I noticed too that it seemed smoother this year. And with the rumor that they're adding tunnels next year (I hope!!!) it should only get better!!! Those of you who haven't ridden it but have "heard what others have said" should hold off on how you post that it's not a good idea, or looks like a bad layout and whatnot until you ride it. It really is one hell of a ride no matter what you think of the loop. Close your eyes during the loop if it makes you feel better, but it's one of the best loops on any coaster I've been on. I've heard from some old timers that when the Beast openned it beat the s*** out of you but has smoothed itself out over its 25+ years. That gives me hope that it will only get better.
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oops...Beat has only been open 20+ years....
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ouch!