Soaring high above the midway, Windseeker will thrill Kings Island guests in the 2011 season!

Windseeker stands an amazing 301' tall and will spin guests at 30mph at an angle of up to 45 degrees. "The addition of WindSeeker reflects our commitment to providing our guests with world-class thrills, fun and fantastic family entertainment," Kings Island vice-president and general manager Greg Scheid said. This addition will be located near the Vortex's exit in the Coney Mall section of the park.

Attraction Breakdown:

Name : Windseeker
Ascent/Descent: 50 Seconds Each
Ride Time : 3:00
Manufacturer: Mondial
Rotation Speed: 8 RPM
Capacity : Up to 1,280 per hour
Location: Coney Mall

To see photos of the press conference, including concept art, follow the link below:

http://www.kicentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=332

A special thank you goes out to Nate Byrum from Dragonshead Visual Arts for contributing these photos.

A month-long campaign has just ended where park guests had the opportunity to purchase a pink duck to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer awareness.

The pink ducks were sold in increments of $5 each or 5 for $20. They were then chucked into Kings Island's famous Royal Fountain and one lucky duck was picked by Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis to win a brand new Toyota Yaris from Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati.

Both the Susan G. Koman Foundation and Kings Island had high hopes that they would raise a lot of money to fight breast cancer, and boy did they! $185,000 was raised for the foundation, which is one of the highest amounts ever raised by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter.

Follow the link below for photos of the drawing:
http://www.kicentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=331

If you or a loved one has been affected by breast cancer, make sure you visit the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Susan G Komen Foundation where you can donate your time or money to stomping out this terrible disease:
http://www.komencincinnati.org

Kings Island invites you to buy a duck… and possibly win a car! That’s right – Kings Island has teamed up with the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

Guests of Kings Island are invited to purchase a pink duck at Kings Island between August 1st and August 21st for $5 (or 5 for $20) and chuck it into the fountain. One lucky duck will be drawn from the fountain on August 21st and will win a 2010 Toyota Yaris from Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati! All net proceeds from this contest will benefit the Susan G. Komen fund.

Want to do more? Visit the park during Pink Days, between August 1st and 21st, and purchase your tickets from cincysavers.com and you will save $20 off the gate admission. Plus $1 from each ticket sale will benefit the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen fund. Also during Pink Days some of your favorite Kings Island treats such as ice cream, funnel cake, popcorn, Sprite, t-shirts and other merchandise will be available in pink as well! What a fantastic way to have fun while fighting for a cure!

Kings Island – Official “Impact. Make One.” Site:
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/forthecure/

Buy pink duck online (they’ll chuck it in the fountain for you!):
http://tickets.visitkingsisland.com/shop/shopping_corporate_partners_list.cfm

Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati:
http://www.visitkingsisland.com/forthecure/toyota.cfm

Cedar Fair has partnered with Give the Kids the World to create a memorable experience for park fans and coaster enthusiasts alike – all while working for a greater cause.

Give the Kids the World is an organization that allows children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to have a magical weeklong vacation at the Give the Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, FL.

Enthusiasts are encouraged to raise at last $50 for the organization, with prizes going to the top three donors. Those who participate will receive a complementary admission to the Cedar Fair park of their choice, a “Coasting for Kids” t-shirt, unlimited rides on the specific attraction at the park of their choice (Kings Island’s ride is the Racer) as well as specific perks unique to the park.

If you choose to participate, you can create a fundraising page by following the link below. Promote it on KICentral, Facebook, Twitter, at work, at school, etc! This will certainly be a great day and will support a fantastic cause.

Create a fundraising page (click on “Register for an Event”):
http://www.firstgiving.com/gktw

Give the Kids the World official Site:
http://www.gktw.org/

If all of these great opportunities are putting you in a good mood then you should treat yourself to something amazing. Check out “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” right now at Kings Island’s International Showplace Theatre!

“Signed, Sealed, Delivered” is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Motown and features such artists as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5 and the 4 Seasons. This song and dance show is vocally unmatched by anything that Kings Island has offered in recent history.

Follow the link below to see photos of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” but in reality, photos do this show no justice. This is a must-see for anyone who loves Kings Island’s shows or Motown music!

KICentral photos of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”:
http://www.kicentral.com/photos/thumbnails.php?album=330