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Kings Island - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Visiting Kings Island in 2024: A Complete Guide

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Amusement parks were a huge part of my childhood, including visits to Kings Island almost every year. No matter where we lived, we’d make the trek to Mason, Ohio, for a day of family fun. While the park has changed since those childhood visits, Kings Island is still one of the best amusement parks in America and home to tons of thrills and family adventures . Keep reading our complete guide to Kings Island to help you plan the perfect family trip this summer.

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What is Kings Island?

King’s Island is a popular amusement park located in Mason, Ohio, northeast of Cincinnati. The amusement park was opened in 1972. The park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair. Kings Island won Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award for “Best Kid’s Area” from 2001 to 2018. It was also recently named the Park of the Year by the international trade journal Amusement Today at the 2022 Golden Ticket Awards.

Kings Island Updates for 2024

Kings Island has a couple of major park updates for 2024 .

• Camp Snoopy Expansion : Kings Island announced it was expanding its popular kids’ area, Camp Snoopy . The expansion includes Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, a family-friendly roller coaster, and a new nature-themed play area called Beagle Scout Acres.
• Cedar Fair and Six Flags Merger : Kings Island’s parent company, Cedar Fair, shook up the amusement world with its recent announcement that it was merging with Six Flags . The announcement occurred in November 2023 and is scheduled to finalize in the first half of 2024. The move combines two of the largest theme park operators in North America. For more detailed information, you can read the official press release from Cedar Fair here . It’s a significant change, but it’s unclear yet how this merger will impact park guests during the 2024 season and beyond.

Kings Island Chaperone Policy

Some of the Cedar Fair Parks, including Kings Island, implemented a chaperone policy last season. The policy change was a response to an increased number of incidents within the parks. It is meant to make park visits enjoyable for all guests. Keep the chaperone policy in mind if you are headed to Kings Island with kids or teens. Here is the King’s Island chaperone policy:

“Under this policy, all guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to, or remain in, the park after 4:00 p.m. local time to close. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo identification with date of birth at ticket entry. One (1) chaperone may accompany no more than ten (10) guests ages 15 or younger per day. In addition, the chaperone must accompany their party during entry, remain inside the park during their visit, and be available by phone throughout their stay. Guests ages 15 years old or younger who are found inside the park unaccompanied by a chaperone will be subject to ejection. This chaperone requirement applies to all Kings Island ticket and season passholders.”

Your Complete Guide to Visiting Kings Island in 2024

We love Kings Island and plan to continue to visit the park each year with our kids. It’s not as short of a drive for us as it is to other Cedar Fair parks, but it’s still worth the trek.

Our Kings Island review below contains helpful information about visiting Kings Island, including ride information, dining, entertainment, shopping, tickets, and much more. We tried to think of everything, but I’m sure we missed a few details. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments, and we will try to answer them. Here is your complete guide to visiting Kings Island in 2024.

Kings Island Opening Day 2024

Kings Island will open to the public on April 20, 2024, and Soak City Water Park will open on May 25, 2024.

Kings Island Rides

One of the highlights of visiting Kings Island, of course, is riding all of the roller coasters and other thrill rides. There are rides at Kings Island for everyone from young children to thrill-seekers to the young at heart. Here’s a look at some of King’s Island’s most popular rides.

Kings Island Roller Coasters

Orion : Orion is one of only seven giga coasters (roller coasters with a height or drop between 300 and 399 feet) in the world. Orion is Kings Island’s tallest, fastest and longest steel roller coaster, reaching speeds up to 91 mph.

The Beast : This rollercoaster is a legend. It opened in 1979 and is still the longest wooden rollercoaster in the world. If you hate waiting in line for hours for what seems like 30 seconds of thrills, then The Beast is for you. The ride lasts four minutes.

The Racer : Always a family favorite, the Racer lets you race around the track side-by-side against park guests in another coaster car. The Racer also once appeared in an episode of The Brady Bunch.

Invertigo : Invertigo is truly an experience as one of the few face-to-face inverted coasters in the world.

Flight of Fear : Take a break from the summer heat to ride this thrilling indoor steel roller coaster.

Diamondback : Diamondback is among the tallest and fastest rides at Kings Island. Also, its open-air seats give you a birds-eye view of all of the action along the way.

Banshee : Another record-breaker, The Banshee is the world’s longest steel inverted roller coaster.

Backlot Stunt Coaster : Think stunt driver simulation, and you get the Backlot Stunt Coaster.

Mystic Timbers : Another wooden rollercoaster full of twists, turns, and drops.

Adventure Express : For less adventurous coaster fans, the Adventure Express offers thrills and fun without the big drops and endless loops.

The Bat : The Bat is a suspension coaster that leaves you swinging under the track the whole ride.

Other Notable Kings Island Rides

Roller coasters rule the skies at Kings Island, but they aren’t the only rides worth checking out. The Park features several other thrill rides that are worth checking out during your next visit.

