Orion (roller coaster)
| Orion | |
|---|---|
Orion's lift hill and first drop | |
| 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 | $31 million |
| Replaced | Firehawk Dinosaurs Alive! |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Giga 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° |
| 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 | |
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. Built for a price of $31 million, the coaster was the largest investment in the park's history. 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). It is situated in the Area 72 section of the park on a site formerly occupied by Firehawk.