NEW DarKoaster roller coaster POV at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

[@sharpproductions]

If you want to see the same ride system in the daylight check out our SeaWorld Arctic Rescue POV: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWwfHppaJaNb9E

[@anastasia.beaverhausen]

All I know is that the A/C, cold fog, and all those launches are gonna feel amazing when it's 99°F with 99% humidity this summer!!

[@vimdetta]

They do no cap😂

[@sunsetsav]

they did!!!

[@jakeplayz2525]

I went on this ride a few days ago and it’s a lot better than it looks! One of the smoothest rides in the park!

[@JenelleElizabeth-tt2wn]

My dad and I went on this ride after alpenghist and loch Ness monster. This one was the best one I had ridden all day. Would totally go on this one again. We waited for two hours in line. But when we got to the coaster, a lady was nice enough to let's us get on .

[@ashistrash493]

quick tip for anyone wanting to ride this: arrive at the park early and ride this first thing when you get there. i know it's a long walk to the back of the park, but if you know the park layout n stuff, it'll be a walk in the park (pun intended). i rode darkoaster first thing right when i got to the park around opening and it was only a 15min wait. so yeah, just a quick tip to help evade the 2 quadrillion year waits this ride gets most of the time, hope this helps!

[@allanah6649]

This is my favorite ride. My mom and I are going this summer

[@tdsarchive4763]

We started doing this when we had season passes: we would get there at park opening, and everyone would beeline for their favorite rides first- then work our way back to a meeting point

[@Wesida515]

I wanted more Ludwig One-liners damn it! Lol

[@sharpproductions]

A bit more Ludwig in our longer video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKG0k3yMbJylb8U

[@hauntsandamusements]

I think my main complaint is that the queue/pre-show isn’t dark enough! Other than that, looks like a solid addition to the park!

[@thedude4063]

It might be bright due to the work that's going on. Cobra's Curse at BGT has the lights on in the line when they are doing work on the AC and/or Preshow

[@sharpproductions]

Definitely brighter than the old Curse of DarKastle. It's a fun ride though.

[@twelvegaugeslug7840]

@@thedude4063Right This was the impression I got

[@Hollywood1127]

I said this same thing. I really enjoyed how the NeverMore maze gave the castle a creepy vibe. Too much light makes the ride non-imposing, where a dimly light queue is rather intimidating for the whole King Ludwig storm theme.

[@brentrussell1209]

@@sharpproductions The station itself looks way brighter. Either way I’m glad it’s here, Closing DarKastle was one of the biggest missteps I’ve ever seen that park make.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

Nice touch adding the creepy witch laughing sound throughout the ride.

[@elsiek]

👀That’s Ms. Creepy Witch 🧙‍♀️ to you.

[@krystaluribe1886]

That was my fav part haha love the laughing

[@KMK926]

If I was on the ride with her I would have told her to STFU! Annoying!

[@Blast2224]

I find it beautiful that it was the fans of DarKastle that kept the demand for a "sequel" alive. If we didn't express our love for the original, the building would have stayed a warehouse or worse; torn down for something less impressive. Busch Gardens would be smart to lean into all this dark lore they've created and have Prince Ludwig a more prominant character.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

He looks like Zod from the DCEU now instead of Lord Darkenon like in the OG ride.

[@SkittleShark27]

As soon as the ride began it shot up into my top5 very smooth coaster and I loved it! can't wait till its popularity dies down and the line wont be hell

[@L_moncello]

Just did this ride yesterday. Definitely good for people who are frightened of heights but want to experience a real roller coaster. The video does no justice to just how fast the ride launches you into the dark- you go from gently turning into that dark hallway into IMMEDIATELY feeling like you're going terminal velocity shot straight into hell. Obvs no low dips or moves up, but you do a lot of sharp turns that leave you basically sideways on the walls. I had a blast, im petrified of heights and the ride fit me the best out of anything in the park. But my neck does still hurt from being shot around, lol

[@kat3466]

Can you tell me if there are any drops I'm standing in line now and freaking out

[@L_moncello]

@kat3466 you probably were already on the ride already loool. But anyone else reading, nope, no drops at all. Just a lot of twists and turns and flashing lights.

