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What is KI?

KI stands for Kings Island, a Cedar Fair amusement park. It is a beautiful amusement park just north of Cincinnati, Ohio. The park features many legendary rides and attractions that will entertain children and adults of all ages.

How do I get to Kings Island?

Kings Island is located at:


6300 Kings Island Dr.
Kings Island, OH 45034
1-800-288-0808

For personalized directions, click here for Google Maps.

What is the best way to see and do the most in a day at Kings Island?

  • The selection of your day will affect your experience a lot at Kings Island. If you go on a rainy day, crowds will be less inclined to spend time at the park, so if you can stand the weather, go on a gloomy day or day when it’s drizzling. (Please note that rides and attractions do shut down in the event of severe weather).
  • Choose a day that’s closest to the middle of the week. The park is usually more crowded on weekends (particularly Saturdays), so if possible, attend the park on a weekday.
  • Get there early. The park opens at 10am sharp, but you can enter International Street at 9am. The different areas of the park are roped off and security will begin allowing people through at 10am.
  • Begin the day in the Paramount Action Zone and work clockwise around the park. The Action Zone is generally the most crowded area of the park, so if you can beat the crowds there, then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the rest of the attractions elsewhere in the park.
  • When the park begins to get crowded, try to enjoy attractions such as Adventure Express or the Vortex because those rides have particularly high capacities so the lines much more quickly.
  • During the late afternoon or early evening, you can try to enjoy some of the attractions that normally have longer lines while others are eating dinner.

When is Kings Island open to the public?

Studies show that the general public has a lot more fun at Kings Island when it’s open to the public! The park is generally open weekends April through May and September through October and daily during the normal summer months. Click here to see Kings Island Central ’s season calendar.

What are the must-dos for any trip to Kings Island?

There are countless things to do at Kings Island, but here are some of that, a day wouldn’t be a day without experiencing at Kings Island.

  • A trip to Kings Island simply isn’t complete without a ride on the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, The Beast! Although the Beast is a thrilling and original experience at any time, it’s particularly thrilling after the sun goes down!
  • Not only does Kings Island offer the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, but the tallest and fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, Son of Beast! This evil spawn is one of the most thrilling coasters that Kings Island has to offer and is the only wooden “hyper coaster” in the world, standing at an amazing 218ft!
  • Speaking of tallest in the world, Kings Island also offers the world’s tallest gyro drop. Drop Zone stands 315ft tall. This insane ride tows you up, while gyroing, and when it reaches the top, you suddenly plummet 264ft!
  • On any night during the regular season that the park closes at 10:00 or later, the park has its nightly Fireworks Spectacular which is an amazing assortment of fireworks that you can watch as you bid farewell to Kings Islandfor the evening! Fireworks can easily been seen from almost everywhere in the park. Best places being the Eiffle Tower and International Street.
  • Visiting the park on a hot day? You might want to cool of in Crocodile Dundee’s Boomerang Bay, Kings Islands amazing water park resort located inside Kings Island. The best part of all is that it’s FREE with park admission!

Where can I eat in Kings Island?

There are plenty of places to eat in Kings Island. For a whole listing of restaurants inside the park, check out the restaurant guide.

Where can I find lodging near Kings Island?

There are many places to stay nearKings Island. We recommend the Great Wolf Lodge which offers a free ride over to the park and back.

Where can I find ticket information?

Fortunately, Kings Island Central offers Kings Island ticket and season pass information by clicking here.

How can I contact the park?

You can write to the park at:
Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Dr.
Kings Island, OH 45034
1-800-288-0808

