Kings Island

ChanceWMitchell · Kings Island

After leaving early from SFKK we drove to Kings Island near Cincinnati to get in a few night rides. I started off with their new B&M hyper, Diamondback. It offered loads of airtime, but nothing more so I was a bit let down by it. I understand that the primary purpose of a hyper is to provide nice floaty air, but the ride just felt too redundant after the mid course... Maybe having marathoned voyage the day before had skewed my opinion of coasters. Anyways, I was able to get in a few rides on Diamondback, a couple on Backlot Stunt Coaster, one on Firehawk and several on The Beast, including the front seat of the last train of the night. This coaster at night is so awesome. It is just a surreal experience, racing through the dark trees and tunnels with the cool wind in your face. almost relaxing. After that, I got a much needed night of sleep.

Throughout the course of the next 2 days I roamed the park hitting up assorted coasters and actually found a surprising love for the back seat on Son of Beast... yes, i am crazy. The days were hot as hell and even more humid, so it was pretty miserable out in the sun, but it also kept the lines pretty short with the exception of Flight of Fear, probably due to its air conditioned queue house.

It was a fun few days, but the sweltering weather was less than ideal and I have been to this park a few times before, so nothing was too much of a surprise.

Darienlakerules

sounds like you got to all of the coasters and had plenty of rides!

ChanceWMitchell

yup! it was a good visit!

i just got off of Goliath at SFoG and have now been on 4 B&M hypers. I know I am in the minority and will catch some flack for this, but Diamondback has been my least favorite of those 4. its just too gentle