Kings Island General Discussion 2025

[Orion-XL200]

Shared that all over FB hu Schell? 

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

Current weather forecast for opening day...

 

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

Just now, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Current weather forecast for opening day...

 

Ohio is gonna change alot it's not set in stone.

[RedSummit20]

4 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

Current weather forecast for opening day...

 

Also dont use google weather lol, do you not have a weather app? use accuweather thats the best one or weather bug 

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

32 minutes ago, Cedar Fair Fanboy said:

Ohio is gonna change alot it's not set in stone.

As I said "current" forecast. Obviously the weather is unpredictable and can/will change by then. 

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

32 minutes ago, RedSummit20 said:

Also dont use google weather lol, do you not have a weather app? use accuweather thats the best one or weather bug 

The forecasts on those as well as The Weather Channel aren't that much better:

 

[RedSummit20]

7 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

The forecasts on those as well as The Weather Channel aren't that much better:

 

why do you use the websites and not the app itself?

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

23 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said:

Another permit was filed on Thursday last week for a Kiddie Pool Pergola. Job value at $68,445.00

I would've thought the permit for that would be filed with all of the other permits for the area. It's something that can be easily assembled, but the permitting seems like a step that should've taken place sooner than now.

 

On the note of purchasing meal plans, it's cheapest to buy online. I wish there weren't extra fees for doing so in person, but that just seems to be how it is. Don't get me started on cashless systems either — they're easier for businesses that use them but that's about it. 

[jdf21972]

Dumb question: I've always purchased a meal plan online, but I was curious if you could buy it in the park. Obviously, you can get it from Guest Services, but Is there anywhere else inside the park? Can you buy it in places like Coney BBQ?

All season dining plans can only be purchased at ticket windows or guest services. You can purchase all day dining products at food stand locations that participate in the dining plan.


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[Tr0y]

Great news! 
 

The Beast WILL be ready on opening day. 

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/167A54GUmP/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[silver2005]

They seem to have their dates mixed up...

[disco2000]

Wow they are saying it is open on Easter now LOL

[Orion-XL200]

[Imperial79]

The International Street webcam is now on again. 

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

The Eiffel Tower elevator is running! Hoping for lots of tower views this season

[Klabergian Empire]

33 minutes ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

The Eiffel Tower elevator is running! Hoping for lots of tower views this season

Absolutely! Sometimes its refreshing to just dial back, go up, and just take in the wonderful views!

[BeeastFarmer]

12 hours ago, Imperial79 said:

The International Street webcam is now on again. 

Thanks for pointing that out!

Looks like part of The Italian Building has a new roof!

[mikejenkins1]

If they will open on Easter, I will ride The Beast!

[silver2005]

Well, I was going to go opening day, but the forecast is pure suckitude, so I'm going preview night after work.  

On the unlikely chance the weather isn't as bad as the forecast, I may go up Saturday, but that's a really, really big if at this point.

[Diamondback_Is_King]

I will be there on Passholder Preview Day! Looking forward to getting back to the place I love! Here's some things I plan on doing on Friday:

• Diamondback-why not?
• Mystic Timbers
• Banshee
• Beast-going to check out the new retrack and see if it moves up my rankings like Racer did last year.
• Coney BBQ-going to check out any new items they might have brought back. Last year they added the Burnt Ends, which were alright. If only they had Corn Soufflé all year round, but then it wouldn't be as special during Winter fest.
• Gift Shop-to see any new changes/refurbishments
• Diamondback Bathrooms-to see if they were improved. Is it weird that I'm interested to see changes made to a bathroom?

Can't wait for Friday!!!

[DiamondBeast]

This year will be my first time going to pass holder preview and opening day! I'm so excited. It's been on my bucket list for a while. 

[Diamondback_Is_King]

I'm getting there when it opens, so hopefully I can get a few quick rides in before crowds start to come in

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

The restroom renovations will be very welcome, whether there were really any "upgrades" or not. I'll personally be using them just because that is probably the newest and cleanest they'll be. I watched some finishing paint going on the KI Trading Company yesterday, and now that the trucks have moved I can officially say the little part I can see from the webcams looks really good. I'm glad to see that the tree between the Trading Co. and Build-A-Bear appears to have survived the renovation as well!

There looks to be a little desk table or something next to a planter sign (across from the Trading Co.), would anyone like to guess what that is? It could just be a little work table for the crews out there today, but the sign next to it makes me think it has another purpose. 

I wonder how the crowds will be at noon since it'll be Good Friday. I think I'll have fun either way!

 

edit: It was plywood on top of two trash cans (probably to make it a work surface)!

Edited April 17, 2025 by Losantiville Mining Co.
I answered my own question

[JonahWilliamson]

So do we have a headcount for passholder preview night?

My first preview night, it will be packed right? Like everything hour waits packed? How early can we get to the park?

 

 

[silver2005]

Well, considering the weather tomorrow will be far more appealing than on Saturday, I expect some decent crowds tomorrow. 

[Hawaiian Coasters 325]

9 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:

So do we have a headcount for passholder preview night?

My first preview night, it will be packed right? Like everything hour waits packed? How early can we get to the park?

 

 

With the nice weather tomorrow and expected rain on Saturday, I would assume tomorrow could reach Haunt level crowds. I would say get there at least 2 or so hours early and even then there may be a backup to get in. 

[Diamondback_Is_King]

12 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:

So do we have a headcount for passholder preview night?

My first preview night, it will be packed right? Like everything hour waits packed? How early can we get to the park?

 

 

One thing I've learned about KI ever since getting a pass is that most people that visit KI have a season pass. It's cheaper than some other places and takes only two or so visits to make your money back

[JonahWilliamson]

8 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

With the nice weather tomorrow and expected rain on Saturday, I would assume tomorrow could reach Haunt level crowds. I would say get there at least 2 or so hours early and even then there may be a backup to get in. 

So say if im there at rope drop and run to Orion how many coasters can I get in before the hour waits start?

[Cedar Fair Fanboy]

I'm ready to go this Saturday.

[disco2000]

8 minutes ago, JonahWilliamson said:

So say if im there at rope drop and run to Orion how many coasters can I get in before the hour waits start?

One ride LOL

Being a season pass heavy park, it gets busy on preview day.