Why Kings Island is the best place to visit on rainy days

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Why Kings Island is the best place to visit on rainy days

Don Helbig Photo Don Helbig |
August 7, 2022

You're excited about your visit to Kings Island when you check your mobile device and see the weather forecast. Unfortunately, the forecast calls for rain. Should you still go? Of course! Rainy days can be the best days to visit the 364-acre amusement and water park.

On days with inclement weather, the wait time for your favorite rides will be minimal, plus there's a lot more to do at Kings Island than just rides. The park is basically a one-stop-shop for indoor fun an excitement.

Take a look at all of the things to do indoors at Kings Island:

LIVE SHOWS

There are plenty of indoor live shows at Kings Island that will entertain the whole family.

Phantom Theater Encore

The curtain rises once more for the Maestro and his troupe of ghoulish thespians, who are eager to show off their unearthly talents in a performance of an after-lifetime. Audiences of all ages will delight in this spooky, zany, whimsical production that’s filled with toe-tapping music, laugh-out-loud comedy, and mystifying illusions that are sure to amaze. NOTE: Show ends Aug. 14.

The 70s on Demand 

Step into this totally groovy time machine and join our singers, dancers, and a funky 9-piece live band as they travel back in time to perform classic hits from the decade that started it all! NOTE: Show ends Aug. 14.

PEANUTS Passion for Fashion 

It’s the dress-up party of the decade, and you’re invited! Dance and sing along with the PEANUTS™ Gang in this song-filled fashion show where anything can happen! There’s music, fun, and plenty of surprises along the way. NOTE: Show ends Sept. 5.

INDOOR DINING

It’s not all about cotton candy and blue ice cream! Kings Island has plenty of nice sit-down restaurants and Cincinnati food favorites. In between shows and rides, sit back, relax and let our top-notch staff do the rest.

Coney Bar B Que

This fast-casual dining location offers various barbecue favorites including burnt ends, hand-pulled pork and rotisserie chicken along with a selection of fresh side dishes with covered seating areas. Majority of menu items are gluten free. 

Miami River Brewhouse 

Rounding third and heading for lunch, this table service restaurant in Rivertown is basically a museum inside the park. While you dine on wings, chicken tenders, salads and ice cold beer, explore Reds memorabilia, read about the rich history of the Cincinnati Reds and catch a game on one of the 28 flat screen TV’s.

Festhaus

Grab a seat inside and enjoy the air conditioning for a while. Choose from a fine selection of delicious dining options including LaRosa's Pizza (including gluten-free pizza), Chicken Tenders, Trailblazer Burger (Vegan), Cheeseburgers and Bacon Burgers, Mac & Cheese, Salads and Desserts. Located in Oktoberfest.

Graeter’s Ice Cream

Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, please! Cool off with Cincinnati’s favorite ice cream since 1870, plus milkshakes, coffee and lemonade. With 14 flavors, you can’t choose just one!

SHOPPING

Kings Island’s gift shops have more than The Beast and Orion t-shirts. With over a dozen places to shop throughout the park, Kings Island is basically a mini mall! Many of the stores have name-brand, fashionable clothing and accessories with something to fit every personality and preference.

Emporium

From apparel and toys, to embroidered hats, to mini Eiffel Towers and NanoCoasters, you'll always remember your day of fun and thrills at Kings Island when you take home an item from the Emporium.

DB Trading Post

You'll never forget your ride on Diamondback, The Beast or Mystic Timbers when you take home a souvenir item from the DB Trading Post. Here you'll find an a selection of t-shirts, embroidered hats, collectible pins and unique souvenir items.

Sweet Spot

Fudge, gourmet apples, candy, cookies and a large assortment of other tasty treats. 

Snoopy Boutique

Snoopy's Boutique is the ultimate PEANUTS shopping destination. The store features the latest in PEANUTS' apparel, toys, collectibles, books and more! 

Coaster Connection

The Coaster Connection features an assortment of park-themed apparel, embroidered hats, glassware and souvenir items. 

No matter the weather forecast, there's always plent to do at Kings Island.