The Beast at Kings Island is located northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. It was built in 1979 as the fastest, tallest and longest wooden roller coaster in the world. It is still the longest roller coaster at 7,359 feet and the ride takes over four minutes. The Beast features two drops of 135 feet and 141 feet, an overall elevation change of 201 feet and two underground tunnels. It was constructed at a cost of $3.2 million. The Beast is considered one of the top roller coasters in the world and continues to be one of the most popular rides at Kings Island for over 40 years. Over 54 million riders have completed the loop.