Pantheon

Manufacturer

Intamin Amusement Rides

Model

LSM Launch Coaster

Hamlet

Festa Italia (Italy)

Opening Date

March 25th, 2022

Tallest Drop

180ft

Max Height

178ft

Top Speed

73mph

Inversion Count

2

Launches Advertised

4

Launch Segments

3

Launches Experienced

7

Riders Per Train

20

Number of Trains

2

Height Requirement

52–76in

Pantheon is an Intamin-made LSM Launch Coaster that debuted at Busch Gardens Williamsburg on March 25th, 2022.

 

[sereniv]

Because it worked for an entire year without fail.

but you realize that you caused property damage because you were swinging around on something that wasn't intended to be used like monkey bars at a playground, right? i don't think you should be bashing the way the park handled the situation, because it doesn't seem like you offered any kind of compensation to them for destroying their property, nor does it seem like you fessed up to your mistake to begin with. did you even try to approach a team member and let them know what happened? or did you just go straight back in line and pretend like you wouldn't be held accountable?

i am sorry about your encounter with the other girls, though. seems strange they would just make up something about you touching them, even if they ended up getting to ride.

 

[Burnouts]

but you realize that you caused property damage because you were swinging around on something that wasn't intended to be used like monkey bars at a playground, right? i don't think you should be bashing the way the park handled the situation, because it doesn't seem like you offered any kind of compensation to them for destroying their property, nor does it seem like you fessed up to your mistake to begin with. did you even try to approach a team member and let them know what happened? or did you just go straight back in line and pretend like you wouldn't be held accountable?

i am sorry about your encounter with the other girls, though. seems strange they would just make up something about you touching them, even if they ended up getting to ride.

As a former Apollo’s chariot operator I handled the situation maturely, I wasn’t “using it like money bars” spoke with security cordially and have been back twice since. Clearly it was an accident.

I’d like to see you take issue with the punks who Destroyed the signage and carved dicks and graffiti through out the actual queue.

 

[Zachary]

I’d like to see you take issue with the punks who Destroyed the signage and carved dicks and graffiti through out the actual queue.

I assure you everyone here very much does.

 

[enaosaka]

wait that happened?? I wanna see ngl

 

[sereniv]

As a former Apollo’s chariot operator I handled the situation maturely, I wasn’t “using it like money bars” spoke with security cordially and have been back twice since. Clearly it was an accident.

I’d like to see you take issue with the punks who Destroyed the signage and carved dicks and graffiti through out the actual queue.

fortunately, the people who destroy the queue signage don't go on a social media platform to out themselves to everyone and try to garner sympathy for their actions. otherwise i'd be speaking to them the same way i've spoken to you.

 

[Burnouts]

fortunately, the people who destroy the queue signage don't go on a social media platform to out themselves to everyone and try to garner sympathy for their actions. otherwise i'd be speaking to them the same way i've spoken to you.

I’m not here for sympathy. I owned up to my mistake, which I believe they over reacted too. Also the difference between them and myself is they purposefully destroyed property, my incident was an accident.

I’m sure since you’re a perfect human being you’ve never made a mistake.

 

[Nicole]

As a reminder, personal attacks are prohibited. This discussion seems to have swerved into a gray area.

 

[MIKEYT67]

I’m not here for sympathy. I owned up to my mistake, which I believe they over reacted too. Also the difference between them and myself is they purposefully destroyed property, my incident was an accident.

I’m sure since you’re a perfect human being you’ve never made a mistake.

You said yourself you swung around the exit.
Walking out and touching the umbrella for blance is not going to break it
Would you like to retell your story on what really happened?

 

[halfabee]

Because it worked for an entire year without fail.

Without failing yet.

Why do it the first time?

Also, though: were I installing shade umbrellas on a zig-zag ramp, I would see that last umbrella location as a plainly obvious risk for misuse and damage -- either accidental or deliberate -- at the hands of the high school physics-challenged.

Either beef up that last location (e.g., slide and bolt the umbrella pole into a slightly larger and stronger pipe which itself is more firmly mounted to the walkway/railing structure), or just don't install that last umbrella at all.

 

[Bring Back Questor 87]

I still haven't been to BGW since December 2019, its crazy how much I miss this park and want to see what Pantheon is all about.

However, things like this are why I'm slow to return. I guess as I get older, I am reminded of how much of a superficial experience BGW has become. Maybe it was always like that and I was blind, but man, the magic seems all but gone from that place.

PS: Guarantee that green umbrella will stay there until broken again...

 

[Burnouts]

The saga continues, they have banned me from the park without cause or saying so the night of the incident.

Again, I’m not here for sympathy, only to serve as a warning to others. One mistake can be blown out of proportion with little amicable Justice.

When I called to speak to Terry about this, I was was told to write a letter to Terry laying out my case. I asked where this policy was posted that I can file an appeal and told by Mary it isn’t. She said she wrote this letter as well. Don’t know where it goes from here, but as a person who literally goes to BGW weekly this sucks.

 

[Zachary]

Yeah, just to state my full opinion here, I believe a few things.

First, I think that park fans in particular should probably be extra careful to be gentle with and respectful of park property.

Second, I don't think using an umbrella as a means of physical stabilization probably fits within that "be extra gentle" philosophy.

Thirdly, I believe that high traffic, public spaces like amusement parks should probably be built to a level of resiliency (wherever possible) as to allow them to withstand a fair amount of abuse from often rude and rowdy guests.

