I can remember riding this when it was the only major coaster visible in the scenic landscape. It's such an iconic ride and I hope they have sense enough to keep it around.
With the color of the cart, I thought from the thumbnail it actually went underwater. They really should make a coaster that dives underwater, even for just a bit.
If you look to the right , the blue rail roller coaster is The Griffin. It does go under water. Only very briefly. I rode it the day after I saw it on the Discovery channel.
Back in the 1980's and 1990's wife and I would go to Busch Gardens every year and first ting we would do was ride the Lock Ness Monster 5 or 6 times in a row. Fandamtastic!!! Busch is way better than Disney
I meen in all honesty it's abit of a stupid comparison, busch gardens and disney have a completely different target audience, Disney is for family's and small children and busch gardens is for thrill seekers
I know what you mean, i live about 20 miles from Hershey, PA and have season passes to Hersheypark and 1st ride I always get on to warm up plus I still love it is the Superdooper Looper, when that first came out it was terrifying 40+ years ago, still love it
Makes me wish that King's Island still kept their vortex as I won't ever go there because of that! Even nothing lasts longer forever I understand but how does this stay open and vortex being gone service life?
Nessie opened in 1978 so she turned 45 this year. She was my first adult coaster and I still try to grab a ride on her every time I go to the park. I was 6 when she opened but I didn't have the courage to ride her until I was 13.
I used to love that ride. I've rode it many times. The last time was about 10 years ago. I knew then it would be my last trip to Bush Gardens. Arthritis had made it extremely painful for me. Not only the rides but the walking up and down hills was very hard for me. If i go back to a theme park, I would have to have access to a wheelchair or something and i don't believe that's possible at Bush Gardens with all the hills and stairs. Thanks so much for posting this video. Experiencing something i thought I'd never experience again through your video was truly wonderful.. 💖
I'm pretty sure there are wheel chair accessible ways to get around most areas of the park because of the ADA act and Busch Gardens in Tampa rents scooters so Williamsburg location probably does too. Nessie is a little rough by the standards of modern coasters but some of the newer coasters are a bit smoother...
They have wheelchair access in the fast que. Also, they are re tracking the entire coaster. Should be much smoother. Expected to be ready by spring of this year.
Bush Gardens Williamsburg is my favorite all time amusement park. There are other parks with better rides but the setting and the themes make it a true classic. Roller-coasters are usually just big fun monstrosities but the Lockness Monster was a true beauty to look at with its loops nestled in the valley above the water. Walking the path below you were just 15 feet or so below the track. When both trains were going through the loop at the same time, it was picture perfect.
Awesome coaster in one of the most beautiful & picturesque theme parks ever! Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the early fall was so amazing when I first went around 2002 as a young teen. Thanks for posting this, brings back fond memories.
I first rode this coaster as a child (5 or 6), and I have sadly watched it fall into disrepair despite the parks efforts to keep it's original and Iconic coaster relevant and attractive to riders . The lights no longer work in the tunnel... at least not like they used to. They removed the monster's face that was a jump scare at the end of the tunnel. They had to de-sync the trains so that they would no longer perform the loops together... which was a major marketing factor back when it was first opened. The track has become SOOO bumpy, it's hard to ride (almost painful). HOWEVER; I was very pleased to hear that they are investing significant time and money into a re-tracking project for this beautiful beast. Here's hoping they can return Ole' Nessy to her former glory.
Back in the 80's & 90's my wife worked at a company that gave the employees and their families free passes to BGW. We were only 1hr from Williamsburg, so we went 4 or 5 times every season. Fun times. Rode Loch Ness many times. It was my favorite.
One of my favorite rides at Busch Gardens!!! Remember when they had flashing strobe lights in the tunnel? I used to be terrified of it when I was in my early 20s. Now it's my warm up ride. I'll go on any of the big roller coasters now! Fearless Granny!
I rode this the very first day it opened. The little fakeout at the beginning, followed by the real drop, was an unforgettable experience. A fantastic coaster in every way.
Its a fun ride for sure. The back row is a little rough, but love being pulled down the hills and through the loops. The track could definitely use some smoothing out. Still fun and a real classic.
Thx for bringing back some good memories! When I was a kid back in late 70's/80's we used to go to BGW on odd years & Kings Dominion on even years for EOY school trips - good times! (Teachers sold BGW as "educational" since they had the whole colonial vibe theme going)
Loved this ride as a kid and my son a few years back had me ride it with him 5 times in a row. Brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. Great video
I love how it meanders its way down for a little journey from station to lift hill. I love the yellow. Its got the classic Arrow multi-lift hills and of course some painful, yet enjoyable inversions. This is a classic.