[@hibiscusangel7376]

I had to take my glasses off so I couldn’t see ! So now I can see this and know what was flashing in my eyes.

[@jacobweiner8560]

Is it so nice to have king Ludwig back

[@HauntedElsieKirina]

He was fun!

[@joemarquez9789]

Nice to see Taylor & Sarah from Coaster Studios in the video enjoying themselves.

[@bacondude3696]

you do too?

[@officialchase02]

@@bacondude3696 yup

[@looperdehooper5870]

It’s nice to see them enjoying themselves despite getting kicked out of Mormon church…IYKYK

[@djavatar68]

Yeah they are at every damn opening day for everything. How is that possible?

[@officialchase02]

@@djavatar68 idk

[@kimberlymurphy2801]

I finally had a chance to ride yesterday and there was an hour and 1/2 delay but after I got on.... I really enjoyed the launches... I wish there were a few more storm graphics inside though... Overall I will give this ride at 8 out of 10

[@TheCattyKid]

I never even knew they made this ride...have not been at BG since summer 2008 and I will never forget the year DarKastle opened we went on...I did not realize that it was being taken away and then something temporary until this spiritual successor took its' place... from the video this ride looks cool and unique...but nothing will compare to the experiece of DarKastle...I miss the wolves, it really went well with Big Bad Wolf not too far away...which too is gone :(.

[@SwitchGamer21]

Wow now is what you call a Darkoaster ride indeed that was awesome so cool that is great ride Elsie loved it

[@justimagine2403]

Love that high pitch sound when the Linear acceleration kicks in. So tech-y.

[@Jcjc-lr4bf]

I’m not going to lie, I’m usually optimistic and stuff, but I’m a bit underwhelmed. Expected way more scenery and effects but after the whole Pantheon little to no theming situation, I’m unfortunately not shocked.

[@sharpproductions]

Still has 1000x the scenery and theming of Pantheon though. 😆

[@joeblow8846]

Pantheon speaks loudly for itself, no theming necessary. Same way this fills a nitch in the ride lineup it does what it sets out to do and well

[@Jcjc-lr4bf]

@@joeblow8846 See I have to disagree, dropping standards for thrill is NEVER a good idea! It needs to be themed asap to allow a more copacetic, clean look, and a memorable immersive experience!

[@joeblow8846]

@Jcjc-lr4bf I'm with you I'm not saying better theming wouldn't enhance the experience, especially when not on the ride like waiting in line for it. I'm just saying it's a real good ride and didnt need theming to make it that. But yes good theming could take in to another level no doubt and since it's already such good ride it could be like world class, so I can understand being disappointed especially considering the amount they have for most of there rides it does seem a little off in comparison

[@Howdyfish89]

Nice family coaster

[@LaceySpaulding]

Bring back curse of dark castle at least I could ride that one

[@nfcoasterferg]

Pretty cool! Since it goes around twice it makes for a nice long ride too.

[@sandraguerrero1209]

Excellent!!! Looks like a fun ride! Can't wait to go.😊

[@terasuul2860]

For having a theme about ghost hunters, it is kind of forgotten in the ride. You don't 'hunt' ghosts, they just pop out and there is strangely no Ludwig's banter throughout all that? Wonder if they are still working on more effects and/or voiceovers...

[@KyeOwlery]

I hope they are, I rode it a few hours ago and was sorely disappointed in the lack of Ludwig throughout the ride. A few projections without any voice lines was a huge letdown.

[@talkingcrow6385]

Riding jet skis through a castle makes sense. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. I love Busch Gardens.

[@CultOccult]

They're snowmobiles.

[@talkingcrow6385]

@@CultOccult doesn’t make it better. Lol.

[@QDude24]

The Sea World chain is just so cheap nowadays, all their new additions lack any sort of theming. This just mostly reuses what was already there, slap some standard cars on there and done. Terrible

[@someoneout-there2165]

To be fair I think while you begin inside the castle, the ride is supposed to be all "outdoors".. the flashing of the castle windows during the ride are you seeing the castle from the "outside". But yeah.. the station could have been done differently to make it appear that even though you're inside, you're outside, like on the original when it begins you see the trees right before arriving at the castle which you were inside of all alone which I guess is odd too if you over think it. Which is why on rides, movies, ect. I do not. 🤣

[@talkingcrow6385]

@blue meets yellow in the west Yes! Calm down, it was a humorous observation.

