Anyone else remember when this ride was called "TopGun" based off the movie with be Tom Cruise?? Back in the 80's and 90's 😅

@theglannman7747

2 жыл бұрын

Back in the day when it was Paramount Kings island!!!

@aprilleerose

2 жыл бұрын

I worked there during that time 💗

@kitkatkatty1363

2 жыл бұрын

Yep and remember the racers use to go backwards ? And face off is called invertigo 😭

@tiffanyhunt4970

Жыл бұрын

🤗 great times

@melissahensley5255

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

That lift hill gives you a whole minute to think about every choice you've made in your life

@JakeyfromStateFarm

24 күн бұрын

Pretty accurate, went I went on it for the first time I told My friend who pushed Me to go on it "I'm Afraid", but hey..I ended up loving it.

@nathanielsprinkle4496

18 күн бұрын

Real

I was trembling when I first got on it, but man I was laughing like crazy when we went down the drop, and my friend said it was a strange feeling of going 51 mph when you're not in an enclosed vehicle such as a car and you're exposed to the entirety of the wind. I also remember everyone chanting go in rhythm to the anti-rollback up the lift hill

@retrochristmas7329

2 жыл бұрын

Probably will be closing was damaged by a derailment

@shanemoritz4607

2 жыл бұрын

@@retrochristmas7329 just read about the incident. Definitely scary to think about with the wheel falling off.

@logo115

Жыл бұрын

@@retrochristmas7329 I’m pretty sure it’s already fixed and operating but I’m not positive

@codywilson7521

11 ай бұрын

@@logo115rode it twice today, ride running great.

The bat is actually really fun definitely worth a ride, especially to work up towards Banshee right next door.

@Sunra5

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@jay-editz7964

2 жыл бұрын

…… im a kid and me being able to see great wolf lodge made me feel soo high.. i was crying almost.

@JRB_Productions

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the bat is not the fastest but it is super fun

@Lacheddar1990

2 жыл бұрын

@@jay-editz7964 don't get on drop zone then. That is the scariest ride I have done.

@PTMarcoBryant

2 жыл бұрын

the vampire ride is the one for sure. the lift hill on the bat looks epic , imagine being one of the first ever riders years ago..

Haven't been to King's Island in ages. Interesting to see all the development from the top of the lift hill. Used to be nothing but hills and trees.

definitely a great ride. Haven't been on many of this type of roller coaster, but probably my second favorite (to big bad wolf) but since Big Bad Wolf no longer exists...probably my favorite one that I've ridden still in operation.

That is an iconic lift hill sound

@chaddles8329

2 жыл бұрын

Not the same now, they slowed it down :(

I’ve been on a clone of this coaster in Canada. That thing is a freaking monster. Really wish another company would start making these suspended coasters again.

@NoahDKitts

5 ай бұрын

S&S could do it, only problem is that Arrow discontinued their suspended model before they were bought by S&S

UNDERRATED. CLASSIC. TIMELESS. A GEM.

I know this is more of a kiddie coaster but no matter what this will always be my favorite since it’s what introduced me to bigger coasters, the first time I rode it I liked it so much I had to go again

@imaguyandabeautifulbutterfly

Жыл бұрын

This isn't a kiddie its more like a tween to teen coaster, banshee is more adult. A kiddie is like the pumpkin coaster

@silby77

11 ай бұрын

My brother in law says the same thing

@nunyabusiness896

9 ай бұрын

kiddie coaster nothing, this is way more intense than even Orion. Sure, Orion is tall and technically faster, but the Bat absolutely whips you around and feels like you're constantly going to collide with something. Only if you're purely just afraid of heights is the Bat less intense.

Watching this makes me feel like I’m on the ride so tense 😬

Every time I ride it, i appreciate it more. such a good little ride. For The Bat's size, it packs a wild punch.

The most underrated ride and kings island

@gavman8835

2 жыл бұрын

finally someone that agrees!

Rode the original "Bat". It was a violent journey.

@pg5149

Ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking. When I saw this video, I thought, "is this the original?" But at the top of the first climb, knew it wasn't.

@quantumprocess5954

Ай бұрын

@@pg5149 A prototype for the ages indeed.

The best suspended coaster in my opinion. I think I rode this back in 2017, and absolutely went nuts for it.

@egg5471

2 жыл бұрын

Has the same layout as vortex at Canada's wonderland but vortex has better scenery.

