Toward told News 3 that riders exited the Griffon around 5:55 p.m. and Busch Gardens employees were testing the ride. We reached out to James City County officials for more information.

Watch: Busch Gardens' Griffon stops mid-run; riders stuck for about 2 hours The coaster will cover over 2,500 feet of track and travel up to 40 miles per hour, according to the amusement park.

In May 1975, Busch Gardens: The Old Country opened with eight rides on about 3,000 acres. Then owned by Anheuser-Busch, the new attraction had just one roller coaster. Fifty years later, Busch ...

In addition to the opening of the new coaster, Busch Gardens, which first opened on May 16, 1975, is also commemorating its 50th anniversary Friday with music, entertainment, presentations about ...

Need to know: Busch Gardens Williamsburg is 150 miles south of the District, just off Interstate 64. The park is now open Friday through Sunday and opens daily for the season May 28.