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Diamondback - From the Sky Once Again!

Due to popular demand, KICentral has added more Diamondback construction photos from a perspective that no other site can bring you... from a bird's eye view! The latest in the saga of Diamondback construction is brought to you exclusively on KICentral.com as you see this 230' steel monster grow to dominate the Kings Island skyline! Click here to see the latest Diamondback construction photos!

From motorcycle jumps to high wires, eating contests to celebrity cameos, 2008 was the most exciting and eventful year in the 36 year history of the park! The season may have drawn to an end, but before we look ahead to what a great season 2009 will be, take a walk down memory lane and watch KICentral's exclusive recap of 2008. Click here to see a video tribute of Kings Island's 2008 season!

Looking for a great gift idea? Why not give the gift of a summer of fun at Kings Island!? Kings Island’s holiday sale is now under way and right now you can purchase a 2009 season pass and pay nothing until April of 2009! Still not enough? Every season pass gets a FREE Gold Pass upgrade which includes special VIP benefits such as daily early rides on Diamondback, a special Gold Pass parking section and FREE parking for the entire 2009 season – a .99 value! Click here for information about Kings Island’s 2009 season passes!

Do you want the latest information sent directly to your cell phone? Sign up for KICentral's official mobile club and receive text alerts with the latest news and information about Kings Island! Signing up is fast and free! Click here for more information about KICentral's official mobile club!

Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park!

Regards,
Ryan

Diamondback - From the Sky Once Again!

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Kings Island
6300 Kings Island Drive
P.O. Box 901
Kings Island, OH 45034-0901
Phone:
(800) 288-0808
Web site:
www.pki.com.

Kings Island

Opening day
Season opening day is April 20, 2008

Kings Island is now open weekends until May when the park will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Boomerang Bay is open May 24 – August 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; August 18 – 22 from Noon to 6 p.m., and August 30 – September 1 from 11am to 7 p.m.

Operating dates and times subject to change without notice.

Single day admission tickets

  • Adult (ages 3-61) 48 inches tall and taller.: $29.99
  • Child/senior (ages 3 & up; under 48" tall/Ages 62 & up): $24.99
  • Parking: Parking is $10.00 per vehicle. Premier parking is available for $15.00 per vehicle. Special parking areas for motorcycles and for guests with disabilities (with proper ID) are also available.

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December 1st

Happy Birthday to Woody Allen, Sarah Silverman, Mat Kearney, and Jared Fogle the Subway guy. Find something to do to celebrate these celebrity birthdays or just the first day of December.
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If the chilly weather has left you feeling more like hibernating than celebrating, a movie may be in order. Beaver Valley Cinemas' Saturday, Dec. 6 "Night of Christmas" event will be practically bursting holiday cheer. See "Polar Express" and "Elf" on the big screen, plus Christmas music will act as a backdrop for various activities going on throughout the night, including a pinball and a video cornhole tournament. Popcorn and beverages are included in the $5 ticket price. More »

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Some are searching for new customers. Others are looking for a test market for new appetizers or entrees. Others want customer feedback on which new wines to add to the wine list. Whatever their reasons, more restaurants in the Dayton area are using wine tastings and wine dinners to try to get new, fresh faces to cross their doorsteps. A decade ago, diners could easily count on one hand the number of restaurants that held regular wine events. Now, the number exceeds a dozen and is growing. More »