.

If you are going to go this weekend, Friday would be your best bet to get in.

 

[I64 Trekker]

If you are going to go this weekend, Friday would be your best bet to get in.

Definitely looking like a bad weekend, again...

 

[CoasterAuditor]

Weather really is not doing BGW any favors this winter.

 

[Jonesta6]

Eh, given the last 3 weekends of predictions vs reality it's way too early to take any stock into the forecast though I'd imagine that'd discourage anyone already making plans.

 

[BGWnut]

Based on the last 3 weeks today is normally when they make the call about closing. So we should have an indication today.

 

[Icer]

among us

 

[Jonesta6]

Someone's not smelling what I'm cooking...

 

[BGWnut]

Expect the park to close again this Saturday. Weather doesn't look good.

 

[I305Evan]

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[sotomexx]

Confirmed on Twitter they’re closed on Saturday

 

[Coasternerd]

Confirmed on Twitter they’re closed on Saturday View attachment 25741

Let’s be honest, we all saw that coming lol

 

[sotomexx]

Bon Temps! Or more accurately, Bon[e-chilling] Temps!

 

[Coasternerd]

Is anyone else going to go today because it’ll be the only day this weekend where rides will also be open? I’m also planning on checking out Carnaval Imaginique once the coasters close.

 

[I64 Trekker]

Is anyone else going to go today because it’ll be the only day this weekend where rides will also be open? I’m also planning on checking out Carnaval Imaginique once the coasters close.

Coasters MIGHT be open today. The forecasted high for Williamsburg today is 45,

 

[Coasternerd]

Coasters MIGHT be open today. The forecasted high for Williamsburg today is 45,

Which is why I’m planning on today.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

Yeah whenever the temps go back I am itching for an AC lap. Just dreading the idea of "oh I want to ride Verbolten now!" and walking significantly more than usual. Plus I want to check out Mardi Gras just because.