Popular Kings Island roller coaster getting partial makeover

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MASON — One of Kings Island’s most popular roller coasters is getting an upgrade.

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The theme park announced that it has begun its off-season retracking project on The Beast.

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Around 200 feet of track, including the entire top of the second lift hill, has been removed.

The ride opened in 1979 and reaches a top speed of 65mph.

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