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.:.Vortex

From the moment Arrow Dynamics first introduced the modern looping coaster in 1975, coaster designers have constantly been searching for new ways to turn us topsy-turvy as many times as possible. Kings Island's 1987 addition was no exception. Built by the same people who pioneered the looping coaster, Vortex debuted with more inversions than any other coaster in the world, turning its riders upside-down an unparalleled six times!

While this record has since been broken, Vortex continues to offer up some of the biggest thrills at Paramount's Kings Island. After climbing the 148 foot lift hill, you'll plummet at an angle of 55° down this steel coaster's first decent. What follows is a dizzying mix of loops, corkscrews, and a 360° helix that hurls you towards your destination.

Located near the back of Coney Mall, this ride is sure to leave you wanting another trip around the track.

Central Tip: For the best speed, and a great amount of airtime on the first drop, the back seat is the best ride.

.:.Statistics

Coaster Type	Steel, mega looper
Seating Arrangement	2-abreast, 28-passengers
Designer	Arrow
Manufacturer	Arrow
Opened to Public	1987

Length	3800 feet
Height	148 feet
Drop	138 feet
Inversions	6
Speed	55 mph
Duration	2 minutes, 55 seconds
Capacity	1500pph

Average Wait	10-15 Minutes
Cost	4 million
Area	Located where The Bat once stood.

Comments

nathan :

Posted 539 days ago

leave the vortex it has been my favorite for so long. it was the first coaster i ever rode..

kalin :

Posted 539 days ago

this is my favorite.. i mean dah gum, if you get rid of this whut are ppl gonna have to look forward to when they first try out an upside down coaster.. it just gets me so furious to think about it... it is an outrage.. i really wanna cuss rite now but im holding myself back.. thanks..

emma :

Posted 532 days ago

who said there gonna get rid of it n wat are they gonna replace it wit?

cody :

Posted 532 days ago

i really think that you guys should leave the vortex & make more room to make a differen't ride some where else...thanks...
p.s you should really make a coster that goes real fast don't break down & has lots of loops & cork screws

cody :

Posted 532 days ago

i said that first comment because i really like costers with loops and cork screws & because i really like the vortex

angryemobeaver :

Posted 531 days ago

vortex is awesome!!!
my favorite RC at the park.
never get rid of it.
=]

Randall Cook :

Posted 528 days ago

I am so p!ssed that they are dismantling the Vortex! I can only hope that they will replace it will a bigger, faster, higher, longer, and record-breaking coaster with loops and corkscrews! Come on KI... bring it on!!!

derrike :

Posted 523 days ago

vortex is a great ride but is starting to get really rough. kings island really needs to cheak out this ride before they have another accient like son of beast

iLUVuAG :

Posted 523 days ago

I have never riden the vortex but if the take it apart i won't get my chance!! My choir group is going on the 19 and it would be GREAT if I could finally ride it!!! I have heard so much about it. PLEASE don't take it apart i want my chance to ride THE VORTEX!!!!
P.S. I luv u ag basiokos!!!

VortexPKIFreak :

Posted 509 days ago

They are dismantling the Vortex? I've never heard such a thing. They would never rid of one of the Fearsome Four! Live on Vortex you are my fave and you always will be!

emma :

Posted 505 days ago

wat r they gonna replace it with??

Janey :

Posted 504 days ago

KI needs the Vortex, it has the most inversions and is therefore, the most bad a**
If they replace it, which I REALLY wish they wouldn't, it'll have to be something just as extreme and maybe even more 'scary'

bre :

Posted 501 days ago

they arnt replacing it or taking it down and if they do ill shoot myself

Kasey :

Posted 499 days ago

hey......i love the ride the Vortex!!!
it is one of my favorite rides!!!
i rode it like 9 time mabey even more!!!
lol

Anonymous :

Posted 496 days ago

not even scary! VERY FUN.... must ride

odettekitrigiselle :

Posted 495 days ago

I rode the Vortex when it was brand new. It was great then and it's still one of my favorites. I rode The Bat too. I was a little girl but they let me on it and I loved it. The cars swung out really far. It had two lift hills and a great ending before re-entering the station. I was sad to see it go, but I was excited when I heard about what was replacing it!!!!

derrike :