[@LukiePookie9800]

When I went on the ride for the first time, it went so fast my throat was so dry from screaming

[@someoneout-there2165]

The ride looks decent.. to be honest probably the worst part is that each train only holds 10 people and there are only 2 trains and the alt. sits there until the 1st returns. So basically every 2 - 3 minutes you'll move just a couple steps.

[@sharpproductions]

Verbolten and Cheetah Hunt are a marvel to watch when running both stations at full capacity. Sad that’s not the norm.

[@fearmonster13]

good acting from that actor, at the ending.

[@xymoriintus]

I'm jealous! I wish I could laugh like that. Genuine happiness. Depression really sucks y'all.

[@wsam.1984]

Ride seems cool but i don't understand why the line to get on it is 2 hours long. Waited forever in line for it and had to bail after over an hour passed by. The wait time is ridiculous for such a ride.

[@allanah6649]

This is my favorite ride ngl

[@HauntedElsieKirina]

Its so much fun!

[@allanah6649]

@@HauntedElsieKirina it's very fun

[@tomkoa521]

I feel like it’s so much more they could’ve done with theming/scenery.. I get the “dark” aspect.. but it’s just a few spots of effects. It’s honestly way more in the queue than the actual ride experience. They could’ve made it look like you’re going up a staircase, flying out of windows, going down into the basement, outside, dining room, fire place, etc.. pretty disappointing

[@astrolivv]

I went on this ride and it was amazing!

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

Would you consider this a family coaster? How tall do you need to be to ride this? My oldest is getting into coasters but is only 46 inches tall so he can’t ride some of the big ones yet but he loved Big Bear Mountain at Dollywood. That is an awesome family coaster. We are going down to Busch Gardens in a week and I was hoping he was tall enough for this and Invader.

[@fillionbrb]

i went on the coaster and this was WICKED it went really fast

[@poopee5102]

IDK seems like a rather long ride inside of a not so big building. Looks pretty fun!

[@sharpproductions]

There are a couple switch track sections, it goes through the circuit twice. Pretty good use of space.

[@QDude24]

Imagine replacing a dark ride with.... this

[@BuschGardensBecca]

It’s a great ride. Don’t judge before you’ve been on it!

[@QDude24]

@@BuschGardensBecca Dark Rides always have a step up on plain coasters for me

[@liamcollinson5695]

The ride itself looks fun but the que just looks plain bad to me its basically just a bunch of junk on generic wooden shelf with a living picture with wires clearly going to it. Is this on technical rehearsals or is it the finished product

[@sharpproductions]

This is the finished theming. Parts of the queue are themed to a ghost hunt, so there is equipment setup for that. You can see some of it lit up when the ghost appears.

[@miah8302]

It was something and crazy 😮

[@kuruhatas]

This feels too similar to the indoor portion of Verbolten, seems like an odd choice. I guess it's better then just not having a ride in this building.

[@scorpionofoutworldgaming6548]

That ride reminds verboten

[@Dookieryan]

Was that a cameo from coaster studios?

[@sharpproductions]

Sure let’s go with that

[@jessicafallen9778]

I visited Busch gardens years ago

[@Lukeeyortizz]

When she’s at the station, don’t y’all notice that @coasterstudios is in the front row!

[@sharpproductions]

What an interesting coincidence! 🧐

[@robkrasinski6217]

What was the reason for closing the original slower ride? I never went to the park when it was there. And what was the reason for putting a coaster in it? I would have ridden it in it's old form, but not as this where you are thrust forward fast with LIMs or something, and very little theming and special effects. I only went to the park in August 1984 with my late mom and dad, and my younger brother, my dad passed March 8, 1986 and my mom last June 14 in the hospital because her breathing was bad, and in 1993 and 1997 with the boy scouts. DarKastle didn't open until after 2000 I believe. The park didn't have a traditional type dark ride during my visits, just a motion simulator in the 90's, Escape from Pompeii which is short, and a ghost show in the Globe Theatre. They do have a haunt type event in the fall with special haunted attractions.

