Going to Williamsburg

skwak · 03-30-2006

OK - It's not going to be like Disney. I know that. But we are going to Williamsburg foir the first time in a few weeks. We are planning 1 day at Busch Gardens, other than that we are winging it. Does anyone want to chime in who has been there?

**Dana** · 03-30-2006

Have never been, but my parents have. My mom swares you can easily spend two days at bush gardens....lots to do. They loved it.

chastmastr · 03-30-2006

Christina Chowning's Tavern is WONDERFUL!!

David

PrincessJill · 03-30-2006

Never been to Busch Gardens... just Williamsburg. The cute historical part. I'm a history nerd so I loved it.

Have a great trip!

Peppertink · 03-30-2006

Aaaww..very cool! I have always wanted to go...History nerd just like PrincessJill I guess

Have fun!

bethishooked · 03-30-2006

Been there about 20 years ago. I enjoyed it, but like Montecello much better. May want to check that out.

dac921 · 03-30-2006

We were there about 5 years ago.
I enjoyed Williamsburg must better than Jamestown.
Make sure you go into all the shops.

iluvwdw · 03-30-2006

My parents have been to Williamsburg and LOVED it. They LOVED Busch Gardens!!!

pumouse · 03-30-2006

Awe, I want to go so bad. I've never been but it looks really cool!

E&B's Mom · 03-30-2006

OMG - That was one of our favorite vacations EVER!!! We went 2 years ago when the DNC was in town and we hightailed it out of town. We stayed at a Ramada Inn and Suites that I had booked almost a year in advance. Got an Entertainment card rate of $78 per night and we had a 2 room suite (it spoiled us so badly). I HIGHLY recommend getting the flex tickets through the hotel/motel association. I was less than a 1-day admission to each and we were able to get a weeks worth of unlimited admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Bush Gardens and Water COuntry USA (which my kids have both decided is the best water park they have every been to, and they have been to many, including TL and BB at WDW). I could go on and on!

catfish1999 · 03-30-2006

I Wanna Go I Wanna Go!!!!!!!!

We're history nerds here too, and I just recently discovered that my father's family came to that area in the 1600's and I'VE NEVER BEEN THERE!!!

Please give us a TR when you get back and have a marvelous time!

FireAngel · 03-30-2006

I live close, but havent gone to williamsburg yet. Its only like 2 hours away. Someday soon......

I Love BG. Its a great place to go visit for thrills and animals.

hrbib21 · 03-30-2006

Busch Gardens, maybe a day and a half. Williamsburg, about a day, maybe more depending on how much you want to walk. You can pretty much see/do everything in about a 4 day trip.

Screever · 03-30-2006

Skwak - we've had a timeshare in Williamsburg for 15+ years, so I know the place almost inside out! If you like American history you'll love the Colonial Williamsburg city. Some things that are my favorites and might spark your interest, the first two especially:

The Governor's Palace (try the garden maze!)
The Capitol
The Raleigh Tavern (don't bypass the bakery!!)
The Randolph House
Bruton Parish Church
The cabinetmaker
The Magazine
the blacksmith
King's Arms Tavern (my personal favorite for their peanut soup! Oooh man...)

Unfortunately, CW isn't cheap as it used to be. The tickets are nigh as pricey as Disney tix, depending on how much you want to see. I HIGHLY recommend finding their weekly events 'newspaper' once you're there and finding a good couple programs to see. Their interpreters are amazing. Any of the slave-related programs are excellent in my opinion, (look for "Momma Said, Poppa Said" if its still around). If you're going with kids there's alot of programs for them as well. And if you're lucky, lots of spring lambs penned up!

And don't forget about the Hospital/DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts museum. The lower half of the building is still the "hospital" where they cared for mental patients back in the day. It's interesting but might be disturbing especially for kids. The upper levels are the museum, and there's usually nice exhibits there too.

Haha. I could totally do those Disney-tv ads at the resorts, where a bubbly individual takes your around the parks. I hope you have a great trip!!!

DayDreamer · 03-30-2006

Bush Gardens is a great park, I love the food there. Any thoughts about coming to Wash, DC?

