Kings Island
Amusement park · OH, US
Kings Island in OH, US. Operated by Cedar Fair / Six Flags.
About
Kings Island puts test seats at the entrances of major coasters like Diamondback, Orion and Banshee, and the Diamondback test seat is widely treated as the park standard. If you clear it, you will fit most rides in the park.
Rides and attractions
- Abandoned
- Adventure Express
- Alien Abyss presented by SNICKERS®
- Banshee
- Beagle Scout Acres
- Bluegill Lagoon
- Breakers Bay
- Cargo Loco
- Character Carousel
- Charlie Brown's Rushing River Log Ride
- Charlie Brown's Wind Up
- Coconut Cove
- Coney Maul
- Congo Falls
- Delirium
- Diamondback
- Dodgem
- Drop Tower
- Eiffel Tower
- Flight of Fear
- Franklin's Flyers
- Grand Carousel
- Hooked
- Invertigo
- JASON: Blood Reign
- Joe Cool's Dodgem School
- Killmart presented by M&M’S®
- Kings Mills Antique Autos
- Kite Eating Tree
- Linus Launcher
- Linus' Beetle Bugs
- Metal Massacre
- Mondo Monsoon
- Monster
- Mystic Timbers
- Order of the Dragon
- Orion®
- PEANUTS™ 500
- Paradise Plunge
- Pineapple Pipeline
- Pumpkin Eater
- Queen City Stunt Coaster
- Rendezvous Run
- RiverRacers
- Riverbank Slide Out
- Salamander Sliders
- Sally's Sea Plane
- Scrambler
- Shake, Rattle & Roll
- Slaughter House presented by SKITTLES®
- Snoopy vs. Red Baron
- Snoopy's Junction
- Snoopy's Soap Box Racers
- Snoopy's Space Buggies
- Sol Spin
- Splash Landing
- Splash River
- Surf Dog
- Tadpool
- The Bat
- The Beast
- The Conjuring: Beyond Fear
- The Great Pumpkin Coaster
- The Racer (Blue)
- The Racer (Red)
- Thunder Falls
- Tidal Wave Bay
- Tropical Plunge
- Tropical Plunge - Tube Slides
- Tropical Twister
- Viking Fury
- White Water Canyon
- WindSeeker
- Woodstock Express
- Woodstock Whirlybirds
- Woodstock's Air Rail
- Zephyr
- Zoom Flume
- Boo Blasters on Boo Hill
- Drop Tower: Scream Zone
- and 8 more
At the park
- Beagle Scout Acres
- Playground
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Soak City
- PEANUTS™ Off-Road Rally
- Bell
- Clock
- Tower Gardens
Shows and experiences
- Fast Lane
- VIP Lounge access
- K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad
- K.I. and Miami Valley Railroad - Soak City Station
- Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare
- Action Theater
- Festhaus Theater
- International Showplace
- International Street Bandstand
- Kings Island Theater
- Timberwolf Amphitheatre
Events
- Food & Wine Festival
- Grand Carnivale
- Star-Spangled Night
- Tricks and Treats
- Halloween Haunt
- Tricks and Treats Fall Fest
- WinterFest
Places to eat
- Auntie Anne's
- Brewhouse
- Chick-fil-A
- Chicken Shack
- Cincinnati Open Sporting Club - Restaurant
- Cinnabon
- Coconut Cove Cafe
- Coney Bar B Que
- Coney Mall area
- Enrique's
- Graeter’s
- Grain & Grill
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Ice Cream
- Ice Scream Zone
- International Street Treats
- Island Smokehouse
- Juke Box Diner
- Kangaroo Cones & Smoothies
- LaRosa's
- LaRosa's Pizzeria
- Miami River Brewhouse
- Michelob Ultra Legends Bar
- Orion
- Panda Express
- Paradise Island
- Pigpen's Mess Hall
- Planet Snoopy & midway stands
- Planet Snoopy stands
- Potato Works
- Ralph's Ice Cream
- Skyline Chili
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Tom & Chee
- Wishbone Grill
Before you go
- Outside food
- Outside food and drink are not permitted except one sealed water bottle and medical or infant needs; confirm at Guest Services.
- Bag policy
- Bags are allowed in the park but not in coaster queues; all bags are subject to inspection at entry.
- Loose articles
- No loose items on Banshee, Mystic Timbers, Orion and Flight of Fear; secure phones and cups in a locker.
- Lockers
- All-day lockers near the front gate run about $15 to $25; short-term ride lockers near coasters about $2 to $5.
- Mobility
- Limited wheelchairs and ECVs rent first-come at the Rental Center inside the Front Gate; reserve online ahead. Transfer devices on several coasters.
- Disability access
- Kings Island Boarding Pass Program — Boarding Pass Program for guests with mobility limitations or autism; sign up at Guest Services for a return time, then enter via the alternate access entrance with up to 3 companions.
- Sensory
- No certified-autism designation found; the Boarding Pass Program helps guests with autism avoid standing in queues. Confirm quiet-room options at Guest Services.
- First aid
- Located in the park — ask at Guest Services near the Front Gate for the exact location. — Medical staff during park hours; basic wound care; OTC remedies; quiet rest area; help arranging transport to urgent care. — Available throughout the park. — Kettering Health Mainstreet in Mason and multiple urgent care options in the Cincinnati/Mason area.
- Tip
- Reserve an ECV ahead; wheelchairs and scooters are first-come.
- Tip
- Ask attendants to fully stop a ride if you need extra time to board.
- Quiet spot
- Planet Snoopy in the morning — Shaded benches and a gentle atmosphere before crowds build — one of the more manageable areas for sensory-sensitive guests.
- Quiet spot
- International Street plaza in the first hour — The fountain plaza is calm early on with benches and shade from the buildings.
- Quiet spot
- Action Zone greenspace — Quieter edges near Beast and Banshee viewing areas with less foot traffic.
Facilities on the park map
13 arcade, 7 changing table, 1 first aid station, 1 interactive play, 27 restroom, 9 shade zone, 1 water fountain.
Where to stay
- Kings Island Camp Cedar
- Great Wolf Lodge Mason
- Windy Heights
- Camp Butterworth
- Great Wolf Lodge
- Quality Inn
- Suburban Studios
- Residence Inn Cincinnati Northeast/Mason
- Comfort Suites
- Baymont Inn & Suites Mason
- Microtel Inn & Suites Mason/Kings Island
- Hampton Inn Cincinnati–Kings Island
- Tru
- Quality Inn & Suites Mason Hwy 42
History
- Opened
- 1972
- Park opened