Curse of DarKastle

[BGWnut]

Right - but in terms of building modification we agree there likely wouldn't be much assuming they keep the castle as is and don't expand or otherwise modify the shell. So minor permitting required might have documentation that could theoretically be submitted alongside other items requiring minor permitting.

Though your answer to that is that's not going to happen that way if they do put an attraction in that space.

When the park applies for permits they have to be very specific about what they are doing. They wouldn't be able to just lump in a bunch of construction for a ride without it being explicitly applied for in a permit. We saw this when they applied for permits to renovate the HOS mazes. They applied for permits for both work on Frostbite and Demented Dimensions despite both of them being in the same building.

 

[Diamond Dave]

Riding Transformers at Universal the other day really just made me miss DarKastle and what it could have been. ?

There were a couple scenes and set pieces that were very similar between the two.

 

[WDWRLD]

Right - but in terms of building modification we agree there likely wouldn't be much assuming they keep the castle as is and don't expand or otherwise modify the shell. So minor permitting required might have documentation that could theoretically be submitted alongside other items requiring minor permitting.

Though your answer to that is that's not going to happen that way if they do put an attraction in that space.

They could in theory sneak moving a exit sign past in the permitting process but there is no way they can add anything even as small as a Land of the Dragons ride in that space with out without having numerous permits and inspections from numerous agencies.

 

[Zimmy]

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum to say this... but...

Anyone else incredibly frustrated BGW is adding a coaster in 2021 before opening a Replacement to Darkastle?

Not even a little

 

[ControlsEE]

I find it incredibly offensive that they built a dark ride/motion simulator before replacing Wild Maus

 

[boston191]

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate forum to say this... but...

Anyone else incredibly frustrated BGW is adding a coaster in 2021 before opening a Replacement to Darkastle?

YES!!!!!!!!!!

 

[wombat96]

Really thought I had lost this gem from 2007...

 

[Applesauce]

That is certainly a logo that says "graphic design is my passion"

 

[ijerngvidsnvk]

I miss this ride so much. ?

 

[Gavin]

I don’t.


To be fair though both CoD and BfE have always given me major motion sickness unlike anything I’ve ever experience anywhere else.

 

[tursiops]

I wish Busch could do a simulator properly. Maybe totally redo the guts of BfE. And how can we not have a great dark ride? The Disney and Universal parks prove how successful these ride types can be. And not all of their's are even great.

 

[FoozMuz]

Disney and Universal are in a whole other universe than a park in southern Virginia.

 

[Jonesta6]

As a park, you're right - BGW is not to Universal or Disney's standards. But for a dark ride, this could have been at a similar level if they had the money to upgrade over time as needed plus keep all of the effects working.

 

[tursiops]

I get that, but the principle remains. People enjoy those rides. Find the right story and it will be a success. Questor had huge lines most of the time. Peter Pan's Flight is a terribly lame ride and is commands massive waits. Find the right story or IP and you can have a successful ride that doesn't have to be super complicated.

 

[wombat96]

Peter Pan's Flight is a terribly lame ride and is commands massive waits.

Peter Pan's flight is a historic dark ride with terrible capacity. Also, in Florida the ratio of fast pass guests versus regular guests is very off balance hence the massive waits.

 

[Jason]

I can’t see them not replacing that ride with another ride at some point. That facade and cue is some of the best theming in the park and it’s in a premium location. I think when they get more on their feet from the financial woes we will see something there. Maybe after an increase in attendance with two new coasters this will be the next project. An event space that’s not used during peak park operating times is a huge waste if you ask me.

 

[WDWRLD]

Think about it, the old DK building is used by guests a little over 4 months a season. It sits idle roughly 5 months and a couple of those months the park isnt open every day. Thats a pretty good reason to keep using it the way they are. Right now is houses 3 attractions year round that they dont have to tear down or put up.

 

[tursiops]

It's still creepy for Santa's workshop if you ask me.

 

[Jason]

Think about it, the old DK building is used by guests a little over 4 months a season. It sits idle roughly 5 months and a couple of those months the park isnt open every day. Thats a pretty good reason to keep using it the way they are. Right now is houses 3 attractions year round that they dont have to tear down or put up.

I find it hard to believe that the Hallowscream and Santa’s workshop can’t be moved elsewhere. I also don’t think they are a good use for such a premium spot in the park. That’s a huge foot print to not be a major permanent attraction.

 

[Jahrules]

I find it hard to believe that the Hallowscream and Santa’s workshop can’t be moved elsewhere. I also don’t think they are a good use for such a premium spot in the park. That’s a huge foot print to not be a major permanent attraction.

Santa's workshop used to be in Wilkomenhaus.