Busch Gardens Williamsburg Project 2023: DarKoaster (Multi-Lap Intamin Straddle Coaster)

Important Articles:​

• BGWFans' full "Project DarKoaster" leak:
  
  

  Busch Gardens Williamsburg's New-for-2023 Roller Coaster

  BGWFans.com has exclusively obtained a bevy of information regarding a yet-to-be-announced, fully-indoor, multi-launch, family coaster currently in development for Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

  bgwfans.com
• BGWFans' summary of the DarKoaster: Escape the Storm announcement:
  
  

  DarKoaster: Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Indoor Roller Coaster

  Everything we know about Busch Gardens Williamsburg's officially-announced, new-for-2023, multi-launched, family roller coaster, DarKoaster

  bgwfans.com

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Major Updates:​

• July 15th, 2021: ParkFans member, @horsesboy, posts a rumor regarding possible DarKastle redevelopment plans
• November 25th, 2021: BGWFans begins teasing a Curse of DarKastle replacement
• December 2nd, 2021: Building permit filed for "modifications to existing Germany village building" valued at $3.5 million
• December 6th, 2021: BGWFans confirms that the Curse of DarKastle replacement is a roller coaster
• December 30th, 2021: BGWFans leaks "Project DarKoaster"
• February 10th, 2022: @Jahrules discovers a utility markings request for the area around DarKastle
• February 16th, 2022: DarKastle has been cleared out
• February 18th, 2022: Photos from inside DarKastle
• April 7th, 2022: DarKoaster plumbing and electrical permits found
• April 20, 2022: @horsesboy reports that stagged construction materials have been decreasing suggesting ongoing construction
• June 1, 2022: BGWFans reports that DarKoaster track is on-site and subsequently posts the first photos
• June 2, 2022: Busch Gardens Williamsburg teases Project DarKoaster for the first time
• June 14, 2022: BGWFans publishes DarKoaster photo and locker building plans
• July 18, 2022: Outdated photos from inside DarKastle leak online
• September 6, 2022: Busch Gardens announces DarKoaster: Escape the Storm opening in 2023
• April 20, 2023: Busch Gardens announces May 19, 2023 as the opening day for DarKoaster, with a Members Only Preview starting May 11, 2023.

 

[Nibbins]

Image is brokened.

thanks, fixed it

 

[Zachary]

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[Jahrules]

... is anyone going to comment on BarKastle?

 

[Irishlad]

... is anyone going to comment on BarKastle?

I think it has existed for some time now

 

[Jahrules]

I think it has existed for some time now

Yeah... I'm remembering it now.

 

[Irishlad]

Yeah... I'm remembering it now.

Looks like the official name for the new and improved Snack Hütte is "BarKastle" which is... just truly fantastic. Pun names are aways gold and this is no exception. I stan BarKastle. It will be the official home of #DarKoasterWatch.

 

[Turbo]

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Had it this past weekend at VBC, quite tasty.

 

[halfabee]

This *-Kastle and Dar-* naming trend seems to have established quite a comfy niche.

Might it continue, and even evolve as a modest but recognizable IP stub, after the new ride opens?

 

[ItsJustARide]

I recall hitting up BarKastle, during CT I believe. I was fully expecting this to be renamed to BarKoaster!

 

[Mwe BGW]

Gift shop update

 

[Irishlad]

Gift shop update

Is SEAS okay?

 

[Coasternerd]

Is SEAS okay?

Yes. They just realized that after doing a dogshit job on pantheon and the fact they’re replacing one of the best rides in BGW’s history, that they need to actually put some effort into the ride.

 

[mikes]

Is SEAS okay?

Maybe they'll really shock us and put some effort into Pantheon next year. I just hope there is a grand plan for Festa as a whole.

 

[CoasterAuditor]

I mean I wouldn't jinx SEAS deciding not to cut the budget on something until we see what DarKoasters final product looks like.

 

[halfabee]

I'm not sure there has ever been a serious grand plan for Festa.

 

[Nicole]

Festa feels like BGW’s junk drawer.

 

[metalman]

That would be great if they go back and theme Pantheon in the near future. With so many new right here and coming in the next couple years. I would hope they take a years ride budget…or whatever…and use it to really repair, renovate, refurbish some older rides
-Theme Pantheon
-Fix Verbolten like new (ride and queue)
-Alpengiest theming- Replace the lost roof snow
-Loch Ness-Tunnel
-Roman Rapids/Restaurant-Finish and open that once and for all.
And do so real deep dust on props, corners, light fixtures…I notice especially Verbolten how dirty, buggy, and dusty the tour office is. The tvs aren’t on….
Yes, clean and fix.

 

[ijerngvidsnvk]

I'm not expecting to enjoy Darkoaster as much as I did Darkastle, but I am looking forward to that building finally having life again - and hopefully a solid ride in it's own right inside.

 

[I64 Trekker]

Introducing the DarKoaster meal...

 

[Irishlad]

That would be great if they go back and theme Pantheon in the near future. With so many new right here and coming in the next couple years. I would hope they take a years ride budget…or whatever…and use it to really repair, renovate, refurbish some older rides
-Theme Pantheon
-Fix Verbolten like new (ride and queue)
-Alpengiest theming- Replace the lost roof snow
-Loch Ness-Tunnel
-Roman Rapids/Restaurant-Finish and open that once and for all.
And do so real deep dust on props, corners, light fixtures…I notice especially Verbolten how dirty, buggy, and dusty the tour office is. The tvs aren’t on….
Yes, clean and fix.

Yes maybe that’s our new addition for next year! I would gladly take a few years of this! One can only wish. Seems to be what six flags fiesta Texas is doing i believe.