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It's Dive Time ~ Fear the Five May 16th, 2007
IT�S DIVE TIME
Busch Gardens Europe Unveils Griffon
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (May 16) � From concept to creation, legend to reality, Griffon, the world�s tallest, floorless dive coaster made its debut today at Busch Gardens Europe.
The park�s latest steel marvel drops its riders 205 feet, 90 degrees straight down, at speeds as fast as 75 mph. Griffon features several one-of-a-kind elements including floorless coaster trains with stadium-style seating. Each coaster train is composed of three rows of 10 seats, and the outer seats extend away from the track. Griffon�s �divers� also endure two Immelmann loops � a coaster move known for its twisted loop.
�It�s the perfect addition to our park,� said Donnie Mills, the executive vice president and general manager of Busch Gardens Europe. �Griffon is the roller coaster on everyone�s list to ride in 2007.�
Crews broke ground on Griffon in July 2006. Track construction was completed in late February, and the first train was installed on the track in March. Since then, Griffon has been put through rigorous safety tests in preparation for its public debut.
The story of Griffon is based on the French legend about the beast with the heart of a lion and the soul of an eagle. Griffon is a creature of fury and flight. From 205 feet in the sky, Griffon drops riders 90 degrees straight down in a floorless dive as furious and intense as the beast itself. For more information, guests may visit www.griffoncoaster.com or call 800.343.7946.
Busch Gardens Europe is an Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park. Other Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks include Water Country USA in Williamsburg, Va.; Busch Gardens Africa and Adventure Island in Tampa Bay; SeaWorld Adventure Parks in Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio; Sesame Place near Philadelphia; Discovery Cove in Orlando; and Aquatica, SeaWorld�s water park, which is under construction in Orlando and scheduled to open next spring.
High-resolution images can be downloaded for media use at www.buschgardenews.com.
Busch Gardens Europe
It�s Dive Time � Griffon Debuts
May 16, 2007
FEAR THE FIVE
The debut of Griffon at Busch Gardens Europe makes 2007 the year to fear. Each of the European-themed park�s five roller coasters offers a unique fright. On Griffon, riders stare face to face with their fears and the ground before the first dive. And the other coasters are full of loops, twists and drops worthy of screams. Fear the five at Busch Gardens Europe.

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JACK HANNA RETURNS TO BUSCH GARDENS EUROPE April 20th, 2007 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 20, 2007) � Jack Hanna, one of America�s most popular
naturalists and adventurers, returns to Busch Gardens Europe with his animal entourage Friday,
April 27 and Saturday, April 28. From penguins to pythons and servals to a sloth, Jack Hanna &
Friends features exotic animals from around the world.
Included with park admission, Hanna�s presentations take place in the park�s Royal
Palace Theatre Friday at noon and 2 p.m. and at the Globe Theatre Saturday at 11 a.m., 12:30
p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Known worldwide for his frequent television appearances including �Good Morning
America� and �The Late Show with David Letterman,� Hanna hosts �Jack Hanna�s Animal
Adventures,� which teaches millions of viewers each week about animals and their habitats. For
more information, guests may call 800.343.7946 or visit www.buschgardens.com.
Busch Gardens Europe is an Anheuser-Busch Adventure Park. Other Anheuser-Busch
Adventure Parks include Water Country USA in Williamsburg, Va.; Busch Gardens Africa and
Adventure Island in Tampa Bay; SeaWorld Adventure Parks in Orlando, San Diego and San
Antonio; Sesame Place near Philadelphia; Discovery Cove in Orlando; and Aquatica,
SeaWorld�s water park, which is under construction in Orlando and scheduled to open next
spring.
For more than 40 years, the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks have demonstrated a
commitment to wildlife preservation and education. The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
Conservation Fund gives guests and companies the opportunity to support field research,
animal rescue, education and habitat conservation. For more information about the
conservation fund, visit buschgardens.org.

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VT Remembrance. April 18th, 2007 Our friends over at Coaster World News posted a post on our forums about the VT massacre. The posts can be found here:
http://www.buschadventure.com/Forums/index.php?showtopic=550

Our thoughts and prayers go out to those effected by this tragedy.

If you have any comments or thoughts feel free to post them in the origional topic.

Thanks and take care,
BAZone Staff

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Hi-5 GETS KIDS MOVING AT BUSCH GARDENS EUROPE April 12th, 2007 Hi-5 GETS KIDS MOVING AT BUSCH GARDENS EUROPE
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 11, 2007) � The three-time Emmy-nominated children�s hit Hi-5 will
bring their hand-clapping, toe-tapping musical to Busch Gardens May 5 and 6 for two shows daily.
Already known by preschoolers for their kinetic television show on Discovery Kids and TLC, Hi-
5�s upbeat songs, dances and learning segments captivate audiences of all ages. The �anti-couch
potato� TV series sends positive messages of fitness and empowerment and encourages participation
from its young audience.
�We�re thrilled to have Hi-5 back,� said Dan Dipiazzo, vice president of marketing for Busch
Gardens Europe, Water Country USA and Kingsmill Resort & Spa. �Hi-5 is a dynamic addition to the
entertainment line-up geared toward our youngest guests.�
Each cast member leads a different segment during the 30-minute show focusing on important
developmental learning concepts from logical thinking to music and linguistics. Hi-5 recently completed
an East Coast tour that debuted on Broadway. The group also appeared on Live With Regis and Kelly
and NBC�s Today Show.
Hi-5 will perform at the park�s Royal Palace Theatre Saturday, May 5, at noon and 2 p.m. and
Sunday, May 6, at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Hi-5�s performances are included with paid park admission.
Admission to each performance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information,
guests may call (800) 343-7946 or visit www.buschgardens.com.

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