Comments

kg :
Posted 395 days ago
this place rocks
kristal :
Posted 382 days ago
hey i like this place we are goin on july 1,2,3
kristal :
Posted 382 days ago
i love to go 2 this place i think that if i was the owner of this place i would stay every night in it
kelsey schultz :
Posted 376 days ago
I love kings island it is fun i wish i could go their when ever i wanted to !
Harlow :
Posted 375 days ago
Im going here in a month all the way from SC, I'm wondering wht is a good guide throughout my day.
Blake :
Posted 374 days ago
Harlow i would try to get there early and ride these following coasters first:
The Beast
Flight of Fear (my favorite)
Racers
Vortex (haven't rode but looks cool)
Firehawk (haven't rode but looks cool)
Enjoy the rest yourself
Andrew :
Posted 362 days ago
I'm Going Tommarrow July 7 2008
THIS PARK ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kerri :
Posted 359 days ago
The Vortex is probably my favorite ride Harlow you definately have to ride it! Going in a couple weeks on the 21st and 22nd and plan to ride Firehawk. Flight of Fear is good just dont ride it to many times in a row because it will give you a headache!
Brandon :
Posted 354 days ago
fire hawk best ride there
Kelsey :
Posted 354 days ago
THIS PLACE ROCKS IM GOING IN 4 DAYS ON SATURDAY / 07 / 19 / 08
jacob :
Posted 335 days ago
i havnt been to kings island for like 4 years i've rode them all except for firehawk. Looking forward to it! im going tomorrow cant wait. I think the lines are ridiculous but its worth it at the end. cant wait for the new ride to come out in 3 days.
sincerly,
Jacob
8/2/08
Danyelle :
Posted 333 days ago
Kings Island is the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love the vortex it is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! iNCLUDING ALL THE OTHER RIDES
Margie :
Posted 329 days ago
Is it very crowded over Labor Day? The calendar says its Scouts Day - does that add to the crowd?
travis :
Posted 310 days ago
when is GE days for 2008
caitlyn :
Posted 214 days ago
never bee
keithharrah :
Posted 169 days ago
kings island really does rock.... ... ming from orlando,, i truely think that the whole city of cincinnati just blows me away. what a great place you guys live. why do you keep it on such a low profile. cincinnati, americas best kept secret!
Emily :
Posted 105 days ago
Keithharrah, we only keep it so quiet because we don't wanna have stuff blown up. I dunno how New york and San Fransico and other places deal with all those tourists! Anyway, I'm glad you like it. I do too.
Weylin :
Posted 80 days ago
The Beast is a classic. The Son of Beast could be better.....but watch out.....Diamondback is going to get you!!!
TallPaul :
Posted 74 days ago
KI rox!
Lauren :
Posted 70 days ago
We acually have passes to pki adn we went 15 times last year and hopefully will go this year as many times as we did last year. platnium passes rock
Ride worrior :
Posted 62 days ago
Brandon you are wrong the fire hawk is lame comparred to the dimondback so check your ride facts
Ride worrior :
Posted 62 days ago
Im going to kings island a bunch this summer so dont tell me facts about amuse ment paks i nkow every thing
Ride worrior :
Posted 62 days ago
If you can see this reply
waiting_4_dimondback :
Posted 61 days ago
cant wait 4 the dimondback
mariah :
Posted 39 days ago
i luv kings island i have a gold pass i will go all summer
maria :
Posted 39 days ago
i luv kings island i have a gold pass i will go all summer
Lauren :
Posted 38 days ago
i have been to pki more than any of you guys....trust me if you have any q's about roller coasters then just ask......my dad and i created this website....he help built top thrill dragster and diamondback......jk
roller coaster king :
Posted 38 days ago
i live in cincinnatti and i go to kings island a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!! the roller coasters you should ride are diamond back,fire hawk and one of my favorite face off !!!!!!!!! if anyone has any questions about kings island i would love to answer them
Kayla :
Posted 35 days ago
guess what im going in 19 days ive never been there i hope its AWESOME! im 5 foot 1 so im riding every ride there
Morgan :
Posted 24 days ago
I've never rode the Vortex but it looks awesome!!!!! I'm going on my next birthday!!! July 14!!!!!!!!! I'm so exited!!! By the way Lauren, quit bragging about how you and your dad built the website. Oh before i forget Lauren the website is really COOL!!! Good job!!!
Ellie :
Posted 7 days ago
I haven't been there in 20 years, but I am hoping to get there this summer and take my 14 year old son. Can't wait to ride the Beast again. I have ridden it 33 times. It is the best! I can't wait to ride all the other coasters I've never ridden. Hope we get to go this year!
Ellie :
Posted 7 days ago
Just had to say, I rode the Demon(also known as Screamin' Demon),King Cobra,Vortex, The Bat and the Beast all in the first year that they each debuted and I really feel privileged I got to do so as the only 2 of those remaining are the Beast and Vortex. King's Island has just blown me away every time I was ever there! Awesome park!
Qwerty :
Posted Yesterday
I love this park!!!! Been there 5 times!!!
The best rides are:
Diamondback
Vortex
Beast
Son of Beast
Racer (A Classic)
White water rafting ride
To all who are going... enjoy!! :-)
That one girl :
Posted 5 hours ago
haha, my favorite is Top Gun... riding in the very front gives it a whole new perspective!





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