Snoopy's Soap Box Racers: What Kings Island's newest family-friendly coaster looks like
Take a look at Kings Island's newest coaster.
The Greater Cincinnati amusement park released video footage of Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, a family-friendly ride in Planet Snoopy, undergoing its first test run Wednesday afternoon.
The roller coaster train moves forward and backward at speeds up to 36 mph over 1,400 feet of track and reaches an apex of 73½ feet. The ride lasts roughly one minute, as shown in the video.
Kings Island - First Test Run of Snoopy's Soap Box Racers
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Posted by Kings Island on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers will not be open in time for Kings Island's opening day this Saturday.
The ride will be a part of Camp Snoopy, an expansion of Planet Snoopy that is scheduled to open in late spring.
Camp Snoopy will also include Beagle Scout Acres, a shaded interactive play area meant to emulate a day at camp. At Beagle Scout Acres, the classic "Peanuts" characters will guide kids through "camptivities" throughout the day, giving parents a chance to relax.
The new kids' area is located between the Rivertown entrance and the walkway to Soak City and Picnic Grove.
Tickets for opening day Saturday can be purchased at the Kings Island website. Hours for opening day are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kings Island tests its new roller coaster: Snoopy's Soap Box Racers