Pass Member Preview Day

[Eric]

Looks like this is going to be fun. Im actually coming to Virginia on this day, but not early enough to see project 2017 details.

Member Preview Day is right around the corner and we can't wait to welcome our Busch Gardens® Williamsburg 1-Park, 2-Park and Platinum Annual Pass Members. Be sure to come out and enjoy all your favorite rides and shows, plus:
Be one of the first 800 Members* at the Abbey Stone Theatre by 11 a.m. to learn about 2016 park happenings plus exciting details about
Project 2017
Rock out to The Fighting Jamesons as they deliver a traditional style of Irish music with an energetic modern-day approach in the Abbey Stone Theatre.  There will be three-performances throughout the day.  Stop by Castle O’Sullivan to pick up a ticket to reserve your seat*.
Take advantage of Preview-Day only offers*
Save 40% off an Annual PhotoKeyTM Membership
Shop discounts in all Ireland shops ($5 off $25 purchase or $10 off $40 purchase)
Eat and drink St. Patty’s style with green beer, popcorn and corned beef sliders*
Reserve an all-you-care-to-eat lunch* in the Black Forest picnic village from noon – 1:30 p.m.

PMPD will be on 19 March this year.

 

[MAZ]

Which day is this going down?

 

[Nicole]

19 March

(OP updated with the date)

 

[CastleOSullivan]

I have never seen the park work around the Celtic Fyre set. If they want to use a projector to show off concepts, then they will have to be creative. I think we can rule out the two main projectors. I still would really like to see something theatrical in addition to the typical speech.

 

[The Hessian]

I think they'll just use the screen and projector combo that they use for the Gloria show in Christmas town to make their presentation.

 

[Nicole]

I have never seen the park work around the Celtic Fyre set. If they want to use a projector to show off concepts, then they will have to be creative. I think we can rule out the two main projectors. I still would really like to see something theatrical in addition to the typical speech.

What exactly do you mean by "theatrical?"

I don't mind improved production values, but I never want to sit through another series of awful skits. I am still scarred by the Fall 2013 Pass Member Appriciation Weekend extravaganza.

 

[CastleOSullivan]

[...]Fall 2013 Pass Member Appreciation Weekend extravaganza.

^You mean "Scott-stravaganza"? No. I mean something more like 2011 Dark Side of the Gardens announcement. I don't mean skits with cheesy dialogue or even elaborate musical numbers. It should be exciting previews, not just talking. The London Rocks thing at the end of the 2013 announcement was almost right. However, they had so many issues, and most people didn't react well to it.

I'm just tired of podium speeches. In fact, last year the only people that I think had enough charisma/ speech skills to talk that long were Dan (marketing) and Franz (culinary).

I think they'll just use the screen and projector combo that they use for the Gloria show in Christmas town to make their presentation.

They might be able to use the front projector, but then they wouldn't have room on-stage. Their rear projector has no room with the Celtic Fyre set.

 

[Luke]

Just got this email

 

[oddbean]

So is pass members day usually crowded?

 

[Eric]

Not really, last year there were not really any lines.

 

[The Hessian]

Yeah I remember being able to ride Verbolten at twice in a row

 

[jornor]

Sounds awesome! Hoping to make my first Pass Member Preview Day this Saturday.

 

[The Hessian]

Sounds awesome! Hoping to make my first Pass Member Preview Day this Saturday.

Congrats and I hope to see you there

 

[jornor]

Thanks dude! Same to you guys.

 

[angelicurrr]

We're planning on coming and bringing the baby!

 

[Thomas]

 

[horsesboy]

So is pass members day usually crowded?

Last year was not but it was also cold and on a strange date because of Tempesto. The year before the line to get in to parking was backed up quite a ways and it was fairly crowded. Also their staff is just starting to get use to their jobs so be prepared for things to take longer than usual.

 

[Dylon]

54 degrees and mostly sunny as of now. Looks to be a fairly nice day. Can't wait to go.

 

[Eric]

I cant wait for it. Not only will Busch Gardens be open but also i wont have to change my signature everyday anymore

 

[jornor]

Is this green beer thing a first for the park? What type of beer do you guys think it will be? Lol.