Joyce Becker Soap Opera Festival at Kings Island This Sunday, 4th of July Festivities, Backyard BBQ & More!

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This Sunday, June 29th, many adoring fans will have the rare chance to meet some of their favorite stars from the hit daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless at the Joyce Becker Soap Opera Festival! "Everyone will have the opportunity to ask questions for an hour." said Joyce Becker in an interview with KICentral, "People have asked questions from the weird to the sublime. Everything from questions about the scripts of the shows to whether the men wear boxers or briefs."

The Joyce Becker Soap Opera Festival is FREE with park admission. There will be two shows on June 29th at 1:00 and 3:00 in the International Showplace Theatre. "The fan following of these soap stars is incredible." said Becker, "They're less like stars to many people and more like family. Watching these shows is like peaking into someone's window five days a week."

Members of the cast of The Young and the Restless that are scheduled to appear are Christian LeBlanc, Greg Rikaart, Daniel Goddard and actress Emily O'Brien. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to bring questions for the cast and photography and video recording is welcome.

What: The Joyce Becker Soap Opera Festival

Where: International Showplace Theatre, Kings Island

When: June 29th at 1:00 and 3:00

Cost: FREE With Park Admission!

Just a few weeks ago on May 24th, nostalgia was in the air at Kings Island as Robbie Knievel attempted to surpass his father’s legendary 1975 jump in the parking lot. This Independence Day, the nostalgia returns!

In 1974, thousands in attendance at Kings Island watched in awe as the late great wire walker Karl Wallenda successfully completed an 1,800-skywalk right before their very eyes, setting a new world record. On July 4th, Karl’s grandson, Rick Wallenda, will attempt to break this record with two death-defying feats!

First, Wallenda will do a 'warm up' walk by walking on a thin 5/8" wire 112ft above International Street to cover a distance of 1,000'! This will happen at 2pm. Then at 7pm, Wallenda will do it again--he'll walk the 1,000' distance from the Eiffel Tower, over International Street, and into the parking lot and then turn around and do it AGAIN for a total record breaking distance of 2,000'! Wallenda will be performing both stunts with nothing between him and the ground -- no safety harness and no net -- except the 10,000 gallons of water spraying up at him from the Royal Fountain!

Is that not enough? The 4th of July will also feature special appearances by the Clown Band, the Hanna Barbera characters, an amazing air show, sky jumpers, jugglers, stilt walkers, mimes, music and more! ...and of course it will be topped off with the largest fireworks display in the 36 year history of the park!

All events are included FREE with park admission. Discount tickets are available by visiting Kings Island’s official web site, VisitKingsIsland.com!

You can also enter to win a VIP viewing area for the fireworks from Kings Island and Cincinnati.com by clicking here.

The Cincinnati Reds were on hand at Kings Island on June 16th, and they certainly worked up the crowd with cheerleaders, the Reds Pump Up Crew, visits by Gapper and Mr. Red, and a question and answer session with some of your favorite Cincinnati Reds! Photos from the event can be seen by clicking here.

Cincinnati Reds Day at Kings Island may still be history, but the partnership between the Cincinnati Reds and Kings Island continues with a very special ticket package. The Double Play Package offers the unique ability to visit both Kings Island and the Great American Ballpark all in the same summer while saving quite a bit of cash. The specially discounted Double Play Package can be purchased by visiting Kings Island’s official web site VisitKingsIsland.com!

Planning a visit to Kings Island? Be sure to add an All You Can Eat picnic mean to your ticket for the best meal deal in the park! Buy your meal ticket in advance online at www.visitkingsisland.com and you’ll enjoy a picnic-style meal complete with Southern fried chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats. Kids under age 3 are free. Refreshments and food are served from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. This great money-saving deal is available daily in the Picnic Grove but hurry, space is limited!

Kings Island has partnered with the Great Wolf Lodge and the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau to give away 30 prizes in 30 days! Between June 16 and July 15th, 2008, a special prize package will be awarded that includes a family four pack of two-day tickets to Kings Island, a three day two night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge and a gas card. To win one of these 30 amazing prizes visit www.ohioslargestplayground.com/win.

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The summer is still young and it's not too late to get a Kings Island season pass! Purchasing a season pass gets you a whole summer of rides, shows, attractions and FREE admission to Boomerang Bay Waterpark Resort. Do you want the real deal? Kings Island now offers the new Cedar Fair Platinum Pass which includes FREE admission and FREE parking to all Cedar Fair properties such as Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Knott's Berry Farm and more! Click here for more information and to order your 2008 season pass!

Is a season pass not right for you? Avoid the long lines and pay only a fraction of the regular gate admission by purchasing your single day admission tickets on the park's official web site, VisitKingsIsland.com. Remember these deals are ONLY available through the web site, so purchase online and print at home for the best value and fastest way to experience Kings Island!

Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park!

Regards,

Ryan