Two identical coasters called The Hurler opened in 1994 at Kings Dominion and Carowinds (then both owned by Paramount). They were themed around “Wayne’s World” (the notoriously attention-shy Mike Myers even filmed a commercial for the attraction) and featured props and sets from the two movies. At one point, you even walked through a full-scale replica of Wayne’s basement. (Yes, that’s Tia Carrere with a Wayne walk-around character on the ride.)
Supposedly, the area around the ride featured themed shops and food stations. Sadly, when Paramount sold the parks, the name remained but almost all of the theming was discarded. Later this month a hybrid wood/steel coaster called Twisted Timbers replaces the Hurler at Kings Dominion. Party on.
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