Busch Gardens Williamsburg Project 2024: Loch Ness Monster Renovation

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How is this for kismet? Doesn’t it offer a fascinating opportunity for synergy and a partnership?

I think the potential for cross marketing, merchandising, and updated theming is huge, when BGW is in the middle of a huge renovation.


Seeking: Monster hunters.

The Loch Ness Centre is calling one and all to join a massive search this month for Nessie, the mythical beast said to inhabit the waters of Scotland’s famed Loch Ness — hoping to make it the largest hunt for the monster in more than 50 years.

Experienced Nessie researchers will use modern technology that has never before scanned the waters, said the center, which runs an exhibition and tours of the lake. They’re asking volunteers and “budding monster hunters” to join in and watch the surface of the 23-mile-long lake.

The event, scheduled for Aug. 26 and 27, could be the largest surface watch since 1972, said Alan McKenna of Loch Ness Exploration, a volunteer research team that’s working with the Loch Ness Centre. Its organizers hope the “Quest Weekend” will draw searchers to join the centuries-long tradition of looking for the Loch Ness monster.
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Plan for biggest Nessie search in more than 50 years

Volunteers have been sought for the effort which is to feature drones fitted with infrared cameras.
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Alan McKenna, of Loch Ness Exploration, said: "It's our hope to inspire a new generation of Loch Ness enthusiasts and by joining this large scale surface watch, you'll have a real opportunity to personally contribute towards this fascinating mystery that has captivated so many people from around the world."
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Described above seems like an actual decent theme or story for the ride if you ask me. "Budding Monster hunters" for the 48" tall kids. "The center" being the station/plaza area perfect for sending off expeditions of the lake. "Largest hunt for monster in over 50 years" perfect for the renovation and grand reopening. Kinda an exciting idea to actually market the ride with an actual Loch Ness expedition in Scotland.
 
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Could it be Vekoma? Vekoma is starting to come back to the states with its family boomerang coasters, so that could be a possibility.
 
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Zachary said:
Now we just need to find the original source so we can properly credit it. Anyone a member of any KI groups? 😋
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I scanned through the public ones before posting it and couldn't find it there so it's likely a private one.

I am told it is in the Kings Island Uncesord group but I am not a member so I can't confirm.
 
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I did see that post. If it’s all the way by KI, could Clermont Steel be manufacturing the track? After all, they did manufacture Arrow track before they went under.
 
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horsesboy said:
I scanned through the public ones before posting it and couldn't find it there so it's likely a private one.

I am told it is in the Kings Island Uncesord group but I am not a member so I can't confirm.
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Just an update a middle person given me the contact info on the original poster and a message has been sent will pass on any relevant info if I get a response.
 
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