RUMOR: Son of Beast RETURNING To Kings Island? Could It Really Happen?

[@steelcity7466]

Iron Beast - record breaking hybrid

[@frankthecat1660]

Exactly what I'm thinking.

[@coasterjuice02]

Steel Son

[@frankthecat1660]

@steelcity7466 would this be the first RMC with a vertical loop?

[@coasterjuice02]

@@frankthecat1660 I think they would go with a non-inverting loop

[@frankthecat1660]

@@coasterjuice02 why?

[@Jeremy-jx4kq]

“ZomBeast” and the theme is that Banshee has raised SoB from the dead. It fits with that “spooky” themed area next to the Bat and Banshee. It’s the only answer.

[@DeNicest127]

Can we please get this name to Cedar Fair... this needs a stamp of approval ASAP! #ZomBeast

[@iliketrains3546]

I think they should get a ground up RMC on the son of beast plot, and an extreme spinner/Stryker/tilt/dive in the vortex plot

[@justinchavez9530]

@liketrains3456 I like that idea. A ground up RMC coaster on the old Son of Beast plot, and a Mack Rides Extreme Spinner in the Vortex plot of land would be the perfect additions for Kings Island.

[@Onion742]

Please no tilt or dive coaster. CP is just getting a tilt in 2025 and opening one in 2026 would be a terrible move from the park. I’m okay with the park getting a dive coaster in the future it’s just not what they need next

[@iliketrains3546]

@@Onion742 yeah fair enough. I do think it is more realistic than an extreme spinner or a Mack Stryker though unfortunately

[@deejaythedeejay]

think you should be realistic here

[@dustinkuebler4801]

I don't want a spinner or a tilt or a launch. I want a record breaking, ground up, S&S looper that is gravity fed, pretty, and we'll thought out before opening.

[@pipepicasso8112]

I seen a video of “Haunt”, and in the ride graveyard, the only grave with the casket out of the ground was the SOB.

[@danielmassoud4490]

Would love for 2026 to bring either a Mack Extreme Spinner or Mack Stryker to the Vortex plot of land and 2029/30 to bring an RMC hybrid to the Son of Beast plot of land. 2029 could be the 20th anniversary of SoB’s demise, while 2030 could be the 30th anniversary of its opening. I personally don’t want another B&M at Kings Island. They have 3 good ones and I think that’s enough. Any more, and the park begins to lose its coaster diversity with 4 B&Ms and 4 woodies. Beyond the two main thrill coasters, I hope the park achieves the following by the early 2030s: - revamp the entrance - get rid of Invertigo - redo the Action Zone area of the park - get an upper-tier family coaster

[@GirlMeetsCoaster]

I’m in 100% for a ground up RMC in the old SOB plot…call it Prodigal Son or Resurrection

[@937tactical]

Dayton area resident here. I would love to see it. I remember how huge it looked from miles away by the Otterbein/Armco Park area. I’d love to see something similar in the skyline again.

[@Custom-Sound-DJ]

I have always said that RMC needs to rebuild Son of Beast.

[@77777blackhawk]

Bringing back Son of Beast at KI is a must. We want RMC to do it though! Not to shoot down other manufacturers but the other coaster options in the this video would be better suited for the Vortex plot of land. Infinity coaster, B&M dive, Vekoma launch could all fit there and the twisting aspect would be good for head choppers. You have to go pretty far outside of Ohio to get another RMC like Steel Vengeance and the US needs another top tier RMC. #RMCSonofBeast2026

[@Cyco-Dude]

The ground-up RMC would be cool. The mack anything would be cool. A multi-launch family coaster would also be a good fit; something a step up from Soap Box and Backlot. Let's just do all three! And then scrap Invertigo for something better.

[@ScottyMania313]

I think the next coaster King's Island will pay homage to is the beloved Vortex, but I'd be okay with an RMC "Twisted Beast" in that plot. I'll be keeping my eye out for the exciting surprise and I will be like, "Well......Son of a Beast" when it hits.

[@kclark2413]

If they build a RMC it should be meaner and crazier than the Original. The same for whatever replaces Vortex

[@calebsalyers4246]

Give me an RMC, with SOB layout and the maybe add a few additions either an airtime hill or two, or maybe a cobra roll. Call it Son's Revenge.

[@jasonelston2707]

Rivertown Mining Company. RIVERTOWN MINING COMPANY!!! What do you think those initials mean? Steel Vengeance gone have a big brother in a minute!

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

Rivertown Mining Company actually predates RMC. That was the name of the old mining building that was where Diamondback's queue currently sits.

