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Kings Island Opens Saturday

April 18, 2025 By Dayton937

Thrill-seekers and families alike are counting down the days until Kings Island officially opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19th. With extended hours, exciting new attractions, and beloved classics returning, Opening Day promises to deliver a full day of unforgettable fun.

Park Hours for Opening Day

Kings Island will be open from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on April 19th, giving guests all day to explore everything the park has to offer. Early birds can take advantage of shorter lines in the morning, while night owls can enjoy the park’s dazzling evening atmosphere and illuminated coasters. They will be opened April 26 & 27, May 2nd & 3rd and May 9 and 10 from 10am to 9pm, and on May 4th and May 11th from 10am – 7pm and then daily starting May 14th.

What’s New in 2025

This year, Kings Island is debuting “Sol Spin,” a brand-new flat ride in the Oktoberfest section of the park. Suspended high above the midway, Sol Spin launches riders into a swirling, soaring adventure with 360-degree rotations and epic views of the park.

Also new for 2025 is the revamped Camp Snoopy area, which has been expanded with two additional family-friendly rides: “Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers”, a junior coaster perfect for little thrill-seekers, and “Woodstock’s Wagon Wheel”, a gentle spinning ride that’s great for all ages.

Can’t-Miss Attractions

Kings Island is home to over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including:

Orion, one of only seven giga coasters in the world
The Beast, the longest wooden roller coaster on the planet
Mystic Timbers, a fan-favorite with a mysterious surprise ending
Planet Snoopy, voted the best kids’ area in the world several years running
Live entertainment – Enjoy a lineup of shows throughout the park, with performances suitable for the whole family.
Dining and Shopping: Savor a variety of food options and shop for souvenirs to commemorate your visit.

Soak City Water Park at Kings Island will open to the public on Saturday, May 24th. The park is expected to feature the new RiverRacers, Ohio’s only side-by-side dual racing water coaster, and Splash River Junction, a new kids’ play area with seven slides.

For tickets, season passes, and more information, visit the official Kings Island website: Kings Island

Kings Island’s Adventure Port opens Saturday

June 8, 2023 By Dayton937

Adventure Port, a new themed area featuring two new family rides, will open at Kings Island on Saturday.vThe area is located near the front of the park, between Action Zone and Coney Mall.

The park describes the new area’s theme this way: “Adventure Port is a hub for explorers searching for an ancient civilization’s forbidden temple and mysterious wonders.”

Kings Island describes the two new rides:

Sol Spin: This recently discovered mechanism appears to be an immense sun disk created by an ancient civilization. Riders will board open-air, suspended passenger vehicles and experience the sensation of flying 60 feet through the air at 25 m.p.h

Cargo Loco: Their methods might be a little dizzying, but the Arrow Cargo Company will get your goods from Point A to Point B …. eventually. Riders will board these shipping barrels where they will be able to manually control the speed of their spin with a wheel in the middle of the barrel.

“What I love about Adventure Port is that we’ve taken parts of the Adventure Express story and built upon it to create this new themed area,” said Mike Koontz, vice president and general manager of Kings Island. “When guests who have been coming to the park for years visit this area for the first time, the story will feel familiar, but it will be told in a whole new way.”

Also in the area: Enrique’s, formerly Hank’s Mexican Grill, with burrito bowls, tacos and salads; and the Mercado, formerly the Bier Garten, with food, shopping and a full-service bar.

The area will be open to the public at 10 a.m. Saturday. Kings Island is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Information: visitkingsisland.com

Kings Island Free Weekends for Teachers, First Responders & Healthcare Professionals

July 30, 2019 By Dayton Most Metro

Over the next few weeks, teachers, first responders and healthcare professionals will have days they can go to Kings Island without having to purchase an admission ticket to celebrate the park’s “Community Appreciation Days” in August.

Teacher Appreciation Weekend

To celebrate the start of a new school year, Kings Island is offering free admission to educators August 2-4.

Educators who qualify for the free admission ticket include teachers, faculty and staff. A valid school employee ID, or a valid teaching license with a photo ID, must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of this offer.

First Responders Days

Kings Island is honoring those who protect our community August 9-11 by offering free admission to all active fire, police and safety personnel.

A valid fire and police photo ID must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of the public safety appreciation offer. Fire and police badges and identification cards are accepted only if accompanied by a photo ID. As all ID must reference specific fire or police duty, government-only issued IDs will not be accepted.

Fire, police and safety personnel who quality for free admission include firefighters, EMTs, uniformed police officers, state troopers, border patrol agents, investigators, evidence technicians, firearms examiners, crime lab technicians, 911 dispatchers, correction officers, hand writing examiners, intelligence analysts and investigative assistants.

Healthcare Professionals Days

Kings Island is honoring those who work in the healthcare industry by offering free admission to healthcare professionals August 16-18.

Any guest who presents a valid medical I.D. card, medical license or certificate in conjunction with a state-issued photo I.D. will qualify for free admission during Healthcare Appreciation Days.

Family and friends of teachers, first responders and healthcare professionals can purchase tickets online at the lowest price of the season.

Military Get Free Admission To Kings Island Memorial Day Weekend

May 17, 2019 By Dayton Most Metro

Kings Island prides itself on providing world-class thrills, fun and family entertainment for guests of all ages. Kings Island is also proud of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military

As a thank you to all who have served and are currently serving in our country’s military and the sacrifices made to serve and protect, Kings Island is offering free admission to active and retired members of the U.S. military during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The deal is available May 24-27 at the 364-acre amusement and water park.

