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.

WILLIAMSBURG (AP) -- Busch Gardens is teaming up with Snyder's of Hanover for the second annual 'Pretzel Coaster Build-Off.' The Virginia amusement park is seeking entries of roller coasters made ...