• Congo Falls
• K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad
• Shake, Rattle & Roll
• Viking Fury
• White Water Canyon

Kings Island Kids & Family Rides

The park offers other rides to make your next trip to Kings Island a special one for kids and families. The park features specific areas geared toward kids and families. Some notable family-friendly rides include:

• Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
• Grand Carousel
• Kings Mills Antique Autos
• Race For Your Life Charlie Brown
• Character Carousel
• Charlie Brown’s Wind Up Joe Cool’s Dodgem School
• Kite Eating Tree
• Linus’ Launcher
• Peanuts 500
• Peanuts Off-Road Rally
• Snoopy’s Junction
• Snoopy vs. Red Baron
• Snoopy’s Space Buggies
• Woodstock Gliders
• Woodstock Whirlybirds

The Eiffel Tower

No trip to Kings Island is complete without a trip up the Eiffel Tower. The Kings Island version is a one-third-scale replica of the one in Paris and stands 314 feet tall. Towards the top is an observation tower providing stunning views of the entire park and surrounding area.

Soak City Water Park

Soak City is the water park attached to Kings Island. Admission to Soak City is included with your Kings Island ticket. The water park features wave pools, a lazy river, swimming areas, splash stations, a bodyboarding wave simulator, and countless water slides. For an extra charge, you can rent a cabana at Soak City for added comfort during your visit.

Kings Island Ride Restrictions

Like most amusement parks, Kings Island has ride policies and restrictions in place to protect all of its guests, including height, weight, health, and other restrictions. Always familiarize yourself with park restrictions before visiting.

Accessibility at Kings Island

Kings Island prides itself in creating a fun experience for everyone who visits the park, including guests with disabilities. King’s Island’s website contains a complete accessibility guide for guests with disabilities who visit the park including:

• Tips for guests with Autism
• Boarding Pass program
• Wheelchairs
• Assistive listening
• American Sign Language interpreting
• Service animals
• Casts and braces
• Prosthetic devices and amputations

Be sure to stop by guest services at the front of the park upon arrival to get assistance, ask questions, and receive a guide to help you during your visit.

Dining at Kings Island

Just because Kings Island is an amusement park doesn’t mean you should expect the worst when it comes to park dining options. The park offers dining options for everyone, including individuals with specific dietary needs .

Kings Island Dining Plans

Dining plans are a great way for families and individuals to save money when visiting Kings Island. The park offers single-meal and all-day dining plans. All-day plans come with an entree and a side at select park restaurants, with only a 90-minute waiting period between meals. Here’s the pricing for Kings Island’s dining plans:

All Day Dining : $33.99

All Day Dining Premium : $45.99

All Season Dining Plan 2024 : From $109

Season Pass Drink Plan Add-On: $34.99

Season Pass Drink Plan+ Add-On: $49.99

All Season Souvenir Bottle : $34.99

Souvenir Bottle or Drink Wristband : $18.99

Single Meal Deal : $17.99

Kings Island Restaurants

While it’s not fine dining, it’s also not carnival food either. Sometimes amusement park dining means inferior food. Kings Island  and Soak City offer a variety of dining choices, including several well-known national and regional chains:

• Auntie Anne’s
• Calypso Coolers
• Chicken Shack
• Coconut Cove Bar
• Coconut Cove Cafe
• Coke Marketplace
• Coney Bar-B-Que
• Coney Treats
• Enrique’s
• Freestyle Cafe
• Graeter’s Ice Cream
• Grain & Grill
• Ice Scream Zone
• Island Smokehouse
• JukeBox Diner
• LaRosa’s Pizzeria
• Meteor Canteen
• Miami River Brewhouse
• Outpost Frozen Cocktails
• Panda Express
• Planet Snoopy Grill
• Planet Snoopy Ice Cream
• Potato Works
• Ralph’s Ice Cream
• Rivertown Funnel Cake
• Skyline Chili
• Snoopy Snow Cone
• Snoopy Treats
• The French Corner
• The Mercado
• Tom & Chee
• World’s Greatest Funnel Cakes

Blue Ice Cream

Nothing captures the playfulness, fun, and history of Kings Island more than the park’s blue ice cream. Now, during my childhood, it was called Smurf ice cream. It’s what I still call it as it rightly should be. For even older park fans, it’s known as Huckleberry Hound ice cream.

Blue soft-serve ice cream has been a part of King Island since 1982. There was a brief stint in 1992 when Kings Island stopped serving it, but it quickly returned before a fan revolt ensued.

It’s not a stretch, at least for me, to say getting blue ice cream is almost worth the price of admission.

Can You Bring Food Into Kings Island?

Unfortunately, outside food and drinks aren’t permitted in Kings Island and Soak City Water Park. The park makes exceptions for individuals with special dietary needs, like food allergies and baby food and formula.

Entertainment at Kings Island

Kings Island isn’t just amusement park rides. The park offers guests several other entertainment options. King’s Island’s shows and other entertainers provide a nice break from the twists and turns of a roller coaster and a chance to sit in the A/C on a hot summer day. From singing groups to fireworks on select nights, Kings Island delivers. Entertainment options have not been announced yet for the 2024 season. We’ll update this section when new information is released.

