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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.

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.

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? 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!

The Beast was officially, and quite appropriately, “unchained” in a steady downpour 39 years ago on Friday, April 13, 1979, for hundreds of media representatives from around the U.S. and Great Britain. The Beast being unleashed garnered international attention with news of the 7,359-foot-long coaster traveling as far away as China, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and Russia. 

When one of Kings Island’s most popular attractions debuted on April 11, 1987, it set a new world’s record by turning riders upside-down a total of six times in two and one-half minutes. Over 44.3 million guests have experienced the Vortex since its debut, the seventh-most in park history and sixth among active rides.

The award-winning Mystic Timbers roller coaster will continue to be the biggest draw when Kings Island opens its 2018 season this Saturday. But a new restaurant and other new food options will make the dining experience just as memorable as the rides for guests.

Roller coaster aficionados who visit Kings Island have 9.2 miles of thrills awaiting them. That’s how far they can travel by riding each of the park’s 16 roller coasters, including each side of The Racer.

April 5 marks the 38th anniversary of The Beast being entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest wooden roller coaster in the world at 7,359 feet, a record that still stands today.

Construction on the new Coney Bar B Que restaurant at Kings Island is taking shape. This fast-casual dining location will offer various barbecue favorites including smoked St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, rotisserie chicken and Queen City Sausage along with a fresh selection of side dishes.