@synthesismike

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’m going to Canada’s wonderland since I haven’t been there yet and kings islands which I have been there before this summer, so I will be able to find out.

@egg5471

2 жыл бұрын

@@synthesismike go there on may of you can that's when the lines are really short or on a school day and you should start off with behemoth then work your way up to vortex the Levi.

@egg5471

2 жыл бұрын

Or just get to the park early at 9 30 am est

I’ll love to ride this again…but why do I have to walk so far 😭

Top Flight Bat....I think this summary of its names over the years actually works. A great Arrow suspended. But seriously, there was only one true Bat at Kings Island and that was the original which was awesome. This one never should have used that name.

@tigerrocks503chase8

2 жыл бұрын

The reason they renamed this the Bat was to pay homage to the original.

That looks a lot better than Iron Dragon. When Iron Dragon was put in I remember thinking, and friends too, what a waist of time. It was very dull.

@bree8646

16 күн бұрын

Love iron dragon

That’s my favorite ride at kings

I was so freaking scared of the drop but now when I look at it it looks small

when it comes to steel suspended roller coasters at kings island, this is the best imo.... no it doesnt flip or anything and yes it is kind of a kiddie coaster but it is still alot of fun n thrilling

@pixelthecat7752

2 жыл бұрын

yes it is one of the best steel suspended coasters there...even though it is the only one

@iwillfalchonkickyourmom.5430

2 жыл бұрын

@@pixelthecat7752 Vortex, Iron Dragon, Ninja: I guess we don’t exist then.

@pixelthecat7752

2 жыл бұрын

@@iwillfalchonkickyourmom.5430 im pretty sure those aren't at kings island

@NoahDKitts

2 жыл бұрын

@@pixelthecat7752 Well you should have properly clarified

@pixelthecat7752

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoahDKitts its in the main comment

If you watch closely you can get a glimpse of Son of Beast's old station.

My advice is to expect the drop, because it does not seem to happen then it hits you

The Bat is CHAMPS!!! I rode it 4 times this year so now it's 184 all time rides with ONLY 16 rides away for my 200th all time ride mark....Hopefully I may make it before this Summer.

The turnes feel smooth and the drop is nice

Is the bat scary? I’m a 12 year old kid who is terrified of roller coasters but my mom really wants me to ride it this summer should I ride it or nah?

@GenX6887

2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@tiffanyhunt4970

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely ride it. Once you get over the first hill, you are close to the ground most of the ride. And it's really short. 😁

@WinterProductionsOfficial

28 күн бұрын

I’m terrified of roller coasters but this one is so fun it is definitely worth it

@bree8646

16 күн бұрын

I rode this before years ago n loved it but now I’m too chicken to go again lol 😅

So, when are we getting that back row pov to see those even bigger swings?

This ride will break your neck but it’s so fun

Seems like a bigger iron dragon....I can't see the trains but based on the track and the Pilar supports it's a train that hangs like the iron dragon...

@alexandergrim1986

3 жыл бұрын

Yep it’s the arrowdynamic suspended coaster. It’s cool to me but a bit short

@randomuser3938

2 жыл бұрын

It’s like a smaller banshee

@LILLlEANN

2 жыл бұрын

it's the same track and train model but uhm sis no you now classify as a gp not a human

@HEYitzED

2 жыл бұрын

It’s way better than Iron Dragon. But yes, same type of coaster.

@arrowguy173

2 жыл бұрын

Correct, and as Alexander mentioned it is by the same designer just vastly improved. The two rides were built less than a decade apart but Arrow made significant changes that allowed larger and faster designs. A similar layout can be found at Canada's Wonderland.

Yess very quiet POV No talking or uneccessary screaming in the background

Fun ride😊

This video makes this look way better than it actually is lol

@Sunra5

3 жыл бұрын

Personally this is one of my favorite rides

@Sara_McKenna

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sunra5 yeah me too! This is one of the most underrated rides in the park

@Sunra5

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sara_McKenna going there sometime soon and im so excited to ride this its been a while

@Sara_McKenna

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sunra5 Went yesterday

@Sunra5

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sara_McKenna nice

The is one of my favorite roller coasters

The bat made me nautious and I am in Cincinnati right now and I visited Kings Island today!

