Vortex Front Seat POV 2014 FULL HD Kings Island

Roller Coaster: Vortex
Amusement Park: Kings Island (Kings Mills, Ohio, USA)
Classification: Roller Coaster
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 4/11/1987
Make / Model: Arrow Dynamics / All Models / Custom Looping Coaster
Cost: $4,000,000 USD
Capacity: 1,600 riders per hour

Length: 3,800 ft
Height: 148 ft
Drop: 138 ft
Inversions: 6
Speed: 55 mph
Duration: 2:30
Max Vertical Angle: 55°
Elements: Loop
Loop
Double Corkscrew
Batwing


Trains: 3 trains with 7 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 28 riders per train.
Restrictions: Riders must be 48 in or taller to ride.
Built by: Arrow Dynamics

[drby]

When it was built back in 1987, it had the tallest drop in the world at 141 feet. A true champion of a coaster. It will be missed big time

[chase]

I made this my 200th coaster on October 11th, 2019. Drove 9 hours from NJ to ride this before its demise. One of the best decisions i’ve ever made, spontaneous trips are the most memorable

[MrDugfresh]

One of my all-time favorites. I still can't believe it's gone. The Vortex was always the "new" roller coaster at Kings Island growing up.

[ObvPhotography]

It was a horrible day knowing that at the end of the fall season 2019, this creation would be gone forever. RIP Vortex! 😢

[Fuzzolution]

That lift hill; sounds of a classic Arrow Dynamics' coaster.

[dickbuelow]

This coaster is so underrated. We think it is great

[dylanjacksun]

Can we talk about how the guys in the back just continue their conversation like nothing happened?? 😂😂😂

[guitarismike]

I’m 34 now but this was my first rollercoaster ever. This started my love for the thrill! This ride will always hold a special spot in my heart!

[RickyIcecubes]

An absolute classic. Even at the ripe age of 30 that heaping pile of twisted steel is as intimidating as ever, both on and off ride.

[keo]

Who's here after hearing the announcement that this ride is closing after the 2019 season? :(

[therealpatricklyons]

This is the very 1st coaster w/ inversions that I rode! My parents used to take me & my sister to King's Island every summer. I ALWAYS wanted to ride it, but I was too little. I'll never forget how happy I was when I finally grew tall enough to ride and how nervous I was. Lol But I worked up the courage & haven't looked back!! This brings back some fantastic memories. 😀

[masonanimates]

Rip vort, your clinks will forever echo in our hearts…

[Simptendo]

Rode it on closing day. Waited like 2 hrs. Totally worth it

[dillonmartin]

Who's here since the retirement announcement?
4-11-87 - 10-27-19 #RIP #Legend

[joelrose]

I'll miss getting beat up on this!! Thanks for the painful (but great) memories!!

[aldoushuxleysghost]

I was lucky enough to ride this on its first day of operation AND in its final season. Vortex was always one of my favorites. The number of inversions was insane for its time

[ChloeClements]

So sad this is leaving, cannot get out to ride it one last time so I will ride it here. That back seat first drop and decent into the loops were amazing.

[crackerjack]

I rode this in the 1990s.... I was ... 14 to 16 maybe? It has been so long.
Wow, I teared up there... The nostalgia and the memories.

Thank You.

[thtoneguy]

I love this ride yea people have a love or hate relationship when it come to this ride but no one can argue that it looks amazing especially when you're watching it off ride..
R.I.P VORTEX

[matthewb]

I’ve been on this at least 100 times. Was my first looped roller coaster I’ve ever been on. Great memories.