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Busch Gardens Williamsburg gearing up for 2023 launch of DarKoaster









Another new ride for 2023, DarKoaster, is currently under construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia, US, and is set to bring a supernatural twist to the park’s German-themed area.

The indoor attraction, a 2,454-feet-long (750-metre) straddle-style launch coaster, will be situated in the building that formerly housed the Curse of DarKastle ride. Featuring four launches, the 26mph (42kmph) dark ride experience is themed around an abandoned fortress.

Mounting their snowmobiles, riders will encounter strange weather systems and weird phenomena, where “a supernatural force is imminent as explorers discover that they are evading more than just a raging storm.”

The family coaster is made by Intamin and follows the successful 2022 launch of Pantheon - the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster with 15 airtime moments and speeds of 73mph.

See more of the biggest rollercoaster openings in 2023 here


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Busch Gardens Williamsburg gearing up for 2023 launch of DarKoaster









Another new ride for 2023, DarKoaster, is currently under construction at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia, US, and is set to bring a supernatural twist to the park’s German-themed area.

The indoor attraction, a 2,454-feet-long (750-metre) straddle-style launch coaster, will be situated in the building that formerly housed the Curse of DarKastle ride. Featuring four launches, the 26mph (42kmph) dark ride experience is themed around an abandoned fortress.

Mounting their snowmobiles, riders will encounter strange weather systems and weird phenomena, where “a supernatural force is imminent as explorers discover that they are evading more than just a raging storm.”

The family coaster is made by Intamin and follows the successful 2022 launch of Pantheon - the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster with 15 airtime moments and speeds of 73mph.

See more of the biggest rollercoaster openings in 2023 here


 



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