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Kings Island opens for 53rd season with Beast roller coaster improvements, a new water slide and more
Apr 16, 2025
More to come: New owners say a new flagship attraction is planned for the 2026 season.
Park operating hours and Passholder Preview Day
This season, Kings Island’s opening day is set for 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, April 19. After which, the park will open select weekends through May 24, when its hours will change to 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
Those who own a Kings Island Silver, Gold or Prestige Pass will get a special early look at the park noon-9 p.m. April 18. Guests will get a chance to ride iconic coasters such as Orion and the Beast before the general public. Season pass add-ons, including FunPix and meals plans, will be valid during the event.
The Soak City water park will begin its season May 24, and will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.
On Sept. 1, Soak City’s season will end and Kings Island will return to weekend operation.
Where to find it
Kings Island is located at 6300 Kings Island Drive in Mason, just off of Interstate 71. Just look for the Eiffel Tower replica in the sky. The park is also by Great Wolf Lodge, and there are lots of restaurants nearby.
What’s new for 2025?
Kings Island’s main focus for the 2025 season is improving and updating its Soak City water park. As part of this renovation, Soak City will see its first major attraction since the addition of Tropical Plunge in 2016 — RiverRacers.
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