Woodstock Express | |
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Previously known as Scooby Doo (1972–1979) Beastie (1980–2005) Fairly Odd Coaster (2006–2009) | |
Kings Island | |
Location | Kings Island |
Park section | Planet Snoopy |
Coordinates | 39°20′35″N 84°16′09″W / 39.343180°N 84.269267°W |
Status | Operating |
Opening date | 1972 |
General statistics | |
Type | Wood |
Manufacturer | Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters |
Designer | John C. Allen |
Track layout | Figure Eight |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 38.6 ft (11.8 m) |
Drop | 30 ft (9.1 m) |
Length | 1,350 ft (410 m) |
Speed | 35 mph (56 km/h) |
Inversions | 0 |
Duration | 1:30 |
Capacity | 1200 riders per hour |
Height restriction | 40 in (102 cm) |
Trains | 2 trains with 5 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train. |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Woodstock Express at RCDB |
Woodstock Express is a wooden roller coaster located at Kings Island and designed by John C. Allen. It is located in the children's rides area of the park known as Planet Snoopy. The coaster has undergone four different name changes as the children's area in which it resides has been renamed and rethemed multiple times since the park opened. It has also been painted a number of different color schemes since its debut.