[@sharpproductions]

It’s a head scratcher for sure. I’ve heard DarKastle had licensed elements in it, and the reason for closing was to stop paying licensing fees. I don’t know for sure though. All Busch Gardens / SeaWorld parks have been adding new rides for the last several years now.

[@blaznskais2048]

Based on a google search the reason was high maintenance cost and low ride attendants. The second part I don’t get because every time I’ve been there when Darkastle was open there was always a super long line.

[@raebrooks5273]

I went to Busch Gardens on July 9th and it wasn’t open 😞

[@catalinadavis7259]

Looks 😱 but fun!

[@elwood_hoffman5910]

I like dark coaster from bush gardens

[@notrlybae]

My main concern is that it’s just looks like the ride Verbolten. They should have mixed the 3d ride with the rollercoaster. Something new not the same old thing. It looks fun to ride but also boring to ride again and again overtime.

[@johntrojan7307]

Nothing like verboten... Verboten is much better. This definitely favors kids and more casual coaster riders....

[@tweaxk2674]

Nothing like verboten other then it being dark …

[@universaldude3015]

Got big revenge of the mummy vibes from this

[@sharpproductions]

More like mini Revenge of the Mummy vibes. . if you know what I mean

[@kkafei4725]

Whoever laid Ludwig’s lace needs to be fired.

[@BeastCoasters]

As someone who just rode this 2 days ago, the ride itself is fine (good for a family coaster, but should not be raved about), but the theming looked so cheap and stupid. Don't judge this until you ride it, as it definitely looks way different in person.

[@gissneric]

This feels like a downgrade to me.

[@NorthHarborCompany]

Downgrade from 0 is impossible 😅. My kids gave it ten/ten even over Verbolten and Invadr. BGW hit their target audience.

[@gissneric]

@@NorthHarborCompany oh so they made it more family friendly that's why... My kids gave Slinky Dog Dash a 10/10 as well and it was just okay for me.

[@NorthHarborCompany]

@@gissneric yeah DarKastle has been gone for years. This (Koaster) is definitely faster and more intense as far as sharp turns and such. Kastle was a dark ride which focused more on story and theming. I would not say this is tamer in any way.

[@adreamalways14]

It doesn't look exciting

[@NorthHarborCompany]

@@adreamalways14 it's a family coaster. 🤣

[@bradleybass9280]

i spy a el toro ryan

[@TylerPCoyne]

1:22 it’s Taylor and Sarah from Coaster Studios!

[@coasterzigner]

DAAAAAANG! They REALLY gutted the old DarKastle ride. I'm getting no vibe of the old ride except Ludwig. What a bummer! For a family coaster, the thrill is there and it looks fun, but in 2023, this is something I would have expected unveiled back in like 2004. I definitely expected MORE theming and storytelling than this; it feels more like an insult to the DarKastle ride rather than paying homage to it. All that being said, though, it's still a fun addition to the park from what I can see, just a "cheap" option, though.

[@teejaynumber13]

Looks fun, but I can't figure out why they went with wave runners...

[@jbagz7956]

Snowmobiles

[@djavatar68]

Amazing how all the coaster vloggers are there, and at all grand openings for every coaster in USA. Always the same ones. Must be nice to not have a regular 9 to 5 job to go into. Because any normal job wouldn't let you take off for trips any time you felt like going.

[@sharpproductions]

I could use some of that sweet 9-5 employer provided health insurance and 401K match though 🤔

[@mattcollins3591]

I know, I love them but it’s very frustrating

[@djavatar68]

Yeah especially those 2 who were in the front car.

[@simonward1758]

@@djavatar68 'Those 2' are all about the Vlog life now though. I used to really enjoy his channel when it was just quality POVs and countdowns and Park reviews that centered on just him doing voice overs with park footage but now its so much face time for them both and over the top "reaction" bait. I find it incredibly cringy. I get it, that's the KZbin way and it obviously pulls views and makes them coin but I've also heard them make a few comments that seemingly suggest they think they are better than everyone in the coaster review community too. Glad I'm not the only one noticing though.

[@Madchey-Inc]

Is it kinda built like Invadr? Is there no loop de loops or going upside down?

[@DanielloSax7]

Its not really built like invadr since this is a different type of coaster that uses launches. There are no inversions on this ride

[@throd5558]

That's a big nope for me! I have to be able to see the tracks if I want what's inside to stay inside.

