Ohio’s popular amusement park, Kings Island, announced it is making some upgrades to the long-running roller coaster, The Beast.

In a Facebook post, Kings Island revealed it has teamed up with the Gravity Group to work on the project.

“This off-season’s retracking project is officially underway as we begin removing approximately 200 feet of track,” the post also reads. “Including the entire top of the second lift hill. We are committed to providing a high-quality, unforgettable ride experience for Kings Island guests on the world’s longest wooden roller coaster.”

The roller coaster first opened at the amusement park in 1979. It has a top speed of 65 mph and an elevation of 110 feet. The Beast’s intense ride duration is approximately 240 seconds.

It is also featured in the “Guinness Boo

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