Son of Beast is a record-breaking wooden hyper roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Built and designed by the now defunct Roller Coaster Corporation of America, it is themed as a sequel to one of the park's signature attractions, The Beast. The sign, once located at the entrance to the ride, featured a large wooden box covered with chains, rope, and metal straps. The front is ripped open with the name "Son of Beast" centered ins...
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Son of Beast is a record-breaking wooden hyper roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio. Built and designed by the now defunct Roller Coaster Corporation of America, it is themed as a sequel to one of the park's signature attractions, The Beast. The sign, once located at the entrance to the ride, featured a large wooden box covered with chains, rope, and metal straps. The front is ripped open with the name "Son of Beast" centered inside the box.
Son of Beast is also known for two major incidents that resulted in non-fatal injuries. It was shut down indefinitely following the most recent incident that occurred in 2009. All references to the ride have since been removed from the park.
Son of Beast was announced on May 11, 1999. As part of a marketing campaign for the ride before its debut, a box was placed next to a footpath in the park. Beastly growling and snarling noises came from inside the box as it shook violently. During the announcement, the box was revealed to the...
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