Banshee (roller coaster) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Banshee |
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Banshee’s Logo (Top) Banshee’s Lift Hill, First Drop, Dive Loop, First Vertical Loop, and Zero-G Roll (Bottom)
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| Kings Island | |
| Location | Kings Island |
| Park section | Action Zone |
| Coordinates | 39°20′44.39″N 84°15′55.70″W / 39.3456639°N 84.2654722°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | April 18, 2014 |
| Cost | US$24,000,000 |
| Replaced | Son of Beast Thunder Alley |
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| Type | Steel – Inverted |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Inverted Coaster |
| Track layout | Terrain |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Drop | 150 ft (46 m) |
| Length | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Speed | 68 mph (109 km/h) |
| Inversions | 7 |
| Duration | 2:40 |
| Capacity | 1,650 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 52–78 in (132–198 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available |
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| Banshee at RCDB | |
Banshee is a super exciting roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park. It's a special type of ride called an "inverted" coaster. This means your feet dangle freely below the track as you zoom along! Banshee is famous for being the longest inverted roller coaster in the entire world. It opened in 2014 and took the place of an older wooden roller coaster called Son of Beast.
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Discover Banshee: Kings Island's Inverted Thrill Ride
Banshee is a thrilling steel roller coaster found in the Action Zone area of Kings Island. It was built by a well-known company called Bolliger & Mabillard, often shortened to B&M. This amazing ride cost about $24 million to create!
What Makes Banshee Special?
When you ride Banshee, you sit in a train that hangs underneath the track. Your legs are free and dangle in the air. This design makes the ride feel very open and adds to the excitement. Banshee is known for its smooth ride and many twists and turns.
A Ride Full of Twists and Turns
Banshee is a very tall coaster, reaching a height of 167 feet. That's like climbing to the top of a 16-story building! From that height, you plunge down a 150-foot drop. The ride reaches speeds of up to 68 miles per hour.
During the ride, you'll go through seven different inversions. An inversion is when the track turns you upside down! These include:
- A dive loop
- A vertical loop
- A zero-G roll (where you feel weightless)
- Two batwings (a cool double inversion)
- A helix (a spiraling turn)
- An in-line twist
The entire ride lasts about 2 minutes and 40 seconds. It's packed with action from start to finish!
How Many People Can Ride?
Banshee has three trains, and each train can hold 32 riders. This means a lot of people can experience the thrill every hour. The ride can handle about 1,650 riders per hour. To ride Banshee, you need to be at least 52 inches tall. The maximum height for riders is 78 inches.
Images for kids
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The station of Banshee
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A view of Banshee from the Eiffel Tower
