Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On will surface at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2024
The Loch Ness Monster first appeared at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 1978 as a roller coaster so iconic it became a registered landmark, but in 2024, the the attraction will resurface as a fully-restored experience, Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On.
After four and half decades, the original Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg will close on Oct. 31, 2023, to make way for the reimagined Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On in 2024. For the first time in the park’s history, Busch Gardens Members will have exclusive “last-to-ride” access for one final weekend on Nov. 4 and 5, 2023. Members will also be the first to ride the reimagined attraction when it opens in 2024.
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“Loch Ness Monster has been a staple to our park since 1978, even being recognized as a registered landmark by the American Coaster Enthusiasts,” said Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA President Kevin Lembke. “We are excited to continue Loch Ness Monster’s story in 2024 and beyond.”
Reimagined Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On Experience
Featuring an enhanced queue experience and all-new soundtrack, storytelling, innovative effects, and thrills, the new Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On will take riders through the Scottish terrain on “Nessie’s” signature steel track, plus over 900 feet of all-new track.
New in 2024, guests will catch a glimpse of something monstrous lurking under the water as they brave the first drop. Next, after plummeting over 100 feet, riders race towards the first of two interlocking vertical loops, traveling up to 60 miles per hour. Thrill-seekers emerge into a spiraling tunnel, traversing a helix and coming face-to-face with the monster in a shadowy cave lair. Out of the darkness and into the daylight, the train descends into the second iconic loop and makes one final turn before returning to the station.
Plan A Visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
2024 will be a year filled with new reasons to visit Busch Gardens Williamsburg in every season, including a grand Mardi Gras celebration and anniversaries for two of Busch Gardens’ signature events: Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town. Plus, details will be announced soon for an all-new summer event. Click here for the calendar of upcoming 2023 and 2024 events.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is also preparing for its highly-anticipated 50th anniversary in 2025 by creating new and elevated experiences while restoring and refreshing the park’s legacy.
Busch Gardens Membership
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Members enjoy exclusive benefits all year, including unlimited admission, free parking, free guest tickets, monthly rewards, savings on merchandise, and exclusive events. Memberships start as low as $13 per month and are on sale now. Click here for details.
For construction updates, first-to-ride opportunities, and more information on Loch Ness Monster: The Legend Lives On, visit BuschGardens.com/Williamsburg.
