Mystic Timbers — Attraction in Mason

Unearthing the Thrills: A Review of Mystic Timbers at Kings Island Mystic Timbers isn't just another wooden coaster; it's a relentless, airtime-packed journey through the Kings Island woods that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment you step into the queue, you're pulled into the eerie, abandoned "Miami River Lumber Co." theme, complete with a rusted-out truck and flickering security footage. It's the perfect prelude to the wild ride ahead.

What truly sets Mystic Timbers apart is its masterful interaction with the natural terrain. The ride weaves through dense forest, darting over the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad tracks and even skimming past White Water Canyon. This low-to-the-ground, integrated design makes you feel like you're truly on a out-of-control logging expedition, especially at night when the darkness intensifies the sensation of speed.

From the initial drop, it's a non-stop barrage of hills and quick, twisting turns. With 16 airtime moments, Mystic Timbers delivers constant pops of weightlessness, ranging from gentle floats to exhilarating ejector air. There's hardly a moment to breathe, as the coaster relentlessly whips you through its course. The GCI (Great Coasters International) Millennium Flyer trains are incredibly comfortable, and for a wooden coaster, the smoothness is remarkable. You can fully enjoy every thrilling element without any discomfort, allowing you to appreciate the sheer force and speed of the ride, which clocks in at 53 mph but feels significantly faster due to its low profile and rapid-fire elements.

The Enigmatic Shed and Final Thoughts And then there's the infamous "shed." Without giving away too much, this unique finale adds a fun, thematic flourish to the experience. While it might not be the earth-shattering grand conclusion some might have expected from the pre-ride hype, it's a clever and memorable way to wrap up what's already a fantastic coaster.

Mystic Timbers is a must-ride for any thrill-seeker visiting Kings Island. It's accessible enough for those stepping up to more intense coasters but still provides plenty of punch for seasoned enthusiasts. It easily stands among Kings Island's best, holding its own against the park's larger steel giants and offering a compact, intense, and airtime-focused thrill that complements the sprawling journey of The Beast. I'd give it a solid 9.5/10 – a world-class wooden coaster experience from start to finish. super fun!

Lastly, if you're disabled and want to experience this ride, there is an elevator to take you to the platform! Make sure you stop at guest services upon arriving at the park and pick up a...

One of the Best Wooden Coasters Out There

Mystic Timbers completely blew me away. I went on a weekend afternoon and somehow walked right on with no wait, which felt unbelievable considering how popular this ride usually is. I was expecting at least a short line, but I was in the seat almost immediately. That alone made my day start off on a high note.

As soon as the train left the station, I could tell this ride was going to be something special. The pacing is just incredible. It never lets up. Every drop and turn is packed with speed and energy, and the way it twists through the trees adds so much to the experience. It feels wild and out of control in the best possible way. The airtime moments were strong and frequent, and I could not stop smiling the entire ride.

The setting is perfect too. Flying through the woods gives it this adventurous, almost mysterious vibe that matches the theme really well. The theming throughout the queue and especially the shed at the end adds a fun layer of storytelling without slowing anything down. It is the kind of ride that makes you want to get back in line right away.

I have been on a lot of wooden coasters and Mystic Timbers is easily one of the best. It is smooth, fast, filled with airtime, and just an all-around thrill from start to finish. Between the surprise of no wait and how incredible the ride itself was, this turned out to be one of the highlights of my entire visit to Kings Island....

Mystic Timbers is over-all a good coaster. But we went yesterday (6-6-19) and during the ride at some point closer to the end of the track, my elbow/arm hit the side of the seat I was sitting in and cut my arm wide open. I had blood pouring out all over the seat, my clothes, the track, the wooden deck that you step out on when the ride ends so we were trying to get the attention of the employees (which were nothing but teenagers) to get some help & they were extremely rude and left me standing there bleeding everywhere for a long time before calling emts to come help. It was pretty scary not knowing how bad the injury was but we couldn't see because it was such a bloody mess. They DEFINITELY need to train these kids better about blood clean up because they didn't wait for someone to do it the right way, instead just smearing the blood around with a dirty rag. Gross. The major disappointment for me was the fact that not a single park employee or the man I gave my statement too ever once...