Kings Island announces new, ‘first-of-its-kind’ water coaster coming in 2025 [Video]

MASON, Ohio — The wait is over! Kings Island has officially announced details about the new water coaster that was teased in a video last week.

This attraction is a “first-of-is-kind” addition to its Soak City Water Park coming in 2025.

New water coaster coming to Kings Island Soak City Water Park

It will be the only “dual-racing water coaster” in the state, the park said in a press release.

This ride is called RiverRacers.

“Whether you’re a new water slide rider or an experienced thrill seeker, Soak City offers the largest outdoor water park experience in Ohio,” Mike Koontz, vice president and general manager of Kings Island said. “Our park guests have wanted the thrills of a water coaster for a long time, and you can never go wrong adding new experiences for kids and families to cool off together, especially in Soak City.”

Riders will get on rafts beside each other and will …