My first trip to BGW was in 98. Took my kids who were 3 then and went back a few times since with season passes. As time passed the added Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, The Griffin, etc. Missed riding Drachen Fire... Many fond memories and always loved this park.
I got to ride about two weeks after it first opened. I lived in VA for a short time, coming from CA. It was really exciting for me as I had always gone to Magic Mountain with the Revolution, which has one loop. After getting off the ride, I was given a small button that read, “I survived the Loch Ness Monster.” I collected 4 buttons that day.
There is nothing better than a beautiful morning🌄🌅🌄🌅🌄, a nice warm day, and it begins with a ride like this! Going 🎢up🎢up🎢up🎢 up🎢up🎢up🎢 into that blue sky, then WHOOSH down you go racing up around down over back up ! 🎢🎢Rollercoasters🎢🎢, amusement parks, are some of the best ways to enjoy summer. Although now with the insanely long lines, or bypassing that with expensive passes, it's getting a little too overwhelming and over the top. I miss the 80's and 90's.
As a child my brothers forced me to ride that and I cried because I was so afraid. It’s not so scary now 😂. Thank you for that fun walk down memory lane
I remember being on that one night before closing. The moisture in the area was fogging up the sensors. Took us an hour to finish the ride. It kept stopping. Best part was the parking lot had emptied and we found our car and left easier. This was back in the first year of the ride.
im not big into coasters and amusement parks but this one is super sick looking i love the location. the top of the coaster in the canopy of the trees pretty cool
My sister and I road Rollercoasters when we were younger. I remember our trip to Cedar Pointe. I think the Rapter had just opened new that year. I pray that she knows what she deserves. I know she knows she had her time. This is my time now.
This used to be my favorite park and ride when my children were little girls.(35 yrs ago) I love the tunnel and lop but the fact that it went all over the park was the best…It’s the first thing you should do when you come ….
1:44 Imagine being the first one riding that day in the front seat of this coaster on a fine summer morning when there’s a spider web across that tunnel opening!! 😂🤣😱😆
I rode on that back in the late 80s, in the front and the back. My Birk fell off getting on it. Fortunately, a crew member got it off the track and gave it back to me afterward.😅
Definitely a bit tight, but as someone who’s ridden it in recent years, I can tell ya that the loops are not at all painful so if you go to ride this, you won’t have to worry about any of that. However, they are going to be replacing pieces of track soon if they haven’t started already
This park does allow you to film on rides, but you have to get permission first. I got permission by going to guest relations and they give you a on ride video pass to show to the ride operator.
I would give anything ro see what the track looks like in the cave..that looks like a dope coaster but im in California all i got is magic mountain Disneyland and Knott's
There's a space between the words, by the way, it's Loch Ness Monster. Just mentioning as it's named after the Scottish legend that there's a 'monster' in Loch Ness 😊
HOLY SHIT….!!! RODE THIS SUCKER 15 TIMES IN ONE DAY…. WAY BACK THE FIRST YEAR IT WAS OPEN…!! WHAT A BLAST FROM THE PAST FOR ME…. THANKS FOR THE RIDE..🎢🎢🎢🎢🎢
I can remember riding this when it was the only major coaster visible in the scenic landscape. It's such an iconic ride and I hope they have sense enough to keep it around.
With the color of the cart, I thought from the thumbnail it actually went underwater. They really should make a coaster that dives underwater, even for just a bit.
Bestie I’m pretty sure that’s borderline waterboarding
If you look to the right , the blue rail roller coaster is The Griffin. It does go under water. Only very briefly. I rode it the day after I saw it on the Discovery channel.
Yea
Me too😅
I thought so too
Back in the 1980's and 1990's wife and I would go to Busch Gardens every year and first ting we would do was ride the Lock Ness Monster 5 or 6 times in a row. Fandamtastic!!! Busch is way better than Disney
It certainly is…So much more fun, things to do and see. With shady trees and October fest (lol)…not ungodly hot …just nice.
I meen in all honesty it's abit of a stupid comparison, busch gardens and disney have a completely different target audience, Disney is for family's and small children and busch gardens is for thrill seekers
This ride has to be nearly 50 years old and was my first ever roller coaster ride. Glad to see it's still there :)
I know what you mean, i live about 20 miles from Hershey, PA and have season passes to Hersheypark and 1st ride I always get on to warm up plus I still love it is the Superdooper Looper, when that first came out it was terrifying 40+ years ago, still love it
Ya they need to get rid of a lot of these old coasters.
