WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — There's a particular ride at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg that stands particularly tall among the trees. Now, it's set to close for good after this weekend.
The Mäch Tower is a nearly 240-foot drop tower that is located in the German Oktoberfest section of the park.
Since it opened in 2011, it's taken up to 30 people at a time to the very top and spun before plunging into the depths of fun below.
"After review and consideration of overall guest satisfaction, we have made the decision to close Mäch Tower permanently," the park wrote in a statement.
"Now through January 8, we invite you to drop in for one more ride on this spiraling drop tower (ride availability subject to change.)"
This announcement comes as thousands of visitors flock to the annual Christmas Town celebration, and as Busch Gardens prepares to open "DarKoaster: Escape the Storm," which will be the world's first all-indoor straddle roller coaster when it opens later this year, with over 2,400 feet of track and four launches.