The Beast: First impressions are most lasting
Embedded in our minds are memories which we gather and weave together throughout our lives. One significant memory that John Keeter can recall in detail was the first time he experienced Kings Island’s star attraction, The Beast, now celebrating its 40th anniversary season.
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New Kings Mills Antique Autos making adults nostalgic and kids wanting to ride again
You heard it hear first. The new Kings Mills Antique Autos are a hit! Rain or shine, opening weekend at Kings Island was a success. It is truly incredible to see guests come from all over and get to be some of the first to experience this blast from the past. Don’t believe us? Read for yourself!
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A walk in the park at Kings Island: Beast edition
What’s been lurking in the woods at Kings Island this week? Plot twist, it was me. I got a chance to take some awesome pictures of The Beast behind the scenes during my walk in the park this week. Even though I had never been to Kings Island before this year, I had definitely heard of The Beast. I still have yet to ride the ferocious coaster, but rest assured, I’ll be in one of the cars towards the back tomorrow for Opening Day
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One of the men behind the making of The Beast
The Beast is celebrating its 40th anniversary at Kings Island this year. This coaster, when it first opened April 14, 1979 was the longest and fastest roller coaster in the world. It still holds the title as the longest wooden roller coaster in the world at 7,359 feet. We’ve all heard about The Beast; now it’s time to meet one of its makers. Jeff Gramke started out as a surveyor before he embarked on the ride of his life.
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International Street Stein Refurbished for 2019 Season
If you’ve been to Kings Island before, you’ve likely passed underneath one of the biggest beer steins you’ve ever seen. It’s fitting that it’s located above the pretzel shop near the entrance to the Oktoberfest area of the park. And, at 4 feet tall, 42 inches across, it would satisfy any beer fan, holding more than 150 gallons of beer.
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The Beast: 40 Years of Terror
Forty years ago, the phenomenon known as The Beast debuted. The ride’s opening in 1979 shook the roller coaster world to its very foundations, breaking all existing records as the longest, the fastest and, well, just plain baddest ride in the world. In roller coasters, there had been nothing else like it anywhere and it took riders to a place they’d never been before, delivering the next level of big thrill, adrenaline-pumping excitement.
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State of Ohio recognizes The Beast’s 40th birthday
The Beast, which officially opened to the public on this date 40 years ago on April 14, 1979, was recognized by The State of Ohio with a resolution by Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor John Husted which read, in part, “Whereas, The Beast since its opening in 1979 has had more than 53 million riders take its twists and turns, and still holds the record for world’s longest wooden roller coaster in both length and time."
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On this date 40 years ago The Beast was unchained
After three years of design and construction work, The Beast was officially, and quite appropriately, “unchained” in a steady downpour 40 years ago on Friday, April 13, 1979, for hundreds of newspaper, television and radio reporters from around the U.S. and Great Britain.
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Top storylines as Kings Island begins 2019 season
Another year of amazing fun at Kings Island is here! If you’re ranking sentences, that one is probably pretty high up there on your list, right? With the countdown to Gold and Platinum Passholder Preview Night on April 19 and Opening Day on April 20 down to single digits, here are some storylines that have made the 2019 season one of the most highly-anticipated in Kings Island’s 47-year history.
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A walk in the park at Kings Island: Week of tours and discovery
I’m no stranger to theme parks but in the case of Kings Island, I am a total newcomer. Confession: The first time I’d ever been to Kings Island was my interview for the Social Media Coordinator position. I’ve decided that this blog, A Walk in the Park at Kings Island will be one of my contributions to the park as a recurring weekly segment filled with pictures that I take of some of my favorite findings and my thoughts.
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