Makes me wish that King's Island still kept their vortex as I won't ever go there because of that!
Even nothing lasts longer forever I understand but how does this stay open and vortex being gone service life?
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Nessie opened in 1978 so she turned 45 this year. She was my first adult coaster and I still try to grab a ride on her every time I go to the park. I was 6 when she opened but I didn't have the courage to ride her until I was 13.
I used to love that ride. I've rode it many times. The last time was about 10 years ago. I knew then it would be my last trip to Bush Gardens. Arthritis had made it extremely painful for me. Not only the rides but the walking up and down hills was very hard for me. If i go back to a theme park, I would have to have access to a wheelchair or something and i don't believe that's possible at Bush Gardens with all the hills and stairs. Thanks so much for posting this video. Experiencing something i thought I'd never experience again through your video was truly wonderful.. 💖
I'm pretty sure there are wheel chair accessible ways to get around most areas of the park because of the ADA act and Busch Gardens in Tampa rents scooters so Williamsburg location probably does too. Nessie is a little rough by the standards of modern coasters but some of the newer coasters are a bit smoother...
They have wheelchair access in the fast que. Also, they are re tracking the entire coaster. Should be much smoother. Expected to be ready by spring of this year.
Most major parks in the US are ADA accessible, even if they don't look like it
Bush Gardens Williamsburg is my favorite all time amusement park. There are other parks with better rides but the setting and the themes make it a true classic. Roller-coasters are usually just big fun monstrosities but the Lockness Monster was a true beauty to look at with its loops nestled in the valley above the water. Walking the path below you were just 15 feet or so below the track. When both trains were going through the loop at the same time, it was picture perfect.
Loch Ness. Loch is pronounced with a ‘hochhh’ sound, as if you’re going to spit.
This was the first rollercoaster I ever rode, at 7 years old back in the 80s. It cemented my love of great rollercoasters.
The setting is beautiful with all the trees. I especially like all the screaming in the tunnel. Fun ride.
Can you start including faraway shots at the beginning or end of the vids to show what the ride looks like? Or even what the seating/cars are like?
I rode this back in the 80s. My favorite non-wooden rollercoaster! Thanks for posting.
105 feet tall--once was the tallest, fastest coaster in the world. BGW offers a behind the scenes coaster tour. HIGHLY recommend it.
Now they are bout to open a rollercoaster with a 500 ft drop, unbelievable! Can’t wait for POV ride!
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Awesome coaster in one of the most beautiful & picturesque theme parks ever! Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the early fall was so amazing when I first went around 2002 as a young teen. Thanks for posting this, brings back fond memories.
I went the year this thing first opened. It was the tallest, fastest coaster in the world. Fun ride.
Wow I’ve never seen a ride that’s built in and among the trees! That’s cool
I first rode this coaster as a child (5 or 6), and I have sadly watched it fall into disrepair despite the parks efforts to keep it's original and Iconic coaster relevant and attractive to riders . The lights no longer work in the tunnel... at least not like they used to. They removed the monster's face that was a jump scare at the end of the tunnel. They had to de-sync the trains so that they would no longer perform the loops together... which was a major marketing factor back when it was first opened. The track has become SOOO bumpy, it's hard to ride (almost painful). HOWEVER; I was very pleased to hear that they are investing significant time and money into a re-tracking project for this beautiful beast. Here's hoping they can return Ole' Nessy to her former glory.
I rode this 20 years ago. What a blast from the past. Thanks, I had forgotten about that 👍
First went on it in 1981
@@dennissmith5807 I was 11 so that actually puts me at 1986 :) wow 37 years ago. Whew I'm getting old
IKR!
I rode this thing a few times back in the '80s but I don't remember the tunnel being part of it. When did they add that?
Surprised they'd paint a ride called "Loch Ness Monster" yellow and blue....
The lock ness ride is actually green and yellow. (in the video it does look blue. ) I know the colors because I went to that bush gardens growing up.
Back in the 80's & 90's my wife worked at a company that gave the employees and their families free passes to BGW. We were only 1hr from Williamsburg, so we went 4 or 5 times every season. Fun times. Rode Loch Ness many times. It was my favorite.
