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| Attractions |
Ed Hart has resurrected Kentucky Kingdom in a big way, starting with having Chance Rides build Lightning Run, their first Hyper GT-X coaster and then having RMC transform the skeleton of Twisted Twins into Storm Chaser. This only now makes Kentucky Kingdom a must visit for any thrill seeker in the area. On top to top T3 has been made more comfortable and Thunder Run is still a solid wooden coaster.
The park is still scaling up in the flat ride area but must rides include the Enterprise, Flyers, Drop Tower, Cyclos, Breakdance and a StarFlyer. |
| Food |
| There are a limited number of places to eat but variety is consistent with a park of this size: burgers, dogs, pizza, chicken, BBQ (Junior's BBQ), Mexican (Taco Tequila in Hurricane Bay). Louie's Fresh Market provides some healthier alternatives
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| Operating Season |
| The parks season run from Memorial Day to early August, followed by weekends in September. During the 10 days in August the park is taken over by the Kentucky State Fair with different pricing. If visiting in August consult the park's website for specifics
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| Established Seasonal Events |
| The Kentucky State Fair occurs over 10 days in August |
| Access & Location |
Kentucky Kingdom is on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center, in the heart of Louisville at the intersection of I-65 and I-264. Follow the highway signs to the Kentucky Expo Center/Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay. Only a 5 minute cab ride from the airport
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209 |
| Nearby Lodging |
| The park lists nearby hotel partners on their website
https://www.kentuckykingdom.com/experience/where-to-stay/ |
| Virtual Queue Options |
| Not available |
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| TPR Notes |
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It is not often you see a park come back from the dead, out Ed Hart pulled it off with Kentucky Kingdom. The park is still separated into two areas by a bridge with the waterpark dominating the space on that side of the park. The waterpark remains a strong suit, but most rides had to be rebuilt or refurbished after sitting for so long. Now the park has two great coasters Lightning Run (from Chance) and Storm Chaser (RMC conversion of Twisted Twins) to stand up with any other parks top two coasters. Thunder Run still provides a solid ride for a wooden coaster.
In the realm of flat rides you have excitement in form of an Enterprise, Flyers, Drop Tower, Swinging Pendulum, Breakdance and a StarFlyer.
The back area of the park provides more shade than the front area. There are a limited number of places to eat but variety is consistent with a park of this size: burgers, dogs, pizza, chicken, BBQ, Mexican | |
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