Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom
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Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park is Kentucky’s largest amusement and water park, owned by Herschend Family Entertainment, located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Spanning over 67 acres, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park offers family-friendly entertainment with over 70 rides and attractions – including five World-class roller coasters, two giant wave pools, and one of the largest selections of children’s rides in the region (King Louie’s Playland).
Duration: More than 3 hours
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Brandon
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Jun 2021 • Family
The park itself is decent. I cant say its bad. What i can say is if its hot you will become dehydrated. I found it very difficult to get drinks even though we had a unlimited free drink band. You stand in long lines with everyone. Theres typically one person ringing people up for drinks at the slowest pace ive really ever seen. Then theres one person(sometimes two) filling drinks once again very slow. So even if you have band you sit and wait. I say half the time the fillers are standing waiting on the cashiers to cash people out. I think maybe they think their saving people from covid by not letting us just get our drink like at Holliday world but its really counterproductive considering were all huddled in lines. Then you have the people with refillable cups that hand cup to worker for refil. Well now we have contaminated hands touching my cup and breathing and sweating over my cup. Its really dumb. Expect to stand in line for at least 1.5 hours during day to get a drink. Cups are small so you will have to do it many times. Also if in waterpark and your dying of thirst dont wait in line inside water park with 35 min of waterpark closing because even though you stand there 30 min as soon as that clock hits 5:55 they tell you there closed and dont get you a drink. Then you have to go outside waterpark to drink station that thousands of people leaving waterpark stop at on way out and wait in now longer line. I ended up finding a gift shop and buying 8 water bottles for 28$ . O. Also dont send your wife to get lunch for family why your kids stand in ride line because when you get to her with kids she will only have 2 drinks as thats all they will give her with the band even though she has 6 meals. So then you will have to go thirsty or wait in line for 30 min again why your food sits. Real problem with drinks here people. Could be so simple. Forget the fillers. Put the filler there to make sure people have bands. Keep the people who have bands flowing creating much smaller lines and happy people. People without bands wait in line. People with go through. Or better yet raise the price of admission 5$ and just let everyone gets drinks free
Written June 5, 2021
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tumbleweedchris
Richland, WA1,018 contributions
Aug 2020
Kentucky Kingdom is a fairly small ex-Six Flags park. I'm guessing the park has height restrictions on their rides because of the airport proximity, so they are a little limited with space and size of what they can build. That being said, there are three roller coasters here that are a lot of fun. Lightning Run, Storm Chaser, and Thunder Run are the bright spots in the collection and shouldn't be missed on a visit. Most everything else about the park falls in the average or below average category. The layout is an absolute rat's nest. With the waterpark wedged into the middle of the amusement park and an access road cutting through things, it is not a pretty site. The Six Flags residue is still there with top 40 music blaring, disinterested employees, overpriced food, and promo ads everywhere. I did not ride the water attractions, so this is purely based on the amusement park. The amusement park is worth maybe a half day visit to primarily check out the three coasters I mentioned. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't return and wouldn't rate it anything above average.
Written August 9, 2020
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Hi Chris,
We thank you for sharing your feedback. Our staff is dedicated to bringing Kentucky Kingdom back to the regional theme park destination it was in the late 1990's. Millions have been invested in the park and we are very proud of how far it has come since being abandoned for several years. We are glad you enjoyed our coasters and definitely encourage you to check out the water park on your next visit. We thank you for your feedback and hope we will see you again soon.
Written August 16, 2020
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Crystal C
Jeremiah79 contributions
May 2021 • Family
This place is out of control wild. Today my family and I visited the park. Teenagers running wild, being rude, using terrible language, and fighting. This place is dangerous! I guarantee if things don’t change someone will get hurt bad here. I saw people jump young children in the parking lot. Multiple fights of people being attacked as leaving by huge groups of teenagers. I’ve never saw anything like this mess. Completely unsatisfied with the experience my family and I experienced today. Staff was rude as well. David working the antique cars allowed 9 teenagers to crawl under the bars in front of me and everyone behind me without saying anything. David also allowed two cars to never unload and keep ridding while we waited. Be safe if you visit.
Written May 15, 2021
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Rosemary L
Kankakee, United States46 contributions
Sep 2021
We live in Illinois, we bought season passes not knowing anything about the park. We were not disappointed. The first visit was to check it out. It was early in the season. It was short staffed, not fault of the parks. There was still plenty to do with some of the rides being closed.
