LAST PIECE OF TRACK INSTALLED AT BUSCH GARDENS FOR THE MULTI-COASTER THE PANTHEON

BY GABRIELLE

Busch Gardens in Williamsburg has announced the last piece of track has been installed for its upcoming, ‘record-breaking’ rollercoaster, the Pantheon.

The Pantheon will reach speeds of 72.5mph and a backward speed of 61mph. The multi-launch coaster is located in Busch Gardens’ Festa Italia village.

As well as reaching speeds that Busch Gardens describes as making the Pantheon the fastest multi-launch coaster in North America, the steel rollercoaster will feature four launches, five airtime hills and a 95-degree vertical drop.

The track for the highly awaited rollercoaster is 3,328ft. in length and the ride lasts for two minutes.

The Pantheon is due to open at some point in 2020.

BUSCH GARDENS UNVEILS NEW, RECORD-BREAKING ROLLERCOASTER FOR 2020

BY GABRIELLE

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia, has unveiled details about a new, record-breaking, multi-launch rollercoaster that’s set to open at the 383-acre theme park in 2020.

Pantheon will feature four launches and will reach a maximum speed of 72.5mph, making it the United State’s fastest multi-launch coaster.

Combining the strength of five Roman gods, Pantheon propels guests in backward and forward launches. The ride also features two inversions and a 95-degree drop.

Larry Giles, senior director of design and engineering at Busch Gardens, commented on the park’s new rollercoaster.

“Pantheon is going to be non-stop action for riders.  We’ve designed it so that the experience is changing all the time and will keep riders wondering what’s next.

“Multiple launches, speed changes, a sharp drop and backwards acceleration are just a few of Pantheon’s one-of-a kind traits,” added Giles.

The Pantheon will be located in the Festa Italia Village area of Busch Gardens.

The arrival of Pantheon will be the fourth consecutive year Busch Gardens Williamsburg has introduced new attractions.

2019 saw the opening of the popular Finnegan’s Flyer, Virginia’s only ‘Screamin’ Swing.’