New Happy Daysâ„¢ Diner Premiers at Paramount's Kings Island
Restaurant opens with the park April 9 and recreates the charm and nostalgia of popular sitcom
Kings Island, Ohio - Ayyyyyy!...It's two thumbs up for the Happy Days™ Diner at Paramount’s Kings Island this season. The hip dining spot serves up food and fun 50’s style and brings the cherished TV sitcom, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, to life when the 365-acre theme park opens for the season on April 9.
The Happy Days Diner recreates the charm and nostalgia of the Paramount-produced TV sitcom “Happy Days™†– currently running on TV Land. Guests will get a wistful sensation of the good ol’ days eating among notable memorabilia from the show including a classic jukebox, a vintage television set and photos of the “Happy Days†cast that adorn the interior and exterior of the restaurant.
The Happy Days Dinner offers a varied menu of classic diner fare including burgers, waffle fries, frosty milkshakes and traditional apple pie.
Guests also can fill their order of good, wholesome fun during Happy Days™ All Over Again. DJs Wildman Jock and Roxie Rockwell spin the decade’s hippest tunes and serve up fun competitions like “Happy Days†trivia during the interactive presentation.
“Happy Days†tells the story of one of America’s favorite TV families, the Cunninghams, Mr. & Mrs. C and their children Richie and Joanie. The longest running sitcom in ABC history, “Happy Days†aired for 11 seasons, produced 255 episodes and received numerous Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. The show featured a memorable cast of supporting characters such as Potsy, Ralph, Al, Arnold, and Chachi and produced several hit spin-off series including “Laverne & Shirley†and “Joanie Loves Chachi.†The feel-good TV series also created one of the most beloved and prevalent American pop culture icons on television, the Fonz.