Da Vinci Cradle

Least Scary Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA Roller Coaster?

I have never been on a roller coaster before, but really want to. I was wondering which one at Busch Gardens Williamsburg has the least thrill? I wanted to start a bit smaller because I’m SO scared to get on one. I’ve heard the Big Bad Wolf and the Lochness aren’t too bad compared to the others (in terms of height, drops, speed, etc.) Does anyone have any experience on any of these? How about the other rides like Da Vinci’s Cradle? Thanks so much!

All of the coasters at Busch Gardens are fun, but if you’re scared, I’d try Big Bad Wolf first. There’s nothing to it really. It’s a swinging coaster, which means the track is over you, and you’re sitting in a car under the track. There are only 2 lift hills and 2 drops. The rest of the ride is nothing but getting swung around the tight twists and turns. The last drop is the best, it’s over the lake.

Loch Ness Monster isn’t too bad, but it might be terrifying to someone who’s never been on a coaster. There are two loops (you go upside down), and a pretty long tunnel (3 helix turns long), the rest is a few hills. It’s very short though.

Apollo’s Chariot is by far one of the best coasters around. There’s no loops, only hills, but very fast hills.

Alpengeist is fun, but over the years my equilibrium has decided it no longer likes Alpie, so now I don’t ride it as much. It’s a very intense ride, lots of loops and drops. It’ll shake you up quite a bit.

And their newest coaster, Griffon, is sweet. There’s not much to it, only 2 loops and the drop on the first hill. You actually dangle over the crest of the first hill, and stare straight down. Pretty scary. But it’s fun. My boss and another friend from work rode it together (after debating for 30 minutes) and they both loved it!

I’ve only been on Da Vinci’s Cradle once. There’s not a lot to it. It’s a flat ride that sort of rotates back and forth. I got a little dizzy on it and haven’t been on it since. But I do know a lot of people who love it.

Since you’ve never been on a coaster, I’d suggest either taking, or at least bringing, with you, Dramamine. It’s a motion sickness pill. It’ll help you to not get so sick on the various rides. It works great. The only drawback is you get sleepy on it.

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