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Landscaping an attraction at Kings Island

Down a gravel road off of Kings Island’s parking lot sits the park’s best and oldest kept secret. In a small back lot just across from Great Wolf Lodge, rows of greenhouses sit filled with dozens of different plants that will eventually make their way to Kings Island’s main grounds and create some of the park’s most iconic landmarks. When you step into one of the greenhouses, you’re immediately transported to a jungle with dozens of different colors and shapes.

Coaster Campout at Kings Island raises over $20,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Cedar Fair Charities

The fourth annual Coaster Campout at Kings Island June 15-16 had thrill-seekers screaming and snoozing under the stars, all for a good cause. This year’s campout attracted 375 campers from nine different states who spent the night after the park closed riding some of their favorite attractions until 1 a.m. on The Beast, Backlot Stunt Coaster, the Racer, Scrambler and Dodgem and enjoying snacks which included popcorn, cookies and Coca-Cola products.

Ride Tip: Ride in the front row on Banshee

Where you sit on one Kings Island’s 16 roller coasters will affect your ride experience. To get the most thrilling ride on Banshee, sit in the front row! You’ll be able to stare the spectacular 150-foot curved first drop right in the eyes. The coaster is manufactured by Bolliger and Mabillard, or B&M. The Swiss firm also created the tallest and fastest roller coaster at Kings Island, Diamondback, which opened in 2009

Kings Island dog show features world-class canine athletes

In the 1980s, Lou Mack was working as a contractor in Davis, California when a friend suggested that he find a hobby outside of work, so he took Lou to a Frisbee dog show. The visit turned into an award-winning, 35-year career that put Lou on stages and television screens across the globe.

Your PEANUTS Celebration Playlist

No matter what musical mood you’re in, there’s a show at the PEANUTS Celebration to fit your groove. Kings Island has launched five new live shows to honor Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip characters during the celebration, which runs daily through June 17.

Reserve your Premium Cabana at Soak City Water Park

Relax by a 650,000-gallon wave pool in a private cabana when you’re enjoying a day of fun and thrills this summer at Kings Island’s Soak City Water Park. The Tidal Wave Bay Premium Cabanas include a flat screen HDTV, mini-refrigerator stocked with Coca-Cola products and bottled water, chaise lounge chairs and poolside service for up to six guests.

One summer turned into a 40-year career at Kings Island for Doug Kramer

Nothing says summer fun like a day at Kings Island. From thrill rides like The Beast, Banshee and Diamondback to family attractions like the Grand Carousel and K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad, plus the games, character meet and greets and Soak City Water Park, there are many fun things to do at the park for the whole family. But have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Kings Island to keep you safe? If so, meet Doug Kramer.

Learn to draw PEANUTS characters with PEANUTS Sketch School

Whether you’re a budding artist who loves to doodle or a bit of a butterfingers who prefers stick figures, PEANUTS Celebration at Kings Island will turn you into a mini Charles Schulz as you learn to draw his characters in a few easy steps. Once you step into the “studio,” located in the Enchanted Theater next to The Great Pumpkin Coaster, a resident art teacher takes you step-by-step through drawing some classic PEANUTS characters while you follow along with your own pencil and paper.

Meet former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Hal Morris Saturday at Kings Island

Attention Cincinnati Reds fans! Former Reds first baseman Hal Morris will be at Kings Island on Saturday (June 9) to meet fans and sign autographs from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Reds Hall of Fame Grille. Morris had two stints with the Reds, from 1990 to '97 and as the backup to Sean Casey in 1999 and 2000. He helped the Reds win the World Series in 1990 by hitting .340, and batted above .300 in five of his eight years with the Reds as a regular.

Set, costumes and characters take guests to another planet in Gravity

Kings Island has never been just about roller coasters and rides for Chris Hughes. While he most enjoy those things, having a theater background, he has always enjoyed the different shows at the park. Over the past four years, his favorite shows that the park has hosted have been the Cirque shows in the Kings Island Theater. The new Gravity show is no exception.