The 2nd time we went, it was our family Christmas. There was 15 of us. We got a canopy for both days of our stay. It was an a fantastic experience. Of course I wished the season pass holders got a bigger discount, but we did get a small one. The 2 day pass for out of state people was outstanding. I went to buy 2 pizzas to bring back to the canopy, there were no accommodations for carrying them from the restaurant to the canopy. That is pretty much my only complaint.
The 3rd time (Sept.) we went, it was just the grandparents and grandson. Again, it was a fun filled weekend at the park.
The 2nd time we went, it was our family Christmas. There was 15 of us. We got a canopy for both days of our stay. It was an a fantastic experience. Of course I wished the season pass holders got a bigger discount, but we did get a small one. The 2 day pass for out of state people was outstanding. I went to buy 2 pizzas to bring back to the canopy, there were no accommodations for carrying them from the restaurant to the canopy. That is pretty much my only complaint.
The 3rd time (Sept.) we went, it was just the grandparents and grandson. Again, it was a fun filled weekend at the park.
Written September 29, 2021
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dieselblue22
Portland, OR1 contribution
Jul 2020
I went to KK a little while back and I gotta say it was quite amazing. I really wish other theme parks would take after the example these people have set, offering more than just “centrifugal” or “spinning” based rides... which yes they have here but they have gravity and airtime based rides as well. Great job y’all and cya next time!
Written July 13, 2020
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We cannot wait to see you again real soon :)
Written July 27, 2020
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Josh and Amy W
Camp Hill, PA15 contributions
Jul 2022
We visited on a Sunday in July during a heat advisory. While the water park was busy, the rest of the park had very short lines. In fact, we were able to stay on and ride Storm Chaser several times. The park was clean and the employees were friendly and helpful, even going out of their way to give directions. After seeing previous bad reviews, we were hesitant to visit, but I am so glad we did. Lightening Run and Storm Chaser are now in our top 10 coasters list (and we just visited Cedar Point this summer)--very fun rides with lots of air time. We would definitely go again!
Written August 1, 2022
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Todd B
Louisville, KY18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The mission statement of Hershend Entertainment is, "Herschend family entertainment is dedicated to creating and sustaining welcoming and wholesome destinations filled with adventure and memory-making fun." Unfortunately the management and park failed to live up to that mission statement durning my recent visit. I visited the park after not going for 2 years and I was shocked. Operations were terrible! It took an average of 5 minutes to dispatch Lighting Run and that was with 2 trains. In other words the 2nd train was stuck in sun baking while staff slowly checked the station train restraints. 20 min wait for the 5d movie and about 7 to 10 seats broken with signs on them. Oh , and you even have to watch a commercial for park passes before you get to see the movie. Now mind you the dry park side was almost empty so wait times should've been low. Rides such as Cyclos, T3, Blue Beards Bounty, DeepWater Dive, Mega Wedgie, River Rapids, Deludge were only a few of the many standing but not operating rides. Ride ops seemed less concerned about the guest experience than they were with hating their life. The park seems concerned about removing legacy rides and having an overall empty but pretty looking park. There is a distinct corporate sterile vibe to which I found unsettling. I was overall expecting more and left disappointed. There is a noticeable attempt to green up the park but management seems to have focused on greenery and forgot what made KentuckyKingdom great in past. Sure there are over 70 rides and attractions as the park likes to boast but you'll notice most are standing and not operating. I only hope that management will bring a unique theme in soon with an addition of several flat rides and multi generational attractions not shows! It should be noted that there is a waterpark side to the park but it was understaffed with several rides not open on a 80 plus degree day. If want to experience a park stripped of its character and charm go to Kentucky Kingdom.
There is certainly room for doing better, but until the park does I think I'll spend my money at Kings Island and Holiday World. Is it to soon for a Save My Park campain? 🤔
There is certainly room for doing better, but until the park does I think I'll spend my money at Kings Island and Holiday World. Is it to soon for a Save My Park campain? 🤔
Written August 14, 2023
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perfectsmiletx
Radcliff, KY4 contributions
Aug 2020
It is always fun coming here. We always buy a season pass and make an effort to take advantage of going as much as we can. Getting a season pass is the way to go. The rides are fun and safe, and the vibes that Kentucky Kingdom has is amazing along with the music that is played on the speakers that are located everywhere, just adds a perfect touch. Definitely recommend anyone that has nothing going on, even walking around just to kill time is fun. Just pick up your trash and don't litter, I did notice the parking lot is always trashy afterwards but I am in no way blaming the park for that, its the people that have no respect and are disgusting. Give it a try, it won't disappoint!
