Features of The Beast include a ride time of more than four minutes; vertical drops of 137 feet (at a 53-degree angle) and 141 feet (at an 18-degree angle); a 125-foot long underground tunnel at the bottom of the 137-foot drop; eight banked turns – some to 45 degrees; 540-degree helix tunnel and speeds up to 65 mph.

The Beast at Kings Island, consistently ranked as the world's longest wooden roller coaster, reaches a top speed of 64.8 miles per hour (104.3 km/h). While modern steel coasters easily surpass 100 mph, The Beast’s "thrill" comes from its sheer length (7,359 feet) and its high-speed terrain-hugging maneuvers through 35 acres of dense woods. The ride features two massive lift hills; the first drops riders into a 135-foot tunnel, while the second drop leads into a famous, high-speed 540-degree helix that generates intense lateral forces. In 2026, The Beast remains a fan favorite because it lacks the "smoothness" of newer rides, providing a "wild and rough" experience that makes its 65 mph speed feel much faster than it actually is, especially during the legendary "night rides" when the lack of visibility through the forest intensifies the sensation of speed. Following recent track refurbishments in 2022 and 2023, the ride is smoother than it was a decade ago, but it still retains its reputation as a "beast" of a wooden coaster.