Bat is the best at night front row and it never has a line

I need to watch this because when I rode it my head was in another dimension

Kings island.. it’s only fitting that you have the last Arrow suspended coaster ever built. You we’re owed ;)

@pg5149

Ай бұрын

First and last Arrow suspended coaster. Very fitting.

I hate the first hill makes such weird noises but I love the ride

@kayakarmyblinkstayloveeric3341

2 жыл бұрын

What you mad

I always hoped the brake run would be a little less aggressive. It stops the train so fast that it hasn't even finished naturally coming back down from the last swing.

@MoultrieGeek

5 ай бұрын

Yeah that was my reaction the first time I rode it. The final brake run is brutal.

Great Ride Kings Island 10/10 Sorry I'm Late Btw

Me and my cousin rode this and my cousin screamed while we were going up, “WE’RE GONNA DIE THERE’S A BOLT!” (Kidding) And some lady started screaming 😂

The lift hill kinda drops a sick beat.

The bat is smooth ngl

I love you Kings Island

The path to get to the bat was so long, if there were like a lot a lot of people, the ride won't even be worth waiting for how short it is.

@toastedbageldawg9814

Жыл бұрын

But its a good ride

😳 wow!!

Man this one looks way more intense than ninja at magic mountain

@crudkip4326

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know ninja looks pretty intense

They should revamp this iconic commercial with Charlie and Sally Brown capture by The Bat next year!

@logo115

Жыл бұрын

That was Charlie Brown in the commercial? I always thought it was a generic kid

@VBaskin2010

3 ай бұрын

No @@logo115 i mean a revamp of the iconic Bat commercial that H-B did 42 years ago, but with a Peanuts twist as siblings Charlie and Sally Brown being capture alive by The Bat.

Isn't this the one that used to be called Top Gun?

@yvngyeesus6278

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir or flight deck the og bat is where vortex is now

@rsbneon9016

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvngyeesus6278 vortex isnt a thing

@jamesh.7342

3 жыл бұрын

@@rsbneon9016 it was removed

@rsbneon9016

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesh.7342 yea I fucking know why do you think I said that

@dontheking33

3 жыл бұрын

@@rsbneon9016 damn you dont need to get all heated

I passed out on this one when I was 9. Scared the shit out of me😂

This is vortex at canadas wonderland. Great ride

@triple7marc

5 ай бұрын

This is The Bat at Kings Island.

i’ll never be able to ride this without hearing Highway to the Danger Zone. R.I.P. Goose

@gthegrimreaper4940

2 жыл бұрын

Fucking dead on good sir!

@bradykim8438

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the need. The need for speed!

Despite The Bat being short, I like the view of the Great Wolf Lodge

Banjeee and Orion and the beast are my favorite

@ItzArkAngel1

2 жыл бұрын

The beast abuses you fr

@chickenpastasalad6365

2 жыл бұрын

@@ItzArkAngel1 thats the fun of it

Back to the paramount days

Since this and the one at Canada's Wonderland are clones, which park was the ride designed to fit in?

As someone who is quite afraid of the drops on roller coasters, would this be a good ride for me or should I pass? I’m more of an adventure express person.

@vic748

2 жыл бұрын

Its a great ride. Drop isn’t too steep, the ride isn’t tall and its short. This coaster was made by the same people who made Adventure Express. Arrow Dynamics.

@drainfishy

2 жыл бұрын

@@vic748 ohh okay! thank you! that helps me feel much braver about it :D

@heatherestes2369

Жыл бұрын

I relate soooo much. i have quite a big fear of heights and hills on roller coasters but somehow still force myself onto them. and adventure express is an awesome ride!

Canada’s Wonderland also has a roller coaster called The Bat but it isn’t like this. This is more like Vortex from Canada’s Wonderland

@mathew_mount

2 жыл бұрын

Lol vortex was at kings island to

i like it

i just went on this ride with my best friends last night i was so scared and it was really dark so once we started gliding we felt like bats

Is this ride like a bigger iron dragon? I suck at roller coasters but this one doesn’t look too bad lol

Think that's got to be the slowest lift hill I have ever seen it took 1:35 to reach the top

@destinee971ify

10 ай бұрын

It took forever to get to the top. And the drop was underwhelming. We took more time getting to the top then actually riding