Written August 23, 2020
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Thank you for sharing your visit, we hope to see you again soon :)
Written September 1, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michele K
Pittsburgh, PA162 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This was a trip with 2 senior (+60) sisters who love amusement parks. It was our first time here. Good variety of rides at all thrill levels from excellent kiddy rides to major coaster thrill rides. At first, it is deceiving. And looked small with only a few thrill rides. But as you walk along, more and more big coasters and thrill rides are found. Great for an all day trip.
Bring a bathing suit with no metal on it and a towel to enjoy the big water park wave pool and rides.
Only complaints were few navigation signs and no paper maps to describe what rides are. Also PetalPalooza flowers were a bust. Expected something more than they had as far as flower arrangements.
No outside food can be brought in anfmd restaurant options are typical unhealthy and rather expensive. You could pack a lunch and leave it in your car. You do have in and out park privileges.
Bring a bathing suit with no metal on it and a towel to enjoy the big water park wave pool and rides.
Only complaints were few navigation signs and no paper maps to describe what rides are. Also PetalPalooza flowers were a bust. Expected something more than they had as far as flower arrangements.
No outside food can be brought in anfmd restaurant options are typical unhealthy and rather expensive. You could pack a lunch and leave it in your car. You do have in and out park privileges.
Written June 3, 2024
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Hi Michele! We're glad to hear that you and your sister enjoyed your time at the park. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you in the park for the 2024 Season!
Written July 3, 2024
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Mark S
1 contribution
Jun 2021
We went to the park on 6/30/2021. Only two waterpark rides were open. I am not including the lazy river because I consider it a pool. It is crazy that given this is probably the busiest week at the park. Plus the park did not open till 11:00 and the water part closed at 6:00 and the entire park closed at 7:00. The :Mile High Falls" which is not considered part of the waterpark only had one boat and no more than 20 people could be enjoying the ride at one time. Kings Island operates so that many people can enjoy the ride at one time. It has at least four boats that operate.
Plus Kings Island ride makes the ride wait so much shorter.
Plus Kings Island ride makes the ride wait so much shorter.
Written July 1, 2021
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Prices for family of 6 two adults four kids all under the age 11 for Kentucky kingdom
Written July 26, 2023
I live in scottsburg Indiana my daughter pregnant with twins would like to bring her two daughters for there 7+9 the birthday on the 13 the of August do t have any family members to celebrate with would like to very much bring my daughter and the two girls for there birthday how much will it cost us is there any discounts or anything to help us thank you sincerely Angela Albertson God bless
Written August 11, 2022
You can see the price for each ticket on the Kentucky Kingdom website. Every day the price is different. Some days parking is free; some days it costs $12 in addition to the park entrance ticket. You can save a little bit off the ticket price if you purchase the tickets online at least one day before you plan to go to the park. Don't forget to bring a towel and bathing suit if you want to go in the wave pool or water slides.
Written July 7, 2024
Hello how do i purchase out of state tickets to Kentucky kingdom?
Written July 27, 2022
Are we allowed to go in wearing crop tops? To the amusement park?
Written July 3, 2022
This is their policy. I have seen people wearing them. I think as long as you are not exposing things that shouldn't be you will be fine.
For their own safety, guests must wear proper clothing (shoes, shirts, and shorts, pants, or cover-ups) for admission to Kentucky Kingdom and at all times while inside the amusement park.
Clothing or body art that is rude, vulgar, or contains inflammatory language or graphics must be covered.
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay is a family-friendly park and reserves the right to determine whether a guest’s attire or body art is appropriate.
Written July 5, 2022
We're coming from out of state..do we need IDs or some proof ?? To get our out of state 2 day passes
Written May 23, 2022
A single day ticket is $49.95
However it says your in Tennessee, so I would recommend the Out-Of-State Two-Day Admission
Visit any two consecutive days May 8 - September 26, 2021. Includes free soft drinks for $39.95
It costs $10 to park
Written July 16, 2021
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