Banshee

Banshee isn't just the longest inverted coaster in the world, it's also one of the best. With a whopping 7 inversions (including a pulse-pounding 'pretzel knot' and inline twist finale), it reaches a top speed of 68mph halfway thru the layout! The seats are ergonomic but the soft restraints tighten over the course of the ride and can become irritating. Keep an ear out for the Banshee "scream" at the top of the 167ft lift hill. Wait times aren't too bad, since this coaster absolutely cranks through lines. This replaced the ill-fated Son of Beast wooden coaster and stands as a much more reliable attraction. Banshee is a must-ride at Kings Island that's even scarier (better) at night!

My son and I had a great time at Kings Island and the Banshee is one we look forward to riding. We typically wait for the front seats which is awesome. It is probably the most intense roller coaster at KI as far as riding inversions and positive and negative G force. If you love coaster give Banshee a try and you will not be disappointed!

Smooth ride! Definitely a go to attraction to go to when we get there.

Absolutely a great coaster!. If you compare it to rides at Cedar Point, it's like the raptor only. Taller, faster, longer, and a different color.. lol. One of the top rides at Kings Island and the ride line goes fast.

Banshee is purely AMAZING! This is the world's longest inverted coaster at over 4000 feet of track and 7 amazing inversions! I also love how in the line for the ride, it has a memorial for the Sun Of Beast; The first and only wooden coaster that was over 200 ft or had a loop / inversion!

Kingd Island is in a drought of good coasters with inversions, and Banshee singlehandedly holds up the park in that category. It is a stellar, well-polished, thrilling hanging coaster that scores perfect marks in every category. It is pleasantly long, keeps up consistent intensity through the course, surprises riders towards the end, and its inversions are impeccable. Loading is fast and easy giving it an incredible capacity. The cars are secure and comfortable, with little knocking or roughness on the head.

5-16-2025. No one in my group of three that rode this ride liked it. It gave all of us headaches. And we ride lots of roller-coaster, and I review all of them. So trust me when I say ride at your own risk. There are only two roller-coaster I will not ride again, and this is one of them.

One of the best B&M inverts out there! The drop is fantastic and there’s a great mix of inversions and other elements. The slow barrel roll is so fun. The restraints are very comfortable compared to the hard vest restraints on some of the other inverts. This is a must ride in the park.

Number one inverted coster at Kings Island! Be prepared to wait in line due to it being one of the most popular rides, but it is certainly worth the wait! This wild ride will flip, spin, and toss you around like that bad break up with your ex...except you won't have any regrets here. The ride is smooth, safe, and will keep you guessing what's going to happen next...unless your in the front. I recommend trying the front row at least once if you never have but there is really no bad spot on this ride. You are not allowed to bring any bags on this ride so will either need to get a locker or have someone with you that can hold your things that may not be riding. Overall, definitely a top choice for your adrenaline to get going. Have fun and enjoy the Banshee!

Be a Banshee and give out a loud loud scream as you turn upside down and all around just let the monster from inside come out to leave you feeling like something so scary your vision is blurring in and out of sight all about! Your feet hang as you turn upside and and all around even over your own lift hill one given time this is one of the best coasters of this style that is out there as it's just super fun smooth and long so much so you can't go wrong! They load the trains fast here too so your not waiting forever to get in but it could still get crazy on busy days so make sure you get to Banshee as you really don't want to miss this awesome coaster in the Kings Island awesomeness! Overall this is a really awesome ride that I will look forward to getting on my next visit to this amazing Island of Kings & Banshees!

The banshee is a fantastic roller coaster in Kings Island that it has been a staple for a numerous amount of years. It's very fun it takes you upside down all around in a fun filled adventure for sure

