[size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial]It's time! Time to awake from your winter slumber and return to Kings Island: Where Thrills Connect![/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size]

[size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial]This year will be a great year for the park! Not only did they announce a HUGE water park expansion with the new Soak City, but new shows, new food options, and [coming soon] a new state-of-the-art phone app!

Soak City, which opens to the public May 26th, will feature all new amenities including Tidal Wave Bay, and brand new 650,000 gallon extreme wave pool! We will also see the Lazy River break through its dam and pick up some speed as it becomes the new Splash River experience! [/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size]

[size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial][size=3][color=#222222][font=Arial]Is live entertainment your thing? Kings Island continues their newly-re-found tradition of excellent shows with the addition of some real winners this season. Highlights include the brand new British Invasion, which celebrates the British domination of rock 'n roll in the 1970s. Also in June, Ed Alonzo - one of the greatest actors and magicians of all time - will have his own daily show in the Kings Island Theatre!

Hungry? New food options at Kings Island are sure to please even the most selective taste bud! From fresh-never-frozen burgers, to glutton-free pizza, to new options such as burritos and Philly cheese steak sandwiches, Kings Island has made great strides to return the food options to their former glory.

Season passes are still on sale and offer a FREE Gold Pass upgrade through May 28th. Some of the benefits of a Gold season pass is FREE parking throughout the 2012 season, early access to the new Soak City, early access to several rides on every operating day (sans Fridays during Haunt) and free admission to Halloween Haunt! Check out Kings Island's official site visitkingsisland.com for details and to purchase/renew your pass![/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size]

KINGS ISLAND TO LAUNCH “COUNTDOWN TO 40” CAMPAIGN ON TWITTER TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Tickets, unique experiences, merchandise among 40 prizes for fans through Opening Day, April 28

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – Kings Island announced Monday the 364-acre amusement and waterpark will launch a “Countdown to 40” campaign on Twitter to celebrate the 364-acre amusement and waterpark’s 40th anniversary season.

The campaign, which begins March 20 at Twitter.com/KingsIslandPR, will consist of daily trivia questions related to Kings Island history and the 2012 season. Park admission tickets, behind the scenes experiences and merchandise are among the 40 prizes for fans every day through Opening Day, April 28. A VIP Tour for up to four guests will be the grand prize given away on the final day of the promotion.

Kings Island fans must follow the park on Twitter (@KingsIslandPR) in order to participate in the promotion. A trivia question or retweet request will be posted daily and fans must include #KingsIsland40 in their response to be eligible to win. Winners will be contacted by Kings Island via Twitter.

Official rules for the “Countdown to 40” promotion are available online at visitkingsisland.com/online-fun.

With more ammenities, a fast-paced Action River, and a giant second wave pool, Soak City is sure to please all of Kings Island's waterpark fans. Follow the link below to see the latest Soak City construction photos shared with us by Don Helbig.

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