New parking and main gate for the park in the works? Or could the sudden change of plans signal the fair board may be preparing to sell the park land and surrounding area to Herschend? One can dream. 

I believe I saw a sign on the refill place in Rivertown (the one that it took them 6 months to add Icee machines to, not the one that opens once every 2-3 years) for NYE that said the usual midnight close with rides closing at 11 instead of 10.* (*Subject to change, caveat emptor)

In previous years, NYE was promoted as an event by now on the park's website, mobile app, and Facebook. Information about the NYE event in the International Restaurant had been made available. So, don't be surprised if they cut the NYE event in the International Restaurant and change the hours to a 10 p.m. close on Dec. 31, or not open at all that day. All in the realm of possibility.  Worth Noting: The event information for NYE on the website has not been updated for 2024: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/new-years-eve-celebration

Yeah for sure. Owned by the same folks who own western bowl in Cincinnati.  They were originally told that in January 2025 they could extended for 2 more years and now are being told it’s done in January of 2025.  The Bowling alley is just outside the perimeter of KK