Busch Gardens Williamsburg
announced in September 2010 the biggest expansion to date with an all new ride in 2011, two new water slides at neighbouring Water Country USA, and a complete retheme of the Germany area. However, it was the announcement for 2012 that an all new coaster is going in the area that was once occupied by legendary coaster, Big Bad Wolf (BBW).
Earlier this week Busch Gardens released a survey asking what they thought of four names for their new attraction coming to the park in 2012.
“See if you can brave the Black Forest on Busch Garden’s all-new roller coaster in the Germany area. What starts as a nice ride through the countryside quickly launches into a lightning-fast, multi-sensory dash through crazy turns, hidden hazards and heart-pounding drops. Inspired by the famed autobahn, the ride combines fast launches, special effects and indoor and outdoor elements to make it a one-of-a-kind coaster experience.”
The options are:
- Revenge of the Black Forest
- Uber Bahn
- Black Forest Turbo
- Verbolten
On the bright side, at least Busch Gardens asking fans what they think this time around. Given the name and the description of the ride, it seems that Busche Gardens is getting a hybrid version of Test Track at EPCOT.
The park has received planning approval from the local planning commission, and has indicated that they will indeed use the old station from Big Bad Wolf for the new project. Also announced during the meeting is the new themed bridge that will go in by the old BBW brake run.
It sounds as if the ride will be a German car version of Test Track at EPCOT with the description of “hair-pin turns”, and “multi-sensory experience”. The chain has a history of getting two coasters from the same manufacturer for both their Virginia park and their Florida park. Yet many are saying that this is the perfect time to launch the first B&M launch coaster. There is one other B&M Coaster with a launch (Incredible Hulk at IOA) but it was a custom job and not something in the company’s normal line.
What are your name suggestions and will you be sad to see the Big Bad Wolf ride go?