Top 14 Roller Coasters at Kings Island | Mason, Ohio (2022)

[@TheStevehuff]

I remember when The Racer had one track where the riders would ride backwards.

[@qlindsay6203]

i tried to do it backwards one but they shut it down rifht when it was my turn loll

[@rixrobin]

This is my homepark away from home that i visit more often than other parks and my top 5 at the park changes every time i visit. Thats a sign of a great balanced park imo.

[@Veste7182]

Same here. CP is an hour and a half drive compared to almost 4 for KI, but Kings Island is just stellar. CP has the better rides ofc, but KI operates so much more smoothly and has the better shows

[@Nathandelange]

My favorite coaster is the shed

[@RealWildWalter]

my fav's gotta be surf dawg

[@joelfitzsimmons3872]

No no no, it’s Pipe Scream

[@johnniehaus6581]

How about Woodstock Whirlybirds? They are technically on a track, have small hills and some "coasters" are powered?

[@COOKIEZZ0712]

Mine is the big snake

[@bisble]

@@COOKIEZZ0712diamondback?

[@liambrake]

1. Diamondback 2. Orion 3. Invertigo 4. Mystic Timbers 5. Beast 6. Banshee 7. The Bat 8. Flight of Fear 9. Racer 10. Backlot 11. Adventure Express 12. Fairly Odd Coaster 13. Runaway Reptar 14. Little Bill’s Giggle Coaster

[@-Just_Clover_789-]

I had never been on a coaster before and last Wednesday for my first one I accidental did diamond back my mom tricked me and some of my friends into it but I was surprised to find how much I loved it! This summer I look forward to the banshee and Orion and maybe invertigo with my friends lainey and aiden

[@ScottyMania313]

Love love love the list. Flight of Fear - I think if it had flashing lights and a dope soundtrack in the bowl, it would be 100% better, "The Final Countdown" by Europe (Detroit Pistons old them, also Daniel Bryan) would be a sweet song playing while you are flipping. Adventure Express - I would love to see a Bengal or 2 in the finale Vortex - bring it back Banshee- It's cool at night The Beast - Left side scary at in the tunnel. If you love headchoppers, you'll love this face scraper Orion - to me, this reminds me of a baby between Fury 325 and Millenium Force, especially with them overbanks. I love the night lighting. The Bat - definitely the most thrilling old school suspended. Wish there was a shuttle bus or sent a scooter to get to the front of the line Timbers - MANEATER - song slaps Yo Kings Island, if you are gonna cash the Boomerang, send that to Michigan's Adventure. Cedar Fair, we would love that bone in the Mitten. Diamondback - You can feel them airtime hills when you become the jerk in the car that dozes off on the car ride back and your passengers are like, "broooooo, wake up man - steering wheel, quit swerving" All the other coasters (sans the Snoopy Hang and Concuss) are Great too. Bonus points to the drop tower, of of the tallest of that model I think. Kings Island is great and the new editions are just going to help raise the stock. My biggest beef are the water rides. For that park, the 3 water rides are kinda mid. I do like Snoopy's great race flume though. It takes a while, which is great for the relaxarion factor. I enjoyed this vid.

[@johnniehaus6581]

