Diamondback - New for 2009!

Well folks, here it is! The one you've all been waiting for! Kings Island introduces Diamondback, a massive new steel hyper coaster, set to open April 2009!




Diamondback is Kings Island's first B&M coaster!


It will stand 230 feet tall, reaching a maximum speed of 80 mph.


The Layout!


As if the speed, heights, and airtime weren't enough, check out the splashdown at the end!

All the details, renderings, videos and such are at

Kings Island to Announce for 2009 shortly!

In less than 30 minutes, Kings Island will announce a major new attraction for the 2009 season. According to records on file wit the City of Mason Planning Department, it will be a hyper coaster, over 200' tall, designed by the prominent Swiss firm of Bolliger & Mabillard. The track is dark red with beige supports.

Shortly, we will know about what it will be called and all the details, such as renderings. Also, 2009 Season Passes are now on sale, though they will not be valid until next season - though the park is offering a free ticket to visit the remainder of 2008.

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