Friday, May 9th 2008




Big Bad Wolf
Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Griffon | Apollo's Chariot | Alpengeist | Big Bad WolfDarKastle | Lochness Monster


 

   
The beginning of this classic ride is fun, but the ending, a huge drop followed by a wide turn over the Rhine River, is amazing!
   

Type: Suspended
Manufacturer: Arrow Dynamics 
Designer:
Ron Toomer

Lifts: 2
Height: 100ft

Drop: 80ft
Length: 2,800ft

Speed: 48mph
Opened:
1984


Photos
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2nd drop from the bridge

 


Entering the brake run


Here we go!

 


Leaving the station


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Force Factor

Average Member Rating Out of Ten


Actual Rating: 8.222

Members Who Have Been on and Rated Big Bad Wolf: (18)
Ratings in Brackets


alecelmboy(10), Coasterpunk sd(10), Alpengeist(10), alecelm(10), CoasterKing(10), CK(10), 
SnooSnoo(9), Almost(9), Echoes(9), Ultimate Coaster(8), Roller Coaster Crazy(8), CedarPoint6(8), mewantcandy2(8), 
xsupaxmanx(8), Rollercoastercrazine(7), Griffonfreak!(7), theRock-steel(6), Kendal Kinrade(1), 


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madhjsp


Posts: 188
Location: Roanoke, VA
The drop over the Rhine is exceptional. This has to be the best suspended coaster out there next to Eagle Fortress.
theRock-steel


Posts: 104
Location: Florida
I haven't been on too many suspended, but this is my favorite. It has great speed and you get a wonderful view of the
terrain and the river.
Griffonfreak!


Posts: 21
Location: Virginia,USA
Look on youtube and type Big Bad WOlf and it will give u an onride look.
themeparkmad


Posts: 22
Location: United Kingdom
This ride looks great!
Griffonfreak!


Posts: 21
Location: Virginia,USA
This was my first actual roller coaster. It's fun, but the second half is way too short. So like I rated,, a 7.
houligan19


Posts: 0
Location: Connecticut
My first coaster ride...have loved them ever since.
Coasterpunk sd


Posts: 52
Location: spring valley, ca
What makes this a great coaster is the same thing that makes The Beast at King's Island a great coaster, use of terrain
and landscaping. Most of the ride is hidden by trees and hills. Not knowing what is coming always increases the
excitement factor.
Coasterpunk sd


Posts: 52
Location: spring valley, ca
Too bad Arrow did not follow the footprints of this creation. If Arrow had created more ride experiences like this, who
knows, the may still be around. No other Suspended coaster will ever top this. The final descent over the Rhine River is
just icing in the cake. The whole ride is fun, not once was I wondering when it will end.
Echoes


Posts: 866
Location: Maryland
I had high expectations coming into this ride, and Big Bad Wolf exceeded them still. Amazing corners, a fun first half,
and the out-of-control second half are main reasons. Great theming as well. My only gripes are with the length-I wish it
were a bit longer-and the pacing; sure it was out of control, but everytime it picked up speed it slowed back down.
Pieman


Posts: 279
Location: In front of my computer
I don't see why they don't make more suspended swinging coasters. These rides are really fun, especially Big Bad Wolf.
The drop and the turn over the river are just amazing. Love this ride.
DORNEYPARKRULES


Posts: 17
Location: forks township
bumpy and the second hill is awesome
Inversion maniac


Posts: 2
Location: somewhere
looks like crap to me but im not sure
kitsune


Posts: 501
Location: Chorley Lancashire England. Like it really maters
looks cool and very retro
theoffspring


Posts: 13
Location: 
really fun ride.
CedarPoint6


Posts: 4387
Location: Georgia
Quite possibly the best suspended coaster out there (maybe Eagle Fortress is better, but I can't say). Excellent drop
over the river and a very cool first half. I liked the way the supports were put on the outside of the banking to make
the ride feel more open. Nice touch with that.
mewantcandy2


Posts: 844
Location: DC, son
My favorite Suspended coaster. The drop over the Rhine is the best
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
8? Why did I rate this coaster "8". This coaster got a freaking "7" on my top ten favo(u)rite coasters. If I could do
it, I'd change it to "10".
007tyler


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
it is good espetialy in the front seat
crowlslaw


Posts: 0
Location: 
Great ride and use of surroundin area. The second drop over the water is the best part even though they couldve
extended the track to make it longer after that.
ngeunit1


Posts: 0
Location: 
This is just a fin ride that is just an instant classic due to a great layout and amazing themeing along with the river
plunge.
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
I thought Swartzkopf (or however it's spelled) designed BBW and most of the supports were installed by Shw...Them!
eastc0aster


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
It is the only suspended swinger i've been on but from what i hear others suck compared to BBW. I can never get enough
of the 2nd drop over the Rhine.
Ultimate Coaster


Posts: 11713
Location: Connecticut, USA
Fun ride, probably great for it's time, and definately the best suspended coaster that I've ridden.The drop over the
Rhine is fantastic, and the village section is quite fun too.
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
Come On Knucklecoaster! You've got to at least like the second drop over the river. That part was amazing!
Knucklecoaster


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
Ok, but the layout is a bit boring and it's not as gud as Vampire.
fergusonat


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
This is a classic ride with great G's and nice setting. During the day, the ride is about an 8, but at night, it is
transformed easily to a 10...absolutely RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME
blackanese2ride


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
The second drop over the water is exhilirating! Definitely the highlight of the ride.
LiveForTheLaunch


Posts: 8619
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Big Bad Wolf looks like one of the best suspended coasters out there, that's loads of fun to ride with a good layout.
Although BGW has only 4 coasters, they are all top class.
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
Out of the two suspended coasters I've ridden, I think this is the best.










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