The Rise & Tragic Fall of Son of Beast Kings Island

Son of Beast was the sequel to Beast at Kings Island, but it sadly didn't hold up to its legendary status. Son Of Beast was plagued with problems and injuries and was eventually demolished, but what lead to its closure?
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[@cowmissing]

Nice video, thank you for the credit. Keep up the excellent work!

[@ParkHoppersProductions]

Thank you for the video ! Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@jzckvsn]

Such a legendary but controversial ride. Thanks for covering this ride!

[@ParkHoppersProductions]

Yes it was a pleasure covering the ride and yes truly legendary

[@jpskellington6195]

I remember an early July morning when my parents and I went camping at Jellystone Campground with one of thier band friends.
We had gotten this great place, on top of the hill, just on the other side of the fence from Top Gun.
SOB started testing at 5am, blaring an alarm every 10-15mins.
Yes we got 2 rides in that day and then twice later so...I guess the wake up call was worth it?

[@ParkHoppersProductions]

Nice it was definitely worth it !

[@w1ofthebluesbros]

I rode both versions and it was really the first coaster I remember not liking due to roughness, but it was so cool to look at! Suggestions for future videos: drachen fire, volcano, or disaster transport

[@ParkHoppersProductions]

Yes definitely a cool view but rough ride and yes I will put those in the plans !

[@frost8667]

I thought it was awesome. Blew my mind. I did a loop on a wooden roller coaster was a little rough but just as rough as the original beast haven’t been there since 2005.