During Coasterstock at Kings Island, roller coaster enthusiasts from around the country had the opportunity to experience all 14 of the park’s roller coasters during the two-day event, filled with behind the scenes tours, Q&A sessions, and arugably most importantly...
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Orion Behind the Scenes at Kings Island Coasterstock 2021
One of the highlights of attending Coasterstock 2021 at Kings Island was the Orion behind-the-scenes tour. Coasterstock attendees were treated to an extended walk-back behind-the-scenes look at the park’s new-for-2020 Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) giga coaster. In the picture below,...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Kings Island – A Ride Through Time with Author Evan Ponstingle
There are history books about many theme parks out there, but for some reason, there were none written about Kings Island. This was realized by Kings Island merchandise associate and high school student Evan Ponstingle when park guests asked if...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Episode 4 – Oriony-Monium!
This week on the podcast we’ve got reviews of TWO new roller coasters for you! First, Andrew and Eric are joined by Coaster101 writer Nick Weisenberger, who rode Orion at the First Rider Auction for the new giga coaster at...
Continue reading...The Hidden Easter Eggs of Orion
Orion opened recently to much fanfare from the enthusiast community, and I know that when Nick rode it for the First Rider Auction, he had nothing but good things to say about his experience on the ride. In looking through...
Continue reading...Orion Giga Coaster Drops into Kings Island
Orion, the world’s seventh giga coaster, debuted at Kings Island during the First Riders Auction on July 1st, 2020. The first official riders of Orion raised $160,00 for A Kid Again, a nonprofit organization which exists to foster hope, happiness and...
Continue reading...Orion Begins Testing at Kings Island
Kings Island dropped some exciting news yesterday when it released a video of Orion completing its first test run. “After months of construction, Kings Island’s new Orion roller coaster completed its first test run at 5:29 p.m. on Saturday,” said...
Continue reading...Orion Giga Coaster Coming to Kings Island in 2020
After months of speculation, we now know what’s going on behind the fence where Firehawk once stood at Kings Island. Tonight the park announced Orion, the tallest, fastest, and longest steel coaster at Kings Island. It will one of only seven...
Continue reading...#TEOTWAWKI: Inside The Clues of Kings Island’s 2020 Announcement
Since the closure and subsequent removal of Firehawk at Kings Island, there has been constant speculation as to what would replace the Vekoma flying coaster in the park’s X-Base area. With all signs pointing to a new roller coaster to...
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