Posted 492 days ago

Janey, Vortex might have the most inversions at KI but the roller coaster with the most inversions in the world has 10 not 6

lauren :

Posted 490 days ago

theyre taking down the vortex? i ((heart)) that ride. im going there this summer!!=[[

ryan :

Posted 488 days ago

im going to ki next week and this was the first roller coaster with loops i've ever rode =)

Dr_Frank :

Posted 485 days ago

I hope they don't dismantel it. I loved it

tiggerow@bright.net :

Posted 481 days ago

Why world they dismantel it. it is one of the coolest rides from what i here

tiggerow@bright.net :

Posted 480 days ago

if u can read this then go 2 SOB. see if u agree with me

c.j. :

Posted 476 days ago

i already went to SOB.

Cupkayke :

Posted 475 days ago

They aren't dismantling it, at least I haven't heard so. That's been a rumor for as long as I can remember. Long live the Vortex, my favorite~

thsocom41 :

Posted 469 days ago

like everyone else said.. if they replace it.. KI better bring a huge 300ft high and 90 degree drop coaster with loops and corkscrews and all that good stuff lol

harley :

Posted 468 days ago

i like the vortex couse you go upside down and i love to go upside down!

c.m. :

Posted 466 days ago

Vortex is great, but I too have heard that it will be dismantled in a year or so due to it sinking. Rumor has it that the area where it sits was once a swamp. I hate to see it go. Its one of the beat rides at KI. I've been to KI several times this year, and each time the ride was shut down for awhile due to problems. They've had a lot of problems with several of their rides this year. When Paramount owned the park, they did a lousy job of taking care of it. hopefully Cedar Fair will do a better job. Yet to be seen though. Look at SOB...

derrike :

Posted 464 days ago

THE VORTEX IS NOT SINKING SO GET THAT RUMOR OUT OF YOUR ALLS HEADS

harley :

Posted 464 days ago

you all just need stop worrying and start just injoying the ride

Egg :

Posted 464 days ago

Yeah, ummmmm...guys, it's not going anywhere for awhile. It's not sinking, nor is Magnum for that matter.

angryemobeaver :

Posted 463 days ago

Vortex is not getting tour down or sinking into the ground.
This coaster is awesome, first looping roller coaster ive ever rode.
=]

lol :

Posted 458 days ago

the best roller coaster in the world to me

Jared Becker :

Posted 456 days ago

In all honesty, Vortex is the greatest ride in the park. Sure Firehawk is pretty sweet, but you just cant beat the floater air that you get going down the first drop of this thing. To this day, it remains number 5 along my 88 coaster history.

Phoenix :

Posted 456 days ago

Hello, I am a regular to the park and I have some information that will likely please many of you. There is an out of control rumor that is going around that must be stopped if possible. People will tell you that VORTEX is sinking into the ground at a rate that will have it need to be removed in the near future. This is NOT exactly true. The sinking, if any, is extremely insignificant and poses no threat to the ride OR any of it's passengers. As far as I know, KI and Cedar Fair, it's owners, have absolutely NO plan to dismantle it in any way. Be aware that this is by no means an OFFICIAL report I am posting, however, VORTEX has been around 20 years and I can tell you it will be there for quite a bit longer. Quit fretting and enjoy your ride : )

jessica :

Posted 453 days ago

the vortex makes me so sick but i love the ride i think its fun but my stomach doesnt

dustin :

Posted 453 days ago

a great (headbanger) but awsome wortht the wait????? i mean wut wait there is never a wait for the vortex

mitch :

Posted 452 days ago

this ride is awesome! i love the double loop! I give it a 10 on a
scale 1 to 5

trace :

Posted 447 days ago

This ride is awesome. I love the first drop and all the loops. If you like loops, speed, and big drops, ride this ride

khaleel :

Posted 446 days ago

i want to ride it when i go to kings island.

evan :

Posted 445 days ago

i road this ride last year it was one of my favorite rides i hope they dont dismantel it

tyler :

Posted 438 days ago

it was great fast and hig up.