Been waiting a long time for this video. So glad to see the Beast in the top 3 where it belongs! I also think it's so interesting how different people can go to KI and have such a difference of opinions on the coasters. My personal list is as follows - 1. Diamondback (my favorite rollercoaster out of 156 credits if I'm in the back row. Unlike Marc, I absolutely despise the front half of the train on Diamondback due to lack of airtime....the back is absolute perfection) 2. The Beast (my favorite wooden coaster and #4 out of 156. This is such a unique ride and I hate how people criticize it for not having airtime.... because it's not that type of ride. It's just about going fast through the woods and tunnels. I don't think any wooden coaster will ever top the Beast for me) 3. Orion (This is a great ride and doesn't deserve any hate. We are lucky that we even have a giga coaster. I do feel like the ride feels too short and has a few elements that are inferior to diamondback in my opinion but overall I absolutely love this ride!) 4. Banshee (I enjoy banshee's unique layout and forceful inversions. I hate the restraints because they always seem to tighten during the ride and feel very restrictive. The front row is obviously the best and is WAY smoother than the back) 5. Flight of Fear (I've always had a soft spot for this one and it totally delivers each time I ride it. It's dropped from #3 to #5 over the years with the newer additions and that I feel like the ride is getting rougher with age. However, it's still a really great ride) 6. The Racer (Classic PTC airtime and most of the time you do get to race. The re-tracking has greatly improved this one and for anyone interested, The Blue Side has a slower lift chain and the Red Side trim is more harsh so it usually evens out by the end) 7. The Bat (Isn't it ironic that Ohio is home to 2 of the 4 Arrow Suspended Coasters still operating with their original trains and that Kings Island was home to the first and last Arrow Suspended Coaster built? I really enjoy this ride model and hate to see their numbers dwindling...I fear that this ride may be the next defunct coaster at Kings Island. Not sure how many years it's got left but I would really hate to see it go. Somebody needs to preserve this model for future generations of coaster enthusiasts) 8. Adventure Express (A very solid Arrow Mine Train and my most ridden coaster at the park. I agree that it jerks you around a lot but it just adds to the out of control feeling. As Marc pointed out, it's got good theming and clearly is a knock off of the mine cart chase in Indiana Jones Temple of Doom...strangely enough it was built before paramount acquired the park) 9. Mystic Timbers (What can I say I'm just not a GCI guy....and mystic Timbers is a prime example of why I don't love them. I don't prefer the violent side to side airtime/transitions and the trains are often uncomfortable. Having said that, I think mystic Timbers is alright but I'm never going to stand in a long line to ride it. Also this ride has the absolute worst ending ever - the shed....like nothing happens!) 10. Invertigo (So I used to think this was a headbanger but this year it's been running really smoothly... overall boomerangs aren't my favorite models but I have a new appreciation for Invertigo seeing as it is an extremely rare credit and if Kings Island ever decides to remove it I hope that Cedar Fair would relocate it to another park) 11. Woodstock Express (This is a GREAT kids coaster! Back row has airtime and it's the only coaster at KI with buzz bars! Fun fact, it has the same top speed as Adventure Express) 12. Backlot Stunt Coaster (I've never cared much for this one. Way too short, kinda shaky, and low capacity. At least KI keeps the special effects working) 13. Flying Ace Arial Chase (Not good. I thanked God the day my youngest sister hit 48" and we could ride something better than this. I think it's too rough for a kids coaster and is pretty boring) 14. Great Pumpkin Coaster (My first Coaster! Haven't ridden it in years but I remember I always enjoyed it.... could possibly move ahead of flying Ace if I could borrow a kid and re-ride it) Once again, Marc, great video and I'm so glad you finally made it to my home park!

[@Verdelite]

I simply dont get hype for the beast, you can go fast on so many other rides that actually have more then straight track.

[@johnniehaus6581]

@@Verdelite I get that the beast isn't everyone's favorite. I think the setting is amazing and other wooden coasters I've ridden at other parks don't offer those speedy straight sections and lateral forces on the turns quite like the beast does. I mean mystic timbers has a wooded setting but the focus is not on long straight sections and speed but rather it focuses on airtime. I mean everyone likes something different so if the beast doesn't wow you, that's ok because there's plenty of other wooden coasters that have different elements

[@thrillwarrior]

Love the list! Awesome To Beast at number 3! Just shows u have Kings Islands top 5 differs per person! For me I got: 1. Orion 2. Banshee 3. Mystic Timbers 4. Beast 5. Diamondback

[@CoasterDash]

Absolutely! the fact that everyone seems to have a different ranking for this park is what makes the lineup so great.

