DarKoaster | |
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg | |
Location | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
Park section | Oktoberfest |
Coordinates | 37°13′55″N 76°38′49″W / 37.232038°N 76.647045°W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | May 19, 2023 |
Replaced | Curse of DarKastle |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Launched – Motorbike |
Manufacturer | Intamin |
Model | Family Launch Coaster |
Lift/launch system | Drive Tire Launch System |
Length | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
Speed | 36 mph (58 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Capacity | 600 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 48–77 in (122–196 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 10 riders per train. |
Website | Official site |
Quick Queue available | |
DarKoaster at RCDB |
DarKoaster (also billed as DarKoaster: Escape The Storm) is an indoor launched roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in James City County near Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It replaced the former Curse of DarKastle attraction, with the ride experience building on its predecessor's storyline and reusing its building. DarKoaster opened on May 19, 2023.[1]