Kings Island Line-Waiting Guide

Mason, Ohio

Kings Island's skyline is dominated by a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower, and its mix of record-setting wooden and steel coasters means lines can run long across several different areas of the park at once.

Rides Worth a Blackout Card

Lines at these attractions regularly run long enough to fill an entire Blackout card while you wait.

• Orion — a giga coaster with a first drop that regularly draws the park's longest standby line.
• The Beast — the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, and a bucket-list ride for coaster fans.
• Diamondback — a hypercoaster with a strong following that keeps its queue full most of the day.

Quick Bingo Rounds

These attractions tend to move fast — good picks if you're chasing a fast row, column, or diagonal instead.

• Racer — a classic dueling wooden coaster with high capacity from its two side-by-side tracks.
• Scrambler — a family flat ride with a fast-moving line.
• Kings Island & Miami Valley Railroad — a scenic train ride that loads continuously.

Line-Waiting Tip

Ride The Beast after dark if you can — it's a night-ride favorite among locals, and the line is often shorter after sunset than during the afternoon heat.

Fun Fact

Kings Island opened in 1972, and its 314-foot Eiffel Tower replica has served as the park's icon and a favorite photo backdrop since opening day.

Ready to make the wait fly by? Head back to the game to start a card, or browse the full park guide for more.