Lynnele :

Posted 435 days ago

I love the vortex its my favorite ride of all time.

abbey :

Posted 419 days ago

Best ride at Kings Island. I rode it twice yesterday, which was alot since i rode every ride except Son of Beast and Face/Off (which was shut down :( ). Mondays are the best if you want to ride rides, I rode everything 2-3 times with plenty of time to spare. I would have rode Vortex more if my boyfriend didn't get sick both times :(...it was sad cause hes rode it many times without getting sick and its his favorite ride.
and you are STUPID if you think they'd tear that down. That is probably the most loved ride next to the Beast. Plus, look down at the ground before you get on the Vortex. Does it look like its sinking? lol

Sara :

Posted 414 days ago

Yesterday me and my sister rode the Vortex for our first time. We were really scared at first but we loved it!!!!!!! It was our favorite ride of the day!

brandon kirk :

Posted 396 days ago

that was cool but fun and not a bumby ride like others love it

tyler wood :

Posted 254 days ago

I love the Vortex. That first drop is amazing. Makes my penis hurt its so steep haha. It is a little rough though and sometimes makes me nervous with how old it is and how much it shakes. Replace it with a new similar coaster

Stewart :

Posted 253 days ago

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Jackson :

Posted 225 days ago

The Vortex is a classic, it's the first coaster with 6 loops, not going anywhere.
Fun ride, though

Shawn :

Posted 225 days ago

THE BEST RIDE THERE!!!!!=)

Nick :

Posted 223 days ago

This coaster looks insane. I have been on a ton of coasters but they have never looked this cool.

Holly :

Posted 222 days ago

I just moved to ohio from virginia and i am a toal roller coaster nut and am trying to get my brother to ride them to he said he loves loops so im definately dragging him on this it looks awesome!

Ray :

Posted 221 days ago

I really really liked this ride it was just breath taking i loved the loops the vibrations were awsome i think i got off cause of them well my pants were sticky and awsome when u are on a loop you can see down girls shirts it is awsome i seen a whole girls boob cause it fell out o well this is a awsome ride ride it for the boooooobs

HANNAH :

Posted 218 days ago

I like this ride a lot

maddi :

Posted 212 days ago

coolest ride ever!

Gary T :

Posted 209 days ago

This was the first looping coaster i ever rode and i loved it. I rode it almost 38 times but whos counting LOL

Graem :

Posted 158 days ago

The only problem for me and my brother is that both of our heads bang back and forth on the OTSRs, but this can be alleviated a little bit if you know which way the inversion is going!!!

M. :

Posted 156 days ago

DON'T TAKE OUT THE VORTEX! I HAVE TO RIDE IT FIRST!

abbi :

Posted 154 days ago

omg tht ride soo much everyone should ride it!! its the best! even if uv nenerv rode a rollar coaster

Grr :

Posted 152 days ago

This was my first ever upside down roller coaster. I LOVE it. It is easily one of the best rides there ( along with son of beast ). (:

Anigav :

Posted 143 days ago

READ MY NAME BACKWARDS!!!!

j .dog :

Posted 141 days ago

You better not take out Vortex .I used to be afraid but now its my favorite metal coaster!IT'S Awesume!

j .dog :

Posted 141 days ago

You better not take out Vortex .I used to be afraid but now its my favorite metal coaster!IT'S Awesume!i'll be very mad if u take out the vortex... so dont take it out!!!!!!

Josh :

Posted 136 days ago

this ride is good, every time i ride, when i come down the first drop it feels like my restraint comes off. does anyone get this sensation or just me?
i like this ride, but it quickly loses its thrill. i went on it a few times after first riding it, and after about 3-4 rides i was like lets go.

jacob :

Posted 129 days ago

its not being dismantled just a rumor and i went today and asked and they they said it was a rumor

Randi Jo :

Posted 128 days ago

this has been my favorite roller coaster ever!!!!!

jammy :

Posted 123 days ago

omg i love this ride. i was scare to get on it but it was really fun and quick !! i scream pretty loud like i was really scare but i wasnt. : ]

kana :

Posted 116 days ago

ahhh
fun ride.

nick berry :

Posted 111 days ago

i think i will ride the vortex the next time i go to kings island because my sister thinks i will like it

bugabee :

Posted 106 days ago

Once we got on i knew there was no turning back! Me and my sister were going up the hill just starring at the loops, and twists! There we were at the top of the hill. My hands were clenched in fists! There we gooooo!!!!! Down the hill around the first loop. Well when we got of i was dizzy! Who knew that i was scarred in the line but wanted to go on again!!!!!

