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Postby Mochtroid » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:42 am


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Postby alpengeist04 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:45 am

This is very sad news, but understandable.

BBW is and always will be one of my favorites. RIP. :(
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Postby Maximo37 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:45 am

I just got a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my soul after reading this post... we knew there were rumors about this, I'm so sad to see it come true... Big Bad Wolf, you will be missed dearly... I haven't ridden in probably nearly 15 years, but that is only due to the fact that BGW hasn't been in my travels... I might just have to make a journey there to pay my respects... So so sad... thanks for the (official) heads up...
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Postby DarkStitch626 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:48 am

I myself am very sad to see this ride go :cry: . I also grew up riding it and Drachen Fire.
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Postby pkd freak » Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:57 am

It's always sad to see a Classic like this go, but it makes more room for future excitement! BBW is on my TOP 10!
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Postby peteb » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:00 am

I just love BBW; I can't believe they're removing it but I can only hope they might consider replacing it with a modern equivalent. The Arrow suspended coasters are just too unique to have them all disappear. Nothing compares to the final dive into the Rhine River at the end, especially at night.
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Postby Josh Linn » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:00 am

Loved it when I rode in '02...gonna miss it big time.
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Postby wickedtwister » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:02 am

Ok well this sucks. Because I was planning to go up there next summer :cry: Well lets hope they replace it with something great!Sad to see it go but o well.
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Postby Maximo37 » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:03 am

Personally I'm just hoping BBWs replacement isn't just another clone (or big brother) of another ride with already exists in another Busch park (like SeiKra/Griffon)... I'm not being hateful or anything, but if a Manta clone goes into BGW, it doesn't make me want to visit the park quite as eagerly (which is part of the reason I don't have a great desire to visit other Disney parks... how many Tower of Terrors can you really judge?!)... I'm just hoping that something completely original goes into that space... (I'm sure I'll get some backlash for this...)
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Postby pkdcoaster » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:03 am

Man this sucks...I always thought that this and LNM were the traditional staples of the park that they would never get rid of. Guess I better get the use out of my platinum pass before labor day.

My son is gonna be so sad. Its His favorite coaster of the 13 he has been on.

Another thing is why Labor Day??? BGW can't keep it running for 2 more months during Halloween for night rides. Not like they are gonna have the "future attraction" open for next year. More than likely it will sit as a vacant area for 3-5 years.

After this season I probably won't go back till a new coaster is built. I don't think I could stand to see that huge empty hole in the park.

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