[@owenfouts2494]

I’ve got 1. Orion 2. Diamondback 3. Mystic Timbers 4. Banshee 5. Beast

[@BlaineBasil]

L take Orion is mid at best

[@thrillwarrior]

@@BlaineBasil lol my rankings changed after my visit this year. 1. Diamondback 2. Mystic Timbers 3. Orion 4. Beast 5. Banshee

[@mitchellries256]

My favorite is The Beast followed by Banshee, The Bat, Diamondback, Firehawk (R.I.P.), Flight of Fear, Backlot Stunt Coaster, Adventure Express, The Racer, Vortex (R.I.P.) and Invertigo. I went there before Mystic Timbers and Orion opened up but I will be returning next summer to check them out.

[@callmemarc]

Cool list. I agree on some but not others. For me it's: 1) Banshee 2) Orion 3) Diamondback 4) Mystic Timbers 5) Flight of Fear 6) Beat 7) Racer 8) Adventure Express 9) Stunt Coaster 10) The Bat 11) Invertigo 12) Woodstock Express 13) Flying Ace Areal Chase 14) The Great Pumpkin Coaster

[@crveech]

My rankings minus the kiddie coasters: 1. Mystic Timbers - Low to the ground and fast. You don't get a chance to catch your breath. 2. Orion - Tall, fast and smooth. 3. Diamondback - It's starting to get rough. You even hear a loud rattle on the first drop. 4. The Beast - Classic woodie with a unique layout. 5. Banshee - Great first drop and hangtime on the last zero G roll. But it rattles too much. 6. Flight of Fear - Love the launch and being in the dark. It does bang you around a little. 7. Invertigo - Most intense coaster at the park. 8. Racer - Not much ejector airtime, but not that rough for such an old coaster. 9. The Bat - Too short and starting to rattle. 10. Backlot Stunt Coaster - Good theming. Launches aren't that forceful. 11. Adventure Express - Whips you around too much.

[@seanwoodhead620]

I love Kings Island. Finally got to go this October and the park was so beautiful. Their top 5 is incredible, all so fun and totally agree with any changes to the top 5.My list: 5): banshee 4): beast 3): mystic Timbers 2): Orion 1): Diamondback

[@craiger9866]

Not including kid coasters: 1. Mystic Timbers - I was shocked at how good this ride is. Extremely re-ridable and so smooth. The ejector is fantastic and it's funny how the front row actually gives you more airtime. 2. Orion - I definitely agree it's underrated, but I still think it is a bit short. Plus, the wave-turn and turn-around fall flat personally. However, everything else is fantastic. 3. Diamondback - This and Orion are so close but I have to give the edge to Orion because it's a bit more well-rounded, and the drop is much better. However, Diamondback is the best floater airtime machine around. I disagree about the front row, though. Even though there is a rattle, the back is where it's at! 4. The Beast - Less of a coaster and more of an experience. I love the new updates for the 2022 season as it was much smoother and the drop was much better. 5. Banshee - My least favorite B&M invert I've ridden but it's still fun. I just prefer more intense rides. 6. Flight of Fear - I find this ride underrated. I don't find it that rough and it's just pure fun. Plus, having just a lap bar on an indoor looping coaster is fantastic 7. The Racer - My opinion of this ride changes every time but my ride in 2022 was butter smooth. I got decent airtime as well. 8. Backlot Stunt Coaster - One of the best family coasters. I love how intense the helix is, and it's just a blast the whole way through Honorary #9 - Vortex 9. The Bat - I've never been a huge fan of this ride and I do not find it as intense as many people say. I always give it a chance when I go but end up disappointed. 10. Adventure Express - Decent for a mine train and has solid theming. One of the smoother ones as well 11. Invertigo - I hate this thing. I don't know how people say it's smooth. It beats me up every single time and I end up with a headache. Sure, it's intense, but it's not worth the pain.

[@johnniehaus6581]

Great explanation and I totally agree with your opinion on Orion. The wave turn would have been much better if it was just a huge camelback with more injector airtime. While I prefer Dback I agree that the floater in the back rows is unrivaled plus I love sticking my arm in the water whenever it sprays up (my sister and I "discovered" that a few years ago and now its tradition. You have to get your arm wet on the splashdown!) I also thought that Invertigo was an awful headbanger until I rode it this year and got a shockingly smooth ride. Will see how it's running in 2023 I guess....