Nathan :

Posted 106 days ago

Vortex is probably the best "corkscrew-style" ride I've been on. It's so fast for a looping rollercoaster and the elements are the ride are deliver perfect thrills! They need to repaint and think about smoothing out some sections of the track though.

Courtney :

Posted 99 days ago

I love the vortex. It Is my favorite ride at Kings Island. They have great steel coasters, but if you want great woodies go the next state over to Indiana and visit Holiday World. The Voyage was awesome and had shorter lines than Kings Island. Still, kudos to the steel coasters like Vortex, Firehawk, and Invertigo.

candy :

Posted 97 days ago

This was my first looped ride.. and my sister was mad because i had chickened out all day but finally as night grew closer I decided to ride it. She was angry as we waited in line and turned to me with a serious face and said: " what happens if your bar comes undone when we get to the top of the coaster?" (for those of you whom have read this.. you understand how scary that thought is. I was petrified but still read it anyway.. and loved it. but still, every time I ride it I think back on what my sister said and it gives the thrill a little kick.

trace :

Posted 92 days ago

I rode Vortex about 1 year ago and I rode Led Zeppelin The Ride at Hard Rock Park about a month ago and I thought that these rides were about even. Led Zeppelin had a few more newer moves like a Cobra Roll and Zero G Roll, but overall they are both about equal. I Think the drops on them are great.

Tyler :

Posted 84 days ago

The Vortex made it to it's 22nd anniversary. I have been riding it since I was 7 and now I am 13. The vortex is not going anywhere. I think it is awesome. I have built the ride almost identical on Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. It is so awesome I love the drop and the corkscrews and the boomerang loop.

nick berry :

Posted 83 days ago

loops corckscrews boomerangs oh my man do i so want to ride well im going to kings island in 4 days i cant wait oh yeah and im also going to ride flight of fear and my friends think i like little bills giggle coaster uh no way do i like dude come on i would no mind if the took that ride down and replace it with a thrill ride or coaster

coaster freak :

Posted 77 days ago

I dont like the vortex. The harness hurt me.

nick berry :

Posted 69 days ago

dude it does no hurt its my favorite ride man you are so full of it its one of the top four coasters at kings island

Sara :

Posted 62 days ago

awesome!!!!!!!!!!

nick berry :

Posted 55 days ago

vortex rules yeah its soooooo sweet

MForceRider4life :

Posted 50 days ago

This was my first real coaster, and still one of my favorites 12 years later.

deron wirts :

Posted 47 days ago

scary and awsome you get the free fall feeling

KIgirl :

Posted 44 days ago

I LOVE THIS RIDE! I ALMOST CRIED WHEN I FORST RODE THIS (i was 12 goin on 13.. im 13 now but im scared of heights and was scared of loops) BUT ITS AMAZING! MY 8 YR OLD SISTER RIDES THIS FRONT CAR, HANDS UP DURING THE WHOLE RIDE! the helix is a little bumpy and rattles my head, and so is the break before the corkscrew (which i think is scary cuz it feels like your gonna fall out due to a reduce in speed) but still a amazing ride

Vortex Fan 4 Life :

Posted 32 days ago

The V-tex Rocks and all of you that think it is going to sink or shut down I have one think to say to you
YOUR RETARDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kings Island Official :

Posted 14 days ago

No, we are removing Vortex next year, to make room for Dimondback. It's pretty much official at this point, but we haven't announced it *yet*. Ride it whilst you can, and thanks for many years of high ridership!
Thanks again

Jackson :

Posted 9 days ago

What a load of BULL Kings Island Official!
Not only is Diamondback no where near Vortex, but they have Vortex in the Concept Art for Diamondback!
Bull!

trace :

Posted 8 days ago

I think that the so called KI official isn't an official. It is just someone who is trying to make everyone think that Vortex is going down. Don't believe any of this!

Waiting_4_diamondback :

Posted 11 minutes ago

well, i know you all think the ride is "sinking," but you need to get a grip. would they ever build the ride in the first place if sinking was even a potential occurence? i think not. do a little more research before falling into rumors

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