Opening Day at Kings Island 2025
Mark your calendar! Kings Island opens for its 53rd season Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Kings Island 2024 Opening Day
Kings Island amusement park will officially open its gates for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19
Make plans now to attend Opening Day and be among the first to scream with joy on Banshee, plummet down the 300-foot drop of Orion and speed through the woods and tunnels on The Beast. Plus, there is plenty of fun to be had on Kings Island original rides like The Racer, Monster, Grand Carousel and Scrambler.
Don’t forget the little ones! Return to Camp Snoopy with charming rides and activities inspired by their favorite PEA. With so much to see and do, the fun and thrills never seem to end at one of America’s favorite amusement parks!
Soak City Water Park will open on Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend).
About Kings Island
With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Kings Island's 364-acre amusement and water park offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions. For more information, go to visitkingsisland.com.
Photos: Opening Day at Kings Island 2025

Break the Scream Barrier on Orion at Kings Island
Thrill-seekers meet their match when they visit Kings Island to ride Orion®, one of only seven giga coasters in the world, a class of roller coasters having a height or drop of 300-399 feet.

TWISTED: Invertigo roller coaster at Kings Island
138-foot hill for a downhill launch at 55 mph, into a 72-foot loop - Invertigo roller coaster is twisted!

Eiffel Tower at Kings Island
One-third scale replica of the Eiffel Tower located in Paris. Standing 314 feet tall, this observation tower provides stunning views of the park and surrounding areas.

Buckle up for Diamondback at Kings Island
Diamondback, a top-ranked steel coaster, takes you on a 5,282-foot whirlwind adventure. Reaching speeds of 80 mph, you'll plummet 215 feet at a heart-stopping 74-degree angle and experience ten gravity-defying drops before a splashy finale. With unobstructed views from the open-air, stadium-style seats, no moment of this exhilarating ride will be missed!