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Big Bad Wolf - The U.S.'s Best Suspended Roller Coaster
July 25, 2009 39 Comments

Busch Gardens to Close Big Bad Wolf in September

Busch Gardens Williamsburg submitted a press release today stating what many coaster enthusiasts had feared. Big Bad Wolf will be

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Say It Ain't So. Could Big Bad Wolf be Getting the Axe?
July 14, 2009 27 Comments

Big Bad Wolf to be Removed?

Big Bad Wolf is a world-class suspended roller coaster at Busch Gardens Europe. It’s unique layout uses the terrain of the

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High Speed Thrill Coaster Removed from Knoebels
January 29, 2009 7 Comments

Knoebels Removes High Speed Thrill Coaster, Adds New Ride

Knoebels is a Central Pennsylvania park that’s small, but beloved by enthusiasts for its old school traditional feel. This winter,

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July 11, 2008 0 Comments

Rye Playland Book Review

Book Chronicles Playland Park’s Rich HistoryLocated on the shores of the Long Island Sound, about 45 minutes from New York

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Drachen Fire
November 8, 2007 92 Comments

Drachen Fire @ Busch Gardens | Defunct Roller Coasters

A Look Back at the Legendary Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Drachen Fire was an infamous roller coaster that lived

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Hercules - Dorney Park - Roller Coaster
August 12, 2007 6 Comments

Hercules @ Dorney Park | Defunct Roller Coasters

Hercules at Dorney Park | Defunct Roller CoastersHercules reigned over Dorney Park in Allentown, PA from 1989 to 2003. It

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Steel Phantom - Kennywood
May 5, 2007 7 Comments

Steel Phantom @ Kennywood | Defunct Roller Coasters

Kennywood Offered a Unique Hyper Coaster in Steel PhantomPhantom’s Revenge was originally known as Steel Phantom. It was Kennywood’s entry

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Hypersonic XLC - Paramounts Kings Dominion
January 15, 2007 14 Comments

Hypersonic XLC @ Kings Dominion | Coaster Reviews

More of a Thrill Ride than a Coaster, Too Bad the Thrills Are Short-LivedIn 2001, Kings Dominion already had more

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