International Street and Royal Fountain to get major offseason renovation

January 16, 2019

Don Helbig

Area Manager, Digital Marketing - Kings Island

Kings Island’s International Street is set to receive its first complete makeover since the park opened in 1972.

No element of International Street will be left untouched as crews update the Royal Fountain, install more than 130,000 new pavers, improve each building façade and enhance the landscaping. The renovation will take guests back to what Kings Island looked like when the park first opened, allowing guests to discover the magic of International Street again.

Technology upgrades to the Royal Fountain will allow for choreographed daytime and nighttime shows featuring water that shoots 50 percent higher into the air, and the ability to individually control each of the fountains new 112 nozzles and 176 LED lights. An expanded bandstand stage in front of the Eiffel Tower will allow for bigger celebrations and performances.

Construction on International Street is now underway. Follow the Kings Island blog for a series of construction updates leading up to Opening Day in the spring.

Don Helbig

Area Manager, Digital Marketing - Kings Island

Daily operation begins for 2018 season

Here's a sure sign that summer is just around the corner: Today, Kings Island begins daily operation for the 2018 season. Kings Island will be open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays through May 24. Operating hours vary for the rest of the summer beginning Memorial Day weekend.

Planet Snoopy the perfect place for families with young children to spend the day

Many of the rides in Planet Snoopy are designed for children and their parents or grandparents to enjoy together, such as the Character Carousel, Flying Ace Aerial Chase, The Great Pumpkin Coaster, Woodstock Gliders, Snoopy's Space Buggies and Race For Your Life Charlie Brown. If interactive experiences are more your family’s speed, Planet Snoopy hosts meet-and-greet opportunities with your favorite pals from PEANUTS TV shows and comic strips – Snap a picture of your little ones meeting Charlie Brown and Snoopy for the first time.

Stop by McDonald’s to save $20 off admission to Kings Island

Planning a visit to Kings Island this spring? Stop by a participating McDonald’s in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana from May 7 through June 3 and Score with an Ice Cold Coke. Large soft drink cups have $20 off admission to Kings Island while supplies last.

Start your day with a ride on Mystic Timbers

No visit to Kings Island is complete without a ride on Mystic Timbers. Voted “Best New Ride” in 2017 by Amusement Today and featuring all of the best elements of a modern day wooden roller coaster, Mystic Timbers is a story-driven attraction that appeals to both thrill-seekers and families. The ride experience is fun, thrilling and memorable (for all guests who meet the minimum height requirement of 48 inches).

All-New PEANUTS™ Celebration invites guests to step inside the pages of a Charles M. Shulz comic strip

Kings Island will kick off June with the addition of the all-new PEANUTS Celebration, inviting guests to step inside the pages of a Charles M. Schulz comic strip and experience the beloved PEANUTS characters in a whole new way. PEANUTS Celebration will take place June 1-17 and feature live entertainment, new character experiences with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the PEANUTS Gang, large step-inside photo opportunities and deliciously themed treats to top off this whimsical celebration.

Happy Anniversary to Kings Island

April 29 is a big day in Kings Island’s history. It marks the anniversary of the park opening its gates to the public for the first time in 1972 and the creating of unforgettable memories for families to cherish began.

Days of steam revisited on Kings Island railroad

Folks who have nostalgic longings for the days of steam on the railroad would enjoy the K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad at Kings Island. The two locomotives, manufactured by Crown Metal Products Co., in Wyano, Pa., are designed around the 4-4-0 American styled “General” engine, which was built in 1855. Instead of being coal fired, Kings Island’s engines are propane gas fired.

Find the fun faster by downloading the official Kings Island app

Visitors to Kings Island can leave the world of paper behind by downloading the park’s mobile app for iPhone and Android. The app has everything you need for your visit at your fingertips. Users can use the app to locate the park's more than 100 rides, shows and attractions; food locations like the new Coney Bar B Que restaurant and restrooms with the assistance of a GPS enabled park map and guide. The rides and attractions are categorized with photos, description, a rider height guide and ride wait times.

This Day in Kings Island History: Banshee makes its highly anticipated debut

One of the most anticipated opening days in Kings Island’s history took place on April 18, 2014, when the world’s longest steel inverted roller coaster, Banshee, made its debut. Kings Island hadn’t attracted this much attention leading up to the start of the season for a new ride since 1979 when The Beast – still the world’s longest wooden roller coaster at 7,359 feet – opened. Hundreds of roller coaster enthusiasts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe made plans to travel to Southwest Ohio and visit Kings Island specifically to experience the record-breaking ride.

What's it like inside Kings Island?

What’s it like inside Kings Island? It’s upside down. It’s delicious. It’s amazing. With a Gold Season Pass to Kings Island, you can come and go like you own the place place. Enjoy unlimited visits including Soak City Water Park, Halloween Haunt, The Great Pumpkin Fest and WinterFest, and so much more!

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