 The Beast
The Beast is arguably the greatest wooden roller coaster ever built. This wooden monster was designed to break all the records when it opened at Kings Island in 1979. Today, The Beast remains the world's longest wooden roller coaster at 7,359 feet. With a four minute ride time, this spectacular terrain roller coaster spans out over 35 wooded acres at Kings Island. To fully appreciate The Beast you should devote time for at least one night ride.
The Beast Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Wood |
Terrain |
1979 |
Charlie Dinn, Kings Island Construction |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 110 feet |
Drop: 135 feet |
| Angle of descent: 45 degrees |
Top speed: 64.8 mph |
| G-Force: 3.1 G's |
Length: 7,359 feet |
| Ride time: 4 minutes, 10 seconds |
Trains: 3 - 36 passenger |
| Train Mfg: Philadelphia Toboggan Co. |
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More About The Beast
The world's longest wooden roller coaster.
Elements: Three Tunnels; 540 degree Helix
Two lift hills: The first is 110-feet tall with a 135-foot drop; The second has a 141-foot drop at an 18-degree angle into a tunnel.
Estimated cost: $4 million
Trains have six cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Ride capacity: 1,200 passengers per hour
Height requirement: Must be at least 48 inches tall
2002 - The Beast's original skid brakes were replaced with fin and magnetic brakes.
Where To Ride The Beast
Kings Island, Mason, OH
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