Ready, Set, Ride!

One of the sure signs of Spring’s arrival in Cincinnati is the opening of Kings Island!

The park opens this Saturday, April 15 and inside you’ll find new attractions, new food and more ways to have fun.

The 364-acre amusement park in Mason will open its turnstiles for the first time at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.  Guests will be able to get their first rides on the legendary Beast roller coaster, their first tastes of the park’s famous blue ice cream and their first hugs from Charlie Brown and Snoopy. 

“The park also is adding a new restaurant, Grain & Grill, a fast-casual dining location that will feature Eastern European and Mediterranean flavors,” said Chad Showalter, Kings Island’s director of communications

Grain & Grill rendering

As Kings Island’s Opening Day approaches, the amusement park has named Joseph Perez as the new executive chef. He previously served as the executive chef at Ameristar Casino and Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. 

“I’m excited to join the talented food and beverage team here at Kings Island and I’m looking forward to helping the park continue to grow its menu options with fresh, locally sourced items,” said Perez. “I want families and friends visiting the park to be able to gather together around a table, have an excellent dining experience, and make lasting Kings Island memories.”

Also opening this summer, is the new Adventure Port.

The park’s newest themed area will feature two new family rides, enhanced theming for Adventure Express, a new quick service restaurant and the Mercado. This new area will be located between Coney Mall and Action Zone.

More information on the 2023 season is available at visitkingsisland.com.