Kings Island General Discussion 2026

[rlentless]

I took my wife yesterday for the first time this year . . we both have been Gold Pass users for 20+ years.  Everything was so messy and dirty she said she's not coming back and told me to not renew her pass this year.  I also noticed a lot of areas that needed the grass to be cut.

We are both Universal pass holders too and go 4-5 times year.  I told her to not compare the two but she is anyway.

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

During my quick visit today I noticed that the Cargo Loco sign appears to have been recently repainted! Last year it was peeling really badly.

[brenthodge]

20 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

During my quick visit today I noticed that the Cargo Loco sign appears to have been recently repainted! Last year it was peeling really badly.

Noticed that as well. Looks great. Maybe that’s where the payroll went since it didn’t go to planting the “fountain” 

[brenthodge]

Just now, brenthodge said:

Noticed that as well. Looks great. Maybe that’s where the payroll went since it didn’t go to planting the “fountain” 

Actually all of adventure port is pretty bare. 

[brenthodge]

Would benches or tables with chairs in front of the bandstand be that crazy to actually have a place to sit and watch the great shows we do have? If they kept them in the “stone” area and kept the blacktop for traffic it seems like it would work for flow. 

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

There's a few plantings that aren't in yet this season. I have the unfortunate feeling that it's part of more cuts from corporate, but I'm happy that at least the Living Liberty Bell is in its spot. I'm particularly missing the season marker planting behind the Grand Carousel sign and the carousel horse planting that was introduced last year.

 

I've been seeing more and more instances of / posts about guests being rude to associates and each other lately. As we move into the hot Summer season, please remember to hydrate well and do what you need to avoid getting hot and angry. These associates are probably just as warm as you are and don't earn nearly enough to justify being yelled at by guests. It's also really uncomfortable watching parents berate their children (seemingly) because everyone's too warm and too tired. Most of you probably know this is an issue already, but I just wanted to make the point especially after recently witnessing an incident at the train station alongside 100+ other people.