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/

 

[horsesboy]

I keep getting notifications expecting some good posts

I would have thought that you would already have adjusted your expectations by now. Oh well maybe you wizen up by the time we start discussing #prodject2022

 

[Drachenwolf]

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[qdeathstar]

That drone pilot has some serious skill...

 

[Jonesta6]

I didn't get the feeling it was a drone shot but was instead a high quality CGI - well done if it's real!

Otherwise, how does this relate to the rumored Giga?

 

[BGWnut]

I didn't get the feeling it was a drone shot but was instead a high quality CGI - well done if it's real!

Otherwise, how does this relate to the rumored Giga?

That footage is real. That park has done a few different coaster videos over the past few months.

As to how it relates to this project I have no idea.

 

[----------------------]

I petition to get the unofficial name of theis coaster the be The BOGO Coaster.

 

[Jonesta6]

I petition to get the unofficial name of theis coaster the be The BOGO Coaster.

Be careful, I think Payless has a TM on BOGO

 

[JohnD]

Any guesses on theme - that ties in both Germany and the spike element of the coaster?

Edit - Zugspitze is the tallest mountain in Germany.

 

[Jonesta6]

Being BGW and they're oriented to Oktoberfest and the Black Forest... Wildkatz Revenge

 

[warfelg]

Being BGW and they're oriented to Oktoberfest and the Black Forest... Wildkatz Revenge

Or big bad wolf but now the wolf is mechanical. And actually its a bird that’s named wolf. Actually it’s an American Eagle that lives in Germany in the dark ages that’s leading the charge of American Indians.

 

[JohnD]

My personal preference would be toward the direction of the Black Forest, and associated lore.

 

[Jonesta6]

Would be cool if they decided to go in a different direction, Alps maybe?

 

[Jahrules]

Or big bad wolf but now the wolf is mechanical. And actually its a bird that’s named wolf. Actually it’s an American Eagle that lives in Germany in the dark ages that’s leading the charge of American Indians.

Big bad robot wolf?

 

[GrandpaD]

With a little imagine (I know I'm stretching for BGW) there is an art piece in the Black Forest of a dragon...



One unknown artist took it a step further created an artwork translation...



So, with (hopefully) a good many trees remaining...and we could have a subtle h/t to the former resident of these lands.

 

[JohnD]

Here we go... the ride can be themed to fleeing the forced marriage to Bodo the Giant.

Myths And Legends You'll Only Hear In Germany

From sad, singing sirens to werewolves and giants, dive into the fantastical world of German myth and legend.

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[Zimmy]

I petition to get the unofficial name of theis coaster the be The BOGO Coaster.

Just so long as TOGO is in no way involved....

 

[SLC Headache]

Be careful, I think Payless has a TM on BOGO

I thought they went bankrupt and closed all of their US stores.

 

[halfabee]

May be a great time to pick up a registered trademark, cheap.

 

[Ryanator]

New for 2021! The Giga Claw Machine. LOL ?

 

[Mushroom]

Still a better giga than Orion. /s