Busch Gardens Loch Ness Monster

At the time of its opening in 1978 it was the world s tallest and fastest roller coaster as well as the first coaster with two interlocking loops.
Busch gardens loch ness monster. Loch ness monster 40th anniversary. It s the first roller coaster in the world to feature interlocking loops but that s not all it has to offer. Loch ness monster busch gardens williamsburg williamsburg virginia usa operating since 1978 roller coaster steel sit down extreme make.
The old country is a 383 acre 1 55 km 2 amusement park located in james city county virginia united states located about sixty miles 100 km northwest of virginia beach the park was developed by anheuser busch a b and is owned by seaworld entertainment it opened on may 16 1975 adjacent to anheuser. Trains from busch gardens tampa s python were used spare parts on the loch ness monster. Busch gardens guests ride the loch ness monster coaster during 40th anniversary celebrations for the ride wednesday june 6 2018.
The first loch ness monster sighting at busch gardens williamsburg came in 1978 and nessie has been thrilling riders for more than 40 years. For the 2018 season and the loch ness monster s 40th anniversary the original arrow trains were replaced by new trains from s s worldwide. Busch gardens park president kevin lembke will start the celebration festivities with a brief ceremony at 11 am on wednesday june 6 at the loch ness monster ride entrance.
Loch ness monster at busch gardens williamsburg in williamsburg virginia usa. Busch gardens williamsburg formerly known as busch gardens europe and busch gardens. Watch as special guests american coaster enthusiasts ace who were founded in 1978 at the loch ness monster join the festivities.
Nessie is world s only double interlocking loop roller coaster. The loch ness is the only remaining roller coaster with two interlocking loops. The iconic roller coaster celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2018 and busch gardens had special celebratory festivities for the occasion.
You can also watch the off ride video we posted. Rob ostermaier daily press.