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I love all the old school B&M Hyper trains, Millenium Flyers and the Arrow Trains that were used on Drachen Fire.

You've raised some smart kids, Mo. Smart kids, I tell ya. And see this is exactly the dilemma parks like SF and KD will continue to face. If you polled a large section of GP parents, you'd probably find that while SF is trying desperately to become more "family friendly," they're still, much like KD, just that park you see from the highway with mountainous rides more suited for the teenage demographic. In truth, both KD and SFOG may indeed have enough rides suitable for the smaller children in a family, but most parents aren't up on this. Most will base their decisions on where to go from past experiences or word of mouth. When you're labeled something, it's very tough to change that image. Both Dollywood and BGW, while they do have their larger thrill ride offerings, continue to have a warmer, more inviting family atmosphere with better balance. And plus, when KD is obviously planning on advertising the hell out of their new giga (or whatever it is), that doesn't necessarily scream, "Hey, come check out our fantastic array of under ''48 family rides" now does it? As for what may eventually replace it, I like the Powder Keg-type idea. But I'm wondering if that newer Vekoma family invert that Erik highlighted in his recent TR to Oklahoma might be a good choice....perhaps on a slightly larger scale. Obviously not the same footprint, but utilizing some of it? Just a thought. The Vekoma Family Invert idea sounds like a reasonable plan too. As long as it has a custom layout of course with a drop over the Rhine River

I think the next coaster the park could add, that could also be a family attraction is a S&S Launch coaster along the lines of Powder Keg at SDC. Powder Keg is a great ride that everyone of all ages can enjoy. It is intense enough for the thrill-seekers and not too intense for the younger crowd. As long as Busch themes it well (You know they will) I think this could be a great replacement for the Wolf. (I rather have the Wolf...but can't win them all.) Just my 2 cents.

As my favorite comedian would say "F*ck the children!". I'm not paying $50+ for mild rides (Ok, maybe I am also, but that's besides the point! ). BBW had some intense moments and that's what I loved about it. If they are tearing it down, it better be for a kick-as* coaster. I want an intense terrain coaster, no messing around. If they are going to replace such a great ride, it better be with something BETTER, not worse. And yes, that is my enthusiast opinion. It's the only opinion I really care about. Couldn't agree with you more. If Busch Gardens added another B&M, or even a woodie, I think I would actually go there more than once a year, rather than hanging out at Six Flags America and Kings Dominion. 4 B&Ms at one park would be absolutely great. All I can say is they better go Big with this "replacement", or as usual I will not be going to Busch Gardens anytime soon. Your selfish, closed minded "enthusiast" opinions are ruining "family parks." Sounds like you guys just need to go hang out at Kings Dominion and Six Flags America then. There are places for you, and it's clearly NOT Busch Parks. Are you not smart enough to realize that if all you want is "Big Coaster, Big Coaster, Big Coaster, Big Coaster, etc..." then you're going to turn Busch Gardens into Kings Dominion. Just look at what that mentality did to Knott's Berry Farm... --Robb I couldn't agree more with Mr.Alvey. Busch is not one of these "let's add a coaster for the sake of it parks". They put thought into other attractions besides rollercoasters which makes it a family destination.

Nobody said you needed one to make a great inverted rollercoaster . I think it is extremely close between Alpie and Montu. The rest don't even compare. Busch knows how to make B&M's.

Everyone is entitiled to there opinion.....But, im just saying that most people who say that they are not dissapointed in seeing this coaster go, have not enjoyed a trip at "The Speed Of Fright".

They really put that sign up!? ............................wow

Having two classic Arrows at the park is what added to the charm of BGE. You had the newer age B&M's then you has the older Arrow classics. It was the best of both worlds. We better cherish LNM now before they go and remove that one on us too.

It seems as if the Arrow Suspendeds are going into "extinction".

Today is a sad day in the rollercoaster world. I don't understand how they could do this. I thought BBW and LNM would be at the park for many more years to come. BBW is what added to the experaince of the park, it was a different coaster that utilized terrain. It's sad to see another Arrow Suspended Coaster go. There is a hole in my heart right now lmao .

Sweet! Staten Island finally getting some airtime! (No pun intended)

My advice is try and ride Comet as much as you can. It really is a amazing old wooden coaster. The airtime in the back

1. Talon 2. Fahrenheit 3. Stormrunner 4. Alpinegiest 5. Dominator

I have been on 3 different floorless coasters, and I must say, I was impressed with all three. If I had to put them in order it would be: 1. Dominator 2. Medusa:East (No I have not ridden Bizzaro yet) 3. Hydra

I agree with you 100%. I just love how everyone made jokes about him and now that he is dead everyone is showing remorse.

I was shocked when I heard the news. He was a creep though. This has been the biggest death in music probably since Kurt Cobain.

I have a feeling there will be more than what meets the eye too. Something just does not feel right by the look of that track.

Please tell me what ride this, because it defiantly is not Steel Force. Morgan hypers are usually very tame, and every time I've been on Steel Force I've never got airtime near to as close as you explained it. Im with you dude. Steel Forceless is one of the worst hypers around IMO.

It's also named after a condom . I like the name Talon it sounds imposing.

I think the next innovative desgin we will see from B&M is a beyonf vertical drop coaster like Maverick an Fahrenheit.

Agreed. I think I would pass on the water park.

I don't see why everyone says Steel Force....Or what I like to call it Steel Forceless. I didn't find any airtime at all on that ride.

I agree with you about Dominator. It certainly does not have the best airtime, but there is that moment of insane air off the MCBR.

I love Hershey for having very,very, unique rides. But I really dissaproved of them removing the Canyon rapids.

^ He makes a very good point. As time changes more trees an vines an etc grow over the track. I can't imagine how hard it is to inspect that track.