Is Diamondback Kings Island closing?

Is Diamondback Kings Island closing?

Park officials say the attraction is closing because it “has simply reached the end of its service life.” It was such a popular attraction in its first year, that it helped Kings Island surpass 3 million visitors in one season for the first time. Its record year was 1987 when 2.2 million rides were given.

Are they taking down the Diamondback?

Hedge fund Diamondback Capital Management LLC told investors Thursday that it plans to close and wind down its funds after receiving redemptions requests totaling more than a quarter of its assets.

What roller coaster did Kings Island take down?

Vortex
Vortex was a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island amusement park in Mason, Ohio. Designed and manufactured by Arrow Dynamics at a cost of $4 million, the ride officially opened to the public on April 11, 1987….Vortex (Kings Island)

When did Diamondback at Kings Island Open?

April 18, 2009Diamondback / Opened

Diamondback has ranked among the top steel roller coasters in the world in annual industry and enthusiasts polls since its opening in 2009. The ride stands 230 feet at its highest point with a first drop of 215 feet at a 74-degree angle.

What records does Kings Island hold?

The $30 million attraction boasts the longest track (4,164 feet), tallest drop (164 feet), fastest speed (67 mph) and most inversions of any wing coaster in the world, among other records.

Why did they demolish Son of Beast?

The ride was being removed to make room for future park expansion, Helbig said. When the Son of Beast opened it 2000, it was promoted as a “sequel” to the park’s most famous ride — the Beast.

Is Top Gun still at Kings Island?

The Bat, formerly called Flight Deck and Top Gun, is a suspended roller coaster at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio….The Bat (Kings Island; opened 1993)

What is the oldest ride at Kings Island?

Kings Island’s Grand Carousel, which is the amusement park’s oldest ride, has been around now for 95 years. The Grand Carousel was originally purchased by Cincinnati’s Coney Island in 1926 for $201,000 from a company in Philadelphia, Kings Island officials say.

Do you get wet on Diamondback?

Diamondback is the first hyper coaster to feature a splashdown. Scoops positioned at the back sides of the last car on each train send water soaring at heights of 50 ft (15 m) as the train passes. Splashdowns generally do not cause riders to get wet; they are used for a visual effect as well as to slow the train down.