Kings Island is set to debut a new themed area in 2023 featuring two new family rides, enhanced theming for Adventure Express, Enrique’s quick service restaurant and the Mercado. The new themed area called “Adventure Port” will be located between Coney Mall and Action Zone. (where former rides Skylab (1986-1997) and the Flying Dutchman (1973-1990)…
Cedar Fair is now offering a new season pass tier (above platinum pass) for Cedar Point, Carowinds And Kings Island. The “Prestige Pass” and “Prestige + Pass” includes all of the benefits that passholders have come to love with Gold and Platinum passes, but also include additional benefits. Here is a a glance at what…
After more than six months of extensive re-tracking work, The Beast roller coaster has completed its test runs and is scheduled to re-open to Kings Island guests Sunday, May 8th! The 43-year-old wooden roller coaster has received more than 2,000 ft. of replacement track and a steeper first drop. In March, the amusement park announced…
Exactly five decades after opening its gates for the first time on April 29, 1972, guests arrived at Kings Island amusement park today to be part of its 50th anniversary event. Thousands were on hand to take part in the celebration which included free birthday buttons, paper crown hats, as well as commemorative park maps…
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, Kings Island has announced the return of live music to the Timberwolf Amphitheatre. And for the first time, concert goers will not have to purchase admission to the amusement park to attend. Timberwolf Amphitheatre has been an entertainment staple at Kings Island since the 1980’s, but has seen less…
Kings Island’s world-famous roller coaster, The Beast, will break its own World Record in 2022. The coaster, which opened in 1979 as the World’s Longest Wooden Roller Coaster, has held that distinction ever since. When it opens for the season in May it will beat its own record by two feet, from 7,359 ft. to…
Mark your calendars coaster fans! Kings Island is inviting all Gold and Platinum Season Passholders to an exclusive park preview Friday, April 15, 2022. The park will be open from 12-7 p.m. giving Gold and Platinum passholders an opportunity to experience their favorite rides and attractions before Kings Island opens for its 50th Anniversary season….
After a year hiatus, WinterFest is back at Kings Island! Last night, the Cincinnati based amusement park kicked off the evening of holiday cheer with a lighting ceremony before transforming the park into a Winter wonderland! The annual holiday tradition in Mason offers an unforgettable experience for Kings Island’s guests with the park transformed into…
Kings Island crews have been taking advantage of the nice weather this past week to prepare the amusement park for WinterFest. The annual holiday tradition in Mason offers an unforgettable experience for Kings Island’s guests with the park transformed into 11 enchanting winter wonderlands, ice skating on the Royal Fountain, the Eiffel Tower converted into…
Cedar Fair, one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, has announced that Ty Tastepe has joined the company in a newly created role of senior vice president and chief information officer. Ty will be based at the company’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer…
It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…
2022 will be a monumental year for Kings Island as the park will celebrate their 50th anniversary season. Guests will join the park in commemorating the landmark anniversary with limited time events, enhanced food offerings and all-new live entertainment – each telling the stories of Kings Island’s first 50 years. You may have noticed preparations…