I don't think anyone knows for sure but public records show she was inspected last week and past so in theory the park could open her at any time.
The Loch Ness Monster
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At this point, the best guess for when anything could be opening is “after the end of Food and Wine,” because that’s when the park is no longer framing things through a “limited capacity event.” But we technically have no idea whether that will result in the rides currently not open joining the lineup, or if staffing shortages will continue to complicate those efforts.
VB06Hokie
Mostly wit & sarcasm, but contributes occasionally
Been researching tattoo artists and came across this gem done by Clay Thames at The Collective in VB. If this is someone on this forum, then bravo to you!
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I was looking into getting Nessie as a tattoo, guess I'll keep that place tabbed if I ever pull the trigger.
So is this not the right group to shout, Tear it down!?!? 
Got a few rides on it, I wouldn't miss it. Replace it, but keep the iconic loops.
Got a few rides on it, I wouldn't miss it. Replace it, but keep the iconic loops.
Tear it down? Absofuckinglutely not.So is this not the right group to shout, Tear it down!?!?
Replace all the track ala Python or Hulk? That would be fine.
I always make a point to ride Nessie when I go. Plus it’s not like the space it occupies is easy to just build a huge new ride on.
Funnily enough - so I recently got done surgery done on my leg and am left with an odd-shaped scar. Until now I had no interest in getting a tattoo, but was thinking roller coaster for this - not sure I'd go with Nessie but that's pretty inspirational
Brambo
Cyberdyne Systems Software Engineer
Curious as to why you (and undoubtedly many others) say this ride is so rough? I have ridden many other arrow loopers that are much rougher than LNM is. Perhaps try the ride in the very back row. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but trust me, all of the janky spots smooth out wonderfully when you get in the back row. And as a major bonus, you get arguably the best airtime in the park on the first / third drops.So is this not the right group to shout, Tear it down!?!?
Edit: after doing a quick reread of your post I understand you aren't explicitly saying the ride is rough but my point still stands with the general opinion on the ride.
People who complain that Nessie is rough have absolutely never ridden anaconda at KD.
Ive said it before here, the only really troublesome spot to me is the weird ass ramp when you exit the Helix Cave before the 2nd lift
Back row airtime is divine. Back row jackhammering in the loops is rather awful.
Comparing LNM to most other Arrow loopers is a very low bar for comfort. I used to ride the original Steel Phantom over and over and over. Roughest Arrow of any kind I’ve ever been on, far worse than DF or Anaconda. Loved it anyway. That doesn’t really change LNM’s present state, though. If the park could smooth out the Z-axis oscillations for upside-down riders, I’d marathon it like I used to. But that’s easier said than done.
Comparing LNM to most other Arrow loopers is a very low bar for comfort. I used to ride the original Steel Phantom over and over and over. Roughest Arrow of any kind I’ve ever been on, far worse than DF or Anaconda. Loved it anyway. That doesn’t really change LNM’s present state, though. If the park could smooth out the Z-axis oscillations for upside-down riders, I’d marathon it like I used to. But that’s easier said than done.
I think I must be the ideal height for Nessie. As long as I sit back in my seat through the loops, I experience no roughness. And the first drop in the back car and seat is divine and worth the effort.
I very rarely have problems with Arrow trains due to my height, my only complaint with Nessie's current trains is the metal guards sit exactly where my elbow sits so I bang it up in the turns.
I ride this now with my 22-year old son and he cannot believe it opened when I was 2 years old and I had to wait year by year until I was tall enough (and not terrified) to ride it
Loch Ness has been getting very long lines since they moved to a max of two train operations.