Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced a new GCI wooden roller coaster which will be found in the New France section of the park. Below is the press release from the park:
© Busch Gardens Williamsburg
“In 2017, a great battle will ensue in the trappers’ village of New France. Vikings will invade, forcing the trappers to defend their village. Invade new territory on the first wooden coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. The 74-foot drop makes it a force to be feared and nine airtime hills wait to be conquered by bold warriors. Chart a course through the winding frontier at 48 mph and claim eternal glory for your crew.”
The name of the ride will either be VIKING RAIDER, INVADR, or BATTLE KLASH. Busch Gardens is depending on crowdsourcing (a fan vote) to determine the name of the ride. The park promises other opportunities in the future for fans of the park to influence the creation of this ride.