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Rothbury said:
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one horseboy. In 46 years of going to BGW I would have to say today was the absolute worst I have ever seen. Italy was blocked off completely. Even though the handout at the gate said the catapult was open. No, it wasn't. You couldn't get to it. There was NO Christmas Town merchandise available. They had tons of HOS merchandise they were still trying to unload and it wasn't on sale. I think there were more attractions (Rides and other locations) closed than open. It is/was cold enough with a slight drizzle. Unless you wanted to eat the same old food at the Festhaus you could let your food get wet and cold as you tried to eat. As for the "special surprise" of a scratch off card. We had one for a free box of popcorn and another one for 10% off your food or beverage purchase. The 10% couldn't be used with a season pass/membership discount. It just flat didn't work. The cashiers tried but it wasn't programmed into the computers. I have never seen such a poorly organized excuse for a park opening ever. After all of my years at BGW I have to say my wife and I are seriously considering calling it quits. We were hoping for an experience to encourage us to continue on with our passes after all these years. If anything; today did just the opposite. IMHO they should have just continued to decorate for next week and stayed closed this weekend.
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What a difference a day makes. On Sunday all the Howl-o-scream stuff was marked 50% off. Sure Italy was closed, but it wasn't big deal. Le Catapult was open on Sunday. Some Christmastown merch was available in various shops, somewhat limited choices, but still available. Tents set up near the Smokehouse. Covered seating with lights. The 10% scratch-off tickets could be used multiple times and with membership discounts. Each member got two scratch-off tickets, some only good for the 6th and 7th, others good through December 17. Slapnation rocked out the Festhuas. Plenty of employees and everyone was in a good mood. Overall, Sunday was fantastic.
 
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Are legacy annual passes valid for admission for 2022 Member Appreciation Weekend? I know they don't include the additional member benefits but I'm uncertain about admission.
 
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Nicole said:
They are not supposed to be, no. In fact, that was advertised as a reason to switch.

That said, the park is listed as "open to the public," and they haven't been very consistent in enforcing the restrictions anyway.
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This weekend will be interesting, given the short hours (12 - 6), limited number of rides, and the forecast (sunny and 80 both Saturday and Sunday). Anybody besides me expecting a suboptimal guest experience?

Also keep in mind that both Kings Dominion and Six Flags America are closed this weekend, which will also add to crowds.
 
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I64 Trekker said:
This weekend will be interesting, given the short hours (12 - 6), limited number of rides, and the forecast (sunny and 80 both Saturday and Sunday). Anybody besides me expecting a suboptimal guest experience?

Also keep in mind that both Kings Dominion and Six Flags America are closed this weekend, which will also add to crowds.
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I mean that is more or less my standard expectation these days.
 
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I don't think it was on the list previously, but Pantheon is now listed as an open coaster this weekend...

Member Appreciation Weekend | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Members, join us for an entire weekend that celebrates YOU!
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Note that you need to print a voucher for the following:
  • 1 FREE DarKoaster Single-Ride Quick Queue – visit a self-service kiosk (Zone B) to obtain a voucher and redeem at the Upgrade Center in Germany (Valid June 1 - October 29, 2023)
  • 1 FREE Battle for Eire mask (limited quantity, first-come, first-served) – visit a self-service kiosk (Zone B) to obtain a voucher and redeem at the Upgrade Center in Germany
  • November Member Reward: 1 FREE Christmas Town Ornament – visit a self-service kiosk (Zone B) to obtain a voucher and redeem at Tweedside Gifts in Scotland
No voucher needed for the below, although good luck with lines:
  • 1 FREE 7 oz. draft beer at Abbey Stone Theatre lobby (21+, ID and Membership required)
  • $1 Hot Dogs at Grogan’s Grill (limit of two per-person, per-transaction)
 
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Nicole

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belsaas said:
Okay, is the Battle for Eire mask the actual piece of plastic you strapped to your face before riding? They're seriously giving those away as "rewards"?
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Maybe a large percentage of their members like bondage gear?

We have said for ages that we wished they would sell us their old props and costumes. They seem to missed the spirit of the idea.
 
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I have lots of questions about whether they are printing more vouchers for the masks than there are masks or not? Gonna say “yes.”
 
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Ummm, did they add Pantheon? Because the tweet from yesterday doesn’t have it open but the website listing doesE25E81C7-CE25-4F31-83D7-428E6E34CBE9.jpeg
 
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Memles

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Memles said:
I have lots of questions about whether they are printing more vouchers for the masks than there are masks or not? Gonna say “yes.”
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Upgrade center in Germany said “no,” but I do not believe them.
sotomexx said:
Ummm, did they add Pantheon? Because the tweet from yesterday doesn’t have it open but the website listing doesView attachment 28069
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They did! Opened the maintenance gate behind Marco Polo’s, so you have to go all the way around from Germany.

Signed, the first person to reach Pantheon today.
 
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