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20 in 2020: Our Top 5 Coasters from the Year 2000

Last week we wrapped up our year long series looking at 20 roller coasters that celebrated their 20th birthdays in the year 2020. We covered a lot of ground, with coasters all over the country (and some overseas). We looked...

Dec 31, 2020 by Eric Wooley Features 0

20 in 2020: Son of Beast at Kings Island

For the next stop in our 20 in 2020 series we are heading down the road to Cincy to what may be arguably one of the most infamous coasters of the last two decades. Son of Beast opened on April...

Nov 5, 2020 by Kyle Features 8

Coasters-101: Why are roller coasters removed?

Roller coasters are multi-million dollar investments that amusement parks spend countless dollars and time in designing, building, and maintaining. But lately it seems like we’ve seen more roller coasters and classic thrill rides closed and dismantled than ever before. Why...

Son of Beast Falls

Kings Island recently shared this saddening photo of Son of Beast’s lift hill falling to the ground. Now, very little remains of the once-giant coaster. The park is expected to upload a video of the lift hill being demolished. We’ll...

Nov 20, 2012 by John Stevenson Photos 1

Son of Beast to be Removed

The answer to the question “will Son of Beast reopen” has finally been answered. After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, Kings Island announced today the decision has been made to remove Son of Beast, the world’s tallest wooden roller...

Jul 27, 2012 by Nick Weisenberger News 11

Son of Beast Signage Gone

Last week we noticed at Kings Island that the logo from the Son of Beast sign had been removed, but the giant “box” was still there. However, a member from KICentral posted the following image which shows the entire box...

Apr 26, 2010 by John Stevenson News 2

Kings Island Opening Day Photos

I spent the day at Kings Island today and had a great time at the park. While the first day of the season brought a decent crowd, I was fortunate enough to be able to ride nearly everything in the...

Apr 18, 2010 by John Stevenson Features Photos 13

Will Son of Beast ever reopen?

Here’s an interesting article from Cincinnati.com that questions the current status of the Son of Beast at Kings Island and if it will ever reopen. The ride as you know has been plagued with problems ever since it opened, even...

Nov 16, 2009 by John Stevenson News 21