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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/05/2026
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn has officially opened to BGW membership holders! Stay tuned for thoughts ASAP!
Verbolten
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/05/2026
Just got another Forbidden Turn update from BGW staff. Verbolten is currently undergoing final, state-required safety checks. Mechanical problems have been resolved by the sounds of things. Hoping to open "soon."
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/05/2026
Current state of the Verbolten: Forbidden Turn line pictured below. Stretching down the start of the Ponte del Accordo bridge right now—not TOO terrible, but still no opening timeline updates yet.
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn Line
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/05/2026
Big Verbolten: Forbidden Turn timeline update: BGW leadership is now advising the queue that the coaster is very unlikely to open before noon, but maintenance has been working all night long and they DO still expect the attraction to open to pass members at some point today.
Verbroken: Forbidden Turn
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/05/2026
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn is set to open exclusively to pass members at 11am this morning! BGW leadership is telling folks in line currently "at least 11am" suggesting it could be a little later though—something to keep in mind. We'll keep you updated!
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn PlazaAnimated Frau Hexel's Magical Motor Tour Sign
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Bonus 5th change I just noticed: Not sure exactly how new this is, but I like the detail on this new-ish Festa Train Station sign. The #BuschGardensWilliamsburg sign shop has been killing it this year!
Festa Train Station Directional Sign
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Couple minor Festa Italia updates today: 🖼️1️⃣ Tempesto's long-closed photo booth has been repainted 🖼️2️⃣ The Festa Coke Market is back from last week's fumigation 🖼️3️⃣ ➕ 4️⃣: Fire-Tried Kettle Corn has begun popcorn and cotton candy sales out of their new (unfinished) pavilion
Tempesto Photos RepaintFesta Coke MarketFire-Tried Kettle Corn Co. BoothUnfinished Fire-Tried Kettle Corn Co. Roof
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Crazy to say, but it's already time to start thinking about Howl-O-Scream! Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of activity at the Festhaus Park event pavilion (home to last year's HORRIBLE new house, Werewolves: The Wolf’s Revenge). Might we see it reworked this year?
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
I'll always find it impressive how well InvadR was wedged into #BuschGardensWilliamsburg, but here's something I think is often overlooked: Not only does InvadR travel both over and under Le Scoot, Le Scoot actually threads THROUGH InvadR's chain loop! Wild.
Le Scoot Threading InvadR's Chain Loop
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Though there isn't any testing happening at the moment, we have been hearing wide reports that the ride has been cycling lately. Right now trains are stopped on the bridge, the final brake run, the holding block in front of the station, and on launch one.
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Outside of new signage, work has really sped up around the coaster's queue and station area! (Final shot is inside the photo/gifts area if you're lost.)
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn Station WorkVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Queue FrontVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Queue BackVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Photo Booth
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 14/05/2026
Some gorgeous new signage has shown up around the Verbolten station area this week! Cute designs and love the use of 3D lettering and the ride restrictions and photo booth signs!
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn Ride Restrictions SignVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Loose Articles SignVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Lockers SignVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Frau's FotoHaus Sign
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 07/05/2026
Anyone who was concerned about the look of the new vine sculptures on the Porsche the other week can now rest easy. They've received their thematic paint and they look EXCELLENT—a ton better than the original!
Porsche Vines Painted FrontPorsche Vines Painted BackPorsche Vines Painted Detail 1Porsche Vines Painted Detail 2
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 07/05/2026
Though photos are pretty much impossible to get from guest areas today with the Rhine River Cruise closed, a ton of work has been done to the show building's entry facade as well! You can just get glimpses of the work through the trees right now.
Facade Through Trees 1Facade Through Trees 2Facade Through Trees 3Facade Through Trees 4
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 07/05/2026
Another Thursday, another Verbolten: Forbidden Turn update! Not a ton to see around the site vs last week, but, some additional clearing has revealed more of the billboard and fake track and, as predicted, the VW bug has been removed from its podium (destined for relocation into the show building).
Empty VW Bug PodiumVerbolten Scene 1 BillboardVerbolten Scene 1 Verbolten Scene 1 Track
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 01/05/2026
Looking forward to writing about this sometime soon. 🕵️‍♂️
Killarney Sim Building
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Culinary isn't the only out-of-the-spotlight department with cap-ex this year either. LOVING the new permanent roof over Lorikeet Glen! They managed to build it while keeping the majority of the surrounding trees intact and even gave it an architecturally-interesting roof line!
