Eiffel Tower (Cedar Fair) facts for kids

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The Eiffel Tower at Kings Island
Kings Dominion Area International Street Coordinates 37°50′24.07″N 77°26′43.66″W / 37.8400194°N 77.4454611°W / 37.8400194; -77.4454611 Status {{{status}}} Opening date May 3, 1975 (1975-05-03)
Kings Island Area International Street Coordinates 39°20′36.12″N 84°16′1.21″W / 39.3433667°N 84.2670028°W / 39.3433667; -84.2670028 Status {{{status}}} Opening date April 29, 1972 (1972-04-29)
Ride statistics
Manufacturer	Intamin
Model	Eiffel Tower
Height	315 ft (96 m)
Capacity	2000 riders per hour
Vehicle type	Elevator
Vehicles	2
Riders per vehicle	35
Fast Lane available at Kings Island

Did you know there are two amazing Eiffel Towers in the United States? These towers are found in the Cedar Fair amusement parks, Kings Dominion and Kings Island. They are cool copies of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The one at Kings Island opened in 1972, and the one at Kings Dominion opened in 1975. Both opened when their parks first welcomed visitors!

How Tall Are These Towers?

The Eiffel Towers at Kings Dominion and Kings Island are special because they are each one-third the size of the real Eiffel Tower in Paris! Imagine, they are still super tall. Both towers stand about 315 feet (96 meters) high. You can go up to an observation deck that is 264 feet (80 meters) high. That's like looking down from a 26-story building!

The Eiffel Tower at Kings Dominion

The Eiffel Tower at Kings Dominion was built by a company called Bristol Steel. It was designed after the one at Kings Island, which was built three years earlier. This tower is the main attraction you see when you enter the park. It's located in the "International Street" area, right past the big fountains.

This tower is the tallest structure at Kings Dominion. However, if you measure by how high the observation deck is, it's the 4th tallest. Other rides like Drop Tower, Intimidator 305, and WindSeeker have higher observation points. The tower is made from 450 tons of steel. It has elevators that take you to the top, which have been updated over the years.

The Eiffel Tower at Kings Island

The Eiffel Tower at Kings Island was built by Southern Ohio Fabricators and designed by Intamin Inc. Just like at Kings Dominion, this tower is the main centerpiece of the park. It's also in the "International Street" section, right after the main entrance fountains.

This tower is the biggest attraction at Kings Island when measured from the very top. If you measure by the observation deck, it's almost as tall as Drop Tower. The roller coaster Orion has the tallest observation point. This tower is held together with 15,000 bolts! There are also 410 steps if you wanted to walk to the top. At Kings Island, you can use a special pass called Fast Lane. This pass lets you skip the regular line to get to the front faster. This tower is also a 1/3 scale copy of the real Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.

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