Vortex - Kings Island, OH
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member silverquill
N 39° 20.457 W 084° 15.855
16S E 735770 N 4358183
The Vortex is a one-of-a-kind steel looping roller coaster that thrills riders by sending them upside-down six times. It was the first roller coaster in the world with six inversions.
Waymark Code: WM1ZT8
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
Views: 135
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Maximum Height: 148.00

Construction Material: Steel

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 6

Length of Ride: 3,526.00

Duration of Ride (time): 2:55

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Host Park Name: Kings Island

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: 48

Number of Riders: 28

Top Speed: 55

Manufacturer of Ride: Arrow Dynamics, Clearfield, UT

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: No
Visit Instructions:

Post a photo of yourself near the entrance of the coaster and try to capture some aspect of the ride. Be sure and describe your ride too!

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