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Going to Williamsburg OK - It's not going to be like Disney. I know that. But we are going to Williamsburg foir the first time in a few weeks. We are planning 1 day at Busch Gardens, other than that we are winging it. Does anyone want to chime in who has been there? __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Going to Williamsburg Have never been, but my parents have. My mom swares you can easily spend two days at bush gardens....lots to do. They loved it. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 5 hours 33 minutes

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,248	Re: Going to Williamsburg Christina Chowning's Tavern is WONDERFUL!! David

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PrincessJill Earl Grey, please. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: FL Posts: 2,394	Re: Going to Williamsburg Never been to Busch Gardens... just Williamsburg. The cute historical part. I'm a history nerd so I loved it. Have a great trip! __________________ Avatar: The Tea Caddy - "Twinings Tea in the classic English tradition" Fall 2010 WDWCP Hopeful!

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 922	Re: Going to Williamsburg Been there about 20 years ago. I enjoyed it, but like Montecello much better. May want to check that out. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 120 days 13 hours 33 minutes

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: Going to Williamsburg We were there about 5 years ago. I enjoyed Williamsburg must better than Jamestown. Make sure you go into all the shops. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2486 days 10 hours 36 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: Going to Williamsburg OMG - That was one of our favorite vacations EVER!!! We went 2 years ago when the DNC was in town and we hightailed it out of town. We stayed at a Ramada Inn and Suites that I had booked almost a year in advance. Got an Entertainment card rate of $78 per night and we had a 2 room suite (it spoiled us so badly). I HIGHLY recommend getting the flex tickets through the hotel/motel association. I was less than a 1-day admission to each and we were able to get a weeks worth of unlimited admission to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, Bush Gardens and Water COuntry USA (which my kids have both decided is the best water park they have every been to, and they have been to many, including TL and BB at WDW). I could go on and on! __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,185	Re: Going to Williamsburg I Wanna Go I Wanna Go!!!!!!!! We're history nerds here too, and I just recently discovered that my father's family came to that area in the 1600's and I'VE NEVER BEEN THERE!!! Please give us a TR when you get back and have a marvelous time! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: Going to Williamsburg I live close, but havent gone to williamsburg yet. Its only like 2 hours away. Someday soon...... I Love BG. Its a great place to go visit for thrills and animals. __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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hrbib21 Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 542	Re: Going to Williamsburg Busch Gardens, maybe a day and a half. Williamsburg, about a day, maybe more depending on how much you want to walk. You can pretty much see/do everything in about a 4 day trip. __________________ Eric '07 POFQ, '06 CBR, '00 Offsite, '98 Timeshare, '96 Timeshare, and many times as a child.

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: Going to Williamsburg Skwak - we've had a timeshare in Williamsburg for 15+ years, so I know the place almost inside out! If you like American history you'll love the Colonial Williamsburg city. Some things that are my favorites and might spark your interest, the first two especially: The Governor's Palace (try the garden maze!) The Capitol The Raleigh Tavern (don't bypass the bakery!!) The Randolph House Bruton Parish Church The cabinetmaker The Magazine the blacksmith King's Arms Tavern (my personal favorite for their peanut soup! Oooh man...) Unfortunately, CW isn't cheap as it used to be. The tickets are nigh as pricey as Disney tix, depending on how much you want to see. I HIGHLY recommend finding their weekly events 'newspaper' once you're there and finding a good couple programs to see. Their interpreters are amazing. Any of the slave-related programs are excellent in my opinion, (look for "Momma Said, Poppa Said" if its still around). If you're going with kids there's alot of programs for them as well. And if you're lucky, lots of spring lambs penned up! And don't forget about the Hospital/DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts museum. The lower half of the building is still the "hospital" where they cared for mental patients back in the day. It's interesting but might be disturbing especially for kids. The upper levels are the museum, and there's usually nice exhibits there too. Haha. I could totally do those Disney-tv ads at the resorts, where a bubbly individual takes your around the parks. I hope you have a great trip!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: Going to Williamsburg Bush Gardens is a great park, I love the food there. Any thoughts about coming to Wash, DC? __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House