Kings Island
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Queue times are read from Kings Island's own live feed every few seconds. The typical figures each ride is compared against - its usual wait, the hour it eases, its quietest and busiest readings - come from this ride's own recorded history, not from other parks.
About Kings Island and live queue times
Kings Island is a huge theme park in Mason, Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. It's one of the Cedar Fair (now Six Flags) parks and runs a strong coaster line-up: The Beast (the world's longest wooden coaster, opened 1979), Diamondback, Mystic Timbers, Orion (a giga coaster), Banshee (the world's longest inverted coaster), and Racer. A full water park operates on the same site during summer.
All rides at Kings Island
24Rides with enough recorded history have their own page - tap for the typical-day pattern and reliability.
- Adventure Express~21 min
- Banshee~31 min
- Charlie Brown's Rushing River Log Ride~30 min
- Delirium~25 min
- Diamondback~45 min
- Drop Tower~26 min
- Flight of Fear~69 min
- Franklin's Flyers~21 min
- Invertigo~40 min
- Kings Mills Antique Autos~29 min
- Mystic Timbers~45 min
- Orion®~32 min
- Phantom Theater: Opening Nightmare~51 min
- Queen City Stunt Coaster~33 min
- Snoopy's Soap Box Racers~17 min
- Sol Spin~17 min
- Surf Dog~26 min
- The Bat~28 min
- The Beast~47 min
- The Racer (Blue)~21 min
- The Racer (Red)~14 min
- White Water Canyon~31 min
- Woodstock Express~29 min
- Woodstock's Air Rail~28 min
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Kings Island - frequently asked questions
How long are the queues at Kings Island today?
Live queue times at Kings Island vary through the day and by season. Most signature rides see 30-60 minute waits during peak hours (11am-3pm), while early mornings and the last hour before closing are typically the quietest. Check the live Kings Island queue times page for up-to-the-minute wait times on every ride.
What time does Kings Island open and close?
Kings Island's opening hours change seasonally, typically opening between 9:30am and 10:30am and closing between 5pm and 8pm. Bank holidays and special events like firework nights run later. Check the Kings Island opening times calendar for today's exact hours.
When is the best time to visit Kings Island?
The quietest days at Kings Island are usually mid-week (Tuesday-Thursday) outside of school holidays, with weekends and UK half-terms being the busiest. For the shortest queues, arrive at opening and head to the biggest rides first. Our Kings Island best time to visit tool analyses historical wait times to recommend the quietest upcoming days.
How can I avoid long queues at Kings Island?
Three proven tactics: 1) arrive before the gates open and sprint to the biggest ride first, 2) ride popular attractions during lunch hours (12pm-1pm) or the final hour before closing when families start leaving, 3) check the live queue times to dynamically plan your next ride. Kings Island crowds follow predictable patterns - the best time to visit tool breaks these down day by day.
Where is Kings Island located?
Kings Island is located in Mason, Ohio, United States. Full address details, directions and opening hours are available on the park's official website.
Are Kings Island queue times live and accurate?
Yes - queue times on this page come directly from Kings Island's own ride system, the same data shown on the park's official app and in-park signs. Wait times refresh every few minutes. Parks occasionally over-estimate queues by 5-15% to manage expectations, so actual walk times are sometimes shorter than posted.