The curtain is rising on a milestone season at Kings Island as the park prepares to open its 55th year on April 18. With fan-favorite traditions returning and an all-new attraction ready to debut, the 2026 season promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh experiences for guests. From the roar of The Beast emerging from…
The spirits of Kings Island’s past are stirring once again. During a packed reveal at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Kings Island and Sally Dark Rides unveiled the first animatronic characters for Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, the highly anticipated interactive dark ride arriving in 2026. For the first time ever, fans witnessed No Legs Larry…
As the fog clears and the Halloween Haunt creatures retreat for the year, Kings Island is already preparing for its next big celebration, WinterFest. Before the twinkling lights and festive tunes take over, the park has a special surprise for thrill-seekers. For the first time ever, Kings Island will host a “bonus weekend” on November…
A ghostly encore is preparing to take the stage at Kings Island. Next spring, the park will debut Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare, a brand-new dark ride that pays homage to one of the park’s most beloved attractions while raising the curtain on a fresh chapter of storytelling and technology. Set inside the theater (current Boo…
A new bill in Ohio could soon change the way guests plan their days at the state’s largest amusement parks. State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) has introduced the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act, a measure that would require permanent amusement parks—including Cedar Point and Kings Island, to publicly share real-time ride availability updates. Under…
Halloween Haunt returns to Kings Island this fall with a mix of fearsome favorites, new nightmares, and a major change to how guests access the park’s haunted attractions. The Mason, Ohio park, now part of the Six Flags family following the Cedar Fair merger, is raising the stakes with an all-new premium haunted experience and…
Kings Island is hitting the gas on its 2025 season with the debut of Queen City Stunt Coaster, a newly reimagined version of one of the park’s most action-packed attractions. Opening today exclusively for Season Passholders during a special preview event, the refreshed coaster brings a Cincinnati twist to the high-speed thrills fans have loved…
Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park is set to make a splash in 2025 with exciting new attractions. Headlining the expansion is RiverRacers, Ohio’s first dual-racing water coaster, alongside a revamped kids’ play area, Splash River Junction, featuring seven new water slides for young adventurers. Additionally, the park will offer hundreds of new loungers and…
In a bustling offseason, Kings Island is gearing up for an enchanting transformation as it expands the Planet Snoopy kids’ area with the introduction of the all-new Camp Snoopy. Among the exciting additions is the family-friendly roller coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. The park sent us the following video footage showcasing the delivery of the…
Today, Cedar Fair has revealed that Matthew A. Ouimet, a prominent figure in regional amusement parks, water parks, and immersive entertainment, has resigned from the company’s board of directors effective immediately. This decision allows Ouimet to dedicate more time to his personal pursuits. “On behalf of the entire board of directors and management team, and…
There will be more ways for families to enjoy Kings Island in 2024 as the park expands its award-winning kids’ area with the addition of a new adventure play space, a new eatery, and Camp Snoopy, featuring the park’s newest roller coaster, Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers. It will be the amusement park’s first family boomerang…
Kings Island, a 364–acre amusement park located just outside of Cincinnati, has announced a new chaperone policy that will begin Saturday, April 22, 2023. In a statement, park officials say there has been “an increasing number of incidents involving “unruly” and “inappropriate behavior” over the past two years, not only at Kings Island, but at…