I'm finally getting to make my KI trip this coming week.  It's been almost 10 years since my last visit.  The park website states park opens at 10.  In years past, I remember being allowed into the park before 10 , but being held near the front gate until 10.  Is that still the case?

Yes, the front gate opens at 9:30 (parking gates open at 9). Only gold and platinum passholders can go back farther in the park than near the front gates until 10, but you'll be able to enjoy the fountains and atmosphere. 

Thanks for the prompt reply.  

If you recall a while back, I asked the board about the issue with strobes, and mentioned that Guest Services can sometimes be less than helpful.  Well, tonight was another example.  I wrote the park regarding opening time, and their reply was simply the gates open at 10.  I appreciate you folks here having the "real" answers.  (And as an aside, I wrote them 6 weeks ago regarding a food allergy issue, and of today, the only response I received was a note saying "they'd look into that and get back to me.")

We got the answers you need!

 

Its like electrolytes.

20 hours ago, Stoan said:

We got the answers you need!

 

Its like electrolytes.

Please keep in mind that even if KIC member answers are correct, we can not speak for the park and our experience may not be actual park policy. Thanks!

Thanks Indy.  And I understand this is not an official Kings Island site, and my actual  mileage may vary.  But I truly have appreciated everyone's help here.

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