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This is a list of rides, attractions and themes from Kings Island that no longer exist in the park.

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2012)

Former roller coasters

Ride Year Opened Year Closed Manufacturer
(Model) 		Description Ref(s)
Bavarian Beetle 1972 1978 SDC
(Galaxi) 		A steel roller coaster. Originally operated at Coney Island, Cincinnati, Ohio, as Galaxi (1970–1971). Festhaus is currently in this location.
Screamin' Demon 1977 1987 Arrow Development Also known as The Demon. First looping roller coaster at Kings Island and one of the first in the country to run forwards and backwards through a loop. The ride was sold and relocated to Camden Park in West Virginia where it was renamed to Thunderbolt Express. It last operated there in 1999 and was demolished in November 2004. Congo Falls, Timberwolf are currently in this location.
The Bat 1981 1983 Prototype suspended coaster. Although intense, the ride had a fair share of downtime as a result of the designers not banking the track as they did with later suspended coasters. This concept was reintroduced with Top Gun (later renamed Flight Deck) in 1993, which was significantly more reliable. The Bat closed in 1983, remained standing but not operating in 1984, and was demolished in spring 1985. It was replaced with Vortex, the world's first six-looping roller coaster, which opened in 1987. The Bat's name would eventually be reused, as Flight Deck was renamed The Bat for the 2014 season.
King Cobra 1984 2001 TOGO Prototype Stand-up roller coaster. It was the first stand up coaster with a loop in the United States. It was removed in 2002 due to TOGO going out of business and finding parts became increasingly difficult. The track and supports were stored on the property until it was scrapped in December 2006. Portions of the ride were sent to Kings Dominion to be used as parts for its sister installation, Shockwave. Delirium, Cargo Loco, and Banshee are currently in this location.
Vortex 1987 2019 Arrow Dynamics Constructed at a cost of $4 million on the former location of The Bat, Vortex was a steel roller coaster that opened in the park's Coney Mall area as the world's tallest roller coaster at 148 feet (45 m). It also held the record for most inversions, featuring six. Both records were superseded the following year by Shockwave which opened at Six Flags Great America. After 33 seasons, the ride permanently closed during the 2019 season.
Scooby's Ghoster Coaster 1998 2005 Caripo
(Batflyer) 		Prototype suspended roller coaster (billed as the first suspended coaster for kids). The ride had poor capacity and roughness complaints. Removed prior to the 2006 season as a part of the change from Hanna-Barbera Land to Nickelodeon Universe. Surf Dog is currently in this location.
Son of Beast 2000 2009 Werner Stengel / Roller Coaster Corporation of America Son of Beast was the first wooden roller coaster with a vertical loop and at the time the only wooden hypercoaster. In response to 27 injuries that occurred on July 9, 2006, Cedar Fair installed lighter trains acquired from the Hurricane: Category 5 roller coaster at the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion and removed the loop in order for the new trains to complete the circuit. It reopened on July 4, 2007, but closed indefinitely on June 23, 2009, following another injury report. Park officials confirmed on March 15, 2010, that they had no plans to reopen the ride. It was removed from Kings Island's park map and the ride list on the official web site in early 2010. After reviewing all options, Kings Island officials announced on July 27, 2012, that Son of Beast would be taken down to allow for more park expansion. The lift hill was demolished on November 20, 2012, at 11:02 a.m. ET. An inverted roller coaster, Banshee, was opened on the former Son of Beast site on April 18, 2014, and the station was used for the Haunt attraction Wolf Pack from 2010-2019.
Firehawk 2007 2018 Vekoma A Vekoma Flying Dutchman coaster. Originally known as X-Flight at Geauga Lake from 2001 to 2006, the ride was relocated to Kings Island in efforts to downsize Geauga Lake. The ride reopened at Kings Island the following year under the new name Firehawk. On September 27, 2018, Kings Island announced that they would remove the ride from the park following the 2018 season due to increased downtime and the manufacturer, Vekoma, had stopped supporting the model, causing parts for the ride to become scarce. In August 2019, Kings Island announced that Firehawk would be replaced by Orion in 2020.

Former rides

Ride Year Year Closed Manufacturer
(Model) 		Description
Action Theater 1994 2013 Iwerks (Motion Simulator) Formerly known as Paramount Action F/X Theater (2001-2007). An indoor simulator ride with two mirrored theaters, each with seats that vibrated and moved through quick tilting actions in sync with the film on display. The theater played host to many films, including Days Of Thunder (1994–1997, 2004), James Bond 007: A License to Thrill (1998–2000), 7th Portal (2001–2002), Smash Factory (2001), Meteor Attack (2002), SpongeBob SquarePants 3D (2003–2010), Secrets of the Lost Temple (2003), and Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera (2006). The theater also played host to films exclusively during the Halloween season, including Elvira's Superstition (2001-2003, 2005–2007), Dracula's Haunted Castle (2004), and Funhouse Express (2005-2006). One of the two theaters was replaced with a haunted house, Urgent Scare, in 2008 and lasted until 2019. In 2022 a haunted house called Hotel St. Michelle replaced Urgent Scare. The other side removed the simulator seats in favor of bench seating in 2011 for the addition of Dinosaurs Alive! 3D. The dinosaur film played for three seasons before closing.
Baba Looey's Buggies 1982 2005 Hodges Hand Cars

(Handcars)