You can find a schedule of the park’s entertainment options available during your visit in the Kings Island Mobile App.

Kings Island Events

Kings Island has yet to release details on its lineup of special events for the 2024 season. We will update event info as soon as it’s released. The list of 2023 Kings Island events gives you an idea of the type of events you can expect to see at Kings Island this season.

• Halloween Haunt : TBD
• Tricks and Treats Fall Fest : TBD
• WinterFest : TBD
• Fourth of July Celebration: July 4
• Grand Carnivale : July 20 – August 4

Shopping at Kings Island

I begged my parents to buy me souvenirs almost every visit to Kings Island while growing up. I don’t remember if I ever wore them down enough to say yes to my requests, but there are plenty of places for you to get your shopping fix at Kings Island. You can find souvenir shops and other shops scattered throughout the park.

Kings Island Cashless System

Like other Cedar Fair parks, Kings Island operates on a cashless system. Instead of cash, park guests will need to use debit cards, credit cards, or digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. For those who don’t have a card or digital wallet, you can convert cash to a prepaid debit card at Cash-to-Card Kiosks located within the park. Prepaid debit cards from the kiosk require a $5 minimum deposit, and you can add up to $500 to a card. One thing to keep in mind if you choose this option is that you could end up paying fees if you don’t use the card regularly. After 92 days of inactivity, you’ll get charged a $3.95 inactivity fee each month.

Kings Island Park Hours

Kings Island hours vary throughout the season. The amusement park typically opens at 10 AM or 11 AM and is open until either 8 PM or 10 PM, while Soak City normally closes at 7 PM.

How to Buy Kings Island Tickets

Kings Island tickets are available for purchase online or in person at the park. AAA members can purchase discount tickets through the motorist club. You can also find discount tickets at regional retailers like:

Kings Island typically offers several ticket options for individuals and families. Below are the current ticket options and prices for Kings Island tickets in 2024. Ticket prices frequently change, so always check the Kings Island website for the latest ticket pricing and information. Pricing does not include t axes and fees. We will add additional ticket information once Kings Island adds other ticket options.

• Good Any Day Ticket: from $44.99
• Grand Carnivale Bundles: TBD
• Funday Bundle: From $64.99
• Two-Day Ticket: $89.99
• Military Ticket: $39.99
• Bring-A-Friend Ticket: $34.99
• After 4 PM Ticket: $34.99

Kings Island Season Passes 2024

Another way to save money, especially if you plan on visiting Kings Island multiple times during the season is to purchase Kings Island season passes .  The park recently revamped its season ticket options. In 2024, there are three primary pass options — the Silver Pass, Gold Pass, and Prestige Pass. Also, you can purchase the All Park Passport add-on to receive unlimited admission to all Cedar Fair Parks. Here is the current pricing for Kings Island season passes in 2024.

• 2024 Silver Pass: $110
• 2024 Gold Pass : $145
• 2024 Prestige Pass : $350
• 2024 All Park Passport: $100
• 2 024 All Park Passport Plus: $125

Kings Island Pass Perks

Kings Island season passholders are automatically enrolled in the park’s new loyalty rewards program — Pass Perks. To access your rewards, you must register and opt-in to receive emails from Kings Island. There’s nothing you need to do to earn perks. Throughout the season, Kings Island will reward you with various perks like free park treats, discounts, and in-park experiences.

Kings Island Fast Lane Passes

If you love thrill rides but hate waiting in line, you can purchase Fast Lane passes. With Fast Lane passes you can skip the regular ride queues on many of the park’s most popular attractions.  Kings Island hasn’t released the list of Fast Lane rides for 2024. Last season, the list included the following rides:

• Adventure Express
• Backlot Stunt Coaster
• Boo Blasters On Boo Hill
• Diamondback
• Eiffel Tower
• Flight of Fear
• Flying Ace Aerial Chase
• Mystic Timbers
• Race for Your Life Charlie Brown
• Rendezvous Run
• Thunder Falls
• Tropical Plunge

2024 Fast Lane Prices

• Fast Lane Pass : From $85
• Season Pass Fast Lane Pass (Home Park) : $799
• Season Pass Fast Lane Pass (All Parks) : $999

Kings Island FunPix

Kings Island also offers FunPix, a pass that gets you digital downloads of all photos of you taken around the park, including by photographers at the front of the park and photos from various park rides.

• Single Day FunPix : $27.99
• All Season FunPix : $56.99

Kings Island Rentals

Renting strollers and wheelchairs at kings island.

Strollers and wheelchairs are available to rent during your visit to Kings Island. While you can rent strollers and wheelchairs in person, supplies are limited and are first come, first serve. This season, Kings Island offers a way to rent strollers and wheelchairs online, which ensures a rental is reserved during your park day.

