This Coaster Will Floor You

Busch Gardens Europe (or what many folks still prefer to call Busch Gardens Williamsburg) starts the 2007 season this Saturday, March 24. For hardened park-aholics like me, it's the best time of the year when the seasonal parks reopen, and Virginia's Busch Gardens is among one of the first to open its gates this spring. However, the anticipation that's been percolating all winter for Griffon, the park's new floorless, diving coaster, will have to wait a few more weeks. The unique 205-foot, 71-mph thrill machine is set to debut on Friday, May 25. What is a floorless, diving coaster? Read the Griffon overview.

• Griffon Preview Photo Gallery
• 2007 Roller Coaster Ride Guide