Banshee, Steel roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio
The Banshee reaches heights of 167 feet and travels at speeds of 68 miles per hour through a 4,124-foot-long purple track with blue supports.
The roller coaster opened on April 18, 2014, on the former location of Son of Beast wooden coaster, which was demolished in 2012.
Named after a creature from Irish folklore, this roller coaster features fog effects and screaming sounds throughout the ride experience.
Three trains with eight cars operate simultaneously, accommodating 32 riders per train and serving 1,650 passengers every hour during park operation.
The coaster features seven inversions, including a pretzel knot and vertical loop around the lift hill, making it the longest inverted coaster globally.
Location: Ohio
Inception: April 18, 2014
Website: https://visitkingsisland.com/banshee
GPS coordinates: 39.34580,-84.26470
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
This collection brings together roller coasters designed to push the limits of speed and engineering. The attractions feature diverse technologies, from hybrid wooden and steel structures to fully metallic constructions. The courses include multiple inversions, nearly vertical drops at angles close to 90 degrees, and speeds exceeding 87 miles per hour (140 km/h). Some models utilize the natural terrain to create prolonged acceleration sensations. Participating parks are located across several continents. In North America, Cedar Point in Ohio houses Steel Vengeance with its four inversions at 75 miles per hour (120 km/h), while Kings Dominion in Virginia offers Intimidator 305 with its steep descent at 53 degrees. In Europe, PortAventura in Spain hosts Shambhala, which peaks at 250 meters (820 feet), and Alton Towers in the UK features The Smiler with its fourteen inversions. Asia also has notable rides like T-Express at Everland in South Korea, spanning nearly 1,100 meters (3,600 feet) across hilly terrain.
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