Vortex turns 30

Skip to Next Section

March 31, 2017

Don Helbig

Area Manager Digital Marketing - Kings Island

Twitter: @DonHelbig

One of Kings Island's most popular attractions, the Vortex, celebrates its 30th anniversary season this year.

When the steel coaster debuted April 11, 1987, it set a new world's record by turning riders upside-down a total of six times in two and one-half minutes.

The Vortex was exclusively designed for Kings Island and includes the following succession of breath-taking thrills that had never been incorporated into one steel coaster before: a 148-foot high lift and drop of 138 feet at a 55-degree angle, two vertical loops, one corkscrew, one boomerang turn, and a 360-degree helix turn at the end, all at speeds exceeding 50 mph.

Over 43.5 million guests have experienced the Vortex since its debut, the seventh-most in park history and sixth among active rides.

Don Helbig

Area Manager Digital Marketing - Kings Island

Twitter: @DonHelbig

Kings Island offers unique shopping experiences

In the Emporium gift shop located on International Street at Kings Island, you'll find unique shopping experiences. From apparel and toys, to embroidered hats, to mini Eiffel Towers, glassware and NanoCoasters, you can always remember your day and fun and thrills at the park.

Jul 29, 2020

Kings Island launches new 4K Cinematic YouTube Series

Knowing that there are people who would rather watch than ride, this sparked the idea for a new series exclusive to Kings Island’s YouTube channel. The new 4K Cinematic Series will compile only the best views and sound bytes of your favorite park areas and attractions.

Jul 28, 2020

This date in 2016: Mystic Timbers revealed at Kings Island

On this date in 2016, after 10 weeks of in-park clues and social media teasing, Kings Island revealed its plans to build a new wooden roller coaster: Mystic Timbers.

Jul 27, 2020

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Boo Blasters on Boo Hill at Kings Island

For 10 years, visitors to Kings Island have had an opportunity to experience an interactive family attraction, Boo Blasters on Boo Hill. It’s a ride that guests of all ages enjoy riding over and over again.

Jul 26, 2020

Kings Island Foodie News: Chicken Sandwich added to Chicken Shack menu

The Kings Island culinary team is excited over its newest product offering. Beginning today (July 26), the Chicken Shack restaurant in Action Zone will offer a new Chicken Sandwich.

Jul 26, 2020

Check out this sunrise from Orion at Kings Island

To end the week, we’re sharing this amazing look at the bright sun rays rising from behind the new Orion giga coaster to usher in a new day of fun and thrills at Kings Island.

Jul 25, 2020

Today is National Carousel Day!

Good morning! Guess what day it is? It’s National Carousel Day, also known as National Merry-Go-Round Day.

Jul 23, 2020

Kings Island Foodie News: The Celestial Sausage is now available for a limited time

With the new Meteor Canteen Consumption Station opening in Area 72, Kings Island’s culinary team has created a very special menu item: The Celestial Sausage, a Blueberry Spinach Chicken Sausage served on top of Leafy Greens and finished with Tarragon Ranch.

Jul 22, 2020

Floral Clock an iconic Kings Island attraction

The most iconic and most photographed landscape feature at Kings Island is the floral clock. When it was built in 1972, it was the world’s largest and heaviest clock mechanism.

Jul 21, 2020

Take a virtual ride on Kings Island's Orion roller coaster

Designed exclusively for Kings Island by Switzerland-based Bolliger & Mabillard, Orion has opened to rave reviews. It is one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 feet. Riders traverse on a high-speed journey over eight hills and 5,321 feet of track at speeds up to 91 mph on the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island.

Gold Passes On Sale Now

Our Tallest and Fastest Coaster!

Share This

Post a Comment