Vortex (Kings Island) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vortex |
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| Kings Island | |
| Location | Kings Island |
| Park section | Coney Mall |
| Coordinates | 39°20′27″N 84°15′51″W / 39.340724°N 84.264219°W |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | April 11, 1987 |
| Closing date | October 27, 2019 |
| Cost | $4,000,000 USD |
| Replaced | The Bat |
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| 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 available |
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 Must transfer from wheelchair |
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| Vortex at RCDB | |
Vortex was an exciting roller coaster at Kings Island amusement park. You could find it in Mason, Ohio. This steel coaster was built by a company called Arrow Dynamics. It cost about $4 million to create!
Vortex first opened on April 11, 1987. When it started, it was super special. It was the tallest full-circuit roller coaster in the world. It also had the highest drop. Plus, it was the first coaster ever to turn riders upside down six times! Over its lifetime, more than 38 million people rode Vortex. It was one of the most popular rides at Kings Island.
About the Ride
Vortex was known for its thrilling loops and twists. It had a chain lift hill that pulled riders up high. Then, it zoomed down a big drop. The ride was about 2 minutes and 30 seconds long. It reached speeds of 55 miles per hour!
Upside Down Fun
One of the coolest things about Vortex was its six inversions. An inversion is when the roller coaster turns you upside down. Vortex had:
- Two vertical loops
- One inclined loop
- Two corkscrews
- One boomerang
These elements made the ride very exciting for thrill-seekers.
Where Vortex Stood
Vortex was built in the same spot where another famous ride used to be. This ride was called The Bat. The Bat was special too, as it was the world's first suspended roller coaster. A suspended coaster hangs from the track above.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Vortex
