Kings Island Amusement Park was conceived as early as 1964 when Coney Island, a popular amusement park 10 miles (16 km) east of downtown Cincinnati on the banks of the Ohio River, suffered from a major flood that submerged the area in over 14 feet (4.3 m) of water. In addition, Kings Island has won Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today for having the “Best Kids’ Area” in the world for seventeen consecutive years (2001–2017) as well as “Best New Ride” in 2017 for Mystic Timbers. It was third overall for seasonal attendance in North America, which was led by Canada’s Wonderland. In 2017, Kings Island Amusement Park was the second-most visited seasonal amusement park in the United States behind Cedar Point, with an estimated 3.47 million visitors. Kings Island is divided into several themed sections and operates seasonally from early spring through the fall, partially reopening for Winterfest during the holiday season. The park has also suffered through times of negative publicity, particularly surrounding the early demise of roller coasters The Bat and Son of Beast. Others, such as The Beast and Banshee, have set several world records, some of which are still standing. One of the park’s most well-known attractions, The Racer, is often credited with reviving worldwide interest in roller coasters during the 1970s.
Throughout its history, Kings Island has appeared in popular sitcoms and received widespread recognition for its record-breaking attractions and events. After more than $300 million in capital investments, the park features over 100 attractions including fifteen roller coasters and a 33-acre (13 ha) water park. It was part of a larger effort to move and expand Coney Island, a popular resort destination along the banks of the Ohio River that was prone to frequent flooding. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park first opened in 1972 by the Taft Broadcasting Company. Kings Island is a 364-acre (147 ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39 km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio. The daVideo Rikor record video in 60fps and are compatible with 128GB storage! Our most advanced video recording glasses just released are the daVideo Rikor. Snap photos and record HD 1080p video in 60fps with all your friends and family. Our daVideo video camera glasses are perfect for walking around Kings Island Amusement Park.