Kings IslandMason, OhioLast edited by James Rao History: Kings Island opened in 1972, boosted by "product placement" in Partridge Family and Brady Bunch episodes. In its first few decades, the park became known for hosting many prototype rides and coasters. These included The Bat, King Cobra, and Screamin' Demon, among others. Hours: http://www2.cedarfair.com/kingsisland/. Kings Island is open from April through Labor Day, reopening for Halloween Haunt in late September through early November. Tickets: Buy and print online. Always try to buy your tickets in advance, to save money and to save time when you get to the park. Reservations: There is no ride reservation system. Nor are restaurant reservations available in advance. Strategy: As with any amusement park, arrive early (at least :30 minutes before opening) and hit the headliner attractions first. Most visitors tend to begin the day with Diamondback, the big coaster addition from 2009, then work counter-clockwise around the park hitting the main coasters as they go. Use that tendency to your advantage and head left toward Coney Mall. Ride Firehawk first (because of its low rider capacity) followed by Flight of Fear, Racer, Back Lot Stunt Coaster, and Vortex. Now you can tackle the lines at the Beast and Diamondback (which has a single rider line if you are traveling solo). Finally head down to the Action Zone where you can hit Son of Beast (if it is ever open again), Flight Deck, and Adventure Express. Once your coaster tour is complete, and you have ridden the family coasters, midway rides, and water attractions that interest you, visit the Eiffel Tower for some nice views of the whole park. Park admission also includes access to Boomerang Bay, a 15-acre Australian-themed water park. 2010 Changes: Kings Island's Nickelodeon Universe section will receive a Planet Snoopy re-theme as part of a chain-wide re-branding to PEANUTS-themed rides and attractions. Planet Snoopy will also feature a live stage show and daily meet and greet opportunities with the PEANUTS characters such as Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Linus. Theme Park Insider Discussion Board: Reader trip reports, reviews, questions and discussions about Kings Island [Update this description | Read previous versions] Photos:
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