IndyGuy4KI Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Kings Island will celebrate its 50th birthday on Friday, April 29th 2022 and Kings Island wants you to celebrate with them. On their birthday, Kings Island will have special guests who will participate in a re-dedication ceremony. Park guests will be invited to enjoy a very large 50th birthday cake when the ceremony ends. The first family to enter Kings Island 50 years ago on April 29, 1972 were Taryn Harrison, Tamara Hitson, and Heather Hitson (all sisters.) They will be performing the ribbon cutting. Alton Fitzgerald White a former Kings Island performer and critically acclaimed actor best known for playing King Mufasa in Disney's The Lion King on Broadway will sing the National Anthem. Speaking at the ceremony will be: Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted Kings Island vice president and general manager Mike Koontz Cedar Fair Entertainment CEO Richard Zimmerman City of Mason Mayor Barbara Spaeth Founder of Kings Island Gary Wachs President of International Theme Park Services Dennis Speigel This ceremony is a once in a lifetime event. Since Kings Island first opened in 1972, their guests have known Kings Island as a place where unforgettable memories are made. Everyone has a story or memory about a trip to Kings Island, and this season is about sharing those memories and making new ones. KICentral admin will be there to capture as much of the historic day as we can, and we hope that you will be there as well to enjoy this special time in Kings Island history. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ellis Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I will be there next week.....with my friend... See you inside the park next week for the big party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I'll be there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffectual Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I was planning on going that day. Probably pretty busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheBlazes Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Awesome! I'll be there that day. Do we know if this ceremony kicks off right at park opening, or will the guests be speaking periodically throughout the day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 My sister is in the Kings High School marching band and she is performing that day with the band! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 3 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: KICentral admin will be there to capture as much of the historic day as we can Can I, pretty pretty please with a cherry on top, make a special request to said admin team to film the rededication, if there were not already plans to do so? Completely unrelated, you're looking very dapper today, and also, [insert other schmoozings to help make that happen.] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, TombRaiderFTW said: Can I, pretty pretty please with a cherry on top, make a special request to said admin team to film the rededication, if there were not already plans to do so? Completely unrelated, you're looking very dapper today, and also, [insert other schmoozings to help make that happen.] That is our plan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle100991 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I'll be there. I would like to know when this ceremony will start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 April 29 will be a great day! Don’t miss your chance to pick up a signed copy of Kings Island: A Ride Through Time at the Kings Island Collections gift shop. From 1-3 p.m., you can get it signed by yours truly, PLUS two amusement park industry leaders: Dennis Speigel, CEO of International Theme Park Services, and Mike Koontz, Vice President and General Manager of Kings Island! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle100991 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, KIghostguy said: April 29 will be a great day! Don’t miss your chance to pick up a signed copy of Kings Island: A Ride Through Time at the Kings Island Collections gift shop. From 1-3 p.m., you can get it signed by yours truly, PLUS two amusement park industry leaders: Dennis Speigel, CEO of International Theme Park Services, and Mike Koontz, Vice President and General Manager of Kings Island! If we already have the book, can we bring it and have it signed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I'll be there for sure! I am even planning to dress up for the special day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Kyle100991 said: If we already have the book, can we bring it and have it signed? Yes, you can! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FEARSOMERIDER Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Is there any information on what time the ceremony will begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 13 hours ago, FEARSOMERIDER said: Is there any information on what time the ceremony will begin? Nope, not with the information the park sent. At this point I am not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Unfortunately, I will not likely be going. Got a bust week at work, don't want to wipe myself out on the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 The park will be releasing more details like the schedule on Monday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 On 4/23/2022 at 3:24 PM, IndyGuy4KI said: The park will be releasing more details like the schedule on Monday! As promised: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/50th-anniversary/50th-birthday-party 9:25 AM - National Anthem - Location: International Street Bandstand Alton Fitzgerald White, former Kings Island performer, actor and Broadway star will sing the Star Spangled Banner. 9:30 AM - Official 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at the Eiffel Tower - Location: Eiffel Tower Sisters Taryn Harrison, Tamara Hitson and Heather Hitson, members of the first family to enter Kings Island on April 29, 1972, will officially cut the ribbon to kick off the day’s festivities. 9:35 AM - 50th Anniversary Ceremony - Join distinguished speakers as they talk about Kings Island’s first 50 years. - Location: International Street Bandstand Mike Koontz, Kings Island Vice President and General Manager John Husted, State of Ohio Lt. Governor Barbara Spaeth, City of Mason Mayor Richard Zimmerman, Cedar Fair Chief Executive Officer Gary Wachs, the first General Manager of Kings Island Dennis Speigel, former Assistant General Manager of Kings Island and president of International Theme Park Services 10:15 AM - Kings Island Hall of Fame Induction - Location: International Street Bandstand 1:00 – 3:00 PM - Kings Island: A Ride Through Time - Book Signing by our own @KIghostguy Evan Evan Ponstingle - Location: KI Collections on International Street 1:30 – 5:00 PM - Live Music: HiFi Honey | River City Combo - Location: International Street Bandstand 5:00 & 6:00 PM - Kings High School Dance Team - Location: International Street Bandstand 5:30 & 6:30 PM - Mason High School Band - Location: International Street 6:15 PM - Mason High School Band 7:00 – 10:00 PM - Live Music: HiFi Honey | River City Band 10:00 PM - Fireworks Tribute - Location: International Street 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Take with a grain of salt, but here is the early weather forecast for the 29th. Expect it to be very busy especially after schools let out that day! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 You missed one: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Book Signing Location: KI Collections on International Street 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 3 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said: You missed one: 1:00 – 3:00 PM Book Signing Location: KI Collections on International Street Not sure how I missed that. Got it added. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki95 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 My wife & I plan to launch our new vlog that evening (The Islanders Vlog). Looking forward to the soft launch of the 50th anniversary! This is going to be an awesome & memorable season! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, ki95 said: My wife & I plan to launch our new vlog that evening (The Islanders Vlog). Looking forward to the soft launch of the 50th anniversary! This is going to be an awesome & memorable season! Awesome, let us know the links to your vlogs when you publish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki95 Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 6 hours ago, Captain Nemo said: Awesome, let us know the links to your vlogs when you publish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 @malem, @CoastersRZ and I are here and ready to report on the festivities for the day. I will be recording all of the guest speakers and such. We'll try to give updates as much as can. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Orion742 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Happy 50th to Kings Island!!! Can’t wait for many many more fun years to come! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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