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.

Important Articles:​

• Most Up-To-Date Understanding of the Layout:
  
  

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• Most Recent Status Update:
  
  

  Drachen Spire Height Waiver Extension Details – BGWFans

  Just over a week ago, we reported on the renewal of the notorious 355 foot Festhaus Park height waiver that was originally requested for the controversial, Intamin-made, multi-launch, giga, shuttle coaster we’ve dubbed Drachen Spire. In last week’s article, we were very careful to leave the door...

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NoLimits Model of the Layout:​

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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/

 

[Jonesta6]

Well that's... Interesting - much smaller footprint for this permit compared to Pantheon but with 2021 having a taller height waiver... Something makes me think though this may be related, it's not a filing for the actual ride.

Edit: I found an acreage calculator for Google maps, it's conceivable that a layout with a launch to the high point that parallels VB's show building, a right turn at the top, and then whatever other elements within the line the old DF buildings is about 5 acres, the existing infield from DF is about 1 acre. I can't post the map thanks to computer to phone issues.

 

[halfabee]

For general illustrative purposes, this is almost exactly 5.34 acres.

(Not claiming this is the exact area indicated on the permit. It just happens to be almost exactly 5.34 acres.)

 

[Zachary]

JCC just kicked me out after I stayed past closing. (Thanks for putting up with me guys!)

Anyway, I swear these plans get harder to decode each time. That said, between you and me, I think we have a layout... ?

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It'll be a late night!

 

[Jahrules]

I imagine @Zachary is on a first name basis with more than one of the staff at the JCC office I imagine their interactions go something like this:

"Oh Zachary is here. We pre-printed the new Busch Gardens filing for you; shall I add it to your tab? Would you like your normal reading room? I put a fresh pot of coffee on"

 

[Thomas]

That is shockingly accurate to how we are treated at the county offices. They are truly wonderful and accommodating.

 

[warfelg]

I imagine @Zachary is on a first name basis with more than one of the staff at the JCC office I imagine their interactions go something like this:

"Oh Zachary is here. We pre-printed the new Busch Gardens filing for you; shall I add it to your tab? Would you like your normal reading room? I put a fresh pot of coffee on"

After having worked in a township office that’s close to exactly the way it goes actually.

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

I'm already excited for a bgwfans article

 

[Thomas]

Having seen the plans: I'm still confused and not particularly excited. At least Pantheon will be good.

 

[GrandpaD]

Remembering my history...I'm wary about any "Germany Expansion".

 

[Jahrules]

JCC just kicked me out after I stayed past closing. (Thanks for putting up with me guys!)

Anyway, I swear these plans get harder to decode each time. That said, between you and me, I think we have a layout... ?

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It'll be a late night!

Meanwhile in the SeaWorld media warroom:

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[KDcoasterMAN]

How long until we know Zachary????

 

[Zachary]

A couple of hours. There's a lot of work to do (because there's a lot of info here).

 

[b.mac]

Has been popping popcorn for over 2 hours...

Anyone have any butter?

 

[warfelg]

Has been popping popcorn for over 2 hours...

Anyone have any butter?

How does someone not?

 

[Dylon]

Having seen the plans: I'm still confused and not particularly excited. At least Pantheon will be good.

My views exactly Thomas, very confused. I think Pantheon will be the better ride for sure, and 2021, will be the crowd pleaser...

 

[PhantomJB93]

So on a scale of Superman: Escape from Krypton to i305...

 

[warfelg]

So on a scale of Superman: Escape from Krypton to i305...

Dippin Dots ?

 

[Thomas]

So on a scale of Superman: Escape from Krypton to i305...

Is both an option?

 

[Jahrules]

I made a handy chart for you all. Hope it helps

 

[GrandpaD]