Busch Gardens Virginia Big Bad Wolf
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Busch gardens virginia big bad wolf. For 25 years the misty forests of busch gardens were terrorized by none other than the big bad wolf. Big bad wolf was a suspended roller coaster in the oktoberfest section of busch gardens williamsburg. And it s not even the park s best roller coaster but it does give you an experience that would be nearly impossible to find anywhere else.
Designed by arrow dynamics the roller coaster opened to the public on june 15 1984. A suspended terrain coaster that flies through a bavarian village then dives to a river. The ride was in service for more than 25 years before closing permanently on september 7 2009.
Visit eagle ridge highland stables lorikeet glen and wolf valley to learn about our animals at busch gardens in williamsburg va. The big bad wolf is the perfect example of why i love busch gardens williamsburg. We also offer exciting tours to see our clydesdale horses and wolves up close.
It s my first visit back to busch gardens williamsburg in 11 years and i can t wait to get back on the arrow suspended classic big bad wolf. On june 27 1984 charlie dean an engineer closely inspected the big bad wolf ride at busch gardens williamsburg. Busch gardens williamsburg s iconic big bad wolf roller coaster shut down for good on september 7 2009.
The footers queue line and station were re purposed for verbolten a roller coaster that was introduced in 2012. 2 14 13news now an artist s rendering of the big bad wolf. Trace the legend of this wild creature run amuck brought to life as a wild swinging family coaster through a terrorized bavarian village that thrilled generations of park fans as we dive into the in depth story behind this legendary coaster.
It s been 10 years since the last time we were able to ride at the speed of fright. Or stop by wolf haven for an educational experience with our animal friends and zoological team.