History
Busch Gardens Williamsburg was first dreamt up in the 1960s. Anheuser-Busch scouted out some land near colonial Williamsburg to build a new brewery on. The brewery was built in 1971 and still stands. It wasn't until the mid-1970s that Bush Gardens Williamsburg finally took shape.
Name
When Busch Gardens Williamsburg opened on May 16, 1975 and was called "Old Country." During the 1990s, the park adopted the name Busch Gardens Williamsburg. In 2006, the name changed to Busch Gardens Europe. That last name never really stuck, however.
Features
Busch Gardens Williamsburg features six countries. In the beginning, though, the park only featured four--England, Scotland, France and Germany. Shortly after opening, Oktoberfest became an integral part of the park.
European Roots
There are seven distinct sections to explore--England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Rhineland Germany, Bavarian Germany and Canada. One of the original rides, the Loch Ness Monster, is still a big hit.
Future
The Big Bad Wolf coaster closed in September 2009. A new country, Greece, is moving into the park in 2010. The park is now open through December thanks to new Christmas-themed attractions and events, which are all part of "Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration."
