I actually really like the queue and station house for LNM! What I really hope is improved is the effects in the cave!
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Project 2024: Loch Ness Monster Renovation
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I will be returning to see this transformation on Day 1 that its reopened. This is a crucial step in getting BGW back to a "must-visit" park for me.
I am cautiously optimistic though, as there is room for error here in cheapening the history of this ride with shabby re-theming or lapses in aspects that made it special from the start. I don't mean to Debbie Down, but SEAS has fumbled in many areas as of late, and I hope they are using professionals who are well-versed in the gravity of this coaster and the story that makes it so iconic.
PS- If I see a SINGLE "Sponsored by Coca-Cola" sticker in the queue line, I'm gonna have an aneurism.
I am cautiously optimistic though, as there is room for error here in cheapening the history of this ride with shabby re-theming or lapses in aspects that made it special from the start. I don't mean to Debbie Down, but SEAS has fumbled in many areas as of late, and I hope they are using professionals who are well-versed in the gravity of this coaster and the story that makes it so iconic.
PS- If I see a SINGLE "Sponsored by Coca-Cola" sticker in the queue line, I'm gonna have an aneurism.
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I want to see the awesomeness that is the theme sets in the rarely used overflow queue to be part of the full time queue.
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"Expect SIGNIFICANT track replacement & other attraction upgrades for 2024."
Aside from new trains or lighting package, not sure what else this would mean.
Who bets it ends up blue and white? Then SEAS can advertise the most sky blue roller coasters in one fake river valley in the world! Who doesn't want that on a tee shirt!
Hopefully, it means revamping the theming in the queue! It used to be so much more fun, with sound effects and everything. I haven't heard it in years.
I'm actually kinda bummed Nessie might be losing some of the jankiness. It's what gives the ride some character
That wasn't what I was asking.
Why do you think that the station and queue don't currently fit the theme? Of all of the coasters at BGW, Nessie would be the last I would say that about.
I can see wanting the existing theming to be refreshed, since some of it has been neglected, but I wouldn't say it doesn't match the them or needs to be overhauled.
And I imagine it could be referring to the cave, for what it is worth.
No fear, it shouldn't loose any "jankiness". Most, if not all, of the infamous Arrow transitions should remain.
The view from the Italy Bridge should look quite different this Christmas Town. I am VERY excited for this renovation and can't wait to see the final product.
The view from the Italy Bridge should look quite different this Christmas Town. I am VERY excited for this renovation and can't wait to see the final product.
Should this be all we except for next year? Also does other attraction upgrades mean different attractions or other upgrades on this attraction? I wouldn't mind a season of refurbishment, but a replacement flat would be nice too!
If other attractions are upgraded, I know a certain Italian themed ride in Area 1 that could use it (which I speak of in the appropriate thread).
My thoughts: very excited to see something come that’s very rare for Arrow looping coasters. Can’t wait to also see if those cave effects return.
If ever there was coaster news deserving of the heart-eyes emoji, it's this.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
If they do any reprofiling, hopefully it won't remove all the janky Arrow character and make it feel like any other modern ride instead.
The part I have any issue with is the first turn after the drop. If you’re in the front, you get SLAMMED into that turn.
I wonder when and for how long Land of the Dragons, Grimm’s Landing, Rhine River Cruise, and possibly the Skyride will close for this. 
If it doesn't remove some jank, not sure what's the purpose of work. I would be all for removing headbanging in the helix and the bouncing out of the loops, but not moderating the curve after the first drop too much. And be super careful with those drops, somehow they make my stomach clench more than any other.
The first drop still gives me butterflies in my stomach even though many modern rides don't anymore, so there's something to be said for that.
I wonder if they can also make whatever modifications necessary to get two trains in the loops at the same time again like they used to do all the time. Perhaps installing an in-queue locker may help?
I wonder if they can also make whatever modifications necessary to get two trains in the loops at the same time again like they used to do all the time. Perhaps installing an in-queue locker may help?
I can see it now Loch Ness 2 the world's tallest fastest interlocking loop roller coaster.
Two off those three are closed during Christmas Town and most early events anyhowI wonder when and for how long Land of the Dragons, Grimm’s Landing, Rhine River Cruise, and possibly the Skyride will close for this.
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