I went on this ride in the late 70’s. Incredible it’s still around.
As a Scottish person who lives fairly near Loch Ness and who loves thrill rides, I am making it my life’s mission to go on this before I’m gone.
Same
You might also want to try the Nessie Coaster in Hansa Park, northern Germany. It's around 50 years old, too.
Not really that great of a roller coaster but the rest of the park is worth the trip.
It’s an incredible coaster
One of my favorite rides at Busch Gardens!!! Remember when they had flashing strobe lights in the tunnel? I used to be terrified of it when I was in my early 20s. Now it's my warm up ride. I'll go on any of the big roller coasters now! Fearless Granny!
I rode this the very first day it opened. The little fakeout at the beginning, followed by the real drop, was an unforgettable experience. A fantastic coaster in every way.
Its a fun ride for sure. The back row is a little rough, but love being pulled down the hills and through the loops. The track could definitely use some smoothing out. Still fun and a real classic.
Thanks for posting this! Great memories as a 12 year old 42 years ago!
That was exhilarating! It sounded like some of those screams in the tunnel were of pure unbridled terror.
Thx for bringing back some good memories!
When I was a kid back in late 70's/80's we used to go to BGW on odd years & Kings Dominion on even years for EOY school trips - good times! (Teachers sold BGW as "educational" since they had the whole colonial vibe theme going)
This looks like an super fun ride! The scenery of this coaster is epic!
That's the exact word. Epic. This is how a roller coaster should really be. Thank you.
Loved this ride as a kid and my son a few years back had me ride it with him 5 times in a row. Brought back a lot of memories from my childhood. Great video
I love how it meanders its way down for a little journey from station to lift hill. I love the yellow. Its got the classic Arrow multi-lift hills and of course some painful, yet enjoyable inversions. This is a classic.
I don't know how many times i got on this rollercoaster, i just love it!
True! Its a great ride!
Espectacular❤😊😊😊
My first trip to BGW was in 98. Took my kids who were 3 then and went back a few times since with season passes. As time passed the added Alpengeist, Apollo's Chariot, The Griffin, etc. Missed riding Drachen Fire... Many fond memories and always loved this park.
I got to ride about two weeks after it first opened. I lived in VA for a short time, coming from CA. It was really exciting for me as I had always gone to Magic Mountain with the Revolution, which has one loop. After getting off the ride, I was given a small button that read, “I survived the Loch Ness Monster.” I collected 4 buttons that day.
The Big Bad Wolf was my fav back then. The lines were crazy long , but once that first drop hit over the water ....it was worth it! o7
That looks like so much FUN! 😅
Wooooow that tunnel is so awesome
I grew up in Williamsburg, rode that coaster on first day it opened! And many many more times!
my very first rollercoaster that i went on that had a loop back in the 90s, good memories!
I love the loch Ness monster, is the greatest roller coaster ever. This is how a roller coaster should be.
Wow what a cool ride, thanks for sharing this experience 🎢
The tunnel part sounded creepy with all the people screaming like banshees.
i was waiting for a corny, ageing loch ness monster to appear somewhere in the water : (
There is nothing better than a beautiful morning🌄🌅🌄🌅🌄, a nice warm day, and it begins with a ride like this! Going 🎢up🎢up🎢up🎢 up🎢up🎢up🎢 into that blue sky, then WHOOSH down you go racing up around down over back up ! 🎢🎢Rollercoasters🎢🎢, amusement parks, are some of the best ways to enjoy summer. Although now with the insanely long lines, or bypassing that with expensive passes, it's getting a little too overwhelming and over the top. I miss the 80's and 90's.
As a child my brothers forced me to ride that and I cried because I was so afraid. It’s not so scary now 😂. Thank you for that fun walk down memory lane
The laugh when they entered the tunnel 😂😂
The screams in the tunnel are awesome and funny..👍🏽😄
I remember being on that one night before closing. The moisture in the area was fogging up the sensors. Took us an hour to finish the ride. It kept stopping. Best part was the parking lot had emptied and we found our car and left easier. This was back in the first year of the ride.
im not big into coasters and amusement parks but this one is super sick looking i love the location. the top of the coaster in the canopy of the trees pretty cool
My sister and I road Rollercoasters when we were younger. I remember our trip to Cedar Pointe. I think the Rapter had just opened new that year. I pray that she knows what she deserves. I know she knows she had her time. This is my time now.