Fourth, like @halfabee said, I think that, especially in the case of a vertical pole placed in the middle of a 180° turn in a path, it is fairly obvious that said pole will need particular reenforcement.

Fifth, I think that security grilling and now banning a guest over a broken umbrella in a high traffic location that's part of a building that keeps falling apart on its own seems pretty disproportionately aggressive to me.

Basically, "swinging" around an umbrella pole as you round a u-turn? Probably a bad idea. I would encourage people not to do that. Being banned from the park because it happened to break when you did it? Baring some evidence that there was an intentional attempt break something or a truly reckless disregard for park property, that response seems pretty extreme.

 

[Burnouts]

Yeah, just to state my full opinion here, I believe a few things.

First, I think that park fans in particular should probably be extra careful to be gentle with and respectful of park property.

Second, I don't think using an umbrella as a means of physical stabilization probably fits within that "be extra gentle" philosophy.

Thirdly, I believe that high traffic, public spaces like amusement parks should probably be built to a level of resiliency (wherever possible) as to allow them to withstand a fair amount of abuse from often rude and rowdy guests.

Fourth, like @halfabee said, I think that, especially in the case of a vertical pole placed in the middle of a 180° turn in a path, it is fairly obvious that said pole will need particular reenforcement.

Fifth, I think that security grilling and now banning a guest over a broken umbrella in a high traffic location that's part of a building that keeps falling apart on its own seems pretty disproportionately aggressive to me.

"Swinging" around an umbrella pole as you round a u-turn? Probably a bad idea. I would encourage people not to do that. Being banned from the park because it happened to break when you did it? Baring some evidence that there was an intentional attempt to be reckless and break something, that response seems pretty extreme.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. I’m taking full responsibility for what I did, and I tried to handle it in the most mature way.

I thought it was all good until this letter arrived in my mailbox today. I’ll do my best to see if it can be resolved but I’m not feeling good about this.

 

[VB06Hokie]

Also, though: were I installing shade umbrellas on a zig-zag ramp, I would see that last umbrella location as a plainly obvious risk for misuse and damage -- either accidental or deliberate -- at the hands of the high school physics-challenged.

Either beef up that last location (e.g., slide and bolt the umbrella pole into a slightly larger and stronger pipe which itself is more firmly mounted to the walkway/railing structure), or just don't install that last umbrella at all.

You'd think the umbrellas OF THE GODS would be indestructible.

 

[MIKEYT67]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. I’m taking full responsibility for what I did, and I tried to handle it in the most mature way.

I thought it was all good until this letter arrived in my mailbox today. I’ll do my best to see if it can be resolved but I’m not feeling good about this.Somehow I do not see being banned from the partk for only breaking an umbrella

Their is more to the story not being told

 

[Burnouts]

Their is more to the story not being told

If that were the case, why the hell would I be here providing a play by play. I WISH i had access to the security footage.

 

[warfelg]

"Swinging" around an umbrella pole as you round a u-turn? Probably a bad idea. I would encourage people not to do that. Being banned from the park because it happened to break when you did it? Baring some evidence that there was an intentional attempt break something or a truly reckless disregard for park property, that response seems pretty extreme.

The OP that started this conversation also had another tidbit:

The “area manager” was wearing a fake name badge. I was cut in-line by a girl and her friends, I called them out and they told moved to row 2.

When they saw me get removed for accidentally breaking the umblella, they filed a false report claiming I touched them.

While discussing the umbrella with security they asked me if I had an incident with some kids in line

Possible the ban has more to do with this information IMO than 'swinging' around an umbrella pole.

Also to anyone who works/has worked at BGW. How easy is it to "pull an Amy" (Superstore joke for y'all) and wear a name badge with a fake name. I've been holding my togue so to speak but I agree with @MIKEYT67 that something is just....off here.

Like, I'm sorry if all of this is 100% true, but fake name badges, accused of doing something you didn't do, getting kicked off the ride, then allowed to reenter, this just all seems like a lot going on all in one report.

 

[halfabee]

From afar, it seems odd to me that the park would indefinitely ban a guest for damaging an umbrella and nothing else corroborated by either witnesses or video footage. (Which is not to say allegations of abuse without witnesses should be dismissed.)

It just feels like someone involved, somewhere within this story, was or is being unreasonable. Strong "doesn't add up" vibes.

 

[Burnouts]

I have videos and pictures to back up my case, it is a violation of the rules to post them here.

I understand how this whole thing can look to some people, I have tried to open and honest about the entire process. All I can say is if I were in the wrong I wouldn’t have informed everyone of this. I am legit frustrated that such a devoted park guest could be treated like this, and am trying to bring awareness to this to get a better resolution or serve as a fair warning to the next guest.

 

[mjm1ahoney3]

Also to anyone who works/has worked at BGW. How easy is it to "pull an Amy" (Superstore joke for y'all) and wear a name badge with a fake name. I've been holding my togue so to speak but I agree with @MIKEYT67 that something is just....off here.

Like, I'm sorry if all of this is 100% true, but fake name badges, accused of doing something you didn't do, getting kicked off the ride, then allowed to reenter, this just all seems like a lot going on all in one report.

It's been a while now, but when I worked at the park, my area manager kept "Patrick from Ireland" as a spare name tag for anyone that forgot theirs for the day (a name tag is part of your full uniform). But in the costuming department, I don't remember having to provide ID or anything when creating a name tag, the person just asked for Name and State and then set it to print.