Eastern Great Lakes Region (Michigan & Ohio)

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Thank you for the info... we've been to the park a few times, but it we have never been there after dark so we definitely don't want to miss out on the opportunity! Sounds like we will be in for a long wait, but it sounds like it will be worth it!

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Let us know what you thought. Nothing like a night ride on the Beast and having ridden it since it opened in 1979, I can tell you that it is running better than it has for more than two decades with the recent track work. Enjoy!

Thank you for the info... we've been to the park a few times, but it we have never been there after dark so we definitely don't want to miss out on the opportunity! Sounds like we will be in for a long wait, but it sounds like it will be worth it!

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

We got on our night ride last night!

First off, thank you all for your advice, we love this community of enthusiasts!!!

The Beast is running great, much better than 4 years ago when we last rode it. We were on a wheel seat near the back and the little extra bite just made for a more chaotic and amazing experience. The Beast is a fine coaster during the day, but the beast truly comes out at night!

Thank you all for helping my daughter and I share in this amazing memory together!

Let us know what you thought. Nothing like a night ride on the Beast and having ridden it since it opened in 1979, I can tell you that it is running better than it has for more than two decades with the recent track work. Enjoy!

Thank you for the info... we've been to the park a few times, but it we have never been there after dark so we definitely don't want to miss out on the opportunity! Sounds like we will be in for a long wait, but it sounds like it will be worth it!

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Congratulations!  

Did you have any problems with the cicadas at Kings Island?  Will be there Monday and need to mentally prepare myself, lol.

We got on our night ride last night!

First off, thank you all for your advice, we love this community of enthusiasts!!!

The Beast is running great, much better than 4 years ago when we last rode it. We were on a wheel seat near the back and the little extra bite just made for a more chaotic and amazing experience. The Beast is a fine coaster during the day, but the beast truly comes out at night!

Thank you all for helping my daughter and I share in this amazing memory together!

Let us know what you thought. Nothing like a night ride on the Beast and having ridden it since it opened in 1979, I can tell you that it is running better than it has for more than two decades with the recent track work. Enjoy!

Thank you for the info... we've been to the park a few times, but it we have never been there after dark so we definitely don't want to miss out on the opportunity! Sounds like we will be in for a long wait, but it sounds like it will be worth it!

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...

Congratulations!  

Did you have any problems with the cicadas at Kings Island?  Will be there Monday and need to mentally prepare myself, lol.

We got on our night ride last night!

First off, thank you all for your advice, we love this community of enthusiasts!!!

The Beast is running great, much better than 4 years ago when we last rode it. We were on a wheel seat near the back and the little extra bite just made for a more chaotic and amazing experience. The Beast is a fine coaster during the day, but the beast truly comes out at night!

Thank you all for helping my daughter and I share in this amazing memory together!

Let us know what you thought. Nothing like a night ride on the Beast and having ridden it since it opened in 1979, I can tell you that it is running better than it has for more than two decades with the recent track work. Enjoy!

Thank you for the info... we've been to the park a few times, but it we have never been there after dark so we definitely don't want to miss out on the opportunity! Sounds like we will be in for a long wait, but it sounds like it will be worth it!

Operations typically pause between 9:30 and 9:35, but everyone in line by 10:00 gets to ride after they get the all clear following fireworks. Those wanting to get one of the last rides of the night often gather just inside the queue starting around 9:45.

Given that it's your first visit, definitely not a bad idea to play it safe & get there early - just know you'll be waiting awhile.

Thank you Brian!

We'll be snagging that night ride tomorrow🤞!

We'll make sure to be there by 9:40!!!

Hey Robert,

I can't remember if they shut the entrance but they do pause operations before the fireworks (I want to say they stop 10-15 minutes before the show).  Once they get the call clear from operations, they'll restart.  Just to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting in line around 9:40. 

Enjoy your ride!
Brian

Hey all,

This Wednesday will be my first time ever stay at King's Island til close. A night ride on the Beast is definitely a bucket list item for me. Any tips or tricks that I need to do in order to get one? I remember hearing someone once say something about getting to the entrance before they set off the fireworks...