| Orion | |
|---|---|
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| Kings Island | |
| Location | Kings Island |
| Park section | Area 72 |
| Coordinates | 39°20′33.84″N 84°15′45.82″W / 39.3427333°N 84.2627278°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | July 1, 2020 |
| Opening date | July 2, 2020 |
| Cost | $30 Million |
| Replaced | Firehawk Dinosaurs Alive! |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Hyper Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 287 ft (87 m) |
| Drop | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Length | 5,321 ft (1,622 m) |
| Speed | 91 mph (146 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 3:00 |
| Max vertical angle | 85[1]° |
| Capacity | 1,650 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 54 in (137 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 | |
| Orion at RCDB | |
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Orion /ɒrˈaɪˈɪn/ is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, Orion became the seventh giga coaster in the world when it opened to the public on July 2, 2020. It is the largest investment in Kings Island's history, costing an estimated $30 million.[2][3] The coaster stands 287 feet (87 m), features a 300-foot drop (91 m), and reaches a maximum speed of 91 mph (146 km/h).[2][3] It is situated in the Area 72 section of the park on a site formerly occupied by Firehawk.[2]
- ^ "Kings Island's new giga coaster uses rolling terrain to its advantage". daytondailynews. October 8, 2019. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
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