Kings Island Rental Prices

• Single Stroller Rental : $17
• Double Stroller Rental : $22
• Manual Wheelchair Rental : $25
• Electric Wheelchair with Canopy Rental : $65

Renting Lockers at Kings Island

Lockers are available throughout Kings Island and Soak City for storage. A small fee is charged to rent a locker. Kings Island prohibits bags, food and drinks, and sunglasses on some of its rides. In those instances, you’ll either need to store the items in a locker or leave them with a non-rider. Cash and credit cards are accepted at all lockers.

Season Pass locker rentals are available for season ticket holders for $170.

Kings Island Cabana Rentals

A great way to relax at Kings Island is to rent a cabana at Soak City. Kings Island offers two options:

Tidal Wave Bay Cabana : From $265

Breakers Bay Cabana : From $155

Kings Island VIP Experiences

Kings Island has added some VIP experiences for an added cost. The VIP Lounge is an add-on experience that features grab-and-go snacks, shaded lounge seating, and other premium amenities. In the past, the park offered an All Access VIP Experience which includes VIP Lounge access, a 2-hour behind-the-scenes guided park tour, parking and more. It’s unclear if this experience will return in 2024.

• Kings Island VIP Lounge : $39.99

Directions To Kings Island

Kings Island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive, Kings Island, OH 45034.

For visitors traveling by air, the closest major airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, located less than an hour from the park.

Parking at Kings Island 2024

Parking passes are available to purchase in advance online when ordering tickets, or you can pay for parking at the front gate.

Single-day parking at Kings Island costs $30 per vehicle. Kings Island allows you to leave the parking lot and return later as long as you show your original receipt of purchase for that day. Kings Island Preferred parking is $40 per day. You can purchase advance parking passes online at visitkingsisland.com.

Where to Stay At Kings Island

Kings Island opened a new luxury outdoor resort last year called Kings Island Camp Cedar. The property features luxury cottages and an RV park. Camp Cedar is located less than a mile from Kings Island.

Other Hotels Near Kings Island

There are plenty of local accommodations near Kings Island for guests planning an overnight stay near the park.

• Comfort Suites Mason
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cincinnati – Mason
• Hilton Garden Inn Cincinnati Mason
• Super 8 Mason
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Mason
• Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Northeast/Mason
• Tru by Hilton Mason Kings Island
• Baymont by Wyndham Mason
• Hampton Inn Cincinnati-Kings Island
• Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Mason
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Dayton South

Kings Island Mobile App

The Kings Island mobile app is a great tool for navigating the park and accessing park tickets. Available for iOS and Android, the app includes mobile food ordering, a parking lot car finder, a park map, ride wait times, and access to special park offers.

Kings Island Mobile App – App Store Download

Kings Island Mobile App – Play Store Download

Kings Island FAQs

Does kings island offer rainchecks.

Kings Island doesn’t offer refunds or rainchecks in the event of inclimate weather. The park may close down some rides during hazardous weather conditions.

Can I bring outside food into Kings Island?

No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the park except for those for individuals with special dietary needs, including food allergies and food and formula for babies.

Does Kings Island have special pricing for non-riders?

There is no discount for non-riders at Kings Island.

Does Kings Island offer discounts for military members?

Yes, Kings Island has special discounted tickets available for members of the U.S. military.

What age gets in free at Kings Island?

Children under the age of three do not require a ticket at Kings Island.

Does Kings Island have height restrictions?

There are some height and other restrictions for certain rides at Kings Island. Check the Kings Island website before visiting for specific guidelines.

Can I rent a locker at Kings Island?

Lockers are available to rent (for a small fee) in various areas of the park to store your belongings safely. Season Pass lockers are also available for Kings Island season pass holders.

Can I rent a wheelchair at Kings Island?

Wheelchairs and electronic convenience vehicles (ECV) are available to rent online through Kings Island’s website .

Can I rent a stroller at Kings Island?

Strollers are available to rent online through King Island’s website. Options include single and double strollers. A limited number of strollers may also be available for rent in person at Guest Services.

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Kings Island Tickets: Prices, Discounts, and Where to Buy

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It’s one of the best and most popular amusement parks in the nation, with an incredible collection of world-class roller coasters and other rides. Ohio’s Kings Island is so famous, noted children’s book author R.L. Stine even wrote about one of its legendary coasters, The Beast–twice! With a great outdoor water park that is included with admission and an onsite Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park and hotel, there are many reasons to visit. Daily tickets start as low as $45 when purchased online. There are discounts available, including an after 4 p.m. admission and season passes to consider.

How Much Are Tickets to Kings Island?

• Single-day regular (over 48 inches tall, ages 3 to 61): $45 (weekdays) and $54.99 (weekends)
• Single-day Jr. or Sr. (under 48 inches tall or 62 and older): $45
• Two-day passes (for ages 3 and older): $80

To receive the prices above, tickets need to be purchased online in advance at the official Web site of Kings Island . Tickets purchased at the gate are $20 to $35 more.

Kings Island is a pay-one-price park. Tickets include admission to the amusement park and Soak City Water Park (when it is open) and all rides and attractions. The park’s fall event, Halloween Haunt, is included with admission. Its holiday event, Winterfest, requires separate admission.

Discount Pricing

After 4 p.m..

