Is Kings Island getting a new ride?

New Family Roller Coaster Coming to Kings Island in 2024 Snoopy's Soap Box Racers takes the classic fun of a soap box racing derby to a whole new level as both parents and kids climb aboard their favorite Peanuts-decorated soap box coaster car and are hoisted up a 70-foot hill to the starting line.



Yes, Kings Island has officially confirmed a new attraction for the 2026 season as part of a massive $1 billion investment by its parent company, Six Flags (following the merger with Cedar Fair). While the specific name and theme have yet to be fully unveiled, the park has described it as a "new family thrill attraction." This new addition is expected to be located in the space previously occupied by "Boo Blasters on Boo Hill," fueling rumors of a modernized dark ride or a "family-style" roller coaster. This follows the 2025 opening of RiverRacers, a high-tech water coaster in the Soak City waterpark. In 2026, the park is focusing on "broad-appeal" thrills that allow parents and children to ride together, continuing the trend of making Kings Island a premier multi-generational destination. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official "hard hat" reveal later this year, which will likely include immersive storytelling elements that pay homage to the park's 50-plus year history in Mason, Ohio.

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Grand Carousel Family Ride at Kings Island Kings Island's magnificent carousel was manufactured by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1926 and is the oldest ride in the park. It is one of approximately 90 carousels built by the company from 1904 to 1934.

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The ride experienced its first major incident on July 9, 2006, during which a train passed over a structural track failure that severely jolted riders. Son of Beast closed for the remainder of the 2006 season while repairs were made, and Kings Island decided to replace the original trains with lighter models.

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The pay-per-ride attraction Sling Shot, opened the following season, and now sits on part of the land that the coaster once operated on. Several years later in 2014, the inverted coaster Banshee, would later be constructed, with more of King Cobra's former operating space being used.

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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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Reliability of the rides, maintenance and costs, along with future development plans are all part of deciding what rides remain open. The decision to decommision the ride, effective this year, was due to it reaching the end of its service life, Koontz said.

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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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While still popular with many guests, park officials state the ride has simply reached the end of its service life, officials said. Final rides (or rites) will begin this weekend, with its last days of operation occurring the final weekend of Halloween Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest.

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