--Coaster Countdown to #400, part 2-- The (((SIREN SONG))) of Cincinnati. Board the world's longest inverted roller coaster, and be prepared to get scared sh*tless. One of the many things that makes this ride so cool is that it's the first inverted coaster built in the USA since Kansas City's Worlds of Fun debuted 'Patriot' all the way back in 2006. That means that for a span of 8 years, no inverted coasters were built on American soil. Then in 2014, like a distant shriek from a maritime siren, BANSHEE arrived. And holy moly does she have something to say! Screaming through 7 inversions, this coaster was built on the ashes of the ill-fated Son of Beast. Kings Island even used this to their advantage at the official ride announcement/unveiling, wherein a piercing wail is heard, which causes the silhouetted graphic of SoB's wooden structure to crumble. The video is actually very, very cool, and definitely worth a few minutes of your time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUrQU3PG1nc It's only fitting, then, that a large stone marker and eternal flame mark the spot of the once-mighty coaster that ruled the land. A classy--if bittersweet--gesture on behalf of Kings Island, acknowledging the troubled wooden coaster's legacy. ~Special ride elements~ *dive loop *vertical loop *zero-G roll *pretzel knot (back-to-back dive loop & Immelman combo) *vertical loop *in-line twist The single coolest feature of Banshee isn't her top speed of 68mph, but when she actually hits it. Most coasters experience their peak velocity at the bottom of the first drop, whereas Banshee reaches her maximum kinetic energy following the zero-G roll, just prior to entering the 'pretzel knot' element (inversions #4 and #5). Because of the topography of the land, the layout stretches into a ravine where the terrain actually dips down......meaning that after inversion #3 is when you're going fastest. You'll definitely feel the train picking up speed, which adds to the excitement. Another feature unique to Banshee is its second inversion--a vertical loop--that wraps around the lift hill. Following Kumba @ BG Tampa and Riddler's Revenge @ SFMM, this is only the 3rd Bolliger & Mabillard coaster to use such a tactic. I have to admit, it's pretty awesome to see the chain lift "threading the needle". Oh, and I should mention that 3/4ths of the way up the lift hill lurks an audio clip of a shrill screech that plays whenever a train of victims nears the top. Additional psychological torture, you know, in case you weren't already pissing your pants. I've been told by Kings Island staff that on a clear day you can hear the Banshee's "wail" throughout the entire park. Lastly, the purple track and blue supports make a big visual impact, and the smooth operation combined with comfortable restraints make for an overall very pleasant ride experience. Imagine 'Batman' on Jose Canseco-scale steroids, and you might get an idea of how intense this roller coaster is. For those who can't get enough adrenaline coursing through their veins, riding in the front row at nighttime could be the most exhilarating 2 minutes and 40 seconds of your life. SCREAM for me, baby! The louder the better, cuz you know that's how I like it.

I went on here entrance is really cool as the smokes come out. You do need a locker if you have bag or water bottle or the cup. I rode it 3 times in a row and it was fun front middle and back. The back was more smoother than I thought. Lines move very quickly as well. It is one of the best rides in the park.

Really good roller coaster overall. I've been on models similar and the main difference is the first drop (that isn't the signature pre drop) no first loop being the vertical loop, the pretzel knot and the slow and crazy zero g roll. I will give a small warning though there is a weird rattle if you sit on the outside seat towards the rear of the train. Other than that, still worth riding and marathoning

I love this ride! I have been going to Kings Island my entire. Even worked there for 5 summers! As an adult though fitting on the rides has been dependent on the rides associates. I am a bigger guy and know I can lose weight but being able to ride the ride and then not is very frustrating. The ride is awesome and one of my favorites in the park. They told me to ride in 4-5 row and still couldn't get in the seat. Frustrating but whatever I guess I'll lost the weight.

Ok second best ride in the park me and daughters love riding this ride!!! This is one of the best rides in the country!!!

the best you can get in a inverted coaster and it is safe and it is just a gorgeous ride to even look at! Banshee is a world class ride and a 5 star in my book!

I love this ride! I also love that the staff keeps it moving! If every Amusement park would follow the way they they do things, it would be awesome. I understand sometimes there are situations that delay loading and unloading guests, but the times are so much better to keep things moving! Banshee also is fun to ride at night! You should definitely ride this at least once!

GREAT RIDE however first time I went on this the end I had to wait about 45 minutes cause it malfunctioned but still a high rating!

The Banshee is arguably the best inverted roller on the planet. So, why only 4 stars? Well, because inverts were all the rage when Raptor opened at Cedar Point... IN 1994!!! The Banshee is 20 years too late to the party. Really, this should have been a wing coaster, but since Kings Island is owned by Cedar Fair and their crown jewel park is Cedar Point, they weren't going to put in a coaster to rival Gate Keeper... Kind of sad and pathetic. Really, Kings Island already had an inverted coaster called Invertigo, which may be a short, boomerang style ride, but it's STILL an invert! So Banshee wasn't needed! Then to top it all off, they're located right next to each other in the park! Banshee is a good coaster but it's a dated thrill.