[@jasonelston2707]

@bigblueamusementproductions wow, I didn't know that! It's still suspicious that they would mention a company with those initials with the Son of Beast teasers. Also, if Kings Island really wanted us to forget about Son of Beast, I don't think they would've included those.

[@iamblzd]

​@jasonelston2707 forget? They literally built an eternal flame in Banshees's queue...

[@tractorgt]

One like Voltron is what we need. It'll fit that vortex plot nicely.

[@SgtCoaster25]

This would be interesting if RMC developed a brand new RMC beast that will be amazing to see for the kings island skyline I could imagine now

[@ertw]

If AlpenFury at CW's open is relatively painless I could see KI turning to Premier for a similar inversion focused launch coaster.

[@LittlePotatoRoll]

It's crazy to me that is 2024 & we STILL have not seen a single wooden coaster with a loop on it. SoB was so far ahead of its time.

[@Cyco-Dude]

Considering the loop was steel, that means it was a hybrid coaster. Obviously there are plenty of those with inversions. First of it's kind maybe, but i'm glad we have much better versions these days.

[@LittlePotatoRoll]

@Cyco-Dude that's fair, but genre technicality aside, there is still not one single hybrid or wood coaster that features a vertical loop.

[@jasonelston2707]

@LittlePotatoRoll yeah, but we have corkscrews, Zero-G Stalls, and barrel rolls on woodies/hybrids. Kinda interesting because the loop wasn't the main issue that caused Son of Beast's problems. The reason it was taken out was for different trains to be used. Kings Island wanted to run the coaster with lighter trains to reduce wear on the structure, and since they couldn't complete the loop, the inversion had to be taken out. Honestly, if RCCA didn't build Son Of Beast, the structure and the loop would still be there today.

[@Cyco-Dude]

@@jasonelston2707 The transition from the wood to the steel loop was problematic; it caused injuries due to how jarring it was. It was a liability.

[@dathpo]

I like the sound of a hybrid coaster. What ever KI does don't even think about SOB. Just make it taller faster longer and the best coaster possibe. Give it its own unique name. Something the opposite of what you'd expect.

[@Vertigo_64]

I would like to know what your thoughts are on the crate and other teasers like that. I get you are trying to predict what the next coaster type would be. Could you make a video piling up all of the recent teasers regarding Son of Beast?

[@AG7-MTM]

RMC Hyper Hybrid? First RMC vertical loop? I hope so

[@jerbearadventutures]

A Mack Striker coaster is what I want to see at KI next too. It’s a perfect fit.

[@AltairEgoX]

As for the area of formerly housing son of beast yeah and RMC would look great there as long as they use the terrain to the utmost following a similar layout to its predecessor where it goes out and back in an even longer layout perhaps partially underground.

[@thecoasterdad9808]

RMC, Son Of Beast Reborn!! As much as KI has been Teasing us with SOB, I don’t think it will be the next coaster… but I’m keeping hope alive lol

[@eastonchristensen3601]

Beast’s Revenge would be tough, even though I know a couple roller coasters have revenge in the name🤷‍♂️

[@kev492001]

if I had to bet I think they're going to do the Vortex plot of land next, so it spreads out the crowds, and then in 2029 or 2030 we can see a new coaster in Action Zone, and have it go over the entrance plaza, that would be awesome to see walking into the park, plus have it go over Congo Falls would be neat! Other parks like Dollywood aren't slowing down on improving their park so KI shouldn't either.

[@Paolo8772]

Either a record breading Mach Striker or a record breaking RMC hyper hybrid with a height of 218'; a drop of at least 214' and over 5,900' of track.

[@Bsbsdrake]

SOB coming back would be awesome. It had so much potential.

[@Proudfootzorz]

RMC Spawn of Beast! The largest fastest and first vert looped hybrid

[@carlollmann831]

All I can say is buy the lantern and go to the son of beast area. It sounds like something is brewing. It sounds like a teaser.

[@timmasterson7703]

Ones like the ones you discussed. Work best in the vortex plot. An RMC works best in old SOB plot

[@dane2011]

I think that the beat place for a SOB coaster is in the Vortex plot. I know, Vortex was there, but since Kings Island has been focusing on themeing and themed mini-lands with two to three attractions, they could make a Beast area.

[@trollmylove]

I think a GCI hybrid is more likely than RMC. They've released a concept picture of a launched hybrid coaster and that would be an awesome addition to the park. Also helps GCI has a good relationship with the park as mystic timbers has been a great success.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I think when they sent out that beast renovation poll they were trying to see if people would like a huge wooden coaster. They certainly won't build a rmc to rival steel vengance. If it does happen it will be a massive wooden coaster.

