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50th Windings Down, Haunt, Winterfest, & 2023 Passes

Time is running out to experience Kings Island’s historic 50th Anniversary. The summer-long event kicked off Memorial Day weekend and ends Labor Day weekend.

The celebration includes the 14-minute “Fun, Fireworks and  Fifty” nightly finale* as well as tributes throughout the park highlighting special moments from Kings Island’s history. 
Guests can experience the anniversary festivities with a 2022 Season Pass, or a 2023 Season Pass which is on sale beginning today.

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KIC Podcast: Episode 14- Kings Island: A Ride Through Time - Book Release

Join Robbie (Coastersrz) and Brad Perdue (Indyguy4KI) as they interview Evan Ponstingle, author of the new history book about Kings Island, "Kings Island: A Ride Through Time".

Be sure to also check out Episode 8, where we previously interviewed Evan.

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