This ride was originally located where the swings (The WaveSwinger or what used to be called Das Wiberlwind ~Whirlwind in German) are as of today 2010.
Just like the Katipult, this type of ride is very common. However, Busch Gardens never did anything common and the ride was well themed down to the painted spider web pavement underneath the ride.
At night, it lit up and looked amazing. The sounds of the swings nearby, the German Polka Music Playing, and the BBW coaster running along side made those late 80's summer nights oh-so fun!
Most amusement parks and carnivals call this the Octopus... but not Busch Gardens... "Die Schwarze Spinne" (pronounced Dee Sh'vart'za Shpeen'na) ~ or The Black Spider in German.
Just like the Katipult, this type of ride is very common. However, Busch Gardens never did anything common and the ride was well themed down to the painted spider web pavement underneath the ride.
At night, it lit up and looked amazing. The sounds of the swings nearby, the German Polka Music Playing, and the BBW coaster running along side made those late 80's summer nights oh-so fun!
Most amusement parks and carnivals call this the Octopus... but not Busch Gardens... "Die Schwarze Spinne" (pronounced Dee Sh'vart'za Shpeen'na) ~ or The Black Spider in German.