What is Vortex?

Q: What is Vortex?


A: Vortex is a steel roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio.

Q: Who designed and built Vortex?


A: Vortex was designed and built by Arrow Dynamics.

Q: How much did it cost to build Vortex?


A: It cost $4 million to build Vortex.

Q: When did Vortex officially open to the public?


A: Vortex officially opened to the public on April 11, 1987.

Q: What records did Vortex break when it was first opened?


A: When it was first opened, Vortex broke the records for the tallest, full-circuit roller coaster with the highest drop in the world. Riders were also upside down six times, which was the first of its kind.

Q: What used to be where Vortex is located now?


A: Vortex is located where The Bat used to be. The Bat was the world's first suspended roller coaster.

Q: Is Vortex popular at Kings Island?


A: Yes, Vortex is one of the most popular attractions at Kings Island. There have been more than 38 million rides on Vortex.

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