Does Kings Island stay open if its raining?

Of course! Rainy days can be the best days to visit the 364-acre amusement and water park. On days with inclement weather, the wait time for your favorite rides will be minimal, plus there's a lot more to do at Kings Island than just rides. The park is basically a one-stop-shop for indoor fun an excitement.



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Are there any outdoor roller coasters that can keep going in the rain? Yes, actually! Most roller coasters are able to run just fine in the rain.

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Most rides and attractions remain open during rain. Some attractions will close when inclement weather prohibits their safe operation, but will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. Please enjoy a show, meal or shopping until such weather passes. Sorry, no rainchecks or refunds once you have entered the park.

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Under the new policy, park-goers 15 years old and younger need to be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old in order to be admitted to or remain in the park after 4 p.m. to closing time. The chaperone will need to present a photo ID with a birthdate in order to be let in.

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No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed to be brought into Kings Island or Soak City Water Park. Exceptions are made for Guests with special dietary needs to include food allergies and baby food and formula.

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What happens if it rains during my visit? Some attractions may close in inclement weather until conditions permit safe operation. Please enjoy a meal or shopping until such weather passes. Kings Island does not issue rain checks or refunds for inclement weather.

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Most operations will shut down their rides when lightning is in the immediate vicinity. As far as rain, it depends upon how safely the individual rides can operate under wet conditions since speed and braking are effected.

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An indoor steel roller coaster that launches riders up to 54 miles per hour and turns riders upside down 4 times.

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Does Kings Island offer free water cups? Yes, they're smaller, but I've never been told no to taking two.

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Kings Island Soak City Water Park's Pipeline Paradise is being decommissioned and removed after 24 years. Kings Island president and general manager Mike Koontz sent a letter to park-goers saying the attraction has reached the end of its service life, being one of the longest-operating flowriders in the world.

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At Kings Island, we want you to have an AMAZING time with your friends and family. That's why we've moved to all cashless payments throughout the park. Simply swipe or tap your credit card, debit card or smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay where you would normally use cash. It's faster, safer and always secure.

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Children/Teens - Notice to Parents & Guardians In addition to our chaperone policy, we strongly recommend that minors (under 18) be accompanied by an adult. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors.

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