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What is the record breaking coaster at Kings Island?

King Island's newest colossal coaster - Orion - is a record-breaking wonder unlike few thrill rides worldwide. One of just 7 giga coasters on Earth, Orion measures in at 300 feet tall, 91 mph and 5,321 feet in length, making it Kings Island's tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster ever.



The most legendary record-breaking roller coaster at Kings Island is The Beast. Since its opening in 1979, it has held the Guinness World Record for the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, spanning a massive 7,361 feet (2,243 meters). The ride is unique because it was designed and built "in-house" by the park's own personnel and sprawls across 35 acres of wooded, hilly terrain, making much of the track invisible to the rest of the park. It features a ride time of over four minutes, two massive lift hills, and a signature 540-degree tunneled helix. Beyond The Beast, Kings Island is also home to Banshee, which set records as the world's longest inverted roller coaster upon its debut. More recently, Orion joined the lineup as one of only seven "Giga Coasters" in the world, featuring a 300-foot drop and speeds of up to 91 mph, continuing the park's tradition of pushing the boundaries of coaster engineering.

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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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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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During the ride, the 14-year-old “slipped through the gap between the seat and harness,” according to the state report. It concluded that “the cause of the accident was that Tyre Sampson was not properly secured in the seat.” The autopsy report said Tyre died from blunt force trauma.

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Superman: Escape from Krypton has an incredible 415-foot tall tower. It holds the distinction of being the first coaster to reach 100 mph.

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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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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 fastest roller coaster in America and the second-fastest in the world is “Kingda Ka” at Six Flags Great Adventure theme park in New Jersey, according to Guinness World Records.

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The Slowest Rollercoaster in the World - Tiger and Turtle Walking Coaster Duisburg.

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