As stated above, be sure to purchase tickets in advance online to save on tickets. However, one exception to this rule is the park’s after 4 p.m. discount ticket, which is available at the gate. Be sure to contact the park to make sure the ticket will be available on the day you plan to visit. Also, check how late the park will be open to ensure you will have enough time to enjoy the park.

Season Pass

If you plan on visiting Kings Island at least twice a year, consider purchasing a season pass. In 2021, the cost for a Gold Pass is $130. In addition to unlimited admission, it includes free parking, discounts on food and merchandise, early ride time, early access to Soak City, and other benefits. It also includes Bring-A-Friend discounts, which allow pass holders to purchase up to four additional tickets for $39.99 each. A Platinum Pass, which costs $225 in 2021, tosses in unlimited admission to all parks in the Cedar Fair chain, including Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

Other Kings Island Discounts

• Members of the military can purchase discounted tickets at $43.
• Groups of 15 or more can purchase discounted tickets online for $41 each.
• The grocery store chain, Kroger, offers Kings Island tickets. The stores may have discounts available.
• aRes Travel offers tickets, including weekday-priced tickets good for admission on weekends.
• The park has offered a Coaster Combo ticket that combined passes to both Kings Island and Cedar Point for a discounted price. It bundled park passes, parking, Fast Lane passes, dining, and other features into an All-Inclusive ticket. Check with Kings Island to see whether these or other special offers are available.

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Plan Your Visit

Kings Island is open seasonally, generally from May to December. It is typically open daily from mid-June through mid-August and on weekends and select weekdays at other times of the year. Saturdays are traditionally the busiest days. Crowds are usually lower early and late in the season. Consider visiting on rainy or overcast days (or days when inclement weather is forecast) for lighter crowds. On very hot and humid days in the heart of the summer, the water park can be quite crowded, leaving the lines for the coasters and other rides in the amusement park shorter–especially in the middle of the day.

On days when wait times are likely to be long for the rides, consider purchasing Fast Lane , the line-skipping pass at Kings Island. It comes in two flavors. Fast Lane lets you bypass the regular lines on 20 attractions, including the coasters Banshee, Diamondback, and The Racer. The higher-priced Fast Lane Plus includes additional rides such as Orion, Mystic Timbers, and The Beast . Costs for the passes vary depending on the day and the anticipated crowd levels.

You can purchase food a la carte at the park’s eateries. Or you could consider purchasing an All Day Dining pass . For $31.99, it includes an entree and a side dish at most restaurants. Pass holders can order food once every 90 minutes throughout the day. The park also offers a souvenir bottle for $13.99 that includes free refills every 15 minutes.

It costs $20 to park in the regular lot and $27 to park in the "Preferred" lot closer to the gate. If you purchase parking online in advance along with admission tickets, you can save $3 on parking.

If you plan on spending a good portion of your day at Soak City, you could consider renting a cabana . They accommodate up to six guests and include two lounge chairs and a lockable storage box; Premium cabanas toss in souvenir towels, a mini-refrigerator stocked with water, and a TV.

Onsite Accommodations

In 2021, Kings Island opened Camp Cedar , a 53-acre luxury lodging and RV resort. It features both RV sites and fully appointed cottages that accommodate up to eight guests. The resort offers packages that include admission to the amusement park and early ride time on select rides.

The Great Wolf Lodge at Kings Island is open year-round. When Kings Island is open, it offers a great way to stay right next to the park. The nicely appointed hotel offers various suites and rooms, a large indoor water park, and other attractions. Water park passes are included with room rates. The water park makes day passes available to the general public as well.

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Kiddie coaster, laser show, water park bar: See what's new at Kings Island this year

Kings Island 's opening day, one of the first signs of summer in Greater Cincinnati, is almost here.

The Mason amusement park opens for passholders Friday and the general public Saturday, launching the 2024 season . The park will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Visitors can find new thrills this year, including a new kids zone , the park's first-ever family boomerang coaster and more. Here's what to expect.

Camp Snoopy

Construction is underway at Camp Snoopy, an extension of the Planet Snoopy kids area. Existing rides that were rebranded for the area, including Woodstock's Air Rail, Charlie Brown's Rushing River Log Ride, Linus' Launcher and Franklin's Flyers will be open to start the season.

New attractions, including Snoopy's Soap Box Racers, Beagle Scout Acres and Pigpen's Mess Hall, will open in late spring.

Here's what Camp Snoopy includes:

• Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers roller coaster, which is new.
• New Beagle Scout Acres play area.
• Charlie Brown’s Rushing River Log Ride , formerly known as Race for Your Life Charlie Brown.
• Woodstock’s Air Rail, previously called Flying Ace Aerial Chase.
• Franklin’s Flyers , formerly known as Woodstock Gliders.
• Linus’ Launcher ride.
• New counter service restaurant, Pigpen's Mess Hall .

New Soak City bar

A new outdoor, covered bar located next to Coconut Cove Cafe will open when Soak City opens for the season Memorial Day weekend. Splash River has also been completely resurfaced.