[@aaronarmstrong9776]

There will never be another vortex. I was sad to see son of beast go but the park will never be the same without vortex

[@bgko91880]

I don't care how fast a roller coaster can get up to or how tall their drop is, if it's a short ride with a long line, the cons outweigh the pros.

[@jzckvsn]

Love the video Marc!

[@CoasterDash]

Thank you!

[@BlaineBasil]

My list 1. Mystic timbers 2. Diamondback 3. Banshee 4. The beast 5. Invertigo 6. Flight of fear 7. The bat 8.Adventure express 9. The racer 10. Backlot stunt coaster 11. Orion

[@hankhill24]

This is the park I’ve visited the most times and I’d rank the big coasters as #5 The Beast (Daytime) - I couldn’t ride it at night , because it was on a school trip and we had to leave at 5:30. It’s not as good as the other coasters, but it’s still really fun. #4 - Super intense and that heartline roll got me the first time 3. Orion - my first giga coaster and holy hell you go FLYING through the layout. The drop was insane. 2. Diamondback - I loved the airtime in this, super fun 1. Mystic Timbers - Absolutely insane. This coaster makes you realize wood and steel coasters are much more different than you’d think. The only bad part is the shed.

[@jeffc1347]

Last time I went to KI all of the coasters were extremely rough (including Diamondback and Banshee). The smoothest coaster in the park oddly enough was Mystic Timbers which was good, but the roughness of all of the other coasters really soured the park for me. They need a bigger maintenance budget.

[@sc4158]

One of the great things about Kings Island is how opinions vary so much on what coasters are or aren't the best at the park. There is a compelling case for at least 4 different coasters at the park to be the best. Personally I agree with Orion holding the top spot, though rank Diamondback higher at 2 with Mystic Timbers right behind it.

[@johnniehaus6581]

Well said! There's so many great coasters that appeal to many different people for different reasons. Something for everyone! There's a clear consensus on the top 5 all of which have the potential to be the #1 depending on the individual

[@CoasterDash]

Very true! I love your analysis on the matter. the fact that everyone seems to order the top 5 differently is so unique!

[@johnniehaus6581]

@@CoasterDash Occasionally there's a wild card in the top 5 as well! Always so interesting whether it be Invertigo, Flight of Fear, Racer.... I know a few people who have our defunct Arrow Looper Vortex (1987-2019) in their top 5 at the park. My Granny still has the defunct TOGO standup King Cobra (1984-2001) as her #2 right behind Diamondback! 😂😂😂

[@psychichorse]

Got tickets to Holiwood Nights this year and plan to hit this park on Sunday before flying back to socal - very excited to ride as many of these as I can before I have to get to the airport! Also gonna try and spend a full day here for night rides eventually, probably when I finally make the trek to Cedar Point as well.

[@CoasterDash]

My brother Sean and I will be there too! See you at Holiwood Nights 🙌🏻

[@qlindsay6203]

I LOVE KING ISLAND

[@ParkVisions]

I think my favorite when I visit KI next year will be Orion by a lil it’s looks very fun just apart of ride experience that I like, but a close by coaster that’s right behind is Mystic Timbers. Nice Rankings👍.

[@indykirchenbauerracing1709]

My top 5 is the same as your is just put Mystic at .1 and Orion at 2. I originally thought Orion was better but I changed my mind there really close but great list!

[@marygroves1850]

One day I was waiting for the haunt we go move up to the corner and I found a screw by invertigo

[@ajplays232]

where is fof?

[@blainebasil6577]

Mystic Timbers is the best one at the park

[@levib2177]

Agree, if you’re able to hold up your lap bar you get insane sustained airtime. I was able to hold up my lap bar a ton and I got sustained standing airtime

[@blainebasil6577]

@@levib2177 me too I got to hold my Lap bar up it was so good the airtime was

[@iceblade019]

Hey, do you prefer Orion or Leviathan? These two and Millenium Force are about equally as awesome for me with Fury being better than all three significantly

[@CoasterDash]

I think i’d take Orion just over Leviathan. Millie is still a league ahead imo.