Lorikeet GlenLorikeet Glen New Roof
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Naturally, Forbidden Turn has been getting the spotlight this season (and that project certainly deserves it!), but #BuschGardensWilliamsburg continues to deliver on these smaller, completely unmarketed park improvements as well! Super impressive all around!
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Lastly, but certainly not least, the Alpengeist Refreshments booth received a significant update this season and, as of today, it's now open! The new paint is gorgeous, the themed sign board is delightful, and, once again, the tiny paint details are INCREDIBLE to see! 🤩
Alpengeist RefreshmentsAlpengeist Refreshments MenuAlpengeist Refreshments Paint DetailAlpengeist Refreshments Paint Detail
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Then, over in Rhinefeld, Das Edelweiss has gone under the knife too with a nearly full gut job of the interior. Here's a little spy shot of the current state of the project. Looking great!
Das Edelweiss InteriorDas Edelweiss Exterior
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Sign boards are on for the Festhaus Foyer bar too so here's your first look at the new menu! Very interesting that the coffee partner isn't Starbucks this time around...
Festhaus Foyer Bar Coffee MenuFesthaus Foyer Bar Beer Menu
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
One of the most obvious culinary updates happening this year has been the renovation of the Festhaus Foyer bar to incorporate a new coffee component. Walls came down last week—looking close to ready to open now! LOVE the little bauernmalerei-style art integrating a coffee cup! 😍
Festhaus Foyer BarFesthaus Foyer Bar Details Festhaus Foyer Bar Details Festhaus Foyer Bar
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Seems like a good time for a little thread of culinary facility upgrade updates. See below for Festhaus Foyer, Das Edelweiss, and Alpengeist Refreshments updates! 🧵 ⬇️
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Another notable Verbolten: Forbidden Turn update: the crashed car out front has received some nice tweaks! New 3D vine theming, a new logo for Frau Hexel's Magical Motor Tour agency, and a new foundation we believe will soon house the original blue, oval Vbolt sign!
Verbolten Car SideVerbolten Car BackVerbolten Car Front
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 30/04/2026
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn's first scene is coming along nicely! The large billboard and the fake track are both installed and look excellent!
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn BillboardVerbolten: Forbidden Turn False TrackVerbolten: Forbidden Turn Scene 1
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 12/04/2026
Sorta poetic that the sticker covering the Battle for Eire sign is just now starting to crack and peel. Going to be SO nice to have a proper, non-coaster, indoor attraction back at Busch Gardens Williamsburg next season!
Covered Battle for Eire Sign
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 29/03/2026
Another round of Verbolten: Forbidden Turn documents has revealed EVEN MORE incredibly exciting details regarding Busch Gardens Williamsburg's 2026 attraction project! Check out our new article for all the details! There's another little '27 teaser in there too. 🤫 Link: bgwfans.com/2026/additio...
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Additional Verbolten: Forbidden Turn Details Surface – BGWFans
Note: This article expands on our previous reporting regarding Verbolten: Forbidden Turn from back in January. This write-up assumes knowledge of all of the details shared in that piece. If you don’t ...
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 13/02/2026
Someone at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is going to need to explain why is an American flag is flying over Heatherdowns, Scotland. No idea why a flag pole was installed here at all, but flying an American flag in a BGW hamlet is an instant, inexcusable, obvious "no."
American Flag Over Scotland
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 16/01/2026
The teaser video really gave me a lot of confidence that there are folks behind this update that REALLY understand the coaster and what people loved about the original theme. Seeing these plans still blew my mind though. It's so much more than I could have asked for!
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 16/01/2026
Yep! You're correct! Meant to identify it as one of the first, not the very first. Article has been updated with a correction appended to the end. Thanks for catching it!
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 15/01/2026
Feel like it's far above and beyond anything anyone was expecting. Animatronics? At my BGW?! In 2026?!
