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Welcome to Theme Park Review! Photos & Videos of Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, and FUN!
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 TPR Member Photo Trip Reports |
May 16th, 2015 by thrillrider |
October 24th, 2014 by Midgetman82 |
June 22nd, 2014 by ECZenith |
October 16th, 2011 by Midgetman82 |
May 18th, 2008 by Groteslurf |
August 12th, 2007 by Hhappy |
April 21st, 2007 by PKIMan JZ |
April 21st, 2007 by Reon |
October 1st, 2006 by PKIMan JZ |
April 16th, 2006 by CoasterEricHP |
July 4th, 2006 by CoasterPalooza |
Retro 1987-1991 photos by Geauga Dog |
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| Food |
| Dining has recently improved at King's Island. LaRosa's and Skyline Chili (Cincinnati institutions) has always been there and they keep the Cincinnati flavor alive with Tom + Chee (Shark Tank veterans) and The Reds Hall of Fame Grille. However a recently added Beer Garden and improvements in the Fetshaus provide for better options. Chains within the park include Panda Express, Subway and Chick-Fil-A. You can find the usual assortment of theme-park food, including funnel cake, ice cream, and hot dogs, at various locations in the park, but it can be a bit pricey. However as an ice cream lover you may have to choose between the famous Graetners or try the park popular blue soft serve. |
| Operating Season |
| KI is open from May through October, with daily opearation starting in late May. The park usually opens at 10:00 am, but be sure to check the park's Web site, as hours can vary over the season. The park is open Friday-Sunday after Labor Day in September. |
| Established Seasonal events |
The park holds Halloween Haunt during October.
Winterfest occurs over weekends in November and December with limited ride openings. |
| Access & Location |
| KI is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive, in Mason, OH (suburban Cincinnati). The park is easily accessible from I-71. The park is served by the Cincinnati airport, and it's an easy drive from the Dayton airport. |
| Nearby Lodging |
| Great Wolf Lodge is adjacent to the park. The Kings Island website also lists many preferred hotels and local campgrounds. Since the park is near a heavily populated area, there are plenty of hotels near the park, or just down the interstate, with prices to match any budget. |
| Virtual Queue Options |
| Purchasing a Fast Lane wristband allows riders access to the Fast Lane entrance on 20 of the park's most popular rides. Available at two different levels |
| Shows |
Musical shows exist around in the park. They run continuously in the Festhaus.
Peanuts show and sing-alongs occurs for the children in Planet Snoopy and at the Main Plaza
A rotating touring show is usually brought into the Kings Island Theater each year |
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| TPR Notes |
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Kings Island stepped up it's game with the additions of Diamondback and Banshee wonderful additions to a park line-up that was getting stale.
The park also has a couple of solid non-coaster flat rides to compliment the coasters.
Planet Snoopy is an impressive kid's area, one of the best in the country; however, outside of that area there is not a single coaster that a child under 48" can ride.
Food offerings have gotten better and more varied of late. | |
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