29yrswithaGApass Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 From Busch: After 25 years traveling at the speed of fright, The Big Bad Wolf will take its last trip through Busch Gardens’ Bavarian village Sept 7. The ride has simply reached the end of its service life. The decision was made to announce the closing now so fans have time to ride the “Wolf” one last time before the ride closes. We are reviewing several design concepts for a new park attraction to replace The Big Bad Wolf, but no announcement is planned at this time. FAQ Q1 Why are you removing The Big Bad Wolf? A1 The Big Bad Wolf has simply reached the end of its service life. The decision was made to announce the closing now so fans have time to ride the “Wolf” one last time before the ride closes. Q2 Will the public be able to see the demolition process? A2 Guests will certainly see the results of the work being done at the site. That said, we want guests to enjoy their park experience and will not have crews dismantling the coaster during regular park operating hours. Crews will likely work during the week when the park is closed to dismantle the ride. Q3 What will you do with the land once The Big Bad Wolf is removed? A3 We are considering several options, but are not ready to discuss future plans at this time. Q4 Why not let fans of The Big Bad Wolf ride the coaster during Howl-O-Scream? A4 Choosing Labor Day to close the attraction gives fans one last chance to ride the coaster without changing the park’s established timeline to dismantle this major attraction. Q5 Should guests have any concern about the removal of the Loch Ness Monster, which is older than The Big Bad Wolf? A5 The Big Bad Wolf's ride dynamics and the fact that the coaster has reached the end of its service life were contributing factors in the decision to retire the ride. Loch Ness Monster is a more conventional coaster that does not experience the same ride dynamics as The Big Bad Wolf. Besides, it’s hard to think of a better use for the Loch Ness Monster site than to continue serving this classic coaster. Q6 Why are you removing a ride without having its replacement ready to announce? A6 It's not unusual for theme parks to remove rides and not immediately announce a replacement attraction. Besides, we are opening two new attractions in 2009, which represent a significant park investment. We opened Sesame Street Forest of Fun this spring, and we are looking forward to Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration, which opens after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDavid Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'll miss this ride tremendousely. I love the theming, riding through the village, and the drop toward the water. I'll miss "traveling at the speed of fright". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 It's my all-time favourite coaster, but it's time has come. It had a full rehab in the off-season and this spring it was STILL the roughest it has ever been... I'll really miss it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 My fondest memory of the Big Bad Wolf was back in 1988 when ACE held their conference at The Old Country to mark the 10th Anniversary of ACE and the Loch Ness Monster. The evening ERT was so much fun. We just kept riding over and over again and we lost our voices from howling! I'll have to find my pictures from that weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have never rode it. My friends say its a great ride. Im not gonna be able to get a ride in either. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbadude44 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 This is heartbreaking news. BBW is one of the most unique rides in the park, and cirtainly one of the most fun ones. This is a dark day for coaster lovers in America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 The last ride I took on it (a couple of months ago), it was rough, it kept having down time, and I noticed there seemed to be some MAJOR structural challenges where they had reinforced footers. The ride tends to rip itself apart, and it can only be fixed for so long. It's sad but it just seems like it was time for it to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnerleroy Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(:(:(:(:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Man I cant belive its going to be gone, thats sad. Better pick up BBW gear now. Edited July 26, 2009 by gafreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 NO! It was such a great and unique ride. I will miss it. I'll never forget my two wonderful rides on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) It was a great ride and I will miss it a lot. I will be going down there this weekend to get one last ride on the classic coaster. Edited November 29, 2009 by Chiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) well maybe we can trade bush gardens, chiller for the bbw? Edited July 30, 2009 by gafreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike13 Posted July 30, 2009 Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 BGE doesn't want Chiller,we wouldn't take BBW either,if Busch doesn't want to spend money to fix it,SF definatly wouldn't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 well maybe we can trade bush gardens, chiller for the bbw? I would LOVE that. Then I could ride both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 It was sad to see Big Bad Wolf coming down, and quite surprising how much is gone already! I posted a bunch of pictures of the ride coming down on my site: Click to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Man is that depressing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acq10uaz Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I see a big B&M flier going in there themed to Spain for a new country. It's said to see a classic go but I think it was its time. Out with the old in with the new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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