Escape from Pompeii, Water theme park ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, USA
Escape from Pompeii combines a boat journey through theatrical scenes with fire effects and culminates in a 50-foot water descent into a splash pool.
The attraction opened on April 29, 1995, as part of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's twentieth anniversary celebration, built by Intamin across three acres of land.
The ride presents a recreation of the Mount Vesuvius eruption from 79 AD, integrating archaeological elements and Roman architecture throughout the experience.
Visitors should expect to get wet and can store belongings in designated lockers near the entrance, with height restrictions applying for safety reasons.
The attraction consumes 27 million British thermal units of natural gas every hour to power its extensive fire effects system throughout the building.
GPS coordinates: 37.23530,-76.64470
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:17
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