Just a few weeks ago on May 24th, nostalgia was in the air at Kings Island as Robbie Knievel attempted to surpass his father’s legendary 1975 jump in the parking lot. This Independence Day, the nostalgia returns!

In 1974, thousands in attendance at Kings Island watched in awe as the late great wire walker Karl Wallenda successfully completed an 1,800-skywalk right before their very eyes, setting a new world record. On July 4th, Karl’s grandson, Rick Wallenda, will attempt to break this record with two death-defying feats!

First, Wallenda will make a 900ft walk beginning at the Eiffel Tower and passing over the Royal Fountains (which will be shooting 10,000 gallons of water at him) and ending up at the flag pole outside of the front gate. This feat will be done at a nerve-wrecking 112ft above the ground on a thin 5/8” cable. This event begins at 2pm.

Next, Wallenda will attempt an amazing 2,000ft walk 75ft above the ground on another 5/8” cable above Coney Mall, in the same location that his grandfather made his legendary 1974 skywalk! This will happen later in the day at 7pm.

Rick Wallenda will be performing both stunts with nothing between him and the ground—no harness, no safety net, as it is the only way that he will perform his stunts.

Is that not enough? The 4th of July will also feature special appearances by the Clown Band, the Hanna Barbera characters, an amazing air show with sky jumpers, and topped off with the largest fireworks display in the 36 year history of the park!

All events are included FREE with park admission. Discount tickets are available by visiting Kings Island’s official web site, VisitKingsIsland.com!

The Cincinnati Reds were on hand at Kings Island on June 16th, and they certainly worked up the crowd with cheerleaders, the Reds Pump Up Crew, visits by Gapper and Mr. Red, and a question and answer session with some of your favorite Cincinnati Reds! Photos from the event can be seen by clicking here.

Cincinnati Reds Day at Kings Island may still be history, but the partnership between the Cincinnati Reds and Kings Island continues with a very special ticket package. The Double Play Package offers the unique ability to visit both Kings Island and the Great American Ballpark all in the same summer while saving quite a bit of cash. The specially discounted Double Play Package can be purchased by visiting Kings Island’s official web site VisitKingsIsland.com!

Visit Kings Island Sunday, June 29, and see the stars of The Young and Restless during the Joyce Becker Soap Opera Festival. Enjoy two Question & Answer sessions with actors Christian LeBlanc, Greg Rikaart, Daniel Goddard and actress Emily O'Brien. The event is FREE with park admission!

Planning a visit to Kings Island? Be sure to add an All You Can Eat picnic mean to your ticket for the best meal deal in the park! Buy your meal ticket in advance online at www.visitkingsisland.com and you’ll enjoy a picnic-style meal complete with Southern fried chicken, hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats. Kids under age 3 are free. Refreshments and food are served from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. This great money-saving deal is available daily in the Picnic Grove but hurry, space is limited!

Kings Island has partnered with the Great Wolf Lodge and the Warren County Convention and Visitors Bureau to give away 30 prizes in 30 days! Between June 16 and July 15th, 2008, a special prize package will be awarded that includes a family four pack of two-day tickets to Kings Island, a three day two night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge and a gas card. To win one of these 30 amazing prizes visit www.ohioslargestplayground.com/win.

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The summer is still young and it's not too late to get a Kings Island season pass! Enjoy one of the many options including the basic season pass which gets you a whole summer of rides, shows, attractions and FREE admission to Boomerang Bay Waterpark Resort, upgrade to a Kings Island Gold Pass and get a summer of fun plus free VIP benefits such as an exclusive parking area, early ride times, and more! Do you want the real deal? Kings Island now offers the new Cedar Fair Platinum Pass which gets you all of the VIP perks of the Gold Pass but includes FREE admission and FREE parking to all Cedar Fair properties such as Kings Island, Cedar Point, Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom, Knott's Berry Farm and more! Click here for more information and to order your 2008 season pass!

Is a season pass not right for you? Avoid the long lines and pay only a fraction of the regular gate admission by purchasing your single day admission tickets on the park's official web site, VisitKingsIsland.com. Remember these deals are ONLY available through the web site, so purchase online and print at home for the best value and fastest way to experience Kings Island!

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Regards,

Ryan

When I heard earlier on that KI was having high-flying, record-breaking entertainment on the fourth, I thought they were exaggerating....

I missed the Kneivel jump because I was still up at OSU. But I don't think there's much excuse to miss THIS event this time...

Wow i really hope i can make it up for this one it sounds like it is going to be an amazing feat.

WOW! Ryan, luckily I took your hint that July 4th was going to be special so I went ahead and reserved a hotel room at Kings Island Resort so that I could attend. I have never been to the park on July 4th...I was going to be happy to just see the tower lit up different plus fireworks...but this is going to be incredible!

Thanks Cedar Fair for a great day planned.

Good old Kings Island! Will they be doing a similar thing with 70's uniforms, balloons, "tourists," etc., in front of Kings Island Theater? I thought that was the coolest thing when they did it for "Knievel Day".

-reads skywalk paragraph-

That's Crazy!

Wow, alot of stuff going on that day. Im going to try and be there for it. CF is doing a great job so far, i can't wait to see what else they have planned for us in the future!

Whatever it is, It'll be a Behemoth of an attraction!

Good old Kings Island! Will they be doing a similar thing with 70's uniforms, balloons, "tourists," etc., in front of Kings Island Theater? I thought that was the coolest thing when they did it for "Knievel Day".

I've heard different things tossed around from under the black hat.

The second time this season Hanna Barbera and the Clown Band make a triumphant return. Hint?