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Early Ride Time

You've never looked forward to an early morning wake up call...until now!

For Gold & Prestige Passholders

Gold and Prestige Passholders may use their pass to participate in Early Ride Time on select attractions 30 minutes before the park opens on select public operating days through November 1, 2026. Purchase a Gold or Prestige Season Pass today to gain access to this exclusive Perks & Play offer.

April - May:

  • Phantom Theater
  • Woodstock Whirlybirds
  • Banshee

June:

  • Phantom Theater
  • Great Pumpkin Coaster
  • Diamondback

July:

  • Woodstock Express
  • Orion
  • Queen City Stunt Coaster

August - End of Season:

  • Snoopy's Soap Box Racers
  • Franklin's Flyers
  • Mystic Timbers

Soak City Early Ride Times:

  • Salamander Sliders
  • River Racers
  • Bluegill Lagoon
  • Tidal Wave Bay

*Kings Island Early Ride Time is available only on days when Kings Island opens to the public at 10 or 11 AM.

*Soak City Early Ride Time is available only on days when Soak City opens to the public at 11 AM. Soak City Early Ride Time is only accessible through the Soak City Main Gate. Connecting walkways to the waterpark will open when Soak City opens.

*Early Ride Time attractions & availability are subject to change without notice.