Touring plan for Busch

[pigby]

I've seen a couple of touring plans for Busch on these boards, but they assume you'll be at the park first thing. We are using the Busch Express shuttle bus and will only get there at 10.30/11.00 am, I believe. Is it wise to hit the coasters like Sheikra and Gwazi at this time, as suggested. The shuttle leaves at 6pm so we can't leave it till very last thing in the day, either.

 

[ColUK]

Sheikra is over the far side of the park and usually the busiest although Rhino Rally is always the busiest due to such slow loading. When I have been to BG (over 20 times in 6 years) I have always found it to be quiet up until mid afternoon when you can get more locals arriving. It does depend on the weather of course and weekends are always busier. Personally I would head to Rhino Rally first (not the greatest but interesting if small queue) one thing to do is ask the guy at the entrance if the water feature is working, if it isnt I dont think its worth going on unless you can walk right on. After RR head towards Sheikra, after doing this you can do the water rides over there if you want or head to Kumba. I wouldnt bother with Python (a simple corkscrew coaster) after Kumba you can either get the cable car over to Egypt or walk picking up a few of the animal attractions on the way. In Egypt you have Montu (my favorite coaster!) if you can get the front then do that, in fact if there are no queues try every row because believe me they are all different. The back row especially! After Montu head back towards the entrance (pick up your return bus ticket at guest services) and then head towrads Gwazi. I like Gwazi but the last few times I went only one side was open which meant long queues, as with all woodies dont eat just before as it rattles you to the core.
Other things for me are the train ride if you want to relax for about 40 mins, the busch beer tent for your couple of free beers, spending a couple of dollars in the water cannons shooting people on the Congo River Rapids and of course just wandering around soaking up the sun.
Just beware that this is a huge park so your feet will take a beating, if you are planning to do the water rides I would take a change of clothes otherwise you might be a bit uncomfortable.
Anyway, just enjoy, I have used the shuttle numerous times and find it relaxing and doesnt take that much longer than driving yourself, they even did a shuttle last year for halloween which was even better.

 

[pigby]

Thanks for the detailed information - I've saved the post to my favourites and will print off to take with me!

Just wondered about picking up your return bus ticket at Guest Services - is it not possible to get the return ticket on the bus (or before you go)?

Thanks again.

 

[ColUK]

No you have to buy the ticket before you get on the bus, best to do it earlier in the day to avoid any queues late on. If you have 14 day flex tickets then the shuttle is free but you still need to get a ticket from guest services, you just show your flex ticket and they give you one for free. Anything else just ask.

 

[tinkersmama]

I would do Montu first because the rest of the park is a circle and Montu is out of the way. The way that I always do BG is to go in, see the alligators, walk through the clydsdales and head to Montu. After that we head back to were the alligators are and walk through they Myombi reserve. That lets you out on a walk way that heads to Timbuktu and Rhino Ralley is on that walkway. After all the rides there, we continue down the bath to Congo, where Kumba and Congo River Rapids are, then into Stanleyville where Sheikra and Tidal wave are. Then proceed into either Land Of the Dragons (the kids area) and Bird Gardens. I would make time to see a couple of shows. See Katonga and the Chinese Acrobats. Both are excellent! Katonga is at the front of the park by the alligators and shows are all day. The Chinese Acrobats are in Stanleyville by Sheikra and the flume ride and usually start in the evening around 6.

 

[pigby]

ColUK

Just another question around the shuttle - in one of the guide books, it mentions that there are 'several shuttles per day' to Busch from various locations around Orlando. I thought it was just one per day which picked up first at the US hotels and then had a few pick ups (Seaworld etc)

Also can we prebook the bus at the front desk at our hotel (Royal Pacific) a couple of days before?

Thanks again.

 

[cocinelle]

bump!!!


cocinelle xx

 

[highlander447]

Hi if u want to skip the queues, I'd can recommend the guided adventure tour at BG it incl the safari and lunch well worth the money

 

[AnninIowa]

I'd also like to know about a shuttle service to and from WDW to Busch Gardens...I can't seem to figure it out.