Is Kings Island cashless?

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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What forms of payment does Kings Island accept? Kings Island is now cashless. All of our in-park locations only accept credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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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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We recommend using a fanny pack on your trip to Kings Island! Based on our personal experience, fanny packs that fully close and DO NOT INTERFERE with roller coaster safety bars, are allowed on all rides.

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Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are historically least crowded during the summer season in June, July, and August.

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Carrying firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind and any other prohibited item. Kings Island reserves the right to prohibit any items at their discretion. Unsolicited photographing or video recording that disrupts a guest's experience or interferes with park operations.

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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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Tues-thurs are the best but even Mondays & Fridays are better than weekends! Long lines of 1 hr+ on weekends! We've been going for 14 yrs & we always go during the week. Also avoid special days like free military or bring a friend free...

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The average Kings Island hourly pay ranges from approximately $14 per hour for a Ride Operator to $24 per hour for a Food and Beverage. Kings Island employees rate the overall compensation and benefits package 3.8/5 stars.

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Early in its history, Kings Island appeared in popular sitcoms and received widespread recognition for its record-breaking attractions and events. One of the park's most well-known attractions, The Racer, is often credited with reviving worldwide interest in roller coasters during the 1970s.

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I can ride everything. The Vortex and the Bat are the 2 fat kid friendliest coasters there. On the major coasters and thrill rides, they have a tester seat set up at the front of the ride.

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For most of the rides, you'll likely be able to just leave the bag around your waist, but for the ones that have a lap bar or over the shoulder harness that would make that uncomfortable, you'll be able to either keep your bag in a small storage area or just down at your feet.

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