Kings Island in Mason, Ohio, is one of the most influential amusement parks in the United States. Since opening in 1972, the park has played a major role in the development of the amusement park industry. Originally built by Taft Broadcasting, it later became the flagship of the Paramount Parks chain before joining the Cedar Fair group in 2006.

Throughout its history, Kings Island has introduced attractions that helped shape the modern amusement park. The Racer sparked renewed interest in wooden roller coasters during the 1970s, while Flight of Fear was among the first roller coasters in the world to feature a linear induction motor launch. Today, the park is home to a diverse collection of roller coasters, family attractions and live entertainment, making it one of the Midwest’s most popular destinations.

Beyond its attractions, Kings Island is known for its beautifully maintained grounds, extensive entertainment program and one of the largest children’s areas in the United States. Together, they create a well-balanced park that offers far more than just world-class roller coasters.

Fun Fact #1: The original Suspended Coaster The Bat was only short lived. Its station and foundations was reused for the looping coaster Vortex.

Fun Fact #2: The wooden coaster The Beast was built completely inhouse. Up to now, it is still the world’s longest wooden roller coaster.

Fun Fact #3: The park’s huge Eiffel Tower was originally planned for Cincinnati’s Coney Island amusement park.

Adventure Express

A mine train adventure awaits you

Backlot Stunt Coaster

Special Effects on a roller coaster

Banshee

The largest Inverted Coaster

Diamondback

Airtime Galore

Drop Tower

Gyro Drops are awesome

Flight of Fear

Indoor Launch Coaster

Invertigo

Face to Face and upside down

Mystic Timbers

GCI at its best

Race for your Life Charlie Brown

Oldschool Log Flume

The Bat

Kings Island loves Suspended Coaster

The Beast

The legendary wooden coaster

The Racer

The first of an era

Vortex

Giant Looping Coaster