DarKoaster: Escape The Storm

DarKoaster
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
LocationBusch Gardens Williamsburg
Park sectionOktoberfest
Coordinates37°13′55″N 76°38′49″W / 37.232038°N 76.647045°W / 37.232038; -76.647045
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 19, 2023
ReplacedCurse of DarKastle
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched – Motorbike
ManufacturerIntamin
ModelFamily Launch Coaster
Lift/launch systemDrive Tire Launch System
Length2,454 ft (748 m)
Speed36 mph (58 km/h)
Inversions0
Capacity600 riders per hour
Height restriction48–77 in (122–196 cm)
Trains2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 10 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial 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]

  1. ^ catacora, Dominic (April 12, 2023). "Busch Gardens' new ride DarKoaster almost ready to launch". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved April 14, 2023.