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Alpengeist: The Alpine Ghost That Haunts Busch Gardens

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/ June 15, 2026

Alpengeist opened on March 22, 1997, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, instantly claiming world records as the tallest complete-circuit inverted roller coaster on the planet. Built by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard and designed by Werner Stengel, the $20 million coaster towers 195

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7 Must-Visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg Highlights

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/ May 9, 2026

Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia consistently earns recognition as one of the most beautifully landscaped theme parks in the world. The 422-acre property organizes around themed European-village hamlets — England, Scotland, Germany, Italy, France, and Ireland — each with distinct architecture, food, and themed attractions.

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