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The Beast (Kings Island) is credited with the revitalization of the modern wooden coaster in the mid-20th century, opened in 1979 at Ohio’s Kings Island theme park as the world’s fastest, tallest, and longest coaster. It has served more than 53 million riders and retains the title of longest wooden coaster today, spanning a track length of 7,359 feet and covering more than 35 acres of terrain throughout the park. Its four-minute ride time is ranked among the longest roller coasters in the world due to two chain lift hills and reaches maximum speeds of 64 miles per hour. Its unique theming is centered around the idea of a mysterious beast running wild throughout the Ohio wilderness, which was also utilized in the park’s short-lived Son of Beast looping wooden coaster in the mid-2000s. In 2004, the coaster received the American Coaster Enthusiasts’ Coaster Landmark Award for its significance in American coaster history.
6300 Kings Island Dr, Mason, OH 45040, Phone: 513-754-5700
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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