Shows and events

"Under the Stars," a new Nighttime Finale show, starts at the park Memorial Day weekend. The evening show features hundreds of drones, laser projections and fireworks.

The Gazillion Bubble Show, a new music-filled bubble show, runs at the park June 15 to July 7, according to the Kings Island website .

Grand Carnivale returns to the park July 20 to Aug. 4.

Both the Chicken Shack and Jukebox Diner food stands have been remodeled for the 2024 season. Chicken Shack is located in the park's Action Zone, and Jukebox Diner is within the Coney Mall area.

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Best Time to Visit Kings Island | Know Before You Go

Dealing with long lines, giant crowds, and lots of waiting can affect your long-awaited theme park experience.

In this page, we'll go over the best time to go to visit Kings Island, and why it's the best time to go.

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Best day to visit, best time of day to visit, know about the crowd calendar, best month to visit, worst month to visit.

The best days to visit Kings Island are Tuesday and Wednesday as these are traditionally the least busy days at the park.

Weekdays in general are typically much less crowded and visitors from all over the world plan their trips around the weekend.

Out-of-state visitors usually arrive on Thursdays, stay for the weekend, and then leave on a Monday.

By going to the parks on Monday-Wednesday, you'll be able to avoid most of the crowds that can fill up the park quickly.

This means less waiting in lines, and more experiencing the actual park.

Dealing With Lines

The toughest part about any theme park is dealing with waiting in lines.

You can avoid dealing with this altogether by investing in a Kings Island Fast Lane pass .

A fast lane pass in Kings Island allows you to skip the regular line, and access a faster line to quickly ride your favorite rides rather than waiting in a long line.

After purchasing your pass, you will receive a wristband which will give you access to the 'fast lane lines'.

All that you have to do is show your wristband to the ride operator at the entrance of the ride.

The best time of the day to visit Kings Island is hands down as soon as the park   opens ! Kings Island varies in its opening hours throughout the year.

Normally the park opens at 10 am and closes at 10 pm.  You'll want to double-check   their hours   before visiting the park.

Most theme parks don't fill up until the afternoon rolls around. This gives you a window of opportunity to enjoy the park with less crowds for a few hours. 

A   crowded calendar   is an extremely helpful tool that exists for major theme parks.

The way it works is they use historical data to predict the expected crowd levels for that time of the year. It's even narrowed down by the month, week, and day.

This calendar is color-coded, which makes it very easy for the untrained eye to quickly understand, and use. Essentially orange means extremely packed, and green means it's empty.

Something to note is this Kings Island isn't open every day during the year, and this crowd calendar accurately reflects that.

It comes in handy as it knocks out '2 birds in one stone'. Rather than having to check the Kings Island calendar from the actual site, and then coming to the crowd calendar, you are conveniently able to just check one place.

April - Early May is the best time to visit Kings Island Park, as it is a unique 'dead' period where crowd attendance is low for several weeks. This is the best time to take advantage of riding your favorite rides without dealing with long lines.

July is normally one of the busiest times of the year.

Take one look at the crowd calendar for a Saturday in July, and you'll immediately want to reconsider visiting another month.

A packed park means longer lines, longer wait, and less experience. If you are unable to avoid July, make sure that you visit the park during the weekday.

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14 Important Tips for your First Visit to Kings Island

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand, and I have been compensated for my participation. I was paid to share some of our experiences for the #KIFirstTimer, but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Kings Island, arguably Cincinnati’s most famous tourist destination and the largest amusement and waterpark in the Midwest, is almost literally in my blood. My parents met and fell in love while working there as teenagers, and got married shortly thereafter. We stayed in Cincinnati as I grew up, so I have had a season pass every single one of my 32 years. Now my family is just moments away from the front gates when we leave our neighborhood, and my kids can’t remember a summer that we didn’t go often.

I apologize in advance for the jealousy I may cause with the hair…

All of this makes our most recent visit an especially wonderful one, as we got to experience the park alongside of “first timers” – as well as some family members that literally hadn’t been in decades (including my 72-year-old grandmother.)

Kings Island has almost twenty thrill rides, a dozen family rides, one of the largest kids areas in the world, and dozens of other attractions, and I will admit – I experienced a bit of giddiness walking through the gates last week that I am not sure I ever recall feeling. When you grow up spending hundreds of hours somewhere, it’s easy to take it for granted, isn’t it? Walking in with family and friends that had never experienced the park made me notice things I hadn’t before, such as the music playing outside the gates – including a super fun brass quartet! I stopped quite often just to look around, much like we tout doing at Walt Disney World, and took in many of the details that are so easily overlooked when you’re in a routine. Sure, there aren’t the in-depth backstories that are offered at Disney parks – but the opportunity to slow down and really take it all in can make for an extra special visit!

So then, what should one do as a first time visitor? I think the most important thing is just that: take it all in. But if you’re looking for more specific tips, here are some “must dos” we came up with, in no particular order:

Before you play —

• Get your tickets in advance . The best publicly available prices, hands-down, are available in advance via the Kings Island website. You can save more than $20 per person by buying in advance!

