Banshee Kings Island Roller Coaster POV Front View

Front Row On-Ride HD POV of Banshee Roller Coaster at Kings Island. Thanks for watching TheCoasterViews.
Banshee is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Designed and built by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), Banshee opened on April 18, 2014. The roller coaster features 4,124 feet (1,257 m) of track making it the longest inverted roller coaster. Banshee is also the first inverted coaster built in the United States since the Patriot debuted at Worlds of Fun in 2006.
Banshee was built at the former location of the Son of Beast, a wooden roller coaster plagued with issues and demolished in 2012, and the Thunder Alley go-kart attraction that was removed the same year. In the queue line there is a memorial for the Son of Beast. Following their removal, it was not immediately clear what would replace the attractions. Construction on a new attraction began, however, on April 22, 2013. A trademark for the name "Banshee" was filed on April 24, 2013. Owner Cedar Fair had previously considered using the name for a roller coaster at Cedar Point, but it was later changed to Mantis
Kings Island began teasing the new attraction on the first day of the 2013 season. Along the perimeter of the former Thunder Alley go-kart track, a fence was set up with a sign that read, "Due to the increasing occurrence of mysterious and bone-chilling screams, it has become necessary to close this section of the park until the cause of this evil phenomenon can be identified." During the course of the summer, several clues about the attraction were set up around the construction site. On June 10, 2013, the park launched their social media campaign by posting a photo showing the construction site with the caption, "Field of Dreams". The campaign continued with five scarecrows around the construction site and several Twitter posts about the future attraction. Then, at the beginning of July 2013, recordings of someone screaming could be heard by park guests near the construction area. Two weeks later, farm owls were placed in nearby trees. On July 31, 2013, Kings Island detailed plans to reveal a new world record-breaking attraction at 10pm on August 8, 2013. Media packages containing a silver comb, artificial hair and a tag were sent out to media outlets to notify them of the upcoming announcement. A limited amount of tickets were also made available to the public giving access to a tour of the construction site prior to the revealing and reserved seats at the event, with net proceeds being donated to breast cancer research. Blueprints for the project were leaked to the public on August 1, 2013.

[@godismyeverything9589]

This is one of the best rides and my top favorite coaster at Kings island so fun

[@unotweek]

Banshee is smooth as glass it has become one of my favorites.

[@sxpremeparis6008]

at night all the rides go faster , this ride goes sooo fast at night i love it i rode it 3 times yesterday 🤩

[@lillihamer8406]

Lucky, my mom would not let me ride it at night because she wanted to go home

[@thejoint25]

This is a great POV, but no video can do this amazing coaster justice. I rode this twice yesterday, and all I can say is that you have to experience it for yourself. It's now one of my favorites.

[@time4vicious]

I like rewatching this every year. I’ve ridden Avery coaster at kings island exept the money ones. Banshee is so fun and I can can’t wait to ride it again. Same w diamondback

[@kellyghent9936]

Rode it twice last weekend and it was TOTALLY AWESOME!!

[@madamephoenix1909]

Omg I love banshee, it looks so fun, and it is! Yesterday was my FRIST time riding it and I was scared but once the ride is over I love it so much! I gave it a two thumbs up!

[@maleiaowen1248]

the HIGH-PITCHED screaming was me. XD

[@shauntaepressley1704]

I got on this 3 times while at Kings Island!! I love it!!! my absolute favorite

[@thestormchasingconservativ6999]

1 of smoothest coasters i have ever been on..definitely 1 of my favorite rides

[@brycefourn2001]

Awesome POV! This needs to be my first ride I go on while at Kings Island... :)

[@brycefourn2001]

***** I might do it in the middle of the day.

[@LegendofRelda]

BryceFourn 2001 when r u planning on going? I've got a gold pass

[@brycefourn2001]

Shark22391 Maybe in August.

[@alexmd7733]

ITS FUN

[@internetclown8412]

Just remember if you ride in the front YOURE TOO SLOW!!! Really the front is slower than the back seat

[@beepot2764]

Went today, this coaster was soo much fun. Rode it several times lol.

[@beebee1794]

This ride is smooth like butter omg, I hope I live to see the day where every coaster is this smooth holy shit man

[@ArrowThrills]

Puffin V banshee sucks and it's rough ,they should rmc son of beast

[@TriousSports]

Best coaster ever. It changes every thing if you sit in a diff spot.

[@waleedsamrah3477]

Jimmy Miller ikr

[@isabellecraft8122]

I rode this last summer and it was an awesome ride, I hope to go back soon and ride it again

[@kannacop9030]

This was my first rollercoaster/ ride I rode at King's Island. Immediately after, I told my mom that I didn't regret coming here.

[@arianamarie429]

I’m going to kings island today I can’t wait to ride this again. This is fun asff

[@jamesklatt]

This is the best ride at Kings Island and the best Inverted coaster in the world.

