Kings Island is two parks in one, the main amusement park, and the Soak City water park. When you buy a ticket, you get admission to both! If you plan to spend a full long day, consider splitting the day into parts. Strategically change activities for rest, a chance to cool off, or just to focus on something different. After a break like that, you can return later, feeling refreshed.

To keep your options open, come to the park prepared. You should bring swimwear, flip-flops, beach towels, and sunscreen. If you have small children, they are required to wear flotation devices. The modern puddle jumper style of floatation devices are a lot more comfortable. Kids will be more willing to wear these fun updates to traditional life vests. Don’t drag all that stuff through the park. Keep it in the car until you need it.

Activities External to the Park

Other local attractions may interest you and provide a break. Getting away for an hour or two isn’t wasting your fun. For instance, you could head to a nearby mall. For visitors to Kings Island, IKEA is only fifteen minutes away in West Chester.

Krystal offers this suggestion: Southwest Golf Ranch, is near Kings Island, just off US 42 going into Lebanon. Putt-Putt golf ($7 for adults $5 for children) you can play as many rounds as you want! It is a nice off the property activity.

Most parks offer wi-fi. In other words, bring a Kindle or tablet for an easy break. Kids can play a game in the shade. Or you can update your social media by the fountain. If the car isn’t too hot, you can just roll down the windows and take a nap. Bring a cooler and a card table for a cheap snack and a board game break. You can also take this time to charge your phone while you plan the rest of the day.

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Amusement parks provide a wide range of fun for people of different ages and interests. The first step toward providing a fun and satisfying visit for all is to carefully consider the interests of each person.

Kings Island Park Hacks launched its first edition in December 2016. We share strategies that help families enjoy better visits to amusement parks. You’re invited to participate in the process. It helps everyone when different people share the awesome tips they’ve discovered!

What do you want?

Think about what is important to you? One family might ride the three or four most intense rides in the park, waiting 30-40 minutes to get on each one and leave satisfied. To another family, that might sound awful. Watching the stage shows, riding the train and cooling off during the afternoon at the waterpark might be more their cup of tea.

What do others in your group or family want?

Take an inventory of the desires among your group. If you have a mix of small children and teenagers, separating into smaller groups to focus on different attractions, may help keep more people happy.

Thrill-seekers and the young ones can focus on their interests separately for a portion of the day. Then you can come back together at a pre-arranged time for a meal or a more universal attraction. While you’re together, see if your guardians need a swap. For example, if mom and dad both like thrill rides, let mom ride a few while dad takes the little ones. Then switch. Have everyone make a list of their favorites or priorities.

In the early afternoon, the younger ones may need a little additional rest time. This can be another consideration on when the group temporarily divides. Use quieter or more generally-appealing attractions like taking in the show. Plan ahead and take turns, so everyone gets to have a great day at the park.

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