Orion stars at Kings Island

Manson, Ohio, USA

Following a soft opening earlier this month, Kings Island’s newest roller coaster, Orion, has officially opened to the public. With it’s 300ft first drop Orion is the one of just seven giga coasters in the world. The coaster is also Kings Island’s tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster. Click the headline for more information

IAAPA 2019 Round-Up

Orlando, Florida, USA

For a week in November, over 40,000 people converged on the Orange County Convention Center for the largest amusement park and attractions gathering in the world. We attended the annual event to bring you the all the major thrill ride news from the 10 miles of trade show floor! Click the headline for more information

Orion to rise at Kings Island

Mason, Ohio, USA

Kings Island confirmed the long rumored giga coaster for 2020 with the announcement of Orion. Standing 287 feet (87.5m) tall with a top speed of 91 mph (146.5 km/h), the B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard) built ride qualifies as a giga coaster due to its 300 foot (91.5m) drop. Click the headline for more information