[@ArrowThrills]

James Klatt banshee sucks they should have rmc son of beast

[@kannacop9030]

Quinton. Son of Beast was shut down. You want to know why? It was a wooden coaster with a loop. Doesn't sound bad, does it? Think about the pain. Tons of people died or broke their necks on that ride. Either you were just oblivious to these facts, or you were wishing them to die. Either way, not a good sign for you buddy. Son of beast shut down in 2009. Are you saying they should go back in time and risk their lives to ride it? You, sir, are a genius. If you manage to invent the time machine, I will actually go back to the past and risk my life to ride it. Your move, buddy.

[@andrewf7442]

These are not facts. Tons of people did not die on Son of Beast.

[@ArrowThrills]

Cheesy Jack nobody died on son of beast, I hate the beast,

[@ArrowThrills]

Has anyone heard of the RMC Son of Beast rumors, go to coaster net Update on KZbin

[@mightyhero]

Wow!!! That's about as awesome as it gets!

[@mikegta14]

First time today and I rode it. So amazing. Although I haven't been to KI since 2009 and just went back today and I did get little sick lol.

[@keithferrell7406]

I rode this 7 times and I enjoyed that fun ride

[@War1109]

Rode this for the first time yesterday it’s awesome

[@hamptervignettes]

Went to Kings Island last summer and I was too scared to get on the Banshee. Loops scared the crap out of me so no matter what my brothers insisted, I refused to get on it. I went back to Kings Island about a week ago with friends. I was debating going on the banshee the entire day. My friend somehow got me on the Vortex, which I ended up liking, and when I saw the banshee afterwards it didn't look any worse. So I got on it, and loved it! So happy I decided to get on the Banshee, seriously even if you have a fear of loops, get on it bc it got rid of my fear (along with the vortex) Wish I could have rode it again, but it was time to leave :(

[@trashcan3722]

As intense as the Banshee is... Flying Ace will always be the OG.

[@comedian416]

"who needs coffee when you can have a cup of Banshee in the morning" =)

[@villasscents8144]

This was my all time favorite

[@rmcnair21]

New to the channel love all the vids..I watch these cause I have a fear of heights lol couldn't do this

[@alexmd7733]

omg it was so fun i rode on it today and i thought i was gonna die but it was really fun like its my fav ride ever!!😍😍😍😍😍

[@angrygrouse4989]

Best invert I've ever been on. But I can't say it's the best ever because I've never been on Montu or Afterburn.

[@owenwright2485]

I was scared to death about this but this turns out to be my favorite ride ever

[@sophieblakely]

I freaking love this ride

[@hannieily1677]

I rode this as my very first ride and then the vortex I passed out on the banshee but for a second but it was fun I recommend these!

[@thesevenedits6895]

Best ride ever

[@Coasterfan312]

Just going to say it again because it's still bugging me (I've tried to get used to it): the 'personal touch' really doesn't work for these kinds of videos in my opinion, unless it's a group or well-known person like on TPR. You might not agree, but that's what I think. Anyway, I do love this ride. I wish every coaster had the same restraints too.

[@ChadDominicSahilan]

***** Gotta agree with this too. At least if you're going to add some personal flair for it, just say something like "We're going to ride Banshee at King's Island!" is alright.. but actually saying "HD POV" out loud is a little weird.

[@Coasterfan312]

Chad Dominic Sahilan Thinking about it, I think that might be the real reason why I don't like it. Maybe they should try it next time and see.

[@ArrowThrills]

Banshee sucks they should have rmc son of beast

[@lclbowling5575]

@@ArrowThrills GP suck, they should have rode Son of Beast and died

[@ArrowThrills]

@@lclbowling5575 true

[@Dinkydau00]

That looks like an awesome rollercoaster.

[@ericthehighlander]

Wow, this looks like a kick as B&M invert!

[@DuecePiece]

I know you're rocking the Superman shirt and all but with that glorious hair and a big hammer and you could pass as Thor all day! :) Keep up the great videos man!

[@waleedsamrah3477]

Best ride ever!

[@radhikasewram2316]

You know what I'd love to do?? Go on the Banshee at night time and with my eyes closed. THAT would be awesome!! Being thrown around on a roller coaster with no idea what happening around the next bend... my type of fun!

[@eileenr.8691]

i remember riding this at night and in the front too! it was a great experience but i wouldn't want to close my eyes haha. i do that on Invertigo. so fun!

[@jamesedgar3442]

You can get that at Disney World on Space Mountain too.

[@jamesedgar3442]

I counted 8 inversions, is that correct? I haven't been to my native Ohio in many years, but need to get back so I can ride this, Diamondback, and of course the Beast, for the millionth time.