Military who qualify for the free admission ticket include active military, retired military, National Guard, veterans with honorable or medical discharge and Reserve Officers’ Training Corps with government issued ID.

A valid government-issued military ID must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of this offer.

Military personnel can also buy admission at a special price of $35 per ticket for up to six immediate family members at the park.

Kings Island

6300 Kings Island Drive,
Kings Island, OH 45034

Parking is $17 per vehicle for regular parking and $27 for preferred when purchased in advance online. A limited number of handicap parking spaces are available near the Front Gate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Free Kings Island Admission For Military Personnel

May 22, 2018 By Dayton Most Metro

Kings Island prides itself on providing world-class thrills, fun and entertainment for guests of all ages. The 364-acre amusement and water park is also proud of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military.

Kings Island will pay tribute to members of the military by offering free admission on military appreciation days during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The deal is available May 25-28.

A valid military ID must be presented at Kings Island to take advantage of this offer.

Qualifying military personnel can also purchase discount tickets at a special price of $34/ticket for up to six family members at the park.

LaRosa’s 40+ Year Spaghetti Pigout Tradition

April 27, 2016 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

All you Can Eat Spaghetti Mon & Tues at LaRosa’s

LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria has had the best dinner deal in town, for four decades. It is called “Spaghetti a Plenty” Nights. We decided to revisit this weekly special and see if it is still “bowling” folks over.

We found out, kids love it, grown ups love it.. so what’s going on here?

Oodles and oodles of noodles… enough for several Food Adventures, that’s what’s going on here. It is a chance to indulge at a nominal price.

Since the 1970’s LaRosa’s has been serving up the Monday and Tuesday “All-You-Can-Eat” Spaghetti deal for adults and for kids. The Big Ragu remembers those 70’s nights in Centerville and Lebanon taking advantage of the special treat. If you love pasta, this place has been the mecca for your craving at the beginning of each week. It is a tradition to “pig out” and loosen your belt after the meal….

Do you love your spaghetti with chunky marinara sauce, full of tomatoes? Or are you the meat sauce type, even loving a big old meatball in the middle of your spun noodles. This dinner has all the fixings and is crazy cheap. How Cheap? 99 cents cheap for kids and $5.19 for adults. From the Oregano to the Parmesan, this night will have you and your family dancing in your booth seats.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Looks like it is Meatball Mania on this Food Adventure

WHAT: “SPAGHETTI-A-PLENTY” NIGHTS at LaROSA’S PIZZERIA.. it’s ALL-U-CAN-EAT Spaghetti! Capeesh?

WHEN: MONDAY and TUESDAY’s from 4pm – close.

COST: 99cents for kids, $5.19 for adults. (Sometimes they charge you $1 for meat sauce)

Ok , so The Big Ragu, Hungry Jax and Chef House have super secret codes and we are gonna share with you the way to get the most of this special if you are a pasta lover. We will channel your inner Italian …especially like the Italian in us!

ROUND 1: DINNER SALAD – This isn’t your typical “side salad.” They are generous with shredded mozzarella, covering your mixed greens plate, and serving your favorite dressing on the side. Dig it, it is cold, refreshing and delicious. Even served with an olive or 2, make sure you shake, shake shake some of that Parmesan cheese on top.

ROUND 2: SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE: Order this first. A big portion, how we like it, with a LOT of sauce. Buddy LaRosa’s own family recipe of sauce, that has stood the test for 6 decades. Ask for the TEXAS TOAST here and work it into your noodle spinning. Did we forget to mention.. sprinkle the oregano, hot pepper, and Parmesan cheese on your “Sketty Mountain.”

Salad Included.. Do it up !

ROUND 3: SPAGHETTI with MEAT SAUCE: Finish strong, even asking for a meatball in the middle. They serve this and other “refills” as half portions. So hey, deal with it… meaty, so good. Ask for the BREADSTICKS option on this round, so you take advantage of all the amenities

**NOTE: Your kids don’t like sauce? No problem! They have a butter sauce available, so the noodles are served plain… go ahead, if you want it this way, put your “lunch hooks” in the air and wave…

That’s our system, after this you are on your own. You could keep going, ordering more servings or eat forkfuls off your kids plates and a pound of spaghetti like Hungry Jax. Another option is spill half of it down your chest like The Big Ragu, leaving stains as memories of past Food Adventures.

Want something besides spaghetti? Well we have a few patented “Must Eats” that you want to sink your teeth into. And away we go ….

Pepperoni Pizza – it put Kings Island on the International food map

MUST EATS: (BESIDES SPAGHETTI A PLENTY)

— PEPPERONI PIZZA: Why just pepperoni? Because it is the pizza that put Kings Island on the International food map. Come on, the pizza tastes so good. Whether you are sitting in a wet bathing suit on a bench after “Waterworks” water park, or in a booth with your favorite pizza pal.

— GARLIC FRIES: Dripping with freshly minced garlic and butter, what’s not to love. Your breath might be rank, but your mouth will be smiling.

— LASAGNA: A brick of lasagna, smothered in sauce and cheese. Try it and get lost in gooey, cheesey, saucy heaven. A labor of love, brought to you by Buddy LaRosa.

But this week it was all about the spaghetti. It was about fork spinnin, sauce drippin’, bread dippin’ good eats. “Spaghetti A Plenty” is a CHEAP, fun way to get the family together. It has been going on for 40 years.. why don’t you stop at LaRosa’s Pizzeria and see why ? See you at tables….

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