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DarKoaster was fine! I knew what I was getting into, but it packs a slightly stronger punch than what you'd expect for a "family" coaster, and doing two laps but with different projections and effects makes it feel a little more worth the while. Unfortunately, it seems to command some of the longer lines in the park, which is understandable since more families can go on it. I had Quick Queue and walked right on when the rest of the wait was 45 mins. I would never wait 45 mins for this one, especially when you could walk on Alpengeist or Pantheon multiple times in that window. But again, it depends on what you are hoping to achieve. I still send kudos to Busch for finding a way to reuse the building and facade from DarKastle and make something interesting.
Geoff Openshaw
10
It is fun. It is a small thrill. No hills, just boosts. Most of it is pretty dark. You go around the same track a couple of times. It is worth a ride. But not when the line is long. Sometimes, the line is an hour and a half or 2. That is not due to ride quality. It is only because it is the new ride. Pantheon, that came in 2022, is much better. However, this ride is well themed. I take that into consideration as Busch Garden is a theme park and not a thrill park. This ride is not fast, but the sudden boosts make it feel fast. Come on a non-crowded day and give it a ride early, before the line picks up.
Scott Hiatt
10
This is a super fun roller coaster ride with a great castle setting. Everything building up to the ride is well done. Our two complaints are the pace of the line, which moves ridiculously slow. Over an hour of just standing while very few are boarding. The ride is also way too short for the wait.
Louis and Elaine
00
Photos are from June, when the ride had issues. Got to the front of the line and wasn’t able to get on. Visited Busch last night again (October 28th) and of course the ride ended up being down again due to maintenance issues. Just get rid of it already!!!!!
Cella M
10
DO NOT listen to these chuds below bashing this ride! This coaster was one of my favs here. Refreshing A/C, great speed boosts, and the thrill of not being able to expect the next movement IS WHAT MAKES IT FUN! Ride it!!
Bryce Backer
60
The ride was amazing, verbolten doesn’t hold a candle to it theming wise. I rode it the first day it was open to members and the wait time was long, but the operations were speedy quick. 5 stars hands down!!!
Caleb Chadwick
20
Nearby Attractions Of DarKoaster
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Griffon
Verbolten
Apollo's Chariot
Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness Monster
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
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InvadR
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Nearby Restaurants Of DarKoaster
Das Festhaus
Marco Polo's Marketplace
Anheuser-Busch/Inbev Williamsburg Brewery
Trapper's Smokehouse
Grogan's Irish Pub
Squire's Grille
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Brauhaus Craft Bier Room
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Basic Info
Address
1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States
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Phone
+1 757-229-4386
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Website
buschgardens.com
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Overview
2.6
(103 reviews)
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entertainment
adventure
family friendly
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attractions: Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Griffon, Verbolten, Apollo's Chariot, Loch Ness Monster, Loch Ness Monster, Busch Gardens Christmas Town, Alpengeist, InvadR, Tempesto, restaurants: Das Festhaus, Marco Polo's Marketplace, Anheuser-Busch/Inbev Williamsburg Brewery, Trapper's Smokehouse, Grogan's Irish Pub, Squire's Grille, Les Frites, Brauhaus Craft Bier Room, Bürgermeister’s Hideaway, German Pretzels and Beer
