Well, it’s official. I’m going today, so I’ll make sure to leave a review here. If rides are open then I will ride those first so I can say I rode them lol. Then eat endlessly and see Carnaval Imaginique
Mardi Gras 2022
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Yeah I’m planning on being there at opening. That way I can do rides and then I’ll eat and see the shows.
It's snowing here in Maryland already. Is BGW really going to be open today?
They already have opened.
Sitting in the Globe right now waiting on Carnaval Imaginique's first show
I certainly won't spoil BGWFans upcoming Mardi Gras Food Guide, but I feel a responsibility to you all to warn you:
Do not buy the "Cajun Snack Mix". It's a boat of Rice Chex, Rold Gold Pretzels and unsalted pecans. There's essentially zero seasoning, and it's somehow $5.
please do not buy it.
Do not buy the "Cajun Snack Mix". It's a boat of Rice Chex, Rold Gold Pretzels and unsalted pecans. There's essentially zero seasoning, and it's somehow $5.
please do not buy it.
So it's the world's worst bag of Chex Mix?
So, Mardi Gras was quite fun! It started snowing at the park around 6:45 and the park closed at 7:30 instead of 8, thus cancelling the 7:30 Carnaval Imaginique.
However, I saw the 5:30 in the instance this happened (I had a good feeling it would), and WOW was I surprised. In a good way too. For 20 minutes of showtime they sure did a lot in that time. I dont want to spoil the show for those who haven’t seen it yet, however it was quite good, nothing too crazy like with what you’d see with Cirque Du Soleil. For a production that wasn’t meant be be super big, I believe they did quite well! However, if constantly changing light patterns isn’t a good thing for you, the back of the theater would be better, but it’s still pretty bright!
I got to the park pretty much at opening, went straight for Apollo. Sigh. Sign said closed for the day. So I rode battering ram and teacups (zen rides!) and then made my way over to Oktoberfest, stopping to get some beignets at Cafe Lulu. Great beignets! Then watched the jesters for a few minutes while eating, one of them was quite fun with me, haha. They said, “My name is Beignet and you’re eating my cousins!” Made me chuckle. Went over to catapult and did that twice since no line (at all attractions. Made my way over to Oktoberfest, watched a few minutes of Samba Jamboree, great as it was last year, but in rhinefeld instead of next to the Oktoberfest games. Headed over to Mach tower (because it was actually open, plus another zen ride!). Then went over to Bolt and got 4 zen rides on that. Ops were KILLING it there. Dispatches were probably 45 seconds MAX. On the fourth ride I saw Apollo running so got back and sprinted to Apollo. Got halfway through the line and the dreaded “due to cold temperatures” announcement played. This is the part that confuses me. Mach Tower stayed open until 6:45, Apollo operated for 20 mins. Skyride was the only attraction that stayed open the entire day.
Food-
Only ate the beignets, however all locations didn’t have a lot of options. Most locations were either drinks or dessert. Only Grogan’s Grill had a menu of actual food. Das Edelweiss seemed to be doing good food, but they don’t seem to make it look like it’s open, which sucks. The only indication of it existing is the Mardi Gras sign out front with the menu. Got some good pictures from the visit, and genuinely enjoyed my visit! Pictures here:
However, I saw the 5:30 in the instance this happened (I had a good feeling it would), and WOW was I surprised. In a good way too. For 20 minutes of showtime they sure did a lot in that time. I dont want to spoil the show for those who haven’t seen it yet, however it was quite good, nothing too crazy like with what you’d see with Cirque Du Soleil. For a production that wasn’t meant be be super big, I believe they did quite well! However, if constantly changing light patterns isn’t a good thing for you, the back of the theater would be better, but it’s still pretty bright!
I got to the park pretty much at opening, went straight for Apollo. Sigh. Sign said closed for the day. So I rode battering ram and teacups (zen rides!) and then made my way over to Oktoberfest, stopping to get some beignets at Cafe Lulu. Great beignets! Then watched the jesters for a few minutes while eating, one of them was quite fun with me, haha. They said, “My name is Beignet and you’re eating my cousins!” Made me chuckle. Went over to catapult and did that twice since no line (at all attractions. Made my way over to Oktoberfest, watched a few minutes of Samba Jamboree, great as it was last year, but in rhinefeld instead of next to the Oktoberfest games. Headed over to Mach tower (because it was actually open, plus another zen ride!). Then went over to Bolt and got 4 zen rides on that. Ops were KILLING it there. Dispatches were probably 45 seconds MAX. On the fourth ride I saw Apollo running so got back and sprinted to Apollo. Got halfway through the line and the dreaded “due to cold temperatures” announcement played. This is the part that confuses me. Mach Tower stayed open until 6:45, Apollo operated for 20 mins. Skyride was the only attraction that stayed open the entire day.
Food-
Only ate the beignets, however all locations didn’t have a lot of options. Most locations were either drinks or dessert. Only Grogan’s Grill had a menu of actual food. Das Edelweiss seemed to be doing good food, but they don’t seem to make it look like it’s open, which sucks. The only indication of it existing is the Mardi Gras sign out front with the menu. Got some good pictures from the visit, and genuinely enjoyed my visit! Pictures here:
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$6 this time around.
PS: Review with photos, prices, thoughts, etc for every dish is coming tomorrow.
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The beignets were still delicious as always. Though I highly recommend you get them at Cafe Lulu instead of Das Edelweiss.
BGW just can't catch a break on the weather. This weekend is looking wet, too. Especially Friday and possibly Sunday.
More of a reason to start adding more indoor attractions. Open up the Castle O'Sulliven for something, or make it into a member only lounge. Move some of the smaller performance acts inside the Abby Stone instead of keeping them street performers. There are already indoor facilities not being used.
Abby Stone is open. KVB is performing in there.
Good mgmt would expect lots of bad weather in the winter and have attractions, shows and rides that could actually operate regardless
To count on a dry warm winter is complete foolishness. I can’t believe this mismanaged company has a good stock price
But, at least rain won’t shut the park down and it’s supposed be a bit warmer on Friday so.
BGW essentially shuts down during rain in the other three seasons. Don't know why it would be different in the winter?