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During your visit —

• Purchase the All-Day Dining Plan and a refillable souvenir cup. We have a similar, season-long plan for passholders – but the dining plan is something you should consider, for at least some tickets in your party. For just $29.99 you can get a meal every 90 minutes , from more than a dozen excellent restaurants throughout the park. There are two options for refillable souvenir cups; if you’re attending just one day, purchase the green cup that allows $0.99 refills. You’ll receive free refills all day on the day of purchase, and if you do decide you just have to come back, refills are available at a steep discount the rest of the season! Be sure to seek out the beverage refill stations if you’re just looking for a drink. They have the most options anywhere in the park, often 2-3 times the selection at a given restaurant.

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Before you leave —

• Consider upgrading to a season pass. If you’re local (or local enough) and would return to Kings Island just one more time this season, the passes pay for themselves in just two visits. Some options also include season-long dining plans, merchandise discounts, free parking, and other additional benefits . Keep in mind – you don’t have to live 4 minutes away to make this worthwhile! We have at times held annual passes for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and various Cedar Fair parks despite being hundreds (or thousands) of miles from them. All it takes is a little number crunching (and in this case, it’s been done for you!) to see if you’ll go enough to offset the cost.

BONUS: If you’re used to visiting Disney Parks and are looking for a touring plan to get you started, here is one you should check out from CP Fan Site and the Coaster Crew. I haven’t personally tried it, but I have read through it and think that if you are overwhelmed with where to begin, it should offer excellent advice throughout the day!

I’ll be honest, it was probably the most fun I’ve had in a long time watching my grandmother recall all the fond memories she had with her kids and grandkids at Kings Island, and to watch her create new memories with her great grandkids. We also took with us a mother and daughter who had never been, who experienced it with the joy only a child (or perhaps a parent, observing her child) can show.

If you’re still not sure whether this is the year for your family to visit, be sure to consider these 100 reasons  to visit. If you are ready to plan your trip, get hours and directions here . Get answers to questions you may have here and here , and purchase your (discounted!) tickets here . If you really want to splurge, I also just came across these VIP tours , which are actually quite reasonable for what you get; talk about experiencing everything!

Let me know if you have any questions by asking in the comments below. Until then, have fun planning your first (or hundredth) visit to Kings Island!

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Kings Island Tips and Tricks: How to Have the Best Day Ever

For the perfect combination of thrills, entertainment, and family fun, head to Kings Island in Mason, Ohio.

This world-class theme park boasts more than 100 rides, 36 water slides, and the world’s longest wooden and steel-inverted roller coasters.

Of course, a fun day at an amusement park requires a bit of planning. With these Kings Island tips and tricks, you’ll be all set!

Before You Go

What to bring, at the park.

Everyone knows prepping for a theme park is key. To maximize your time at Kings Island, use this advice before you go.

Buy Your Tickets in Advance

Kings Island is a popular family theme park. As a result, the ride lines aren’t the only lines with lengthy wait times. Ticket lines can be just as long!

To avoid waiting in seemingly never-ending lines before even entering the park, purchase your Kings Island tickets online. On top of skipping the ticket line, you’ll take advantage of great discounts!

Download the Kings Island App

Of the Kings Island tips and tricks on our list, this one is among the most important. The Kings Island app , available for iPhone and Android, is home to a wealth of information pertinent to your visit.

Using the app, visitors can:

• Look up ride wait times
• Use park maps to find their way around
• Remember where they parked using Car Finder
• Take advantage of special food and entertainment discounts

Most guests find the maps and wait times to be the most useful features while at the park.

Download the app before you go!

Know the Height and Weight Restrictions

As with every theme park, Kings Island has specific height and weight restrictions in place for the safety of riders. If traveling with children or those with different physical abilities, look up the height and weight restrictions before you go.

Doing so ensures you know exactly which rides are acceptable and those to avoid during your visit. You can find this information on the app, too.

Remember to look up the height, weight, and age restrictions for the rides and activities at Soak City, too.

Plan to Visit During the Week

If possible, schedule your visit for a weekday. You’ll enjoy fewer crowds and shorter wait times, which means more time on the rides for you!

Although, if this is not possible, arrive at the park early on the weekend and go in when it opens. This allows you to experience as much of the park as possible before the weekend crowds arrive.

Understanding what to bring and pack for your day is a key Kings Island tip. Overpack and you’ll find yourself lugging around the park all day. Bring too little and you’ll find yourself scrambling to buy extra necessities.

Keep our Kings Island tips and tricks in mind when packing for your day at the park.

Wear Appropriate Attire

Choosing the wrong outfit can wreak havoc on your day. It’s recommended that guests dress for the weather forecast and wear comfortable walking shoes.

You’ll be doing a lot of walking all day long, so be prepared! Skip the flip-flops and high-heels and opt for comfortable walking shoes like sneakers.

