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- From: wjf@controls.ccd.harris.com (Bill Figie)
- Subject: Coaster for Busch Gardens, the Dark Continent???
- Message-ID: <1992Aug28.141820.22505@ccd.harris.com>
- Originator: wjf@rs2
- Sender: wjf@controls (Bill Figie)
- Organization: Harris Controls
- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 14:18:20 GMT
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- I have heard rumors lately (not on rec.roller-coaster) that Busch Gardens, the
- Dark Continent (Tampa, FL) is putting in a new coaster this next year. One rumor
- had the Drachen Fire being moved from Williamsburg (I doubt this one). Another
- had a Drachen Fire clone being built (this sounds possible). Another had a 3
- looper being built (in this era of 6, 7, ... loops being the norm, I doubt a 3
- looper unless it is something unique like a B&M standup or Batman type ride). Do
- any of the experts out there know of anything? I wrote a letter to BG, TDC last
- week and hope to hear something soon (if they are ready to release any
- information). I noticed that they are not members of ACE (BG, TOC and Busch
- Entertainment is) so I invited them to join ACE. I post anything I hear. I wish
- it wasn't steel but I guess something is better than nothing. Their coasters are
- getting a little old-hat. The Scropion was built the year I joined ACE. I can't
- believe that a park as big and as nice as they are has waited so long to put in a
- new thrill ride (i.e. coaster).
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- Bill "hope it is a suspend looper" Figie
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