raptorcp21 Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I've heard many rumor about BBW at BGE is going to removed soon to make new room for new coaster possibly a flyer... Quote
KingCobra Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 as in Big Bad Wolf at Busch Gardens Europe? I am really hoping that it isnt the case. Big Bad Wolf is easily my favorite arrow suspended coaster, sorry Flight Deck but way to short. The drop down over the water is an amazing use of the terrain and I would hate to see it go. Quote
Diamondback FOF Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I had heard that Big Bad Wolf may be removed after this season, and maybe even shut down before the end of the season. I haven't, however, heard that a flyer may be put in its place. Edit: This is a very lucky post being that it is post #777 for me . Quote
violakat03 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 This year is Big Bad Wolf's 25th anniversary. They are making a big deal out of it at the park, an even bigger deal than they're making of Apollo's 10th. It is still a popular coaster (more popular than Loch Ness Monster) and I highly doubt it's going anywhere any time soon. They still have a lot of room in that park for coasters. Plus it's an enthusiast favorite. It's the best Arrow Suspended I've ridden and probably the best out there. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 I doubt it will go. If it days it will be a sad sad day. Quote
violakat03 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 This exact same thread showed up on TPOL within minutes of this one. Considering no one on either board has heard this rumor before, I think he's trying to generate a new one. Big Bad Wolf isn't going anywhere any time soon. Quote
Touchdown Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 Unfortunately I believe this is true, there is already a thread on Coasterbuzz and BGEscape where people who appear to have some connections say its going to happen, BBW is too much of a maintenance nightmare (oldest still operating suspended) and in a bad location if the park wants to make a new country out of the Drachen Fire area. Quote
violakat03 Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 A lot of coasters are maintenance nightmares (TTD, anyone?) but they aren't going anywhere. Quote
Delirium_Guy Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 A lot of coasters are maintenance nightmares (TTD, anyone?) but they aren't going anywhere. Yet..... No ride is ever guaranteed to stay.....regardless of popularity. So I wouldn't rule anything out because anything is possible. Regarding the rumor of the flyer, given how successful Manta has been it wouldnt surprise me to see another pop up within the chain. Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Not to mention that at Six Flags in particular, if a ride can't be kept up most of the time, it is either moved, sold or demolished. Terpy, who really, really misses Batman and Robin: The Chiller, Evolution, Jumping Jack Flash, and yes, he'll say it, even Deja Vu all over again... Also, once the rumors started that the Eagles were leaving Kings Island, many enthusiasts denied it was even possible, then one night, the park had their going away party, and soon, too soon, they were gone...gone with Mr. Fisher to the winds... Quote
CoastersRZ Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Yep. And they are still giving fans a snapping good time as the Danny Phantom Flyers. Its really a shame that they removed such a classic ride that could be enjoyed by grandparents and young kids alike. I for one would be happy if they bought a new version of that ride. Stick it where the Eurobungy is, or over in XBase, between The Racer, Adventure Express and Flight of Fear. Or, stick it in the large grassy patch next to the International Showplace and adjacent to the transfer track on Diamondback. I still say that they need to place an attraction there to liven up that pathway. Quote
kiruler102 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 why did they remove Drachen Fire, i looked it up on youtube and RCDB and it looked like a fun ride. Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 It was an extremely painful ride for most. It had very low ridership. And there were other issues that caused the park to consider removing and to ultimately remove the ride. Quote
KingCobra Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 why did they remove Drachen Fire, i looked it up on youtube and RCDB and it looked like a fun ride. I rode it once and it beat the tar out of you. It was suspose to be built by B&M I believe to be a sister coaster to Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa, didnt happen, Arrow then built it with the same basic configuration that B&M was to build. I think thats the general back story to the coaster itself correct me if I am wrong. Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 http://history.amusement-parks.com/drachenfire.htm Quote
violakat03 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 The best description I ever got of riding Drachen Fire was to put your head between two heavy books and smack it back and forth repeatedly. Then you'd have a good idea of what it was like. Violent, unpopular coasters do not stick around for long. I'm glad that Flight of Fear was modified rather than removed, because it could have easily gone the same way as Drachen Fire due to it's unpopularity. The lapbars turned that ride around and made it popular again, as it has remained ever since. I firmly believe that the ride quality (or lack thereof) is one of the reasons Hurricane:Category Five was torn down rather than being sold. I never rode it but have never heard of anyone that was a fan of it. Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 ^ I really wouldn't consider myself a fan of Hurricane, but It really wasn't bad. It was like Blue Streak in my opinion (Ride Wise.) But then again, Son of Beast is my favorite Wooden Coaster... Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 http://history.amusement-parks.com/drachenfire.htm So good to see you cite Adam Sandy's works. Adam is a historian, and a darn good one. You can trust that which he writes, it is well researched and a labor of love. Quote
Beast1979 Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Violent, unpopular coasters do not stick around for long. I'm glad that Flight of Fear was modified rather than removed, because it could have easily gone the same way as Drachen Fire due to it's unpopularity. The lapbars turned that ride around and made it popular again, as it has remained ever since. Again, I would absolutely LOVE lapbars on Vortex. As much as I love The Vortex design, the otsrs are extremely painful, for me at least. I would always like to see a ride modified before removed, giving it somewhat of a chance. Then again, if the modified version is worse then the original, get rid of it. (Crypt) Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 For an example of a rough, head-bangy ride that got modified instead of being removed, see Steel Phantom, which turned into Phantom's Revenge, a far, far superior ride. The modifications not only created a great ride, but cost far less than a comparable new coaster would have and effectively used the site at what was then relatively land starved Kennywood. Quote
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