In addition, if you plan to visit Soak City, the following dress code applies:

• Appropriate swimwear is required. Thongs and transparent clothing are not permitted. We reserve the right to determine the appropriateness of swimwear.
• Guests wearing bathing attire with metal buttons, rivets, zippers, or snaps will not be permitted to ride Paradise Plunge, Pineapple Pipeline, Tropical Twister or Tropical Plunge.
• Footwear is not permitted on Soak City attractions. Aqua socks and aquatic style footwear are permitted on Mondo Monsoon and Zoom Flume.

Do or Don’t Pack Food – Your Choice!

Kings Island does not allow guests to bring outside food or beverages into the park. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t save money and bring your lunch. You will just need to exit the park to eat it.

But don’t worry! You won’t forfeit a full day’s admission by exiting the park. Before you exit, have your hand stamped by the attendant. Upon returning, show this stamp to the staff member at the ticket station.

And, if you need a drink, skip the expensive bottled water and ask for a courtesy cup of water instead. These free cups of water are available wherever you can order food throughout the park.

Budget Accordingly

Unfortunately, many families make the mistake of believing the park admission is the only cost they’ll have for the day. This is far from the truth.

Extra costs at Kings Island can include:

• Food and drinks
• Locker rentals
• Purchasing forgotten necessities (i.e. Sunblock)

As you’re preparing for your day at Kings Island, make sure you budget extra into your day for expected (and unexpected) expenses.

Only Bring the Essentials

It can be tempting to bring everything under the sun to the theme park, especially if visiting as a family. However, packing lightly is key. You don’t want to be carrying a massive bag all throughout the park!

When packing for Kings Island, bring the essentials including:

• Wallet/Purse
• Hat/Sunglasses
• Kids items (if necessary)

A small daypack should do the trick.

Once you arrive at the park, these Kings Island tips and tricks will help you navigate your day for never-ending fun.

Consider Purchasing a Fast Lane Pass

Since Kings Island has more than 100 rides, it’s easy to see why it’s a popular park. With this in mind, wait times can be excessive during peak seasons and days of the week. If you’re a huge thrill ride fan, these lines tend to be the longest no matter when you visit.

By purchasing a Kings Island Fast Lane Pass , you’ll skip past the line and right onto the ride. Kings Island offers different types of passes, including:

Skip the line on 20 rides including Banshee, Diamondback, Vortex, and Drop Tower.

Fast Lane Plus:

Enjoy skipping the line on all Kings Island and Soak City rides, plus unlimited rides on Kings Mills Antique Autos, The Beast, Mystic Timbers, Flight of Fear, Tropical Plunge, Rendezvous Run, Zoom Flume, and Thunder Falls.

This is an additional cost on top of your park admission. The cost can add up quickly when buying passes for an entire family, so budget accordingly.

Head Straight to the Thrills

Those who want a day filled with adrenaline rushes should head right to the biggest and fastest rides first. If you manage to arrive early enough in the day for a rope drop, you can practically walk right onto the best roller coasters if you go there right away!

The longer you wait to ride, the longer the lines will be.

Take Advantage of Lockers

Even if you followed our Kings Island tips and tricks and packed lightly, lockers can still be an advantageous addition to your trip. And, some rides like Banshee require riders to use lockers for all personal belongings due to the nature of the attraction.

Lockers are available to rent for a small fee throughout both Kings Island and Soak City. Lockers are helpful when you get tired of holding your belongings or when everyone in your party wants to ride a particular attraction.

When you need a break from the rides, excess walking, or the weather, go see one of Kings Islands’ shows. From jaw-dropping acrobatics to kids shows featuring Snoopy and Charlie Brown, these shows are wildly entertaining.

Plus, the air conditioning is amazing on a hot summer day!

Use the Boarding Pass Program

If you’re visiting Kings Island with an individual with specific restrictions, take advantage of the Boarding Pass Program.

This program grants guests with mobility restrictions and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) access to rides at specified times. Guests can enter the ride using the exit ramp in order to avoid crowds and waiting in the regular queue lines.

To use this program, Kings Island asks visitors to follow these steps:

• Visit Guest Services upon your arrival at the park to express the inability to wait in the regular line and interest in the Boarding Pass Program. Some questions will be asked to ensure the rider has the required physical criteria in order to safely experience rides. From here, a Boarding Pass is issued for the guest in question and up to 3 riding companions.
• In addition to a Boarding Pass, the guest will receive a “Rider Access Form” that lists the rides the guest can safely enjoy.
• The rider (or a member of their party) obtains a boarding time from the ride associate at the Alternate Access Entrance, equivalent to the length of the ride line. The rider can then wait comfortably away from the queue area.
• The guest listed on the Boarding Pass must be present as a rider when a Boarding Pass is being utilized.
• Guests may not accumulate more than one boarding time at a time.

For more information on visiting Kings Island with mobility restrictions, Autism, or other concerns, download the park’s Guest Assistance Guide .

Kings Island Tips and Tricks: Enjoy Your Trip!

With our advice in your back pocket, you’re more than prepared for a thrilling day at Kings Island.

Remember to purchase your tickets in advance to skip the ticket line!

Written by Anne Mercer

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