2017 - 2022

From 2017 through 2022, Kings Island added major attractions and experiences while celebrating its history and growth. In 2017, Mystic Timbers, the park's first new wooden roller coaster in 17 years, debuted as an out-and-back ride with swooping curves, quick transitions, and an eerie shed finale, and WinterFest returned in November with ice skating on the Royal Fountain, specialty food and drinks, millions of Christmas lights, and festive overlays on rides and attractions. In 2018, the park introduced the Coney Bar-B-Que, a new dining venue with meats, sides, and a nostalgic theme highlighting past rides. In 2019, Kings Mills Antique Autos opened, reviving the spirit of the former Antique Cars ride by letting guests drive a 1911 Ford Model T past landscaping, water features, and references to earlier attractions. In 2020, Orion, the park's tallest, fastest, and longest steel roller coaster at that time, opened in the new Area 72 section; as a giga coaster with a height or drop of 300 feet or greater, it drew coaster enthusiasts from around the world. In 2021, Kings Island Camp Cedar expanded lodging options near the park with 73 family-sized cottages, 164 RV sites, heated pools, a walking trail, fire pits, and picnic tables. In 2022, Kings Island marked its 50th anniversary with special events, entertainment, new experiences, and a historical walk-through exhibit in Tower Gardens.

Mason, Ohio · United States