Kings Island Will Be The Place To Be This 4th of July, The Young and the Restless, Mystery Construction at Kings Island & More!

Kings Island will be the place to be this 4th of July and with the extended entertainment lineup, there’s no excuse to be anywhere else this Friday! The entertainment will be everywhere—literally—this 4th of July as Kings Island welcomes back some of the most nostalgic performers in the history of the park.

On the Ground! -- Flashback to the 1970s as Kings Island once again brings the characters of Hanna Barberra back to life to meet with their biggest fans. This will certainly be an exciting event for the young and a nostalgic event for the young at heart. In addition to the live music, the Kings Island Clown Band, stilt walkers and mimes will be roaming throughout the park bringing a renewed life to the midways.

In the Air! -- Entertainment will also be up in the air as Kings Island presents an amazing air show that will captivate the audience with stunts performed by Jacquie B! Onlookers will also be amazed with the Mason Skydiving Team as they ascend to the Earth from thousands of feet in the air.

On a Tightrope! – Kings Island does it again! History will be made and history we be relived as Rick Wallenda, grandson of the legendary Karl Wallenda, will attempt to surpass his grandfather’s record that was set at Kings Island in 1974 by walking on a thin 5/8” high wire a distance of 1,000’ from the Eiffel Tower to the parking lot. Later in the day, he will DOUBLE this distance by walking the same distance, from the Eiffel Tower to the parking lot, then immediately turning around and doing it again! These death-defying stunts will be performed 112’ in the air over International Street with nothing between the tight rope and the ground – no safety net or harness – except for 10,000 gallons of water shooting up at him from him as he attempts to cross over the Royal Fountain on International Street!

With a BANG! – With one of the greatest entertainment lineups in Kings Island history comes what is reported to be the largest fireworks display in the 36 year history of the park!

Since you’ll be at the park anyway, why not take advantage of the best meal deal that the park has to offer? Kings Island now offers the Back Yard BBQ, an all you can eat picnic-style meal complete with Southern Fried Chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, unlimited soft drinks and ice cream treats! The Backyard BBQ will have extended hours on the 4th of July from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Hurry! Space is limited! Purchase advance tickets to the Backyard BBQ by clicking here.

What: Kings Island’s 4th of July Star Spangled Celebration

Where: Kings Island, Cincinnati, OH

When: July 4th, 2008. A schedule of events can be found here.

Cost: Events are FREE with park admission. Purchase discount tickets on King’s Island’s official web site.

On June 28th, Kings Island welcomed back Joyce Becker’s Soap Opera Festival. Excited guests were lined up to catch a glimpse of their favorite stars from the hit daytime show, The Young and the Restless. Christian LeBlanc, Greg Rikaart, Emily O’Brien, and Daniel Goddard were on hand to answer questions, sign autographs, and give out hugs to some of their most adoring fans. Click here to see photos from Joyce Becker’s Soap Opera Festival!

The mystery construction continues around the Swan Lake area of Rivertown. Many members of the media have attempted to be the first to get the breaking story of what could possibly consume such a large area. The park is keeping its lips sealed. “All that I can say is that this will be the most exciting addition in the history of Kings Island” said Don Helbig, Public Relations Area Manager for Kings Island. Click here to see the most recent photos of the Mystery Construction at Kings Island!

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!

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! Purchasing a season pass gets you a whole summer of rides, shows, attractions and FREE admission to Boomerang Bay Waterpark Resort. Do you want the real deal? Kings Island now offers the new Cedar Fair Platinum Pass which 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