IndyGuy4KI Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 On November 29th, 2024 Kings Island's WinterFest opens for the 2024 season. Kings Island fans quickly made Winterfest a family tradition once again when Cedar Fair (now Six Flags) reintroduced it in 2017. The excitement continues this year as families prepare to enjoy the park's WinterFest. Why do dedicated fans call the current WinterFest 'WinterFest v3.0'? Let's uncover the story behind this intriguing moniker. WinterFest v1.0 The original Kings Island WinterFest debuted in 1982, a year before the Cincinnati Zoo's "Festival of Lights." Over the years, millions of guests enjoyed this holiday tradition. However, when Paramount Communications acquired the park, they extended the fall operating season, leaving insufficient time to prepare for WinterFest. As a result, the beloved event was discontinued after the 1992 season WinterFest v2.0 On July 25, 2005, Kings Island announced the return of WinterFest after a thirteen-year hiatus. The 2005 WinterFest featured iconic decorations like the Eiffel Tower transformed into a towering Christmas tree and the Royal Fountain converted into an ice skating rink. The Kings Island and Miami Valley Railroad became the White Christmas Express, complete with 1940s-era characters. However, in 2006, Cedar Fair announced the cancellation of this second incarnation of WinterFest. WinterFest v3.0 In the summer of 2016, Kings Island announced the return of WinterFest for the 2017 holiday season. This new version of WinterFest debuted on Friday, November 24, 2017, and is included free for Gold and Platinum pass holders. Today's WinterFest boasts over 5 million dazzling Christmas lights. Let us know in the comments if you attended WF v1.0, 2.0 or now 3.0. KICentral hopes you enjoy the 2024 season of WinterFest and we look forward to seeing you share your memories in trip reports and reviews on the KICentral forums. WinterFest 2024 Reviews: https://kicentral.com/forums/topic/49043-winterfest-2024-reviews/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted November 25 Share Posted November 25 Can’t wait! Always my favorite time of year at the park! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Sorry (not sorry) for the double post, but… Happy Winterfest, KIC! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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