Kings Island’s The Beast to receive 2,000 feet of track refurbishment

MASON — Kings Island officials announced a “beast of a project” is underway this winter at the amusement park.

According to officials, 2,000 feet of track on The Beast will be refurbished and deliver a “buttery-smooth transition” through the tunnel and onto the second drop.

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The amusement park says the Gravity Group will be working on The Beast’s first drop and through the first tunnel towards the second drop and 540-degree helix tunnel.

They will change the first drop on The Beast from 45 degrees to 53 degrees.

“This change isn’t being made to add more speed or thrill element to The Beast, but to come in lower in the tunnel to provide the proper parabolic arcs due to reprofiling of the track in that area of the ride,” Kings Island officials said on its website.

The change will deliver a “buttery-smooth transition” through the tunnel and onto the second drop.

The project began November 1 and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2022.

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