[@ParkerHansen1]

I wouldn’t call Diamondback shaky I would say it vibrates

[@Who-sz8kw]

Lol I went here last summer and I felt sick and turns out I had Covid but didn’t get my family sick

[@zardsire2012]

Hear is my list even though I have never been: 1: Mystic Timbers 2: Diamondback 3: The Beast 4: Orion 5: Banshee

[@Sam_Richins]

I was there on a day where it was like 95 degrees out, and I know you were there in October, so the temperatures weren't even close. I think if you had ridden it when it's about as fast as it can go, MT is better than Orion. Like how Orion left you breathless, MT left me the same. I hope you get to ride it in the summer and can see the difference :)

[@CoasterDash]

I hope to head back to the park soon, though despite it being October, we had really nice mid 70’s weather during the day. nothing seemed to be running slow which was nice!

[@johnniehaus6581]

I was there the same Saturday (saw Marc on a beast train actually) and it was unusually warm for late October and the coasters were running really well!

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Here’s my ranking of the coasters at KI: 1. Orion 2. Beast 3. Racer 4. Diamondback 5. Invertigo 6. Banshee 7. Flight Of Fear 8. Bat 9. Adventure Express 10. Mystic Timbers 11. Backlot Stunt Coaster 12. Woodstock Express 13. Flying Ace Aerial Chase

[@CoasterDash]

Mystic Timbers at 10 😆😅

[@Roller_Coaster07]

This list is wack, no offense

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

@@CoasterDash I didn’t get the airtime everyone said it has, even when holding up the lap bar in the front and back row

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

Dude! I can't believe that's more controversial than how I rank the roller coasters at Kings Island! Holy $%!+🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

@@Roller_Coaster07 I know it’s probably because I have Mystic so low, but I can’t justify ranking it high since I didn’t get good rides on it.

[@jameswilson-im7tn]

Invertigo is a really good one

[@thomaslou624]

Diamondback or banshee would be my top two.

[@chongarcia977]

Can an adult ride Woodstock express?

[@CoasterDash]

Yes!

[@ThousanWhite]

Invertigo def gets too much hate!

[@meganrees484]

From bat to I vertigo he said close but it is about 4 miles

[@charismaticadventurer8448]

It is close and not 4 miles

[@lkeshow86]

If you loved the bat.. you would've loved big bad wolf 🥲

[@johnniehaus6581]

They need to revive the Arrow Suspended Coaster model. Just imagine the hype if Busch Gardens Williamsburg announced Revenge of the Big Bad Wolf! Nothing could probably replace the old one in the hearts of it's fans, but I think it would be huge to see a comeback of that style of ride.

[@CoasterDash]

It’s a shame it’s now gone, but I absolutely love Verbolten so it’s a fair trade off in my opinion

[@johnniehaus6581]

@@CoasterDash Verboten is an amazing coaster but to it's fans, big bad wolf will probably always be irreplaceable. I'm just thinking if Six Flags St Louis ever RMC'd Boss many would see that as a fair trade or even an upgrade but I would still morn the loss of a massive CCI terrain twister. I'm thankful I was able to ride it when it had the double helix finale before that was removed. Same deal if Six Flags Over TX ever took down Shockwave. It could be replaced by any number of "better" coasters that would be viewed as a fair trade or upgrade but nothing is going to ever replace that coaster in the hearts of its fans who still rank it as the #1 in the park. I think the same can be said for Volcano at King's Dominion. It was clearly a very unique ride and well beloved and while they could replace it with something better or of equal value so to speak, can they actually ever replace Volcano in the hearts of its fans? It's hard to compare a new ride vs a beloved ride it replaced because when a ride is removed, an experience is lost forever.

[@warcreye6338]

I know I am going to get hate for this but I found mystic Timbers to be very underwhelming it gets a lot of hype but when I rode it i just expected more and preferred beast more than the ride. But here’s my ranking 1.Diamondback 2.Orion 3.Beast 4.Banshee 5.Mystic Timbers 6.bat 7.invertigo

[@johnniehaus6581]

Great to see the love for The Bat and The Beast!

