Category Information
Coaster Type: Wooden, terrain
Seating Arrangement: 2-abreast, 36-passenger
Designer: Charles Dinn
Manufacturer: Kings Island
Opened to Public: April 14, 1979
Statistics
Length: 7400 feet
Height: 105 feet
Drop: 141 feet
Speed: 64.77 mph
Duration: 3:40
Max G-Forces: 3.1
Angle of Descent: 45 degrees
Capacity: 1200 pph
Additional Info
Average Wait: 20-25 minutes
Cost: $4 million
Area: 35 acres
Tunnels: 4


When it first opened on April 14th, 1979, THE BEAST® debuted as the longest, tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world. Now, more than 20 years later, this classic wooden coaster is still tearing through the terrain of Southern Ohio, covering more ground than any other wooden coaster on the planet.
This revolutionary scream machine roars at speeds of over 65 miles per hour through dense woods and rocky ravines, while traveling through underground tunnels and a 570° helix!
THE BEAST® rides on 7,400 feet of track, more than any other woodie, and has been voted the best wooden roller coaster in many polls year after year. This record holder is a definite "must ride" on any coaster lover's journey to Paramount's Kings Island.
Central Tip: Make sure to tackle The Beast after dark! One of the best nighttime rides in the world!


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