Originally Posted By brotherdave Busch Gardens Europe is adding a new children's area to the Banbury Cross section of the England area of the park, all themed to Sesame Street on vacation in Europe. It will feature whimsical European-styled theming featuring the Sesame Street characters. Among the new attractions will be: Sesame Street Presents Lights! Cameras! Imagination! - 4-D interactive movie in the existing Globe Theatre near the park's entrance (this is the same movie from Universal Studios Japan). Grover's Alpine Tour - A sleigh themed family roller coaster Look Loch - A small family flume ride themed to a friendly Loch Ness Monster An Elmo's play area A Sesame Street meet and greet area Plus two other children's rides and other children's attractions. You can read more about it here... <a href="http://www.buschgardensnews.com/page/pressannouncement" target="_blank">http://www.buschgardensnews.co...uncement</a>
Originally Posted By Malin I had thought all future projects were on hold until the situation with Inbev is sorted out.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Why are they doing a family flume themed to the Loch Ness Monster in the England section when they already have a coaster with that theme and name in a section themed to the correct country? I guess it's a nice addition, especially since there was so little for families to do. Other than the very small animal area, the train, and Dragon playground, I think there may only be a handful of attractions that are family friendly. Nice to see the park is expanding its horizions a little bit, even if the theme isn't the best.
Originally Posted By dshyates I have always thought that what BGE needed was more Elmo. Big Bird in The Globe Theater. Just typing that made my fingers cramp. I'm all for adding another kiddie section, but the SS tie in, in a European themed park, hurts my head.
Originally Posted By Sunshine84 Great addition to the park! This will be especially good for families with young children - I am so excited to go back next summer!
Originally Posted By figment1986 <<I had thought all future projects were on hold until the situation with Inbev is sorted out. >> It was already under construction before the situation occurred. It actually seems to fit nicely with the sesame street area being British design rather than new york... Look at Land of the Dragons at Busch Gardens Tampa... I don't see Africa there.
Originally Posted By brotherdave The children's flume dragon flumed boats in Land of the Dragons at BGE looks identical to the 'new' one proposed for the new Sesame Street area. I'm guessing that that ride may get moved to the new land. I'm also wondering about the fate of Land of the Dragons. Is it possible that they're going to keep it? Or will this new land be its replacement?
Originally Posted By u k fan I can't believe they have an area called Banbury Cross! I live in Banbury and see the real thing almost everyday! I wish Big Bird was coming to visit me!!!
Originally Posted By bayrr326 I wasn't too thrilled about it when I first heard about it but after seeing the artwork I think it will fit in with the area just fine. BGE has always been a little bit lacking when it comes to the kiddie stuff. So I think it will be a great addition.
