Answering your question regarding the price, I don’t quite know the answer to that, but from what my family paid for this tour in 2018 it was around $79.99 a person. I think this years is $69.99, but you do get lights on Verbolten so……
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That's interesting, thanks. I haven't done the VB tour since it was a separate thing from the rest of the roller coaster tour. And not only was it lights-off at that time, but they were STRICT about it. You were forbidden from taking out your phone, not only because it prevented anyone from taking flash photos but also because the glow from the screen would ruin your eyes' minutes-long adjustment to the extreme darkness in that corner of the building.
The tour guide had a small flashlight to illuminate our way, but was only allowed to use it when there were no riders in the building. Any time a train entered, the flashlight went out. If we were walking, we just stopped in place for a minute or so and waited to hear the exit launch before proceeding again.
After letting one's eyes adjust, there was a decent amount to see in there. Neat effects, though much of the hanging scenery was obscured by other hanging scenery. A different era.
The tour guide had a small flashlight to illuminate our way, but was only allowed to use it when there were no riders in the building. Any time a train entered, the flashlight went out. If we were walking, we just stopped in place for a minute or so and waited to hear the exit launch before proceeding again.
After letting one's eyes adjust, there was a decent amount to see in there. Neat effects, though much of the hanging scenery was obscured by other hanging scenery. A different era.
I believe that I heard insurance (or maybe government regulators) found out the details of what they were doing and put a stop to it. I guess when you were up there you weren't secured at all and that was a big no-no for them.I emailed guest services a few months ago to ask specifically about the trip up to the top of Griffon, and they replied that is not a part of the tour anymore
So, here is an unpopular opinion. The LNM station was far and away the best part of the tour. Walking around at the top of Griffon was horrific (I was pressured into doing it). I'm not entirely sure what was keeping anyone from falling to his or her death.
I think I recall hearing that the contraption that you take up to the top has some issues (which is worrying, since it is used for evac, I believe). But that might also partially explain why they got rid of the Walk of Death.
I think I recall hearing that the contraption that you take up to the top has some issues (which is worrying, since it is used for evac, I believe). But that might also partially explain why they got rid of the Walk of Death.
Anyone been this year? I'm wondering what priority ride time means - is that just a Quick Queue or ride time before the park opens. I suppose I could just call. But curious to hear what it entails these days.
I haven't been this year but in the past it was rides right as the coasters finished there morning checks and before the general public was in.
Unless something has changed yes they have to sit at the side during the ride time. The one tour I did six or seven years ago we had a couple smaller kids that were just slightly to small and verboten and nessie. The park staff did a great job keeping it entertaining and even got us over to Grover at the end just for the
I don't know we were in the same group but they had come separate from me and my friend so sorry I can't help you with that. Also I had the impression that the family booked not realizing that the kids were to short so they likely had paid the full price already even if they didn't have to.
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Anyone else see that there's a special one-day-only event on the 16th for national coaster day? Price is a bit steep at $150- but it includes a lights on Darkoaster tour, a Q&A with the engineering VP, and lunch with the park president.
Price is a bit steep at $150- but it includes a lights on Darkoaster tour, a Q&A with the engineering VP, and lunch with the park president.
May see you there, then! I'll bring the paparazzi
Also included quick queues to all coasters. I think it is definitely worth the price.Anyone else see that there's a special one-day-only event on the 16th for national coaster day?
I'm surprised they didn't have a no-ParkFans policy in place—that poor engineer...
That engineer might learn something if they pay attention.I'm surprised they didn't have a no-ParkFans policy in place—that poor engineer...
I think giving BGWFans access to a lights on tour of Bolt is a strange decision.
It's not clear to me on the website... the tickets say for 12+ only and say kids must be over 6 to ride/join. So does that mean my 7 and 9 year old would be free to join along with the purchase of 1 adult ticket?