History

Wildcat history

6 milestones tracing the story of Wildcat.

6Events
1974Start
2008Latest
  1. 1974Opening
    Bell's Amusement Park

    Wildcat opens

  2. 1997Definitive closure
    Bell's Amusement Park

    Wildcat closes

  3. 1997Dismantling
    Bell's Amusement Park2 sources

    Wildcat is dismantled after the accident

    After the accident, Wildcat was dismantled and left Bell’s lineup. Its removal closed the Schwarzkopf coaster chapter at the park.

  4. 1997Relocation departure
    Bell's Amusement Park1 source

    Wildcat leaves Bell’s for a second life

    After dismantling, Wildcat was relocated to Jolly Roger Amusement Park, where it was associated with the Avalanche name for a short period.

  5. April 20, 1997Accident
    Bell's Amusement Park3 sources

    Fatal accident on Wildcat

    A car rolled backward on Wildcat’s lift and struck a second car. A fourteen-year-old boy died and six other people were injured; the ride did not return to operation at Bell’s.

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  6. 2008Relocation arrival
    Bell's Amusement Park2 sources

    Wildcat returns as Avalanche

    After several years in storage, Bell’s former Wildcat was rebuilt at Jolly Roger Amusement Park as Avalanche. It operated there from 2008 to 2014.

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