Vortex (Kings Island)
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Vortex was a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio, United States. Designed and manufactured by Arrow Dynamics at a cost of $4 million, the ride officially opened to the public on April 11, 1987. Vortex debuted as the tallest, full-circuit roller coaster in the world with a height of 148 feet (45 m). It was also the first coaster to feature six inversions.
Vortex | |
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Kings Island | |
Location | Kings Island |
Park section | Coney Mall |
Coordinates | 39.340724°N 84.264219°W / 39.340724; -84.264219 |
Status | Removed |
Opening date | April 11, 1987 (1987-04-11) |
Closing date | October 27, 2019 (2019-10-27) |
Cost | $4,000,000 USD |
Replaced | The Bat |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel |
Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
Model | Custom Looping Coaster |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 148 ft (45 m) |
Drop | 138 ft (42 m) |
Length | 3,800 ft (1,200 m) |
Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
Inversions | 6 |
Duration | 2:30 |
Max vertical angle | 55° |
Capacity | 1,600 riders per hour |
G-force | 3.9 |
Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train. |
Fast Lane was available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Vortex at RCDB |
Vortex occupied the same location in the park once held by The Bat, the world's first suspended roller coaster. Tied to the coaster's debut, attendance at Kings Island exceeded 3 million in 1987 for the first time. It accommodated more than 46 million guests throughout its lifespan, making Vortex one of the most frequently-ridden attractions in park history. It closed permanently on October 27, 2019.