What is The Beast at Kings Island known for?

The Beast Wooden Roller Coaster at Kings Island Designed and built in-house by Kings Island personnel, The Beast unleashes its awesome power on the unsuspecting as it sprawls across 35 acres of wooded terrain. When The Beast first opened to the public April 14, 1979, it was acclaimed America's ultimate roller coaster.



The Beast at Kings Island is legendary for being the world's longest wooden roller coaster, a title it has held since it first opened in 1979. Spanning a massive 7,361 feet, the ride takes passengers on a four-minute journey through 35 acres of densely wooded, hilly terrain. It is famous for its unique layout that uses the natural landscape, featuring two massive lift hills and a high-speed, 540-degree helix tunnel at the end. Unlike modern coasters that rely on loops and inversions, The Beast is known for its raw speed (reaching almost 65 mph) and its secluded, "out-in-the-woods" feel. In 2022, the coaster underwent a significant refurbishment that increased the angle of its first drop and slightly lengthened the track, ensuring it remains a world-record-holding landmark for years to come.

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When it opened in 1979, The Beast set several world records among roller coasters including height, speed, and track length. It still retains the record for length among wooden coasters at 7,361 feet (2,244 m), which continues to be recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Kings Island is located in Mason, Ohio with an acknowledged reputation as one of the finest seasonal amusement parks in North America. The 364-acre amusement and water park is chock-full of world-class rides and attractions, amazing shows and food, and other activities for guests to enjoy.

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After more than six months of re-tracking work, The Beast roller coaster is scheduled to re-open to Kings Island guests on Sunday. The Kings Island world-famous roller coaster, The Beast, will break its own record in 2022.

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The amusement park's name represented its historical roots and its future. “Kings” for the location of the park near Kings Mills, Ohio, and “Island” in reference to the company's Coney Island roots. It would not be until October 14, 1970 that the name would become official.

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In 2024, Kings Island's new Camp Snoopy will feature the park's newest roller coaster, Snoopy's Soap Box Racers.

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The ride experienced its first major incident on July 9, 2006, during which a train passed over a structural track failure that severely jolted riders. Son of Beast closed for the remainder of the 2006 season while repairs were made, and Kings Island decided to replace the original trains with lighter models.

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When The Beast first opened to the public April 14, 1979, it was acclaimed America's ultimate roller coaster. It broke all existing records as the longest and fastest ride in the world.

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The Beast is 110 feet tall and goes 65 miles per hour for the more than four-minute ride across 35 acres of wooded terrain, according to Kings Island's website.

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Park guests were surveyed to help name the new coaster, settling on King Cobra. The new attraction, marketed as the world's first stand-up coaster, opened to the public on April 22, 1984.

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