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News: Busch Gardens Europe offers Quick Queue

Posted at 12:42 PM EDT (1642 GMT)

Jul. 4th, 2008 --

Via Press Release: Introducing the all-new Quick Queue: With Busch Gardens’ brand new Quick Queue, you get priority access to the most popular roller coasters, rides and show in the whole park. It’s an awesome way to make the most of your time, whether you’re flipping over Alpengeist, splashing along the Roman Rapids or taking an over-the-top drop on Griffon. Ready to speed up your fun? When we say you get priority access, we mean it. We only sell a limited number of Quick Queue passes per day, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. Simply stop by any admissions window as soon as you get to the park. It’s that easy—and just like Quick Queue, it’s that fast!

Quick Queue pricing:

Add Quick Queue for $24.95 per person (Pass member pricing $19.95 per person). The Quick Queue pass is available for sale at any Busch Gardens ticket window on the day of your visit. Quick Queue Pass is valid on the purchase date only and for priority boarding once for each ride listed above. Not available online or for advance sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it?

Quick Queue entitles the purchaser to receive Priority Boarding access on the following attractions: Griffon, Alpengeist, Apollo’s Chariot, Escape from Pompeii, Big Bad Wolf, Curse of DarKastle, Roman Rapids, Log Flume, Corkscrew Hill, and Kinetix.

How do I purchase?

Ticket can be purchased at any Admissions Window. The Quick Queue ticket is not available online or for advance sale and is valid on the purchase date only.

What do I get?

A printed ticket giving you access to the Quick Queue ride entrance. Quick Queue entrance location varies per ride. If you have questions, please see a ride attendant and they will help you.

How do I use it?

Present ticket to attendant at designated Quick Queue entrance. Quick Queue attendants will escort guests to the boarding area. They will also screen all guests to ensure they meet all attraction requirements.

Can I use the Quick Queue ticket on the same ride more than once?

No, Quick Queue access can only be used once per ride, per day.

Can I pick my seat?

No, Quick Queue does not allow you to pick your seat nor give front-of-line access. Quick Queue allows you priority boarding. Attendants will direct you to your priority seating location.

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Comments
James Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10720 View Park/Ride Count	Sounds like a lame qbot/flashpass... At least at most SF parks you can still wait for the row you want once in the station.
7/4/2008 12:45 PM
Wes Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 11076 View Park/Ride Count	Yeah, and I can't believe you have to pay that much and can only use it once for a ride.
7/4/2008 1:13 PM
tedfuzz Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 314 View Park/Ride Count	Sellout. No, but in all seriousness, systems like these make the lines take twice as long to get through because they have to switch between the guests and the ultra super elite vip guests. -TedFuzz
7/4/2008 1:19 PM
Andrew Polcyn Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 10356 View Park/Ride Count	Why are features like this just limited to rides? Why not extend it to sit-down restaurants in the park too? Do any parks have preferred parking? For an extra price, park by the gate!
7/4/2008 2:16 PM
James Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10720 View Park/Ride Count	;) A lot of parks have preferred parking.... Most Six Flags have them and even a waterpark in my area.
7/4/2008 2:44 PM
James R Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 1271 View Park/Ride Count	Yeah, Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld have preferred... As you leave the parking attendant gates, just put on your flashers... Hah. That's rather expensive to bypass the line and you don't get much anyway. Ouch.
7/4/2008 4:22 PM
Hank Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 850 View Park/Ride Count	This plan sucks big time. I will NEVER go to those parks again - EVER. They can shove their extra pay passes up their "you know where". I hope whoever came up with this idea rots in hell - and gets in realy quick, without waiting in the "regular" line. Damn, this makes me more angry the longer I think about it. Pretty soon they'll be charging extra to use their bathrooms - and even more if you need a fast pass for that!
7/4/2008 10:31 PM
Carowinds 73-03 Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 11834 View Park/Ride Count	Sounds like the Universal pass but without the escort.
7/5/2008 10:31 AM
jimhamblin Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 739 View Park/Ride Count	I have no problem with the park trying to get a few extra dollars. I do have a problem with them inplementing a system that grabs the extra dollars at a cost to all of the people who have paid good money to enter the park. Clearly BGDE has no sense of decency toward thier patrons. I hope this one bites them in the ass.
7/6/2008 3:45 PM
Nitro Luvr Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 398 View Park/Ride Count	I get into Busch Gardens for free and their lines have NEVER been substantially long before, so I'll just stick with my free pass and 20-30 minute wait. Because this Quick Pass just is not worth it in my book.
7/7/2008 7:17 PM
Jimmy B Joined: May 2001 Posts: 2121 View Park/Ride Count	It's pretty much a fact of reality in the business world (restaurants, hotels, airlines, and theme parks) -- Reward those that pay more than the rest and treat them like royalty. Unless a voice is raised in protest or defiance, parks are going to believe that nothing is wrong and everyone is happy and even consider spreading the idea even more.
7/8/2008 12:33 AM
Canobie Coaster Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 414 View Park/Ride Count	This is becoming a sad reality at many parks. I and most of the GP hate them, but I can't blame the park for adding them since people dish out tons of money to skip lines since today's generation is very impatient. I will say, these things would be good if lines are long and you have a limited timeframe at the park, but other than that it's just not worth it in my opinion and it really detracts from the experience of others who don't use them.
7/8/2008 11:26 PM

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