Griffon - Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens® defined a whole new generation of roller coasters with the addition of Griffon®, one of the world's tallest and first floorless dive coasters. The park's steel marvel plunges thrill-seekers 205 feet at 75 miles per hour.

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Danielle Steffenhagen

Ride in front all the way to the last seat to the right. Best seat in the house!!! You feel like your flying. Look at the view too it is beautiful on a clear day. Good look at the Budweiser plant too!

Carrie (@ISIParksBlog) Hood

Did you know-At the gift shop you can buy a full bottle of wine for your day in the park for $20-25 verses a glass for $7? Buy the bottle!

Mike H.

Likely the best coaster ride at the park . Lines can get long but with three operating cars moves quickly. Horizontal seating of 10 -- Nothing like the first row!

K12 Inc

Did you know? A griffin (or griffon ) is a legendary beast with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. The griffin is thought to have its roots in Ancient Egypt, as far back as 3300 BC. Read more

Kaitlin

Excellent! My favorite coaster in the park . So smooth and that first drop will make your heart race the whole time!

Colin Lord

Lines can get long, but it's very worth it. The best ride in the park .

Steve Mcdowall

Top notch coaster . Leave your fears at the gate.

ᴡ Kershner

Don't make a mistake and not sit in the front row . The front row is where it's at. It's rare a coaster has me scream but the first drop on the Griffon allows little option.

Michael P.

Front row of track , doesn't get much better than that. Splash down is amazing as well .

Katie W.

Grabbing a seat on the edge (where it feels as though nothing is under you) makes this ride that much more fun!

Lindsey Rix

Sit in the front row . Looks intimidating but it's worth it. Best ride and so smooth!

Kristina Rosu

Awesome ride. Great stop hold and drop on any seat! The highest in park .

Sean Wainwright

The best spot is definitely up front on either end for some added fun.

Sam P

On the first drop and brake run drop, allow yourself to float up out of your seat. It brings out the real G-Forces.

Tim • Vattima

Ride the front and on the end. Best view of the park ....oh...and secure loose articles!

Nathan Falk

Try to sit in the front row all the way on the side, it's awesome:)

Will Rompala

Very nice waiting area - many fans to keep it cool on a summer day.

Jonathan Davis

One of the best rides I've been on. The first drop is crazy!!!!

John Mikels

Love seeing fort eustis 3rd port from top of coaster ! Home of the Army boat field !

Lauren R

Ride in the front on one of the edges. It's the most exhilarating experience!

Chris Nelson

The black stripe used to be a flip flop - got caught in the wheel of this ride

Busch Gardens (Official)

Coaster enthusiasts say the front-right seat is the best.

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You HAVE TO ride up front. Quick que will get you in and out.

Troy Fallin

Great ride. Front row staring straight down. Amazing

Jessica Stringer

Really smooth ride, beautiful view from the top!

BGVAtips

Griffon splashdown area: great place to cool off on hot days. No lines & awesome view !

Al Straw

Front row outside seats is the only way to go!

Adrian Bell

Front row is the best!

Lindsay

Get a snowcone after riding front row !

Emma Bailey

Go on the front row , well worth the extra wait!

Jordan Cundiff

Best ride in the park .

Don Hornsby

Best roller coaster in the park .

Angela Maupin

Lines always move quickly!

Michael Cook

Must ride in the front

Casey Campbell

Yep.........

Gavin Taffe

Front row to the very left is the best seat.

Christopher Smith

Ride commando in running shorts

Ryan R.

Back row right is the best for the most air time

Steve Harris

Front row , edge seat 1 or 2.

Paige Waenke

BEST ROLLERCOASTER

Jan Nelson

Single rider line !

Doug Barley

Go to the bathroom ahead of time. :D

William Stanley

This is spelt wrong!

Matthew ???? Tuttle

Ride barefoot

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