Kings Island, Ohio
How We Rate It:
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Lodging On Property
Closest Property:
Great Wolf Lodge Mason - A Sprawling Indoor waterpark resort located right next to the parking tolls for Kings Island. Some rooms have views of the park from a distance.
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Rollercoasters:
Adventure Express
Adventure Express is a roller coaster manufactured by Arrow Dynamics. It is one of the last mine ride ever created and features a height of 63 feet, a track length of 2,963 ft, and three themed tunnels. The final tunnel on the last lift hill is a temple-themed with animatronic stone temple guardians that bang their fists as the ride reaches the stop and turns into the station. It has become a classic ride for park guests.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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Park Tip: Visiting the rollercoaster in the morning or at the end of the day to avoid the longest line which usually occurs mid-day. Additionally, don't forget to check out the enhanced scenery in the revamped Adventure Port area added in 2023.
Banshee
Banshee, the world's longest steel inverted coaster, boasts a 4,124-foot track, a 167-foot drop, and reaches speeds of 68 mph with seven inversions. Named after the female spirit of death, it pays tribute its predecessor, Son of Beast, and has a gothic graveyard theme.
Rider Height Req: 52in Tall
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Park Tip: We suggest hitting this ride in the begining of the day due to popualrity. Also, riders over 230 pounds may want to check the test seat up front due to restraint design.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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The Bat
The Bat (Previously Known as Flight Deck and Top Gun) is a suspended rollercoaster which allows each car on the train to swing beanth the track. The ride is 78ft and reaches a top speed of 51mph over its 2,350 feet of track. It is located in the Action Zone of the park.
Park Tip: This ride does not have the best capacity and only runs one train. It is best to ride this ride first if it is a priority.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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Queen City Stunt Coaster
The Queen City Stunt Coaster, previously known as The Italian Job, is a compact rollercoaster that utilizes a launch system to reach a maximum speed of 40mph. The ride incorporates various Hollywood-style effects throughout its layout.
Park Tip: This ride has a split bench seat with a lap bar per person and a seat belt. The seat configuration may not accommodate rides over 200 pounds with larger thighs.
Coast 'N' Tiki Top Pick
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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The Beast
The Beast is a well-known wooden rollercoaster that holds the record for the longest wooden coaster with 7,361 feet of track. It has two lift hills, the first one being 137ft tall and leading into a tunnel, and the second lift going 141ft tall and ending in a long double helix tunnel. The ride attains a maximum speed of 65
Park Tip: This ride is very popular and will get long lines fast. We suggest prioritizing this ride at park opening. For larger guests, the seats are very accommodating.
Diamondback
Diamondback is a thrilling Hyper coaster that towers at 230 feet and boasts multiple hills, achieving a top speed of 80 mph The ride concludes with a splashdown, generating a spectacular splash that can be seen from spectators in River Town.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
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Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 230 pounds may not be able to ride.
Rider Height Req: 36in Tall
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Great Pumpkin Coaster
The Great Pumpkin roller coaster is a small ride for kids of all ages. The ride has a track length of 199ft.
Big Note: This ride is meant for kids under 5ft or 60in tall. So Rollercoaster enthusiasts, unless your a mother or father, you will have to sit this one out.
Flight of Fear
Flight of Fear was the inaugural rollercoaster to utilize Linear Induction Motors. This fully indoor attraction includes a Giant Flying Saucer in its queue line for guests to experience. The ride accelerates to speeds of 54 mph and boasts a unique spaghetti bowl layout with a total of 4 inversions.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
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Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 225 Pounds may not be able to ride.
Invertigo
Invertigo is a rollercoaster that goes upside down and has seats facing both forward and backward. The ride takes you up 138ft and then drops you back down into a cobra roll, a vertical loop, and another hill that takes you back up to the same height to repeat the experience.
Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
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Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 230 pounds may not be able to ride.
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Rider Height Req: 54in Tall
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Orion
Orion is a giga coaster that boasts a 300-foot drop, over 5,321 feet of track, and reaches speeds of 91 mph.
Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 230 pounds may not be able to ride.
The Racer
The Racer is a wooden rollercoaster with a thrilling out and back design. You can either the red or blue train for two unique riding experiences.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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Park Tip: This ride is best to hit in the morning or at the end of the day when the lines are shorter. Mid-day has the longest lines. Due to the lap bar configuration, riders over 230 pounds may not be able to ride.
Rider Height Req: 36in Tall
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Snoopys Soapbox Racer
Snoopy's Soapbox Racer is a family-friendly rollercoaster that travels both forwards and backwards along its boomerang like layout.
Park Tip: The best seat to sit in on this ride is the back seat. You will be lifted up higher on the initial lift hill
Rider Height Req: 40in Tall
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Woodstock Express
Woodstock Express is a family wooden rollercoaster that has gradual truns and small dips through its layout.
Park Tip: This ride is geared more towards families. If you are on a time crunch, you may want to skip this one.
Rider Height Req: 48in Tall
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Mystic Timbers
Mystic Timbers is a wooden rollercoaster featuring a 109-foot hill 16 air time moments, and a track length of 3,265 feet. The experience culminates in an unexpected finale inside "the shed" at the ride's conclusion.
Park Tip: This ride is very popular and will get long lines fast. The seat design of the ride and seat belt may not accommodate riders over 250 pounds. We suggest trying out the test seat at the front of the ride. If the seat belt/lap bar does not latch, you may not ride.
Woodstock's Air Mail
Woodstock's Air Mail is a family-friendly suspended rollercoaster that gentle drops and graceful turns.
Rider Height Req: 44in Tall
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Park Tip: This ride is prone to head banging throughout tis ride experience, it is recommended to keep your head back during the ride.