Vortex

Vortex was a legendary steel roller coaster at Kings Island that operated from 1987 to 2019. Manufactured by Arrow Dynamics, it was the first coaster in the world to feature six inversions, sending riders through two vertical loops, a double corkscrew, and a batwing at speeds of up to 55 mph. With its 148-foot lift hill and dramatic drop into a twisting layout over the midway, Vortex became an iconic centerpiece of the park for more than three decades before being retired at the end of the 2019 season.