Kings Island will officially open its for the 2024 season on Saturday.
“We’ve had this weekend circled on our calendar for months and everybody here has been working so hard to get the park ready,” Chad Showalter, communications director for Kings Island, said.
Riders can be among the first to scream with joy on Banshee, plummet down the 300-foot drop of Orion, and speed through the woods and tunnels on The Beast.
Plus, there is plenty of fun to be had on Kings Island’s original rides like the Racer, Monster, Grand Carousel, and Scrambler, according to their website.
There are also new attractions like Camp Snoopy and Snoopy’s Soapbox Racers.
Kings Island will be opened during the week of May 15-Aug 18., according to their calendar.
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Kings Island reopening Photo from Eric Higgenbotham/Staff
Kings Island reopening Photo from Eric Higgenbotham/Staff
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Kings Island reopening Photo from Eric Higgenbotham/Staff
Kings Island reopening Photo from Eric Higgenbotham/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
2024 opening weekend at Kings Island Photo from: Xavier Hershovitz/Staff
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Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Audrey)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Lori Reynolds)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Lori Reynolds)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Doug Hobbs)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Chloe Rayburn)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Sarah Hildebrand)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Sheila Robinson)
Kings Island Memories Todd Hollst, host of the Evening Edge on WHIO radio, visiting Kings Island with his family during the park’s early years.
Kings Island Memories Todd Hollst, host of the Evening Edge on WHIO radio, visiting Kings Island with his family during the park’s early years.
Kings Island Memories Todd Hollst, host of the Evening Edge on WHIO radio, visiting Kings Island with his family during the park’s early years.
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Sarah Hildebrand)
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Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Debbie Pridemore)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Nancy Roeper)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Kristine Anderson)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Emily Barker)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Melinda Roe Rinehart)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Emily Barker)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Emily Barker)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Emily Barker)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Kristine Anderson)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Brittany Marie)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Emily Barker)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Megan Pendleton)
Kings Island Memories Viewers share photos of their favorite Kings Island memories. (Photo by: Jane Schmalenberger)
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Kings Island Opens in 1972 Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
Kings Island Opens in 1972 Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
Evel Knievel at Kings Island Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
Evel Knievel Jump in 1975 Daredevil Evel Knievel successfully jumped over 14 Greyhound buses on his motorcycle in the Kings Island parking lot on October 25, 1975. The jump was nationally televised and set a new world record. (Contributed Photo/ Kings Island PR)
Zodiac Kings Island Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
Kings Island's The Racer Roller Coasters Contributed Photos/Kings Island PR
Kings Island, Swan Lake Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
Skylab at Kings Island 1986 A park expansion in 1986 saw the addition of the Skylab, a 90-foot high wheel. (Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR)
Phantom Theater Phantom Theater, haunted ride opened in 1992. (Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR)
Son of Beast Construction 2000 The Son of Beast, the tallest, fastest and only looping wooden roller coaster opens in 2000. The ride closed in 2009. (Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR)
Vortex coaster passes milestone of 40 million rides The Vortex roller coaster is seen at Kings Island amusement park in Mason. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/KINGS ISLAND
Kings Island announces closure of Vortex
Banshee opens up in 2014 Banshee, the world’s longest inverted roller coaster, opens in 2014 in the former spot of the Son of Beast. (Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR)
Racer roller coaster A Tennessee woman on Friday scored the 100 millionth ride on the Racer roller coaster at Kings Island.
Winterfest Kings Island Winterfest in 2019
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Bob Ross dolls ride Kings Island's Orion Kings Island released a video in May 2021 with a train full of Bob Ross doll riding the Orion roller coaster. Watch the video here: https://www.whio.com/news/local/video-kings-island-sends-plush-bob-ross-dolls-test-run-new-roller-coaster/7NPNOH2FPZGW5PVAADVP3YAW7E/
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Kings Island Antique Car Ride Contributed Photo/Kings Island PR
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Kings Island Adventure Port Adventure Port Birdseye View | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port The Mercado and Sol Spin | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port Adventure Express Enhancements (Contributed Photo/Kings Island)
Kings Island Adventure Port Enriques Quick Service Restaurant | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port Adventure Express New Entrance | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port Port Cargo Loco | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port Port Cargo Loco Entrance | Contributed Photo/Kings Island
Kings Island Adventure Port Sol Spin | Contributed Photo/Kings Island