InvadR
| Company type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Industry | Amusement ride |
| Founded | April 7, 2017 |
| Headquarters | James City County, Virginia , United States |
| Products | Wooden roller coaster |
| Parent | Busch Gardens Williamsburg |
InvadR is a wooden roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in James City County, Virginia, USA. This attraction was developed by the American company Skyline Attractions and constructed by Great Coasters International, with its grand opening taking place on April 7, 2017. The coaster boasts a maximum drop of 74 feet, achieves speeds up to 48 miles per hour, and features a track length measuring 2,118 feet.
History
After conducting a three-month online campaign, Busch Gardens Williamsburg revealed on March 19, 2016, plans to add a new wooden roller coaster for the 2017 season. Enthusiasts were invited to choose from three potential names—Viking Raider, InvadR, and Battle Klash—until April 1, 2016. The name InvadR was ultimately selected through this internet voting process. On May 30, 2016, it was announced that the coaster would reuse trains from Gwazi, a former ride at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay that had been retired. The attraction officially opened its doors to guests on April 7, 2017.
Ride experience
Once departing from the station, the train executes two right-hand turns before ascending the chain lift hill. At the summit, it veers left and enters a tunnel, followed by a drop measuring . The coaster then takes a sharp right turn and traverses several airtime hills before progressing into a helix comprised of right and left turns. Afterward, it approaches the final brake run and returns to the station.
Awards
| Golden Ticket Awards: Best New Ride 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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