Student & Youth Groups
Thrills, Fun and Yes, Learning Too
At Kings Island, we specialize in giving young people a mind-building, mind-blowing escape from the normal day-to-day. Our educational programs and performance opportunities are creative, fun, and insightful. Our rides and coasters deliver the thrills that bring everyone together and the memories students won’t soon forget.
Meal and Drink Options
Planning Guide
Make planning a breeze! Download our Planning Guide to learn about our programs, meal and drink options, and a helpful checklist to plan your next group trip to the park.
We’re Cashless
For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unless otherwise noted, all ticket orders (admission and meal/drink add-ons) must be received 7 days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable. No rain checks are offered. Guests who do not visit the park on your scheduled event day may use their tickets on any public operating day in 2024, excluding WinterFest.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups that ordered through the group sales office will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and manage your group ticket order. Otherwise, they will be sent to you directly.
Payments can be received via checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover cards. Checks should be made payable to Kings Island. Purchase orders are not accepted. All school checks will be processed through Cedar Fair Corporate finance department for approval. If declined, another method of payment will be requested.
For more details, please review our Group Payment Information.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Visa is accepted for no additional fee.
Visit our Cashless page for more information.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 15 youth admission tickets purchased. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that Season Passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs, including but not limited to food allergies, baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
View our participating locations on our Drinks & Dining page.
Bus/motor coach parking is free. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.
We are proud partners of the Student & Youth Travel Association, SYTA. Visit syta.org to find transportation resources near you.