Orion, the massive "Giga Coaster" that debuted at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, in 2020, represented a staggering investment of approximately $30 million. This makes it one of the most expensive single-ride investments in the history of the park, which is owned by Cedar Fair (now merged with Six Flags). The high price tag is attributed to the sheer scale of the engineering involved; the ride features a 300-foot drop and reaches speeds of up to 91 miles per hour over a 5,321-foot track. Much of the cost went into the high-grade steel fabrication by the renowned Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), as well as the sophisticated lift hill system and the extensive theming of the "Area 72" section of the park. When adjusted for the inflation and the specialized labor required for such a high-intensity attraction in 2026, a similar project today would likely exceed $35 million. For Kings Island, this investment was a strategic move to solidify its status as a premier global thrill destination, joining an elite group of parks worldwide that host a "Giga" coaster—a coaster with a height or drop between 300 and 399 feet.