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 15/01/2026
BREAKING: New documents reveal BGW's *INSANELY EXTENSIVE* Verbolten: Forbidden Turn retheme plans! HUGE 3D set pieces, animatronics, extensive lighting upgrades, and more! Oh, and there's some '27 stuff in there too. Whoops.... bgwfans.com/2026/verbolt... Like & share if you enjoyed the read! ❤️
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Verbolten: Forbidden Turn Plans Call for Extensive Thematic Overhaul – BGWFans
Background Given how long it has been since I’ve put pen to paper here on the BGWFans frontpage, before diving into the new documentation and information pertaining to Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s cur...
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 15/01/2026
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 20/11/2025
Something I always ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see: Tiny, atmospheric, historically/culturally accurate, hamlet-theme-appropriate #BuschGardensWilliamsburg Christmas Town additions. Check out this super cool, new Lucia of Syracuse roaming character/meet and greet/photo op in San Marco! 😍 LOVE!
Lucia of Syracuse Roaming CharacterLucia of Syracuse Photo Op LocationLucia of Syracuse Informational Signboard
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 09/11/2025
Yeah, but that's the best that can be hoped for really. Park-level leadership has so little control, the best we can ask for is that they're advocating for things we want to see—and it seems like they are.
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
- There are a couple current rides on the "target list" that could be replaced/reimagined in the years ahead - Concepts have been drawn up for the Mäch Tower site, but nothing slated immediately
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
- Pantheon theming could be a future opportunity - Will have plans to celebrate upcoming Das Festhaus and Killarney anniversaries - Ideas being kicked around for Pet Shenanigans theater—not imminent but new animal shows are on the ideas list
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
- Developing new system for speeding up parking booth situation—work has already been done, but no imminent plans - Nothing new for Water Country USA to announce immediately - Pushing for something new in Da Vinci's Garden, but nothing at the moment
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
Tidbits from the Q&A, a 🧵: - Playing with ideas for a member lounge but no immediate plans - Want to depreciate the kiosks by putting vouchers in the app - New flat rides are desired by park-level leadership - There are exciting 2027 plans - "little bit of time" for a new coaster
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
Here's the full promo video for Verbolten: Forbidden Turn! Coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2026! Coaster will go down following Christmas Town for the retheme!
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn is coming in 2026! Never before seen (here) effects, completely reimagined theming, and the tour company is under new management!
Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
Two new Summer 2026 shows are "Across the Pond! Legends of the UK" which sounds like a British music show. Big news though: BGW is bringing back a major nighttime spectacular show next year with "Kinetix: A New Generation!" Love to see the return of Kinetix! 😍
New Summer 2026 Shows
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
New Das Festhaus show for Christmas Town this year: Christmas Town LIVE! Debuting next weekend (Nov. 14th)
Christmas Town LIVE Announcement
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 08/11/2025
Kevin Lembke is on stage! We'll share anything newsworthy as it happens!
Kevin Lembke On Stage
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 07/11/2025
Just want to make sure people's expectations are properly calibrated for tomorrow. Rumors this summer indicated that the "Italian Le Mans" plans were shelved. Instead, another rumored project we wrote about back in the spring has been fast-tracked: a Verbolten thematic upgrade. Expect that tomorrow.
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Editor-in-Chimp @newsfedora.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Look at all of these choo choo ornaments available @bgwfans.com 🤩
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 16/06/2025
Yeah, the AI imagery usage is just so painfully cringe. It's also astonishing just how poorly executed it has been. I understand the desire to produce quick, easy, and cheap visuals for a survey like this, but it could have been executed far better. Would like to see the AI use disclaimed as well.
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 16/06/2025
#BuschGardensWilliamsburg is back at it again! Last Friday the park distributed a survey containing five ADDITIONAL future attraction concepts—including two of the pitches we leaked the existence of back in our early May "Whispers" article! What's BGW cooking? Link: bgwfans.com/2025/survey-...
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Survey Reveals More Attraction Concepts – BGWFans
On June 13th we received another survey from Busch Gardens Williamsburg, this time asking primarily for our thoughts about possible ride rethemes. While the last round of market research (discussed he...
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 22/05/2025
A screenshot from the Le Mans sequel (along with two of the others you didn't get) are in this post if you're curious: parkfans.net/threads/park...
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Park Surveys
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BGWFans @bgwfans.com · 22/05/2025
The next major coaster Busch Gardens Williamsburg builds should be a flying coaster of some sort so we can codename the project "Drachen Flier."
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