Project 2021/Drachen Spire: Intamin Multi-Launch Shuttle Giga Coaster [Cancelled]

General Information:​

"Project Drachen Spire," is a community-generated identifier for the Intamin-made, multi-launch, shuttle giga coaster that was originally slated to open at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2021. The attraction is planned to utilize the currently-vacant land behind Verbolten, Festhaus Park—the former home of Drachen Fire.

The coaster's main layout—as leaked before the addition was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic—featured two launches, two spikes (one spiral, one vertical-ish), and a couple of banked turns. Drachen Spire was designed to run two trains by means of a pair of switch tracks connecting the primary, shuttle portion of the layout to the station platform.

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  Drachen Spire Height Waiver Extension Details – BGWFans

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Additional Coverage (Newest to Oldest):​

• https://bgwfans.com/2022/drachen-spire-height-waiver-extension-details/
• https://bgwfans.com/2022/drachen-spire-height-waiver-renewal/
• https://bgwfans.com/2021/drachen-spires-slumber/
• https://bgwfans.com/2020/leaked-ele...-williamsburgs-2021-roller-coaster-in-detail/
• https://bgwfans.com/2020/busch-gardens-williamsburg-2021-shuttle-giga-coaster/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/germany-expansion-site-plans/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/2021-rpa-impacts-plan/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/newly-leaked-document-depicts-project-2021s-station/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/project-2021-height-waiver-vote-happens-tomorrow/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/born-from-the-ashes/
• https://bgwfans.com/2019/bgw-project-2021/

Previous Thread:​

https://parkfans.net/threads/january-2019-festhaus-park-height-survey.5696/

 

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If by combo drop tower/coaster you mean something like Zumanjaro/Kingda Ka, that seems like it would be a mistake. KK can't launch if Zumanjaro is doing it's run and vice versa. Not sure why a park would want to create that bottleneck again.

That’s a New Jersey state law thing. They’re super strict on sfgadv.

 

[ControlsEE]

That’s a New Jersey state law thing. They’re super strict on sfgadv.

I wonder what that law says... "Thou shalt not launch a roller coaster at the same time as a drop tower drops"

 

[Jonesta6]

Is that really a law thing or a power supply issue? I can imagine both rides next together like that would suck up a lot of juice if the park grids weren't designed for it.

My guess is that BGW would need to do some serious power upgrades/modifications for much more to be added near VB since it's been noted that the launch after the drop track draws enough power to cause issues elsewhere in the park.

Curious what the electrical experts on here think for BGW to do something like that?

 

[ControlsEE]

We had a discussion a while back on the added infrastructure needed and energy recovery methods.

 

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We had a discussion a while back on the added infrastructure needed and energy recovery methods.

Is that really a law thing or a power supply issue? I can imagine both rides next together like that would suck up a lot of juice if the park grids weren't designed for it.

My guess is that BGW would need to do some serious power upgrades/modifications for much more to be added near VB since it's been noted that the launch after the drop track draws enough power to cause issues elsewhere in the park.

Curious what the electrical experts on here think for BGW to do something like that?

I couldn’t find any primary source but that’s pretty common for stuff like this. From what I gathered the permit for operating the ride was granted with that stipulation. So not exactly a law but...

This isn’t the only way the park is having its arm twisted with the state trying to run things. Lose article incidents have resulted in some rather draconian state involvement for “safety” reasons. It generally just results in rediculous measures.

 

[GrandpaD]

... but I think that we are getting late in the game for that.

I never said it was too late in the game.

Oh, ok. Must have misread.

 

[BGWnut]

Oh, ok. Must have misread.

Yes getting late in the game doesn't mean it's too late in the game. Just that we are getting close to the point that we would need to hear more for it to be possible.

 

[Adam]

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[Adam]

I gotta say, it's been very difficult not spilling the beans, but believe me, it will be worth the wait! ?

 

[AlpenChariot]

I gotta say, it's been very difficult not spilling the beans, but believe me, it will be worth the wait! ?

ETA?

 

[GrandpaD]

Another Blockbuster? I think I still have my card somewhere....




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[madmax]

Sounds like full layout giga

Please please please be RMC

 

[AlpenChariot]

If letters and numbers could describe a coaster would you say it's more RF or Ixxx

 

[Zachary]

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As always, huge thanks to @Adam for the assistance here!

 

[BGWnut]

Sounds like full layout giga

Please please please be RMC

I can tell you it's not RMC. It's another Intamin. Unless the plans changed very recently

 

[halfabee]

Another Blockbuster? I think I still have my card somewhere....


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My reaction to the use of the term "blockbuster" was, "Wow! What a Difference!" (TM)

 

[PhantomJB93]

At the very least, this confirms it’s not a one-trick pony in the strictest sense like Red Force. It could still just be a top hat and a few high speed turns like Xcelerator, but quite frankly that’s something that’s never been attempted on this scale and is good enough for me.

 

[Bring Back Questor 87]

I like it! I also think Busch should troll KD and call this one "IntimidatR 355."

 

[Jahrules]

I like it! I also think Busch should troll KD and call this one "IntimidatR 355."

Or we can troll @Drachenwolf

 

[GrandpaD]

@Zachary Great write up!

A suggestion - I know us "regulars" know about RPA... But perhaps you might want to provide a description of it and why BGW needs to file such paperwork. It might be beneficial for the new and/or casual visitor following your link to the front page article.