WILLIAMSBURG — That howl you hear on May 23 may be Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s newest coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, as North America’s longest family inverted coaster is unleashed.
The return of the fan favorite comes as Busch Gardens Williamsburg is celebrating a landmark anniversary.
Members will be among the first to ride starting on May 16 during the park’s 50th anniversary celebration, and members will also see additional exclusive ride times on May 17 and 18.
The park describes The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge as delivering a highly immersive and thematic experience, where families are swept into a world of unparalleled excitement. Set in a bustling Bavarian village, the celebration quickly turns into chaos as glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of a terrifying creature.
Riders will dash through more than 2,500 feet of track at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, the park said, adding the ride is perfect for kids, with a minimum height of 42 inches tall when accompanied by a supervising companion and 48 inches without, ensuring everyone can enjoy this coaster together.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is also honoring five decades of thrills with a parkwide festivities including a “lookback presentation,” a 1970s cover band, a fireworks finale and more. Visitors will also see 50th anniversary elements throughout the park, including special photo opportunities, historic signage and overlays on the park’s original attractions.
Busch Gardens adds guests can enjoy special offers including 75-cent beer, a $19.75 commemorative t-shirt and FREE cupcakes for members. Visitors who were born in May of 1975 will receive FREE admission on May 16. To redeem the free ticket, guests can visit Guest Services upon arrival and present a valid photo ID.
On Friday, May 23 at 10:30 A.M., 50th anniversary festivities will continue with a Grand Opening Ceremony as The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge opens to the public. Guests are invited to experience the ribbon cutting, a DJ dance party and special photo opportunities in Oktoberfest.
For more information on The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, the 50th anniversary celebration and membership, visit BuschGardens.com/Williamsburg and follow Busch Gardens on social media at @BuschGardensVA.