[@scotthenthorn]

There’s no reason the Vortex plot should still be empty in 2026

[@jasonelston2707]

Honestly if RMC Son of Beast comes true, I could care less about the Vortex plot. We can only hope and pray.

[@ninjagirl226]

To be fair it’s amazing the son of beast plot also hasn’t been used.

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

@@ninjagirl226 The SOB plot is being used....by Banshee. Just because they didn't use all of it doesn't mean they haven't used the land.

[@ninjagirl226]

@@bigblueamusementproductions Yes but the old station is kind of an eyesore much more than the vortex plot. Also how many years after SOB closed did Banshee open? The answer is 5 which is still a lot.

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

@@ninjagirl226 It took 5 years bc the park had to consider all the options on what to do with SOB before making a final decision. That's why the coaster sat SBNO for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 seasons before finally taking it down.

[@enfynet]

They could use the station for a coaster that goes towards the amphitheatre and the front gate, too. It doesn't have to go behind Banshee from there.

[@andyackerman7132]

I would bet dive coaster being likely. B/M is just always reliable and KI loves them.

[@brian31f]

I mentioned this once before the only company that can build this coaster son of beast is Gravity group of voyager but only bigger

[@rubix1979]

they need to get on good terms with intamin a new blitz coaster would be perfect

[@13Dolphins]

Ground up rmc would be the best option, but if intamin can create something like velocicoaster I'd be down for that too.

[@Epistemologics]

I wouldn’t be mad if KI got another woodie… I don’t think having a successful park is all about “filling in the gaps”, especially when cedar point is a few hours away. There is so much you can do within the wooden coaster model, that having a bigger variety would make KI the quintessential wooden coaster theme park. Not a bad label imo and definitely capable of providing satisfying fun for the masses.

[@bluestangGT2001]

Commenting before I watch. My wish is for a ground up RMC. Spin off of son of beast. maybe theme the supports to look wooden and make one of the best rides in the world Edit I know this is unlikely

[@iliketrains3546]

What do you mean theme them to look wooden lol, they are wooden already

[@bluestangGT2001]

@@iliketrains3546 I said ground up RMC , not hybrid. Ground up RMCs like airie force one have metal supports

[@dannymiller3315]

​​@@bluestangGT2001 outlaw run thunderhead, zadra all have wood supports and were ground up edit also wildfire although zadra has a steel lift hill the rest is wood and it has all ibox

[@terry5477-h6k]

the coaster was rough. my back was so sore every time i rode it. i believe the new coaster will be a vekoma multi launch with inversions. IMO Vekoma has a for 1 deal with KI. First one was Soapbox and second will be the multi launch.

[@matthewhartfelder4080]

I noticed you didn’t mention Zamperla… as fellow Gem city survivor, I think it will be an RMC or Zamperla lightening train coaster in the Vortex spot.

[@terryheck9507]

Rmc hybrid where sob was and a crazy infinity coaster with insane light package where vortex was

[@Onion742]

Please have it be a Mack Stryker coaster or Xtreme spinner for 2026. If they want to break the inversion record like they mentioned in the survey with Gerstlauer Infinity coaster they could pull off a 10 inversion Stryker coaster and that would be amazing. Please Kings Island

[@zacg_]

When you mentioned the hyper wooden coaster with Topper track my heart believed it for half a second. I wanted to think it could happen. I hate to see the Intamin prefab and RMC Topper Track woodie (the official best wooden coaster models) stop at 4 and never be built again.

[@blockbuster9610]

I feel like it would be strange to put three inverting coasters next to each other (banshee, invertigo, new ride) so I assume if they're going to use the vortex plot of land that is where the next inversion coaster would go.

[@Amandura]

I've only ever been to Kings Island twice in my life Lucky enough to ride SOB with the loop and without

[@aidantyra3493]

I had no idea you were from Dayton. Go Flyers!

[@warchild4069]

Son of Beast should be an RMC period. It should be the most epic RMC ever built. Vortex should be replaced with a RMC single rail to seal the deal.

[@Odderstuff]

If only son of beast lived long enough for the rmc treatment, and banshee could have been placed somewhere else

[@patrickspiers4811]

From what I heard the structure wasn’t good, so it wasn’t a option to save it too much money involved to redo with a possible rmc conversion at some point. I believe that’s why they went with banshee.

[@patrickspiers4811]

Supports would had be rebuilt along with track to costly to do.

[@blamm5348]

3/4 of the structure would have to been rebuilt. It was not economical.

