After Paramount announced the end of Winterfest after its 2005 season, Kings Island Central members have been home to some of the most passionate and vocal Kings Island fans for the return of Winterfest. Once Cedar Fair purchased Kings Island from Paramount, there was hope that Cedar Fair would revive the holiday tradition. In 2017 that dream became a reality as Cedar Fair resurrected the event and boy did they deliver. It came back better than ever and in just two seasons became a top-rated holiday event across the industry. There was no Winterfest in 2020 due to Covid, but returned in 2021. In 2022 Winterfest will start its 5th season!

Over the past week, Kings Island has been taking advantage of the nice weather to get the 364-acre amusement park ready for the 2022 WinterFest.  The annual holiday tradition features more than five million lights, ice skating on the famous Royal Fountain, the 314 ft. tall Eiffel Tower transformed into a Christmas tree, select rides, and live shows.  WinterFest opens in just 16 days, the day after Thanksgiving.  For more information, go to Kings Island’s website, visitkingsisland.com. 

 

2021 Winterfest

 

Watch the Winterfest page on KIC and the forums to know the latest info on this winter event! 

See the Kings Island Website for tickets and additional info.

Great video, @IndyGuy4KI!  Captured the spirit of Winterfest perfectly!

Looks like there will not be a buffet at brewhouse this year. This is the year I was going to try it but this is fine too. Another place to warm up is a plus!

Has KI made any announcement if the new flat rides will be able to operate during Winter fest next year?

3 hours ago, Captain Nemo said:

Has KI made any announcement if the new flat rides will be able to operate during Winter fest next year?

Was not included in the press info. I would hope that would be a prerequisite for any new ride added outside a coaster.

I would hope at least Cargo Loco would be able to operate.  But like IndyGuy4KI said, I would hope that any new ride installs would have the ability to operate during Winterfest, barring minimum operating requirements.