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Reader’s Mailbag: What roller coaster was more important to Kings Island, the Racer or The Beast?

Happy Hump Day! We celebrate by answering another round of Kings Island questions from our awesome group of readers.

Kings Island honored at the International Ride Operator Safety School

Kings Island was honored this month at the International Ride Operator Safety School as one of four parks to receive the 2018 International Ride Operating Certification Audit Excellence Award.

In honor of its 40th anniversary, Kings Island has brought back the original Beast trains color scheme

The 2019 season will mark 40 years since The Beast was unleashed at Kings Island in 1979. So, as part of the ride’s 40th anniversary celebration this year, Kings Island will turn back the clock with a throwback to the original “flame-themed” color scheme on each of the coaster’s three trains.

Tunnel Vision: How The Beast tunnels came to be

The world’s longest wooden roller coaster, The Beast, celebrates its 40th anniversary season this year. Among the many exciting elements of the 7,359-foot long coaster are the tunnels. They’re located at the base of the first drop, mid-course and the 540-degree double helix finale. In planning the ride, the tunnels were nothing more than an afterthought.

Readers’ Mailbag: What became of the towers, gondolas and other parts from the Skyride?

A few weeks ago, we invited you, the readers, to submit your Kings Island questions. A lot of you really want me to pull out a crystal ball and tell you the future. Okay, let’s look into the crystal. What’s this I see?

40 years ago today, The Beast was named

On this day 40 years ago (Feb. 6, 1979), the world’s longest wooden roller coaster was named The Beast. Everyone thinks of a beast as a large, frightening, unusual animal. That description certainly fit the ride.

Enjoy a fun and rewarding summer as a lifeguard at Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park

Being a lifeguard is one of the most exciting and important jobs a young person can hold. The experience teaches skills like teamwork, problem-solving and communication, which will help prepare you for future jobs. Many consider it the best summer job they ever had.

6 more weeks of winter or an early spring: Did The Beast see its shadow?

If The Beast sees its shadow, that means (according to Rivertown folklore) we will have to endure six more weeks of winter, no matter what the weather forecasters predict. If The Beast does not see its shadow, that signifies an early spring.

Kings Island has 5,000 job openings

Looking for work? Kings Island is holding a job fair on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park to fill more than 5,000 positions for its 2019 season. A range of job opportunities are available at the park and associates are needed in all areas of park operation including admissions, entertainment, food and beverage, games, guest services, human resources, lifeguards, merchandise, park services, rides, security and warehouse.

Readers’ Mailbag: Why was the last dip on the Racer removed in 1996?

This week we received some awesome questions from our blog readers. Though that shouldn't surprise anyone. Kings Island fans always have great questions.