Big Bad Wolf - Gone but never forgotten.

[Mikey]

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

at least this is better that what they were probably going to do to it. it would be really cool if they could recreate it somewhere else as a new coaster (but that wont happen)

[rcmaniac25]

Virtual reality maybe? I know they have simulators that can go upside down and simulate the g-forces pretty well. Glad I got to ride it before it closed.

"The National Roller Coaster Museum is..."

National Roller Coaster Museum..? Really? This world has just lost every ounce of respect I had left for it.

im a big fan of busch gardens and i hear that they r making a new country and a new launch coaster to go with the country, idk if its true though.

source or it is not true.

[slosprint]

^^ I think you are mixing up the 2 Busch Gardens. The one in Tampa is the one rumored to get the launch coaster.

Busch Gardens VA is not getting a launched coaster. They're getting a 26 story drop tower.

and here's some info about the wavier they received http://bgwfans.com/?p=856

these are some pics of what people think is coming http://www.themeparkreview.com/photos/p ... ystery.htm

another link with some interesting ideas about the theme of the ride http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20 ... tower-ride

here's another two links you might check http://www.thecoastercritic.com/2010/04 ... ected.html

http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2010/ ... 0231208.tx[:D][:D]

Ack, well, I'm glad we're getting something new and its gonna be a good attraction and I'm all for it cuz I want people to enjoy new things and have fun. I'm just not a fan of drop towers

Where did you hear that Busch Gardens Virginia was getting a launched coaster? I know of a rumor that Busch Gardens Tampa was getting a launched coaster. I think you have the two parks confused.

Originally posted by Nightmare500

"The National Roller Coaster Museum is..."

National Roller Coaster Museum..? Really? This world has just lost every ounce of respect I had left for it.

What was the point of that? I'm sure it's not federally funded; only that it's the only roller coaster museum in the nation. Why are you on this website with that point of view?