This used to be my favorite park and ride when my children were little girls.(35 yrs ago) I love the tunnel and lop but the fact that it went all over the park was the best…It’s the first thing you should do when you come ….
My favorite roller-coaster for 35 plus years
First coaster I ever rode and still one of my favorites.
this video is so clear. very well taken
My favorite park and coaster of all time!
I rode this coaster when BG first year opening. It was renovated this past winter. The tunnel use to have smoke and fire in it.
Started out pretty pedestrian, but that tunnel was awesome....pretty dark in there in the daytime....must be pitch black at night!
I love the way meander through the video while everyone behind them is going mental😂
My all time favorite coaster!!
It looks smooth, the loops are nice and tight, and it's got a good amount of black-out time in the tunnel...looks fun to me
Loved this coaster as a kid. First looped coaster i ever did
I hope they never tear down this ride!! One of my very favorites!
Got on this in 1982 during 8th grade field trip. I’d cut my left nad off to go back to those times.
I loved riding this when I was a kid :)
WOW!THANKSFORSHARING!
I went on this twice in a row and had the worst whiplash from any roller coaster I had ever been on. Painful, but totally worth it.
Que park fantástico, passando pela floresta ficou ótimo...
Love the POV shot Great quality. hope to get to more parks myself.
It truly a nice coster ,not scary but fun ❤
This was my first coaster, I was absolutely terrified! lol Now, it is still my sentimental favorite.
Nice to see some flat-ride POV. Well done.
This was the first roller coaster I ever went on, circa 8th grade, having being terrified of roller coasters prior.
1:44 Imagine being the first one riding that day in the front seat of this coaster on a fine summer morning when there’s a spider web across that tunnel opening!! 😂🤣😱😆
Woah, how cool !
I rode on that back in the late 80s, in the front and the back. My Birk fell off getting on it. Fortunately, a crew member got it off the track and gave it back to me afterward.😅
I remember riding this roller coaster in 1993!!!!😂
Finally! A POV loop not looking at the floor.
that tunnel lasted forever, very cool! never been there, been to the one in tampa
The loop crossing inside another loop is wild
Great America has a ride like this
That was pretty cool :)
Loch Ness and there is no loch? What a shame.
...Still one of the best steel coasters in the u.s.
I rode this back in the 90s. Amazing it's still running. Is the Big Bad Wolf still there?
its great that the coasters go through the trees!
waaay better then these artificial concrete-flatland parks!
That first loop looked painful, but a cool looking coaster all the same!
Definitely a bit tight, but as someone who’s ridden it in recent years, I can tell ya that the loops are not at all painful so if you go to ride this, you won’t have to worry about any of that. However, they are going to be replacing pieces of track soon if they haven’t started already
Did you just email the park and ask to film and they said yes?
This park does allow you to film on rides, but you have to get permission first. I got permission by going to guest relations and they give you a on ride video pass to show to the ride operator.
@@CoasterNeutronPovs thank you
Enjoy your ride
That long dark tunnel is best i ever seen on a rollercoaster
I would give anything ro see what the track looks like in the cave..that looks like a dope coaster but im in California all i got is magic mountain Disneyland and Knott's
There's a space between the words, by the way, it's Loch Ness Monster. Just mentioning as it's named after the Scottish legend that there's a 'monster' in Loch Ness 😊
What is the significance/theme connection to a Scottish lake and mythical creature?
The original theme of the park was france, germany and UK, which included scotland.
This wad also one of the first coaster of its kind when constructed. I grew up there, and worked the original contruction of the park.
Man, those Arroe transitions hurt even when just watching them on RUclips
98K!!!
Congrats on the views!! Let’s get this channel over 500 subs so they can start getting paid for the content to make more!
Hats offf to ya❤
Their Magic show is Awsome!
HOLY SHIT….!!!
RODE THIS SUCKER 15 TIMES IN ONE DAY…. WAY BACK THE FIRST YEAR IT WAS OPEN…!!
WHAT A BLAST FROM THE PAST FOR ME…. THANKS FOR THE RIDE..🎢🎢🎢🎢🎢
Sadly I missed out on it on a trip to BGW in 2021. It was 5 hours south of my place. This POV is the closest I can get to the ride for years...
Was that a helix in the tunnel?
is this before or After they refreshed / renewed the coaster ?
This video was filmed in june 2023! So, it was before the "legend lives on" refurbishment!
My only complaint is that I think they need to replace that second chain lift with an LSM to keep the momentum going.
Awesome ride!!!!!!
Nice ride.