[@nicorsar]

Nice list but to place invertigo above the bat or adventure express is debatable at best. Nobody likes that ride.

[@skyguyismyguyr12turn]

Hmmm. This was... a list, Marc.😐 But again, I can't wait for you to react to MY video ranking the roller coasters at Kings Island.😏🤭 Will you? Pretty pretty please? I don't want to beg.🥺

[@ericjepson3765]

Timbers D back Banshee Beast Bat Orion Invertigo Adventure Ex Racer Beastie Viking Ship Scrambler Boo Blasters Flight of Fear...

[@huddyr1112]

Love the channel been following for a while now your intro is always blowing me away for some reason anyways you got to be accurate brother and your love for Orion is seemingly making you twist the truth it's 287 ft tall Orion is not 300 ft tall it is 287 ft and it's the third best coaster in the park behind Mystic Timbers and Diamondback and in summertime at night with no trims, Beast is better also Orion is insanely underwhelming

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

How tall is the top of the lift hill to the bottom of the drop? And how long of drop is Intimidator 305 and Millenium Forces drop?😂 it’s actually faster and longer than i305 but I guess we’re just going to bitch about the lift hill being 18 feet smaller out of 305 feet when god knows no one would notice any difference if it was 305 feet tall

[@johnniehaus6581]

The 300 ft thing is kinda debatable. You are only 287ft up if standing at the base of the lift hill but if you are standing at the bottom of the first drop the hill would be 300 ft because of terrain difference. My personal opinion on it being overrated is that it's a good ride but isn't unique enough to set it apart from Dback. For example the reason the hyper vs giga works at Cedar Point is because Magnum is an Arrow and Millennium is an Intamin. Magnum is focused on classic airtime and Millennium is a speed coaster with more turns and straight sections. Two great coasters that complement each other very well because they aren't trying to accomplish the same thing. Dback and Orion are unfortunately trying to accomplish the same thing which is a typical smooth, fast, B&M out and back layout with good airtime. Too similar of rides

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

@@johnniehaus6581 I could care a less if they are kings island has 2 massive coasters far better than anything paramount could give them. That’s what I care about. Fury and Intimidator and Behemoth and Leviathan are the same Danm dynamic. Millennium and Magnum are the only ones that are completely different but I’d be willing to bet if Orion was 13 feet taller with the exact same layout no enthusiast would be complaining

[@johnniehaus6581]

@@JJJJ-he8bz I enjoy both Dback and Orion and the 300ft thing is kinda a stupid thing to debate about. Nobody seems to crap on Phantoms Revenge because its second drop is the 200ft drop that doesn't "stand 200ft" but I've never heard anyone say it's not a real hyper coaster. It definitely counts just as Orion counts as a giga. I will say that it's not millennium Force but that doesn't mean it's bad or deserves hate. On the contrary it's a great coaster that we are lucky to have. How many parks have a hyper and a giga? Not many... Dback is my #1 and Orion is my #3 in the park so clearly I like them both but I'm saying that I wish they weren't as similar as what they are. Can't change the fact now but my point is they had the opportunity to make another great pair that were very different from each other (like Cedar Point did with Millennium and Magnum) and they decided not to do that.....they went with B&M again and got a typical big B&M steel coaster full of solid B&M elements and airtime which is what they already had in Dback.

[@onwisconsin2831]

Diamondback at four is a crime.

[@TrentonSkinner-tc6xk]

Agreed

[@qlindsay6203]

although banshee is the best

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

I think mystic timbers and beast is stupidly overrated

[@themeparkguyproductions]

3:54 Invertigo SUCKS!!!! It beat the ever living crap out of me

[@johnniehaus6581]

I've always thought Invertigo was a bad headbanger and usually would only ride it once a year. However, this year I got a pretty smooth ride free of headbanging. I was shocked that I actually enjoyed it!

[@Gregory260]

Not finally in ohio

[@coasternerd4106]

First