[@sharpproductions]

The video is darker than your eyes can see. On the ride you can see what's happening.

[@Theriax]

This ride scared me

[@happiestplace3754]

Why the hell are the ride vehicles snowmobiles??? 🤔

[@sharpproductions]

It is perpetually winter 🥶 so we need to use snowmobiles to get around. .

[@officialchase02]

I see Taylor and Sarah from coaster studios

[@chadmichael_]

That’s an odd choice of look for a train themed to a dark scary castle. Looks like a jet ski.

[@sharpproductions]

Supposed to be a snowmobile, but definitely an interesting choice.

[@chadmichael_]

@@sharpproductions I see it now lol.

[@KyleighCooper-x1j]

Does the ride ever go upside down?

[@sharpproductions]

There are no inversions.

[@itsjusnadiyaaa]

I wasn’t able to go on it bc of the 105 min wait. 😕

[@raishonstanley1313]

How is the new Datkoster ride

[@sharpproductions]

Fun! Only 36mph but it has multiple acceleration sections so it feels faster than a lot of actually fast coasters

[@raishonstanley1313]

@@sharpproductions didn't that use to be a castle 3D there before

[@YesItsEpic]

I see coaster studios at 1:28

[@elwood_hoffman5910]

I did ride it

[@sharpproductions]

How did you like it?

[@chuckkick6387]

Verbolten 2.0

[@Heifer2997]

Man… what a downgrade from DarKastle.

[@taylorh4480]

The ride was boring as fuck. At least this is an actual ride not just some shitty simulation

[@BuschGardensBecca]

Not really.

[@Heifer2997]

@@BuschGardensBecca Nah... even a good indoor coaster replacing a fantastic dark ride is always a downgrade.

[@BrandByAngel]

0:15 que?

[@roderickwhite979]

Really millions of dollars spent on this?

[@JonHazzard]

Why the jetski trains 😂

[@rmalus10297]

You need a better quality camera

[@hanonondricek411]

This probably isn't done justice on video. It's a long fast ride in the dark and looks fun - it's too bad Disney couldn't make TRON on this scale.

[@NickyD]

tron blows this crap away

[@sharpproductions]

It’s definitely not all coming across on video, the Darkoaster is pretty dark but you are able to see more of the effects than in the video. TRON is a faster, taller, and longer ride though, but Darkoaster is still a lot of fun, and they both have the same 48” height requirement so a lot of families can take everyone on them.

[@hanonondricek411]

@@NickyD I meant in terms of ride duration. Also the seats look a bit more comfortable for some people than the Tron bike straddle.

[@davidsongood2627]

OP is sponsored by Busch Gardens (not Disney obviously)

[@deshonjb]

I’m confused🤔

[@ShanonSpears]

Rode it last week. I would not wait more than 20 minutes for this ride. Busch missed the mark on this coaster.

[@jefflong1799]

This ride looks dumb.. All of that work and discussion over a NON-serious approach to being innovative.If they want to know what serious approach means, they should give me a contact.

[@adriansteele7023]

Why are the riders on a jetski/seadoo?

[@sharpproductions]

Snowmobile

[@adriansteele7023]

Does that somehow tie into the story of the ride or something? Like, was the castle really cold or something? It didn't seem to match the castle I felt

[@mj_0113]

@@adriansteele7023 I remember riding the original DarKastle ride as a kid. It was a story about an evil prince who basically chased you around his castle which is located in a snowy place. Kinda upset they didn't show any signs of it being "winter" in the new ride. Which then confuses new people.

[@adriansteele7023]

@mj113 great response! Yeah, I was extremely lost. I was assuming they turned the temp way down in the building to simulate winter? But it wasn't expressed in the video

[@Lydia..official]

If you want to go on this be ready for a 2 hour wait

[@sharpproductions]

At least you get some air conditioning at the end there. .

[@laslibra]

This is a ride for Babies!!

[@NavaNoidGMD]

technically, it is

[@Villager_N20]

Like you 😍

[@sharpproductions]

48” is a huge baby but ok 👌

[@sharpproductions]

48” is a huge baby but ok 👌

[@someoneout-there2165]

@Sharp - LOL!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brenthelton]

Don't like the change. DarKastle is better.

