Theme Park Wait Times / Busch Gardens Williamsburg / DarKoaster'
ClosedDarKoaster' Wait Times
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for DarKoaster' at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, built on 11,232 measured readings.
Best time to ride DarKoaster'
On a typical Saturday, DarKoaster' runs about 4 min at rope drop, peaks near 68 min around 2 PM, and eases to 42 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 68 min at its midday peak) and Friday the calmest (about 28 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Typical DarKoaster' wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4 min | 60 min 2 PM | 37 min |
| Wednesday | 4 min | 59 min 2 PM | 36 min |
| Thursday | 4 min | 52 min 4 PM | 36 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 28 min 8 PM | 20 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 4 min | 68 min 2 PM | 42 min |
| Status | Operating |
| Ride type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Intamin |
| Model | Family Launch Coaster |
| Opened | May 19, 2023 |
| Lift system | Drive Tire Launch System |
| Riders per train | 10 |
| Riders per hour | 600 |
| Park section | Oktoberfest |
Built on the site of Curse of DarKastle.
Specifications from Wikipedia and Wikidata, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Q118905419
DarKoaster' average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 35.5 min | 7,553 |
| July 2026 | 28.3 min | 15,644 |
| August 2026 | 19.8 min | 23,854 |
| September 2026 | 23.4 min | 11,378 |
| October 2026 | 15.5 min | 1,089 |
DarKoaster' wait time FAQ
▾When is DarKoaster' shortest?
DarKoaster' is shortest at rope drop (about 4 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 42 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 68 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is DarKoaster' busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 68 min midday, while Friday is the calmest at about 28 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for DarKoaster' right now?
DarKoaster' isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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