10 attractions you have to ride at Kings Island

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10 attractions you have to ride at Kings Island 

 

March 28, 2023

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.

If you’re planning a visit to Kings Island this summer, these are the must-ride attractions based on online reviews and ridership you need to experience.

  • Orion – this steel roller coaster, voted Best New Amusement Park Attraction in 2020 in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice poll, is 287 feet tall and reaches speeds up to  91 mph. It has a track length of 5,321 feet and features seven hills, including a 300-foot first drop. A ride on Orion lasts approximately three minutes. It is the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island and the seventh-tallest and tenth-fastest roller coaster in the world.
  • The Beast – this classic wooden roller coaster is the longest wooden coaster in the world at 7,361 feet and a favorite with enthusiasts for its thrilling drops and twists and turns through wooded terrain. Annually ranked as one of the top wooden roller coasters in the world in industry and enthusiast polls. 
  • Mystic Timbers – voted Best New Ride in 2017 by Amusement Today, this wooden roller coaster takes riders through a spooky forest and features unexpected turns and drops.
  • Diamondback – a steel coaster that stands 230 feet tall with a 215-foot first drop. Riders snake their way around 5,281 feet of track at speeds up to 80 mph. Annually ranked as one of the top steel roller coasters in industry and enthusiast polls. 
  • Banshee – a fast and intense inverted coaster with twists, turns, and multiple inversions. At 4,124 feet of track, it’s the longest steel inverted coaster in the world!
  • Flight of Fear – a launch coaster that blasts riders through a dark tunnel with a series of drops and inversions.
  • The Racer – a classic out-and-back wooden coaster that allows riders to race each other on two parallel tracks. Accredited for rekindling America's interest in wooden roller coasters following its debut with the park in 1972. 
  • Drop Tower – a 315-foot drop tower that provides stunning views of Kings Island and the surrounding area.
  • WindSeeker – a swing ride that rotates riders 301 feet in the air for a peaceful yet thrilling experience.
  • Backlot Stunt Coaster – a launched coaster that takes riders through a car chase scene and features special effects.

For savings so good you’ll flip, get the best price on Kings Island admission when you buy tickets in advance online. Consider getting Fast Lane so you can ride more, wait less.

For the best admission value, get a 2023 Gold Season Pass. It comes with a host of benefits, including unlimited visits, free parking, discounts on meals and merchandise, early ride time every public operating day on select attractions, and access to several seasonal events. Other season pass options are also available. 

Be sure to download Kings Island’s free mobile app for iPhone and Android prior to your visit. The app has everything you need to make the most of your day at the park.