[@taylorh4480]

That has been gone for years. It's not like they removed that specifically to replace it with this. They removed that years ago and have been using the building as a warehouse. This is some thing the fans asked for

[@starryagent9936]

Obviously DarKastle is going to be better. That’s one of the most advanced rides built at ANY regional park in America. Either way you look at this, it sure beats having an empty warehouse sitting there doing nothing

[@brenthelton]

Why did they get rid of it? It was fine the way it was.

[@brenthelton]

A lot of people do not like the new rollercoaster. They took away all the cool special effects from the original ride out. A lot of people aren't happy about it.

[@maxwellhouse750]

It was nice except for the cackling hen.

[@HauntedElsieKirina]

😱

[@MikeBArtistry]

The wig. Let’s talk about it.😂

[@sharpproductions]

DarBudget constraints

[@chrishodges8473]

Can't get past the lazy decision to settle on those trains.

[@sharpproductions]

I know I use a jetski to get around my castle . . .

[@_pebbled4741]

most unworth 40 minute wait of my life

[@Commanders2022]

This looks like a fine family coaster, but I do think it would’ve been better as a spinning coaster

[@ig1357]

Uncharted at PortAventura looks better because of the layout and the type of train it will have. We'll see it in June to compare

[@coolman6065]

Do

[@mrandrew1243]

My nan told us she always remembers her very first dark ride. Leroy I think his name was 🤔

[@sharpproductions]

🧐

[@courtneycaudill4785]

Why TF are there snow mobiles INSIDE a castle!? 😭 total downgrade from DarKastle

[@sharpproductions]

In the storyline we take the snow mobiles out of the castle

[@HauntedElsieKirina]

If I ever win the lottery there will be signs…like snow mobiles at my castle 🏰

[@christopherwynn727]

💀☠️

[@elsiek]

🎢👻☠️

[@3bestfriends5478]

i had to stop because of the screaming and giggling of the woman. I truly wish she would of shutup.

[@michaelt3885]

There is only one way out of Hell. Read Romans 10:9-10 & 13 & ask Him into your life, cleanse you from ALL unrighteousness. Make Him your Lord & your Savior. YOU will not go to Hell.

[@TonyBorda]

There seems to be a few more effects than when I rode it on the 11th. Either some weren't working, or maybe I just didn't notice. I definitely didn't see the castle windows on the right, most likely because I rode the left side. So I'm excited to ride again and keep a lookout for more stuff! I was honestly a little let down by the amount of set buildings and effects, but this footage makes it look just a tad better than I originally perceived.

[@NorthHarborCompany]

Seems to be a lot more than when I rode it the very first day.

[@Mattanimus]

@@NorthHarborCompany oh man now I’m glad I didn’t go to the preview last weekend

[@NorthHarborCompany]

@@Mattanimus cool experience to be among the first 🤣 Experience should be better though. Just gotta wait for the lines to be shorter. The capacity on these straddle coasters is absolutely the worst.

[@MN-io1lv]

I waited 3 hrs to ride it on the 11th. They definitely have added more

[@NavaNoidGMD]

I think they may still be building even more theming, because I think they still barely had started on construction for that.. (4 weeks ago) But, yeah, some effects could've not been working.

[@pat_jones36]

This ride looks so lame lol, it has not enough visuals at all. Whenever things light up inside you can see a lot of the stuff that’s behind the scenes.

[@shackatk]

Lol peep Taylor and Sarah

[@1Milllll13]

I chickened out of this ride but I wish I went now😢

[@Witchynbi]

Personally, not one of my favorite rides. It’s incredibly short, and it’s a dark room with spooky glowing props. I wish there was more like the ride that came before it. Not terrible, but definitely not my favorite

[@connorranes5887]

I’m sorry but this roller coaster sucked they obviously rushed it

[@taylorh4480]

really? What do you consider "rushing" something like this? Because this has been in development for three years which is actually longer than most indoor coasters of this kind take🤷🏼‍♂️

[@johntrojan7307]

Not sure if its rushed, but definitely a low key ride. More for kids and casuel coaster riders...

[@raffichen]

why's this ride get so much hate? It doesn't seem so terrible to warrant 2.6 stars on google