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Kings Island

6300 Kings Island Drive P.O. Box 901, Kings Island, OH 45034-0901
(513)754-5700
4.0 of 5 stars 296 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Traveler Description: Kings Island is clearly one of the nicest seasonal theme/amusement parks around. It really is a combination of everything. You have that great... more »
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Nashville, Tennessee
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Kings Island can be done in a day or two (even with 2 young children). We are not sure why it wins awards for the best children's area... Some fun rides, but for any child under 40" their ride selection is completely limited. The park could take some tips from Disney about ride queing and efficiency. They were making kids... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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We have been season pass holders to KI for a decade and I have been to the park over 100 times. The names have changed as the park has moved from independent ownership to Paramount to now Cedar Fair, but the rides still thrill and the park is cleaner than ever. The Diamondback and Firehawk rival the best coasters in... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

wonderful for kids and adults. only downside: Very expensive food and drink and a LOT of walking. Parking is expensive too. More

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Kentucky
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Just visited park and really unhappy. Took 14 year old son and a friend along with my wife. Checked out their website and boys were looking forward to the roller coasters and my wife and I figured we send our time watching the shows and eating HaHa. However, when we got there on a Tuesday, none of the shows were... More

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Lowell, Indiana, United States
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The people were crabby on my visits there May 18 and 20th, 2012. We only went 2 days because we purchased online a 2 day ticket. The music was LOUD!! Customer service was aweful. I bought a tattoo with 4 others in my group and the airbrush one looked nothing like the picture and the artist said it was the... More

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Lima, Ohio
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

We went to opening weekend of Soak City at KI...for the most part it is great. It is like they added a Great Wolf Lodge to the waterpark area. We spent most of the day in the new area. We have an 8 yr old, 4 yr old and 15 mo old. There is a small 'pirate ship' pool area... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

in an all and all review it was an ok place but the rides are definitely not for bigger people such as myself. i waited in line for the diamond back for exactly an hour and 35 minutes and when i get to the ride itself i was to big to ride it. lots of people were rude (not trying... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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I wrote a review for this park back in 2008, but there have been a lot of changes since then, so I figured I'd give a fresh perspective. I've had a season pass to KI almost every year since I was about 11...I'm almost 27 now! The most important thing I can tell you about visiting Kings Island, or any... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
1
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We have season passes and live about 20 minutes away. The best time to go to King's Island is when its slightly rainy out or intermediate rain. Its nice to go when its hot and sunny but the lines can be pretty long. When the weather is not the best you can do so much more. I would suggest packing... More

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columbus
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Im a gold pass member and if your coming for a one time weekend visit,you MUST buy FASTLANE if you want to enjoy yourself.It will be worth the extra money if you wanna have a great experience.We always buy Panda Express in the park and share it.3 people can share this meal for 12 dollars and be satisfied.You dont wanna... More

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