Wait Times at Kings Island
Kings Island is a theme park located in Mason, Ohio, outside of Cincinnati, featuring an abundance of roller coasters, including the classic Beast, and modern giants like Diamondback and Orion. KI is busiest during the summer months of July and August, and during Halloween Haunt in October. Typically, weekdays have less crowds than weekends, especially Saturdays. See the Kings Island Crowd Calendar for more details. KI's sister park is the Soak City water park. Kings Island opens for the 2024 season on April 20th, 2024.
Kings Island Wait Time Profile
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Best Hours to Visit
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Morning: 9:35 AM, Early Afternoon: 12:05 PM, Late Afternoon: 5:15 PM |
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Kings Island Wait Times
Weekly Wait Times
Kings Island Wait Time Heat Map
Kings Island Wait Time Calendar
Note that is not a crowd calendar. Click here for the Kings Island Crowd Calendar
What is the opening date for the 2024 Kings Island season?
April 20th, 2024
Is Kings Island busy today?
Take a look at the park wide average wait time graph at the top of the page. If the blue dots are above the dashed gray line, wait times are Kings Island are above average and the park is busier than normal.
What is busiest month at Kings Island?
The busiest month at Kings Island is October with an average wait time of 34 minutes. This is during Halloween Haunt.
When is Kings Island open and what are the Kings Island hours?
Kings Island is open seasonally, operating from April through Winterfest in December. Many attractions do not operate when it is below at or below freezing. Park hours typically begin at 10:00 AM, with summer closures at 10:00 PM.
What is the busiest day to visit Kings Island? What is the least busy day to visit Kings Island?
Saturday is the busiest day of the week to visit Kings Island with an average wait time of 32 minutes. The least busy day to visit Kings Island is Thursday with a 17 minute average wait time.
Is it Kings Island or Kingsisland or King's Island?
The park is named Kings Island.
Is Kings Island busy on Memorial Day?
Yes, the average wait time is 26 minutes. It is not as busy as other holidays. See past Memorial Day wait times at Kings Island.
Is Kings Island busy on the 4th of July?
Yes, the average wait time is 18 minutes. It is not as busy as other holidays. See past 4th of July wait times at Kings Island.
What is Coasterstock?
Coasterstock is an annual event at Kings Island where members of different roller coaster enthusiast clubs have access to exclusive ride time, special presentations, and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
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