France·Roller coaster
Griffon
Floorless dive coaster that hangs riders over the brink before a 90-degree plunge into the valley.
Roller coaster
Extreme thrill
54"
min height
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Griffon stats
- Manufacturer
- Bolliger & Mabillard
- Model
- Dive Coaster
- Opened
- 2007
- Track length
- 3,108 ft
- Top speed
- 75 mph
- Height
- 205 ft
- Drop
- 205 ft
- Inversions
- 2
- Duration
- 3 min
Griffon is a 205-foot roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg that reaches 75 mph, drops 205 feet and turns riders upside down 2 times. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard, opened in 2007 and lasts about 3 minutes. Riders must be at least 54 inches tall.
Before you ride
Brief hang above a vertical drop; exposed dangling legs.
Expert tip (Nov 2026)
Take an outside front-row seat for the most exposed view during the drop.
💡 Fun facts
- Floorless dive trains
- Two Immelmann inversions
- Water splashdown effect
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