Is Kentucky Kingdom the same as Kings Island?

Kentucky Kingdom, better known as Six Flags by us Locals/former locals, is a much better value than Kings Island or any other major Amusement park. Prices are better and lines are shorter! We have been to several other places and always prefer Kentucky Kingdom!



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Kings Island was conceived as early as 1964 when Coney Island, a popular amusement park 10 miles (16 km) east of downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River, suffered from a major flood that submerged the area in over 14 feet (4.3 m) of water.

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Kentucky Kingdom was named one of Kentucky Proof's Best Bets in 2017. Amusement Today Magazine gave a Golden Ticket Award to Kentucky Kingom's Storm Chaser in 2016 for best theme park ride (No. 2). Also in 2016, it was voted best amusement park in Kentucky by Kentucky Living Magazine.

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Amid a corporate bankruptcy, on February 4, 2010, Six Flags announced the park would cease operations immediately due to the rejection of an amended lease by the Kentucky State Fair Board. This left the fair board and Six Flags to negotiate the ownership of rides and attractions.

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Kentucky Kingdom offers a wide range of season pass options to help guests meet their unique fun-filled family requirements! Our season passes boast a variety of benefits including discounts on cabana rentals in Hurricane Bay, free parking, and free or discounted beverages.

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But by the 1970s, no one lived here year-round; most residents had moved to Nome, on the mainland. While several forces drove the migration, King Islanders say a main cause was the decision by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to close a school it ran on the island in the late 1950s.

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Six themed sections, modeled after the culture of the six countries whose flags flew over Texas during the state's colorful history, created a spectacular and magical setting for guests — and provided the park's name.

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Crowd Calendar Notes UPDATE: Reservations no longer required. Check out the Live Crowd Tracker for real-time updates. Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are historically least crowded during the summer season in June, July, and August. Weekends, especially Saturdays, attract more tourists and vacationers.

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The differences between the two were that at Kings Dominion riders' feet dangle freely and at Kings Island, which installed a Giant Top Spin, there was a floor.

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