ABOUT THIS RIDE
What Griffon is
Griffon is a steel coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. Busch Gardens Williamsburg currently lists 45 rides and attractions in this directory.
Griffon is listed as a steel roller coaster: a metal-track ride rather than a wooden structure or a slow dark ride. It opened in 2007 (about 19 years ago), built by Bolliger & Mabillard, with a published top speed of 114 km/h / 71 mph, a height of about 62 m / 203 ft, and about 945 m / 3100 ft of track, with 2 inversions.
Faster listed rides at Busch Gardens Williamsburg include Apollo's Chariot and Pantheon. Other steel coasters listed at Busch Gardens Williamsburg include Apollo's Chariot.
Useful names to open next on the Busch Gardens Williamsburg page include Apollo's Chariot, Pantheon, The Little Balloons, Kinder Karussel, and Alpengeist.
On-ride footage is embedded on this page so you can see the layout before you queue. Opening times and closures still come from Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
What to expect
If Griffon is a target ride, do it early or late on busy days. Front and back rows often feel different on coasters; use the POV when it is available to decide.
Check Busch Gardens Williamsburg on the day for opening status, queues, accessibility and any extra restrictions on Griffon.