[@darealsavage3472]

It was considered but they declined due to issues also I doubt they would have wanted to start out with the literal biggest wooden coaster in the world

[@darealsavage3472]

​@@blamm5348i mean they did that to Iron Gwazi

[@billding9297]

On Kings Island missing a vertical drop…. Sirens curse absolutely would’ve been a better fit at KI. If TT2 wasn’t a mess, sirens curse would’ve been in Vortex’s plot of land.

[@guitarmansg499]

Well yeah, I've been saying for years that Son of Beast has to come back as an RMC. It's the only thing that makes sense this day and age for the park's profile, modern thrills, and the legacy or changing of the guard sort of thing.

[@TrthWrld]

Could RMC add their first loop to a ride for Son of Beast? If so sign me up!!

[@SpiderWaffle]

Mack Extreme Spinner with beyond vertical drop.

[@t-shirt7549]

Mr. Beast - Record breaking wacky worm

[@mitchellries256]

An RMC built from the ground up would be the perfect replacement for Son of Beast. I think the perfect name for that would be Son of Beast: Reborn. All the other options like a Gerstlauer Infinity, or launch coaster from Mack or Vekoma would be great options as well, but not for the former Son of Beast space. Those coasters don't take up that much space. Those would be better options for where Vortex used to sit.

[@FireHawk92.]

The world's tallest, fastest, looping, beyond vertical hybrid coaster. They owe us after Orion being so mild.

[@williamboyle8918]

I grew up in Cbus. 1st rode the Beast in 7th middle school field trip. 1982, same in 8th grade 1983. We got on the original BAT TOO ! 55 now, rode it with my 26 year old son a couple months ago. Still so good. Never got on Son,. but they need bring back the name !

[@trevorbourquejr8884]

If it is RMC, it won’t be a topper track. That model is dead after Lightning Rod’s problems

[@HBP2]

The bride of the beast :)

[@justinchavez9530]

In my personal opinion, a Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster (on the old Son of Beast plot of land) would definitely make the most sense for Kings Island, as their next major coaster.

[@michaelcraven5163]

I would love to see Kings Island get a RMC Topper Track coaster with a vertical loop. It's totally doable. I don't know why they have not built any more since 2016. I guess because of Lightning Rod, but I think the solution is simple.... Don't put a launch on it. I have ridden all of them exept for Wildfire, and they are great rides aside for being a little rough.

[@Yikes_its_Psychs]

7:19 yeah..... except that support bolt that shot out of it a few days ago.

[@jarretstroud1842]

I’m already going to say it’s not happening ever! To say Son of Beast was problematic is a huge understatement and considering the reputation it had……. Do I need to say more?

[@TheNinthHeart]

And..? What does that have to do with a new coaster..?

[@Outpost5Explorations]

Son of beast and the station don't always have to be related you know it's an old station cedar fair saves money by using it wow impossible to understand

[@edwardbloom6999]

@@TheNinthHeart Because they would be using the exact same blue print and I’ve heard they’ve found the exact same wood, they’ve found it somewhere. Or that’s the only way it makes sense. No way could using the name or theme or anything be used for a ground up RMC or other type of coaster. If it’s not that, then this guy is just screaming about SOB to scream.

[@DerrickAmend]

The 1st Bat was a huge problem for KI yet they have a coaster called The Bat in the same style as the original

[@jamessobczak5726]

​@@DerrickAmend Bat didn't injure nearly as many people either. Your point is invalidated

[@corey8673]

Mechabeast RMC record breaking hybrid is what is needed. It should be built in the Vortex plot and interact with beast but only in the area of the first Beast drop.

[@michaelkucharski4251]

GCI titan track could be used for 200+ son of beast replacement, I personally prefer RMC idea though. I agree whatever they get has to have inversions especially that i dont see invertigo around much longer. Especially with the splash boat ride coming down.

[@romanosmith4494]

They will make sure its not better than Steel Vengeance

[@MonkeForce23]

SO EXITED IF THIS HAPPENS

[@BuckeyeReid1865]

Dayton! 👏 When they came out w/ the survey w/ The Beast 2.0 I thought the renderings looked a lot more like a stand alone RMC I-box than an extended version of The Beast.

[@jasonwyrick3413]

Kings Island missed a massive opportunity not naming Mystic Timbers nephew of beast

[@kingmo8789]

I would love for Kings Island to revive Son Of Beast next to the OG Beast

[@AltairEgoX]

I'd like to see a coaster out in the vortex spot that would be something like from Plopsaland The Ride to Happiness or that Nikola Tesla themed multi launch coaster in Europa Park, Voltron 🎉...

[@jimt9245]

Knott's is overdue for a coaster and not just a replacement for Montezuma's Revenge.

