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    Loch Ness Monster

    3.5 (10 reviews)

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    J David H.

    No way, no how, HELL NO! I can't believe it has not been replaced. It's the oldest coaster in Busch Gardens Williamsburg, possibly original to the 70's park. There are a lot it seems who are sentimental about the ride, I'm not one of them. The coaster is unrelenting to your body, especially back. I refuse to go on it, but my kids still enjoy. So just my opinion I think it's outlived it time and needs to go! I'm a fan of Busch Gardens and have visited probably over 50 times. So I say this out of love. Replace the Monster.

    Pravash M.

    Nessie is a nostalgic fave dating back to the 80's as my first ever roller coaster. It's neat still seeing her unmistakable green and yellow steetrack as a now 40 year old, but I understand why some would want it retired. As a kid, I recall being terrified of the clinking sound of the train, climbing up to make the first descent. Then, the 114' drop felt like an eternity. Now, it's a warm up coaster to the larger, faster thrill rides on site. Once you get into the 2 rider per row sardine car, you may need the jaws of life to exit after the 2 min ride time. I'm 5'10" and it's not comfortable for me, so I can't imagine those blessed with more height (or weight for that matter). I still enjoy the loop-the-loop, but if the line is long, I tend to skip it.

    Keven W.

    Well I rode this ride and I have to agree with most bumpy side to side and up and down and not the fun type either. The guy who rode it 10 hours straight must have a strong body and brain and gave him props for it. I do not think they will get ride of it since it is a classic. But I ridden worst arrow rollercoasters. I have to say the loop within a loop is cool and the cave part. That is why it is getting a 2 stars.

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    I first rode this classic coaster back in August of 2019 (I was 18 years old back then) so I could start overcoming my fear of coasters especially the big ones. I will admit that I was expecting some kind of roughness out of this ride but to be honest it wasn't as bad as I thought and I'm disagreeing with all of the negative reviews as a result. I mean, yes there was a tiny bit of bumpiness but it was a rather "lovable" kind of bumpy. This coaster currently holds the record for the tallest and fastest roller coaster I've ever been on. The drops were the worst part for me especially the first one which scared the living shit out of me because of the speed but it was fun nonetheless.

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    Fun coaster not to rough for an arrow looper fun tunnel 2 amazing vertical loops and fun first drop (rows to ride in) : row 1 and back row)

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    We love the classics. This is a must with the double loop de loop. A little jarring but worth the beating.

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