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<p>The time has come. Kings Island has announced that due to overwhelming guest enthusiasm, they are introducing the B&#038;M Orion roller coaster.</p>
<p>Orion is one of only 7 giga-coasters in the world, bringing the tallest, fastest, and longest steel coaster to Kings Island.</p>
<p>At 91 mph, seventh fastest coaster in North America, 10th fastest on earth!</p>
<p>Cost as much to build Kings Island in 1972 as Orion, single largest investment in park history.</p>
<p>X-Base to be renamed to Area 72 themed after secret research facility on the flight of man.</p>
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<p>Ride Information</p>
<p>Ride Manufacturer: Bolliger &#038; Mabillard<br />
Coaster Type: Steel<br />
Classification: Giga<br />
Lift/Launch System: Chain lift hill<br />
Duration: 3 minutes<br />
Trains: 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are seated 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train<br />
Capacity: 1,650 riders per hour<br />
Minimum Height Requirement: 54 inches<br />
Ride Opening: Spring 2020 </p>
<p>Ride Stats</p>
<p>Track Length: 5,321 feet<br />
Height of First Drop: 300 feet<br />
Length of First Drop: 447 feet<br />
Total Number of Hills: 8<br />
Height of Hills: 287 feet, 174 feet, 202 feet, 56 feet, 147 feet, 125 feet, 90 feet, 83 feet<br />
Top Speed: 91 mph </p>
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