Surf Dog is the roller coaster that provides all the feels. The one that dreams are made of. It has something for everyone, so no surprise it has been a Kings Island favorite since its opening in 2006. Over 300 feet of track brings thrills for all those who dare to experience this attraction. This ride puts the coast in coaster as you surf the waves up and down the track. At the top of the peaks the immediate turn give the feeling of doing a back slide off the top of the track at 43 feet in the air. This ride combines the elements of a roller coaster and spinning ride in one, giving rides a weightless sensation. It’s no wonder Surf Dog is one of the most popular family rides in the park. It’s an attraction you’ll want to experience again and again during your visit to Kings Island.
Rider Safety Information
- Min Height Accompanied
- 42"
- Min Height Alone
- 48"
- A family thrill ride where a 36 passenger gondola spins as it travels on a track. Riders will experience weightlessness, rapid movements from side to side, and rapidly changing forces and directions.
- Guests must be 48" tall to ride alone OR 42" tall and accompanied by a supervising companion.
- A shared lap bar secures all riders in the row across the thighs and pelvis.
- Due to the nature of the restraint, this ride may not accommodate guests of a larger size.
- Guests must have a minimum of three functioning extremities. Two functioning arms are sufficient instead of three functioning extremities if the guest has a normal center of gravity and lower extremities are sufficiently strong to maintain proper riding posture under the dynamic conditions of the ride. Amputations must be at the knee or below.
- Guests with a cervical collar, neck brace, broken collar bone, or braced arm cast are not permitted to ride. Arm casts must not be positioned next to another Rider.
- Alternate access is available at the ride exit. Riders will have to transfer into the seat, on their own or with the assistance of a companion.
- Please do not use the ride restraints for support while entering and exiting, as they will shift.
- Visit our Accessibility page for additional information.