The racer and the stunt coaster combined is the bat pretty much😅😅😅

I heard about the derailment that happened sometime last year. God and to think I rode this over a year ago! To be fair my brother actually made a comment about how it did seem a bit rickety and it swung too hard. Glad nobody was seriously injured (I think)

@justwhatido6058

Жыл бұрын

yeah, i think what youre talking about is how on june 24,2022 a wheel came loose, nobody was hurt and everyone got off safely

This reminds me of Vortex from Canada’s Wonderland

@arrowguy173

2 жыл бұрын

Good eye! - same designer and similar (if not identical) layout. But Canada's has the cool mountain lol

when i went on the bat the people were singing the among us sound

I rode it in the late 90”s

I like to call this ride “The Banabanabanabanabanabanabanabana Batman”

It is same like vortex at canada’s wonderland

Need to build an RMC kings island

This ride is actually like the Vortex at Canada's Wonderland.

@bandmfanboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are both Arrow Dynamics suspended coasters.

@egg5471

2 жыл бұрын

If you look at a side by side vortex or the bat they are the same thing just vortex has better scenery because it is near a mountain and a lake.

@logo115

Жыл бұрын

@@grayflicks They’re mirrors of each other I think. Not exactly clones but not much different

Its problem is it just isnt long enough

Is this the slowest life hill on any coaster because most of the ride time is the lift 😂

Hey Kings Island I bend you I've been to you a lot since when I was a baby I'm 6 years old now and I love bat the bat

Theres more lift hill than ride... still looks fun though

still better than the original

I got dragged on this at age 8 it scared the even loveing bird poo outta me

I rode this today

The original Bat was taken down and replaced by Vortex. (sadly vortex got removed in 2019 i think) This is another version of The Bat, except the layout follows the Vortex at another park. (Idk what the name is, go answer that in the replies)

@logo115

Жыл бұрын

Canada’s Wonderland

reminds me of the iron dragon at cedar point

I went on this ride its 125 feet speed is 51

I went on this ride but the ride kinda sucked for me and my family cause every time it kept turning we kept getting hit in the head

This Also looks like a inverted bridge

Pretty short ride. Rattles a little, but still fun.

I was there yesterday and i road it and it is jer

@LILLlEANN

2 жыл бұрын

i never thought a thoosies could act gp TOWARDS A GP- anyway none of the rides are sketchy and their rides are completely safe if you want sketchy go to camden park or little amerricka

I thought the bat was shut down?

@VBaskin2010

2 жыл бұрын

The original yes, but this one is the rebirthed version of The Bat!

I hate that this does not have a fast pass line. It could be done.

I ride this in 2022 I talked about this in a video on my channel

Ohmygo

vortex - Canada’s Wonderland

It looks like the railings will hit ur feet

@evang5126

2 жыл бұрын

your feet doesnt hang out of it your in this cart thingy

@ilovesleeping136

2 жыл бұрын

@@evang5126 although i hate the ride itself the cars are actually really cool i hope they use this idea again

why is it slowed

@iamdumb34543

2 жыл бұрын

put it in 2x for the real speed

This coaster made me motion sick. That’s why it’s my least favorite coaster. I still love it tho 💕💕

It’s a bit rough

This is not the original bat from the early 80s

definitely closing soon. lift hill is super slow, ride is terribly dirty, too much head-banging and not that much demand. rip the bat?

Omg I stared crying but it wasn't that bad but I still hate it lol

I do

The bat is one of the bigger rides for sure

@cloudiiskies9149

3 жыл бұрын

Clearly you haven't been to King's Island recently. This is pretty small compared to the others, especially the Diamondback and Orion.

@cloudiiskies9149

3 жыл бұрын

@{Winter} Especially considering that the Orion is one of the world's seven giga coasters.

@LILLlEANN

2 жыл бұрын

*we have spotted gp habitat*

@ieatshortpeople6825

2 жыл бұрын

This is a small ride wdym

@egg5471

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudiiskies9149 you mean that wired hyper coaster.

If you’re scared to ride bat, ride banshee first.

@charismaticadventurer8448

11 күн бұрын

That is the worst advice ever💀 Ride the bat if you are scared of banshee, if you are scared of the bat, just do it.

@Mr101editz

11 күн бұрын

@@charismaticadventurer8448 Nope. I was scared to ride bat, so my friends took me on banshee, and then I realized the bat isn’t scary at all. Same for Orion (rode diamondback) and beast (rode Orion)