<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Fast Lane Plus only available </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> The Beast at RCDB Pictures of The Beast at RCDB </Td> </Tr> <P> The Beast is a wooden roller coaster located at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio . Built in - house, it opened in 1979 as the tallest, fastest, and longest wooden roller coaster in the world . The Beast remains the longest wooden coaster at 7,359 feet (2,243 m) and spans more than 35 acres (14 ha), utilizing the surrounding terrain for many of its elements . Two lift hills contribute to the ride's duration of more than four minutes, which also ranks as one of the longest among roller coasters . </P> <P> The Beast has been consistently rated one of the top roller coasters in the world since its debut, having earned a solid reputation among roller coaster enthusiasts . After more than 35 years, it remains one of the most popular attractions at Kings Island and has accommodated over 50 million riders--third-most at the park . </P>

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