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Here's to the last full month of the park being closed!

I remember this claim being a big thing for Kings Island back around and before 2016. Is it still true? Does it matter? I understand that it might have been referring to the sheer acreage owned by the park, but even if you adjust what is meant by the size, how does KI hold up to the other Midwest parks? Zoombezi Bay claims to be the largest waterpark in Ohio. Is that true as well? Last I remember, Soak City is still larger than ZB. How do you think Kings Island could work to reclaim these titles? Personally, I think the park could at least expand Soak City (and change the name/theme) to be the largest waterpark in Ohio/the Midwest. Six Flags might not want KI to overcome Cedar Point to protect their golden child, but I think they should be keeping both parks up at the top of the combined chain instead of holding one down for the other.

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From what I've understood your MVP Sale Gold Pass will get you most/all of the benefits advertised to you at the time of purchase. All-Parks access, free general parking (except at Knott's), early entry to parks that offer it (excluding Cedar Point), and access to seasonal festivals like Halloween Haunt, Tricks & Treats, and Winterfest. The only benefits that may have changed for you are how All Season Fast Lane will work at other parks and that Haunt mazes will still be an upcharge. Six Flags will hopefully have this all sorted out for 2027. I suspect it'll be the new system from then on; or until they decide that they still aren't getting enough people buying passes. I'm not excited that I'll probably have to buy a 2027 Prestige Pass for all parks access, but if that's what it's going to take then I'll probably do it. Watch out when you go into the Six Flags app and look for your pass under non-Kings Island park pages. Mine is showing up as simply a Gold Pass for parks like KI, Cedar Point, and California's Great America; a Gold Pass Midwest Region for Chicago's Great America; and a Gold Pass East Region for Six Flags Over Georgia and Great Adventure. For parks like Canada's Wonderland, Carowinds, and Kings Dominion it only shows my 2025 Gold Pass under the "expired" tab. There are some parks that don't show my pass at all. The app shows people's Prestige Pass(es) across all park pages, just not Gold Passes. I intend to reach out to Six Flags to find out more about this before my potential trip to Kings Dominion for their Opening Day. If I don't get a clear answer or get a different answer at the gate, I'm also preparing myself to have a nice and civil conversation with KD's guest services.

I think a lot of the improvements and investments at SFOT for 2026 (there are a ton of improvements) are thanks to Jeffrey Siebert being at the helm of both SFOT and Fiesta Texas. He's super dedicated to what he does and knows what it takes to make these parks amazing. I wish we could have 7 shows this season, let alone all of the other little improvements it seems KI currently needs. Some of those look really good! I hope they're available at more than just Grain and Grill, though. I'm not a healthy eater by any means, but having healthier meals served in at least two areas of the park would be great for those who are health conscious.

Looks like some healthier dining options this season! Much needed.

For me half the excitement for the upcoming season is seeing all the mini upgrades done around the park to make it a nicer place. Stuff like during the 50th they redid the walls of Racer's station to remove the chainlink fencing and put in a more permanent looking wall.

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I finally have the 1977 Kings Jester Memorybook scanned and stitched together. I will have an enhanced version sometime in the future, Please enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1002769133589901&type=3