What can I do at Kings Island being 15?

Not much at 15. For most jobs, you have to be at least 16 years old. I know you can be a character escort at 15. Just check the jobs link at the bottom of KI's web page and check the job description and minimum age requirements.

You can do games and food. However, the job restrictions are quite strict for 15 year olds. Can't work past 6pm ect....

I'm auditioning to be a show performer this year. Unfortunately, the competition is outrageous.

There's a competition?

No, there are only so many entertainment positions (Not dress up characters like Snooper Linus ect) and the competition to get those spots is very very fierce.

Unlike applying for a regular seasonal job position where if you show up, you can be hired, it is not the same for positions in entertainment. You must auction for the spot and like mention above, it is very fierce for those coveted spots. Think of the competition that people go through to try out for a spot on the various reality shows before they even appear on the show itself. It takes hours of school and practice to hone your singing or your dancing talents and you only have a very short time to shine for the judges before you gain a spot on one of the shows in the park.

Just for kicks and giggles, I dug around the entertainment openings, and it said drum set was a possibility. However, I'm pretty sure Kings Island only has live singers, not musicians in its shows, so why the opening?

New show for next year, perhaps?

I think this was on last year, too.

When the park first opened under Taft, they had like bands that performed through out the park. A good friend of my from our high school band played the trombone in a swing band. I was even temped to try out for the clown band playing the tenor sax. I know they are due to have a live band after not having one for years and they might feel the guests would like a band based on surveys taken.

Or could it have something to do with the new Haunt show this year, Blood Drums? (I haven't seen it, so I don't know for sure if they have a drum player, but from the name I assume they do.)

You must auction for the spot and like mention above, it is very fierce for those coveted spots.

An auction? Fascinating.

Just for kicks and giggles, I dug around the entertainment openings, and it said drum set was a possibility. However, I'm pretty sure Kings Island only has live singers, not musicians in its shows, so why the opening?

Actually, it says they are currently casting. This is worded differently than in previous years, so it's assumed that they are wanting to see a live band formed for next season.

http://www.visitking...ive-e-auditions

Blood Drums troupes are formed in association with Street Drum Corps.

I know Luminosity has three drummers.

I've worked at KI for the last 2 seasons during Haunt. It was easy for me to get a job for Haunt. I could only work saturdays though because of my full time job. I think most could only work saturdays. I tryed to get a spring/summer job this year. But i wasn't hired. I am guessing it was due to me needing to work a certin amount of hours during that time.

I've heard you get free admission...do you get any other perks working at KI nowadays with Cedar Fair?

Also, for people who have worked there, what are some cons to working at KI?

You get free admission to any Cedar Fair park.

Cons...it's still a job. But other than that, there are no cons.

I just got a new job at KI as a ride operator at Adventure Express.

Congrats!

Do you know how many comp tickets Cedar Fair gives to employees?

It used to be between 2 and 4, can't remember for sure.

You get free admission to any Cedar Fair park.

Cons...it's still a job. But other than that, there are no cons.

I just got a new job at KI as a ride operator at Adventure Express.

guess I will be seeing you this year, same ride!

Congrats!

Do you know how many comp tickets Cedar Fair gives to employees?

I got 4 last season.

Do you receive discounted tickets after the initial 4? And are the complimentary 4 valid for Halloween Haunt?

I don't believe you get a discount after the 4 complimentary tickets. But I do know that there are no tickets for Haunt.

Edit: You have to work a certain amount of hours before you can receive your complimentary tickets. I think it's like 230 or 240.

Edit 2: I am looking at the Employee Benefits page and I was wrong about ticket discount. You do get a 20% discount on tickets. And the required hours to receive complimentary tickets are 224.

Do you receive discounted tickets after the initial 4? And are the complimentary 4 valid for Halloween Haunt?

I just accepted a job in rides for Planet Snoopy.

if you look at the benifits page on the job site it tells you all the information you need.

Hey guys, just want to remind you, to be careful when posting things on here about the park and your employment. Make sure you look over anything with your employee handbooks/website/etc. social media/company info policies. Don't want you to get in trouble or fired.

Also, make sure you note, that you are not allowed to sell your comp tickets or tickets you get discounted that could result in termination.

Just lookin' out for you! Happy 2015 KI Season! Welcome to the family!

I'll be working Diamondback this year guys, come ride the tallest, fastest, and best roller coaster in the park.

Fingers crossed your team works more efficiently together than the Diamondback team often did last summer!

I'll be working Diamondback this year guys, come ride the tallest, fastest, and best roller coaster in the park.

I'd personally say Adventure Express is the best roller coaster in the park, but whatever...

Y'all look carefully. You might find a Terp in the night row.

Is it Putz's time yet?

I'll be working Diamondback this year guys, come ride the tallest, fastest, and best roller coaster in the park.

Just try not to stack as much as last years crew did. Good luck working a three train monster! Have fun!