[@electric7487]

7 Inversions.

[@zachjones8996]

This ride is insane. Almost pass out ever time haha

[@wyattlloyd9559]

I love this roller coaster

[@chorokee]

this has endless loops

[@derrickstone8099]

Best ride iv ever rode

[@Hinton_418]

This rides amazing road 3 times last time I went to kings island few years back. Even if your uneasy bout loops I still recommend I never once road a coaster with any, but I could ride this constantly. just don't ride it back to back for 2 days straight I felt look I was on a boat and whatever room I was in was spinning lol. Love the facts and info in the description never new bout the marketing stuff before. Kinda of makes me think that they used some of the paranormal stuff that has been recorded/documented at the park before for it.

[@abbyandleah4290]

I was forced on this after I rode the diamond back and hated it and I was so scared this one is definitely one of my favorites

[@shaep9752]

Kings island was my first job as a rides operator. I will never forget son of beast but banshee was a nice replacement. I even love the tombstone that says son of beast. Great ride but diamondback is the best ride there

[@charlottesargent2288]

it is a great ride I have been on there a lot of times

[@sneakywalrustoucher6196]

Recommend riding it right at sunset or at nighttime. Improves the experience tenfold.

[@katiesimmet4750]

I remember about here 1:30 is when I yelled to my friend next to me "THIS ISN'T THAT BAD!" and then immediately after that at 1:36 me screaming "NEVER MIND!" 😂

[@mnd9700]

This ride look litt!!!

[@juliawilliams1310]

0:27 and lower or higher, I heard screaming. NOTHING HAPPENED YET XD

[@Apatheticpeep]

your going up really steeply with your feet dangling

[@NikaMakhoshvili]

@@Apatheticpeep lol thats the best part. it gives you some time to think about what youve just done

[@donovanjohnson8843]

I passed out on this ride😂

[@1uhot426]

Just went on today, damn near peed my pants but it was my fav ride lol

[@shanelausanne2006]

This ride seems to be the result of taking the Volcano at Kings Dominion and adding it's overhead track to the Dominator at Kings Dominion. Still, this seems like an awesome ride!! 🎢

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

+Shane Lausanne Alpengeist. Afterburn. Banshee. Batman. Black Mamba. Diavlo. Dragon Challenge. Flight Deck. Goliath. Great Bear. Great White. Katun. Lightning. Monster. Montu. Nemesis. Nemesis Inferno. OzIris. Patriot. Paethon. Pyrenees. Raptor. Silver Bullet. Talon. Vampire. Say hello to the B&M Inverts!

[@angrygrouse4989]

Rip Dragon challenge.

[@quanta1902]

Nice

[@olyviamills1675]

I just rode this 4 times yesterday 😂

[@dylanjacksun]

I wanna ride it but I’ve been scared of coasters my whole life and I’m now starting to get into them I rode everything in the park now except for most a lot of the ground rides, banshee, and Diamondback.. I think I’m scared of banshee cuz of the inversions.. what does it feel like?? Are u in ur chair or are u just floating.. and then the only reason I’m scared of Diamondback is because it’s tall but otherwise I would ride it

[@AdamGamer05]

Awesome

[@junoohhh]

I went on this soooo fun :D

[@daniellerubillo4417]

Can u plz do some videos on Six Flags Great Adventure (The rides)

[@chaos6687]

The first time I rode this I think my soul left my body 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@steelersespn]

That Banshee sound is from Mass Effect 3.

[@complexzay5935]

I might get on it...is it fun? 0:55 that sounded like my mom screaming lol

[@littleredmms482]

I always wanted to go to kings island

[@davecoasterdudew1206]

My second favorite.

[@lazybelphegore6748]

Average line wait time on busy days?

[@angrygrouse4989]

500,000,000,000,000,000 hours.

[@adamdragster]

Thats not possible

[@triston..]

2:05 - 4:40 "How long are Banshee's coaster operations? "

[@brynnsucksatlife1285]

Y’all what’s the best spot for this coaster and why?

[@xxxdevsamanthaxxx6956]

I remember riding the banshee and screaming bloody murder the whole time 😂😂😂😂

[@watzittooya428]

My cousin was on that ride the exact same day

[@class3calamity306]

Are the new restraints comfortable?

[@ArrowThrills]

F0cus _ nope

[@ethanq8297]

Usually Inverted coasters are less steeper. MUCH less steeper

[@JiggingtonSawface]

I'd love to ride this. Is it scary though? Just wondering

[@KaelynnWard]

Neil and Stanley Holyoak Last year, I went on this ride. It was my very first upside down ride to by the way, lol. At first, I was so so so scared, but at the end of the ride, I had the biggest smile on my face. It’s intense at first. The only thing that scared me was the drop. Going upside was so awesome, it doesn’t even feel like you’re going upside down actually. Trust me, you’re strapped in really tightly on that ride. It hurt my hip😂 I wanted to go on it again so bad, but the line was too long lol. Next time I’m going to Kings Island, that’s the first ride I’m going on. It’s so much fun! Trust me, you’ll love it. The hill drop is the only thing that takes your stomach honestly. I would highly recommend riding it! 😁

[@JiggingtonSawface]

Kaelynn Ward oh is it well that good too hear because I thought that el toro in six flags New Jersey was scary!

