Comments on: Big Bad Wolf to be Removed?

By: Anon

Anon — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:36:54 +0000

English please?

By: mark welker

mark welker — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:43:12 +0000

the big bad wolf lives agian!

ARLINGTON, TX – (November 19, 2009) –Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

The National Roller Coaster Museum is hopeful, thanks to a generous donation by the management team of Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, future generations will learn what it was like to "travel at the speed of fright."

The museum will take possession of an original train, track section, sign package and accompanying support materials for the NRCMA permanent collection. "This is an incredible addition to the Museum collection," Gary Slade, NRCMA Board Chairman said. "When the ride closed on September 7, 2009, it was the oldest operating suspended coaster – and certainly one of the best. We want to thank the leadership team at Busch Gardens Europe for their gift."

The Big Bad Wolf was originally added to Busch Gardens' Oktoberfest section of the park in 1984. The project was originally a Schwarzkopf designed flying coaster but after 75 percent completion, the project was turned over to Arrow Dynamics. The "suspended swinging coaster" operated until Sept. 7, 2009 when contest winners rode The Big Bad Wolf for the last time at 8:42 p.m.

"We're honored that the NRCMA wants to add The Big Bad Wolf to their collection," said John Reilly, Busch Gardens' general manager. "It entertained millions of our guests over the years and now will now serve as a reminder for future generations of what the ride meant to the history of the industry."

"The Big Bad Wolf is historically significant in the industry because of its place in the lineage of steel rollercoaster design," Richard Munch, American Coaster Enthusiasts founder and NRCMA historian said.

By: Roller coasters hear

Roller coasters hear — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:00:25 +0000

Nothin can replace the wolf that idea seems cool and all but there already debating if there gonna to put a drop tower there they didnt putany thintg where drachens fire was but the wolf!

By: Roller coasters hear

Roller coasters hear — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:57:37 +0000

the BBW was popular, it wasnt a 205 ft 90degrees drop but it had the same popularity n a diff way worlds first successful suspended roller coaster

By: Roller coasters hear

Roller coasters hear — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:54:04 +0000

The BBW I thought at first, why wold they remove the ride i ean WORLDS 1ST SUCCESSFUL SUSPENDED ROLLER COASTER the bat didnt last long but the BBW is the roller coaster that evry1 loved BGW sucks 4 tearn it down the only reason y i go is for the LNM,Alpengeist,AC,nd Griffon iv heard that they might take out italy nd (AC!) to guild a bridge or ,expand should i say, to germany or take out roman rapids. I tll u there will b problems if they try to take out AC. I will truely miss the Wolf t was a coaster that they should have fixed i mean if u hav enough maoney to make another park n Duabi then u should b easily able to fix a coaster the Wolf shall rest in peace i hope the museum they put it in sets up a nice little area for the Wolf cuz it will ride in2 history nd r hearts.

By: A random guy

A random guy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:21:31 +0000

1st coaster I actually liked since my 1st was apollo's chariot BAD IDEA but this one is good for begginers like I'm 14 and this is my 1st year @ BG and the 1st year I ever rode a coaster in my life kinda strange huh due to financial reasons but I would hate to see this go but if the could make a good replacement thats ok would love another suspended coaster like it or same layout different cars like the ones on alpengeist since they have a higher rider capicity perfect for familys with 3 kids or more and my name for it

Rommels convoy (nazi genral) ok bad name but sounds pretty good though

By: Rae

Rae — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:27:24 +0000

I rode this ride for the first time today (august 7) and I thought it was a blast. I loved the cars and how they kind of dangled. I'm very sad to see this ride go, I wish I could have ridden it more!

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:48:25 +0000

how would it be bad. Even if you hate woodys, many woody fans would love a woody in its place. It would get Busch Gardens alot of popularity

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:46:59 +0000

The Big Bad Wolf was my first roller coaster and until about a week ago, was the only roller coaster I would ride.
The Big Bad Wolf is a thrilling, pulse-rushing coaster and is the only ride that provides a under-the-track, no-upside-down ride that is a great first ride coaster. I have so many memories on that ride, and I would hate to see them all just gone in one day. However, I guess I do understand that it just certainly isn’t as popular as let’s say thr Griffon.

By: Julia

Julia — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:49:26 +0000

A woody coaster would be horrible!!!!!