InvadR

InvadR is a wooden roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park.[1] Built by Great Coasters International, it opened on April 7, 2017.[1]

InvadR
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
LocationBusch Gardens Williamsburg
Park sectionNew France
Coordinates37°13′57″N 76°38′55″W
StatusOperating
Opening dateApril 7, 2017 (2017-04-07)
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerGreat Coasters International
DesignerJeff Pike
Skyline Design, LLC
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height60 ft (18 m)
Drop74 ft (23 m)
Length2,118 ft (646 m)
Speed48 mph (77 km/h)
Inversions0
Height restriction46 in (117 cm)
Trains2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train.
RestraintsLap Bar
InvadR at RCDB
Pictures of InvadR at RCDB

History

After a three-month web-campaign on March 19, 2016, Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced that a new wooden roller coaster would be introduced in 2017.[2][3] The park let fans vote among three names – Viking Raider, InvadR, and Battle Klash – until April 1, 2016.[3] InvadR was ultimately chosen by the Internet poll.[1][4] On May 30, 2016, it was confirmed that trains from Gwazi, a defunct roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa, would be repurposed for InvadR, which opened to the public on April 7, 2017.[5][6][7]

Ride Experience

After leaving the station, the train makes two right turns and climbs the 60-foot (18 m) chain lift hill.[8] Upon reaching the top, it makes a left turn, goes through a tunnel and drops 74 feet (23 m) at 48 miles per hour (77 km/h). The train makes a sharp right turn and ascends several airtime hills, before making a right and then left turn into a helix. Afterwards, the train enters the final brake run and returns to the station.

Awards
Golden Ticket Awards: Best New Ride for 2017
Ranking
4[9]
Golden Ticket Awards: Top wood Roller Coasters
Year2019
Ranking 41[10]
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References
  1. Vera, Amir (April 5, 2016). "Fans have spoken: New coaster at Busch Gardens is named InvadR". The Virginian Pilot. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  2. Kennedy, Sean (March 19, 2016). "New roller coaster coming to Busch Gardens – and you can help design it". The Virginian Pilot. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  3. Kubersky, Seth (March 20, 2016). "Busch Gardens Williamsburg unveils InvadR wooden coaster for 2017". Attractions Magazine. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  4. "Busch Gardens reveals name for new roller coaster". The Virginia Gazette. April 6, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  5. Black, Jonathan (November 1, 2016). "Busch Gardens' latest coaster, InvadR, appeals to ride enthusiasts". Daily Press. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  6. LaRoue, Jimmy (April 7, 2017). "Busch Gardens has a welcome InvadR". The Virginia Gazette. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  7. Staff (April 7, 2017). "Busch Gardens' first wooden coaster 'InvadR' opens to public". Williamsburg Yorktown Daily. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  8. "InvadR Roller Coaster Opens At Busch Gardens Williamsburg".
  9. "Park and ride winners" (PDF). Amusement Today. September 2017. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  10. "2019 Top Wood". Golden Ticket Awards. Amusement Today. September 2019. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
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