[@angrygrouse4989]

Yes... El Toro looks to be very intimidating. I'm even a bit hesitant to ride it lol.

[@ArrowThrills]

Banshee sucks and it's weak they should have rmc son of beast

[@______averos______8877]

That moment of silence when going uphill

[@dekarose3308]

until ride by twenty one pilots come on is the day I'll ride banshee and diamond back

[@abbyjanson8881]

Last time I went was about two weeks ago, and Ride came on

[@abbyjanson8881]

+Haley Robinson I went on the 11th!

[@jtbackup4553]

@@abbyjanson8881 Wait, it plays on the ride?

[@abbyjanson8881]

J Terry TV No, it was playing on the TVs near the station.

[@lydiaminx666]

my fav

[@djavatar68]

Not much bigger than Montu or Alpengeist. Lift hill looks steeper though.

[@haleyrobinson5312]

I feel like I'm going to get hit by the poles

[@machu0914]

Can someone tell me how it was the first inverted coaster in the U.S....

[@autumnwasemann6257]

it's not it's the longest

[@jessecaldwell9781]

+Let's_Be_Real It is the longest inverted coaster in the world.

[@kenziehutchison8791]

I went on the this ride with my sister and blacked out multiple times😂😭

[@brickinterviewertv]

WHATS POV MEAN AND PLEASE GO TO DISNEY AND NICE VID

[@perhaps204]

It means: Point Of View :D

[@brickinterviewertv]

***** FOR UR INFO I HAVE LEARNED ALOT IN SCHOOL BETTER THEN U PROBALY AND I DIDNT KNOW WHAT POV MEANS I DIDNT KNOW CAUSE I AM NOT A ROLLER COASTER EXPERT

[@brickinterviewertv]

DEREK POPO OK THANKS :D

[@brickinterviewertv]

Rolicoli8 OK THANKS :)

[@SmasherVlog]

It means penis in vagina

[@RockyandTuck]

When did you go? It looks like a ghost town!

[@yugiohguy]

Nice pun.

[@BobbyT.]

😜

[@superlu1gi527]

Ive ridden 2 B&M Inverts so far......

[@angrygrouse4989]

Raptor and Banshee, I'm guessing. Yeah, I've only been on Banshee, Raptor, and Great Bear. They were all really good rides. My least favorite was Great Bear, then Raptor, then Banshee. Banshee is in my top 10 coasters that I've ridden.

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

Any Cedar Point fans here wanna let these guys know what the name "Banshee" was originally supposed to be used for?

[@garminkid]

Mantis (now known as Rougarou)

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

CedarPointRocks625 Congrats! Here's a cookie…I'm sorry, I don't have a cookie. Here's a mental high-five.

[@calebcampbell1048]

How is this ride compare to raptor at cedar point

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

+Caleb Campbell I like Banshee better, but Raptor still kicks ass. Banshee is more comparable to Alpengeist though (Busch Gardens Williamsburg). It's a much longer coaster with larger inversions. Raptor is more like the other Busch Gardens' Montu. It's smaller and sticks closer to the ground.

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

+Caleb Campbell Also, Banshee is not nearly as intense as Raptor.

[@devisedtosterilize6682]

CedarPointRocks625 Well, they beat Alpengeist. That's for sure!

[@papyrus2071]

In my opinion I like Banshee better, but Raptor is more EXTREME!! it go's upside down a lot and twists a lot also

[@darkcoco827]

Caleb Campbell I thought the Raptor was more intense especially the first drop, but I liked Banshee more because it was a lot more smoother than the Raptor

[@babytoga7735]

i was the 999th like

[@kyleblake1273]

Nothing more annoying than a park running 3 train operations and having the ride stack for 2 minutes (longer than the ride itself) on the brake run.

[@sherrilyngriffith5997]

People already screaming when you don’t have to do dumb lolz

[@strategicgamingwithaacorns2874]

Not liking this coaster as much as I otherwise would because I'm still sore Son of Beast is gone.

[@blitzzero4229]

My school is going to kings island

[@Richardwelford1245]

I only road this ride once when I was nine and yrs I'm a female 😶

[@littleredmms482]

the reason why he was wet is because he rode the diamond back and you get wet in it!

[@alisonmcdonald7342]

little red m&m's you don't get wet on the diamond back

[@aarynloper5899]

something dumb

[@trentonleach4651]

i live in ohio