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In 1979, after three years of construction, The Beast, was opened at Kings Island for all to face. With 7,400 feet of track, The Beast is still the world's longest wooden roller coaster. This wooden monster takes you over 35 acres of heavily forested terrain. Costing $4 million, this coaster was the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world.
Specifications
| Height | 135 feet |
| Length | 7,400 feet |
| Top Speed | 65 miles per hour |
| Ride Time | 3 minutes, 40 seconds |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Type | Wooden |
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| Interesting Facts | The Beast takes you over 35 acres of forest, through 980 feet of tunnel, and after more than 20 years, remains the world's longest wooden roller coaster. |
| Opening Date | April, 1979 |