Busch Gardens Williamsburg is ready to officially open for the 2010 season on March 26 and visitors will be able to enjoy two brand new theme park attractions.

First, fly away with Europe in the Air, an innovative high-tech simulator ride that rockets guests past some of Europe’s most famous sights, including Stonehenge, the Eiffel Tower in France, the spectacular Alps and even the Roman Coliseum.

A second new adventure is an exciting live show designed to put you in the middle of an exciting celebration of Irish dance, music, songs and storytelling.

The two new attractions provide a unique glimpse of Europe and the emerald Isle. Of course, you can also continue to enjoy the myriad of thrill rides, attractions, shows and special events featured within Busch Gardens.

So go ahead and visit www.HistoricWilliamsburgUSA.com for complete information regarding Busch Gardens theme park tickets and other Williamsburg, VA attractions. Or simply go to www.WestgateReservations.com/sweepstakes.cfm for details about discount Williamsburg hotel and resort accommodations and discount Williamsburg vacation packages.

Busch Gardens is celebrating their 50th year birthday party during their Summer Nights festival with after-hours entertainment and excitement from June 6th - August 16th.  Busch Gardens opened in 1959 as a hospitality center for Tampa’s Anheuser-Busch brewery and a half a century later, Busch Gardens is one of Florida’s top tourist destination, where wildlife and wild rides come together in an unparalleled combination of Broadway-style shows, a world-class zoo with more than 2,500 exotic and endangered animals and more record-breaking roller coasters than any destination in Florida.

Park hours during Summer Nights at Busch Gardens will be extended until 9 pm Sundays through Thursdays and until 10 pm Fridays and Saturdays, so it’s a great opportunity to ride your favorite coasters in the dark and pack in even more fun at a regular day at Busch Gardens. Stay late to ride thrilling roller coasters, from the exhilarating Sheikra to the side-splitting Critter Castaways, and enjoy the park as it takes on a street-party atmosphere with special entertainment and festive food and drink.

On July 3rd, catch David Cassidy in concert, when the July 4th festivities start early. On the 4th of July, rock out with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas followed by a breathtaking fireworks spectacular. In addition, guests can check out the new exhibit honoring the park’s 50 years of fun.  The exhibit features hundreds of photos, souvenirs and artifacts from the park’s history on display, including a 70-foot timeline. The best part of Summer Nights, however, is that it’s included with regular admission to Busch Gardens. So all you have to do is get your discount Busch Gardens tickets at www.OrlandoTrips.com and you’ll be all set to celebrate the park’s birthday and dance, ride, and party through the night this summer.