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Remembering Wheel of Fortune

This unique ride was part of Kings Island's original lineup.
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Taryn Harrison, Kings Island's First-Ever Guest

Taryn and her family were, by an act of happenstance, the family that actually got to cut the ribbon on Kings Island's opening day in 1972. Also, did the Beast really grow when it was retracted in 2022?
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Flight of Fear To Be Removed?

Screamscape recently reported that they heard that both Flight of Fear models would be removed from Kings Island and Kings Dominion. Normally we'd take this rumor for a grain of salt, but we live in strange times.
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The New Kings Island Great Debate

Here we go again...
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Kings Island now hiring for 2025; where would Don and Ryan want to work

Kings Island is seeking to hire 5,000 people for the 2025 season. Which jobs would Don and Ryan take at Kings Island?
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Talking Kings Island with Alex Cutler from Dayton Daily News

Alex has written some fantastic articles about the park.
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Is Boo Blasters Doomed?

Boo Blasters has been been an institution at Kings Island for over a decade. Has its time come?
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Remembering Celebration 1982; Don Gives An Update On His Book

Celebraton was one of the greatest shows in Kings Island history. Don promised an autobiography. How's that coming along?
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WinterFest at Kings Dominion Won’t Return; Is Kings Island’s WinterFest Safe?

Kings Dominion quietly announced that WinterFest would be cancelled for the 2025 season. Is Kings Island's safe?
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Remembering Smurf's Enchanted Voyage

After Kings Island got "Smurfed," the dark ride got a whole new look.
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