Kings Island - Wait times + smarter timing

Kings Island: Know When to Go

Use Ride Ready to time Kings Island headliners like Orion, Diamondback, Banshee, Mystic Timbers, and The Beast — with alerts that help you ride when lines dip.

Quick park facts

LocationMason, Ohio
Best forBig coasters + easy re-rides if you time it right
Most time saved onOrion, Diamondback, Banshee, Mystic Timbers, The Beast
The trickDon't guess. Favorite your targets, set drop alerts, and keep moving.

Rides worth setting alerts for

Orion

Giga coaster - huge drop, huge demand
287 ft91 mph5,321 ft

It's a centerpiece coaster — wait times are rarely 'accidentally short.' Alerts keep you from hovering nearby.

Fun fact: A true giga coaster that's worth building your day around.

Diamondback

Hyper coaster - smooth + high capacity
230 ft80 mph5,282 ft

It can be a perfect mid-day win if you catch it right. Track it and ride it when it's moving fast.

Fun fact: One of the best "big coaster" values in the park when the line is flowing.

Banshee

Inverted coaster - 7 inversions
167 ft68 mph7 inversions

The line can build quickly. A drop alert helps you sneak in a ride without burning your prime hours.

Fun fact: That first drop hits different on an inverted train.

Mystic Timbers

Wood coaster - fast turns + airtime
109 ft53 mph3,265 ft

It's a crowd-pleaser, and it's easy to ride twice if you avoid the worst windows.

Fun fact: One of the park's most re-rideable coasters.

The Beast

Legendary wood coaster - night ride icon
7,361 ft64.8 mph

If you want a night ride, you need timing. Track it so you're not stuck in a line when the sun drops.

Fun fact: Famous for its massive layout and 'longest-wood-coaster' reputation.

Good default alert presets

Orion
Alert when <= 45 min
Great target for a 'go now' ping rather than waiting it out.
Diamondback
Alert when <= 35 min
It's usually worth it at this point.
Banshee
Alert when <= 30 min
Catch the dip and keep your day rolling.
Mystic Timbers
Alert when <= 25 min
Perfect 'bonus coaster' you can stack between headliners.
The Beast
Alert when <= 35 min
If you're chasing a night ride, watch for late-day drops.

Tip: start conservative. Once you see how your day flows, tighten thresholds so you're only getting pings worth moving for.

If you only have one day

  1. Start with one marquee coaster early, before the park warms up.
  2. Set drop alerts for 3-4 headliners, plus one 'easy win' coaster as backup.
  3. If you're doing The Beast at night, plan it — don't accidentally spend that hour in a different queue.
  4. Midday: grab food + indoor breaks while waits peak, then bounce when alerts fire.
  5. Last hour: re-ride favorites (especially if the park clears).

More planning help

FAQ

Does Ride Ready use the park's official wait times?

Ride Ready tracks posted waits and trends so you can time rides better. If a park pauses updates or has downtime, your alerts may be delayed or temporarily less accurate.

What's the fastest way to get value on a one-day visit?

Pick 4-6 headliners, favorite them, and set a few "drop" alerts. When something dips, you pivot — that's where you claw back time without buying a line-skip add-on.

Is this affiliated with Kings Island?

No. Ride Ready is an independent app.

Sources

Ride stats and park facts come from a mix of official attraction pages and public ride databases.