[@eddieholt8222]

What does the new management team think if RMC?

[@TheRealestHooman]

Something no one seems to talk about is the fact that the bat also takes up some land on the former son of beast plot

[@TheRealestHooman]

Close to, not on

[@elijahsmith1861]

Iron Beast. RMC Hybrid.

[@guidoheeling1179]

It would have to have a giant loop i think, if it only is to pay hommage to the original

[@DerkSpringer]

It’s gonna be son of beast and it’s gonna be a family boomerang

[@shawneggers4484]

Son of beast plot will 100% be. A Zadra like hybrid RMC. Any other replacement for SOB would be a let down. The Vortex plot will be the Voltron’s style of ride. It just makes the MOST sense for both replacements

[@chadbroderick160]

I love B&M, but to be honest I'm getting a little tired of their coasters. I'd love to see Son of Beast reimagined by RMC

[@jarrodholbrook6176]

I personally want a massive Vekoma with a 150 ft lift hill into 2500 ft of track with twists turns and inversions then hit a launch section into a 180ft tall top hat then another 2500 ft of track of airtime hills and twisting in and out of the first half. And I’d want it to be orange/black in color.

[@iliketrains3546]

Very specific but ok

[@nicob2063]

We need an R&M coaster already... it feels like everyone has one, but KI. A form of incorporating the beast or son of beast into a ground up R&M would be ideal!!

[@Tracekat]

So far all I'm hearing is about all of Cedar Fair merger with Six Flags all I'm saying are Cedar Fair Parks gaining all these new rides whereas all the parks of Six Flags rides of being rumored to be either dismantled or closed this is just another way for Cedar Fair the better their parks

[@supremefan]

Raptor and Banshee are different enough to not be considered the same as it's old B&M vs new B&M.

[@NaztyNate]

They DID have a dive coaster on the poll list.......

[@MyLifeAsBrandon]

I think no matter what you say, you’re probably wrong. Look at Siren’s Curse, no one even remotely expected that.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Hmmm just imagine cedar fair not working with RMC??

[@brian31f]

Copper head striker going to be the next coaster and will replace vortex ceder fair has a great relationship with mack rides

[@ronsmith1397]

I dont care where they build it, just build a rmc beast to pay homage cause it will be awesome, it wouldn't just be a home run, it would be a grand slam!! 😃

[@Outpost5Explorations]

RMC yes Son of beast yes Size of gwazi no Size of steel vengeance yes. Also kings island does not seem interested in vortex plot for next year because they dont have a plan to relocate the drones as of now

[@virtuouswomen3194]

In 2026.🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯😳😳😳😲😯😯😨😨😨😱😱😧😦🙀🙀🙀🤖🤖

[@williemullen9090]

Yeah they will wait after new Vekmoa grow in the usa then they will build insane looper

[@bigblueamusementproductions]

Source for this information? I could honestly see them moving the drone launch pad to by the old Crypt building and fly them over near the Slaughterhouse building next to the beast.

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

You do realize Gwazi is 1 foot taller than Steel Vengeance?

[@Outpost5Explorations]

@@JJJJ-he8bz do you realize steel vengeance is about 1000ft longer?

[@marnixjaeken845]

maybe the longest most inverting highest raptorcoaster or maybe a hyperraptor coaster that also can a crazy eddition

[@matthewosborn704]

I’ve been saying they need to do an RMC Son of Beast since RMC did Steel Vengeance. Guarantee it would get the most hype and people like me who didn’t get to ride SOB would flock to the park.

[@bradenmontgomery5913]

HEY! My home park is Kings Island, and there are glowing Son Of Beast eyes atop the Eiffel Tower. Not sure if that means anything but I thing something will come sometime soon

[@LukeE94]

I think they should go for one of these new Mack coasters like Voltron, or a Bermuda blitz like Lech coaster at Energylandia.

[@milk_duds_on_yt7569]

Wonder if the Rivertown Mining Company (RMC) has anything to do with this...

[@Davesteenbergen]

I think they will see how siren's curse will be in downtime etc so they could maybe buy a vekoma for kings island and if it doesn't worl out (what i higly doubt) otherwise they probably get some sort of mack thrill coaster

[@LyndsieDances]

possible names. Beast Incacarnat Beast reforged Megalathon

[@coasterfair2602]

If they add the mack coaster like Voltorn it would be North America’s 1st (like you mentioned) but maybe a new Vekoma flying coaster or a bigger version of big bear mountain from Dollywood

[@Calakapepe]

If they did, and was a quality ride, including reliable.. then it could make up (for me) for the the removal of my previously favorite coaster at KI... Vortex