As many of you know, we are in the process of opening our most immersive roller coaster ever, Verbolten. But before our guests can experience this one-of-a-kind ride, Verbolten will go through a myriad of tests that must be completed well before anyone is allowed to ride Verbolten. Our first step is done, the track is up, and manufacturer (Zierer) testing has begun.

I have heard jokes for years on how the younger generation is more adept at technology. The opportunities that this generation has with technology are amazing. My boys can download games to my phone and play them better than I can.

I have two children, 4 and 7. My 7-year-old son Alex tells people how tall he is by listing the rides he can ride at Busch Gardens. Alex is always reaching for the next milestone. I remember the first day he measured 42 inches at the front gate. He didn’t understand why he got a different color band that day. The next day my husband drove him up to the park where he rode Big Bad Wolf for the first time.

Wow! I just finished reading the 100+ emails you submitted for the Verbolten Hard Hat Tour and I can’t thank you enough for your wonderful submissions. It was such a tough decision to choose five people to be a part of the tour that I decided to add five additional fans. So on March 1, a total of 10 fans will join our Verbolten sneak peek. Below are your names and your entries … which have been put into a 500 word count cloud. How fun, huh? The winners will be receiving an email from us with more information on when and where to meet on March 1.

Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet? Do you feel overwhelmed with work, shopping, parties and all else that comes along with the holidays? Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration, offers a great opportunity to rejuvenate and rekindle your love for this time of year.