Formerly known as Rawhide Railway (1982-1997, at times referred to as Rawhide's Railway or Rawhides Railway). Simple handcars on a track that children controlled the speed of, named after the Baba Looey character from The Quick Draw McGraw Show. Removed to make way for the Nickelodeon Universe expansion.
Bayern Kurve 1973 1982 Schwarzkopf
(Bayern Kurve) 		A high-speed ride in which passengers traveled on a bobsled running around a tight, circular track. Each of the sixteen cars was painted to represent a different country, including Japan, Austria, and Canada. The ride originally included a large marquee with its name and a backdrop depicting alpine mountains, both of which were removed by 1981. Removed after the 1982 season and replaced with King Cobra. The ride was relocated to Australia's Wonderland, where it operated under the name Wizard's Fury from 1985 until it was closed and demolished in 2002. Location was occupied by Slingshot from 2002 to 2021. Now occupied by Cargo Loco.
Boo Boo's Baggage Claim 1972 2005 Ralph E. Chambers Engineering Company

(Kiddie Tumble Bug)

Formerly known as Squiddly Diddly (1972-1981) and Jabber Jaw's Tubs (1982-1997). At times referred to as Boo-Boo's Baggage Claim. A miniature version of the classic Tumble Bug ride for children, themed to look like a baggage carousel at an airport. Named after character Boo-Boo Bear from The Yogi Bear Show. Previously named after characters from The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show (Squiddly Diddly) and Jabberjaw. Originally opened at Coney Island in 1967. Removed to make way for the Nickelodeon Universe expansion.
Boo Boo's Buggys 1972 Prior to 1998 Hampton Formerly known as Motor Mouse (1972-1981) and relocated within park in 1982. At times referred to as Boo-Boo's Buggies. Circular children's ride with cars and motorcycles. Named after character Boo-Boo Bear from The Yogi Bear Show. Previously named after character from Motormouse and Autocat. Originally opened at Coney Island and later relocated back to original park. Removed prior to 1998.
Cuddle Up 1972 1976 Philadelphia Toboggan Company

(Cuddle Up)

A spinning flat ride comparable to classic Teacups ride, only with multiple tangent turntables in a straight line. Teacup-shaped vehicles would travel around the circumference of each table and transition from one table to the next. Located in the same building as the original Dodgem attraction. Originally opened at Coney Island in 1930. Replaced with Fascination. Location now home to Coney Bar-B-Que. In 2023 a new type of this ride came in called Cargo Loco.
Der Spinnen Keggers 1972 1989 Intamin
(Drunken Barrels) 		At times referred to as Der Spinnen Kegger or Der Spinning Keggers. Spinning flat ride which consisted of eighteen barrel-shaped cars divided between three rotating platforms on a large turntable. The large turntable actuated upward once the ride began, placing all the cars at a slight angle. Each car included a wheel in the center so that passengers could spin it. The outsides of each barrel had different alcoholic beverages listed, including scotch, gin, and rum. The tops of the barrels were removed between 1981 and 1983. The ride was replaced with landscaping after its removal.
Enchanted Voyage 1972 1983 Arrow Development (Boat Ride) A dark boat ride, akin to Disney's It's a Small World. Riders entered a building shaped like a giant TV set and sailed through several rooms featuring animatronics of new and old Hanna-Barbera characters. A catchy theme song played throughout the ride. In 1984, the ride was re-themed to Smurf's Enchanted Voyage, with all the theming changed but the physical ride remaining the same.
Eurobobbles 2011 2011 A small upcharge attraction where a guest would get in a ball and roll around in a pool of water. Also sat on the former Flight Commander Pad.
Flight Commander 1990 1995 Intamin

(Flight Trainer)

A tower with twenty two-person pods that rotated around it. The pods ascended up the tower and the riders had the ability to raise, lower, and invert their pods. On June 9, 1991, a 32-year-old Ohio woman fell to her death from the ride. Investigators determined that a design flaw allowed a rider to slide into an unoccupied seat and become separated from the restraints. The ride remained closed for the remainder of the 1991 season but reopened in 1992. The ride was relocated to Flamingo Land in England, where it was in operation from 1996 to 2004. The area is now home to Kings Mills Antique Autos.
Flying Dutchman 1973 1990 Intamin

(Flying Dutchman)

At times referred to as The Shoes. Suspended carousel with 20 shoe-shaped swings that rotated around a tower, approximately 10 feet (3.0 m) off the ground. Prior to construction, Kings Island had considered other themes for the ride vehicles, including flying saucers, automobiles, and kegs. Relocated to Kentucky Kingdom after closure. Replaced with entrance area for Adventure Express. Sol Spin now occupies this spot and Adventure Express line was moved.
Flying Eagles 1972 2004 Bisch-Rocco A Flying Skooters ride where the suspended passenger tubs would spin around a vertical axis. Removed to make way for Italian Job Stunt Track (now Backlot Stunt Coaster), then relocated to Carowinds as Mountain Gliders. 3-Point Challenge, a basketball game new in 2006, currently sits where the ride used to be. Originally located where the dodgems stand today and named Flying Scooters (1972–1986). Relocated Coney Island (1972). A new version of this ride opened in 2015 in Camp Snoopy called Franklin’s Flyers.
Gulliver's Rub-A-Dub 1972 1981 Arrow Development Small water raft ride in Hanna-Barbera Land with a forest animal theme.
Huck's Hotrods 1998 2005 Carousel Car Ride. Relocated to Coney Island (2006–2007)
Halley's Comet 1972 1979 A Round Up style ride. Riders stood up against a metal cage-like wall inside a rapidly rotating "basket". When running, the ride gradually rose up to an angle. Located at the far end of the Coney Island (renamed Coney Mall in 1986).
Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal 1973 2000 Arrow Development (Hydro Flume) An elevated log flume with a dual drop and hydro-jump. One of the first in the country to utilize a turntable loading system. It was removed to make room for Tomb Raider: The Ride.
Jetson's Jet Orbiters 1972 2005 Located in Hanna-Barbera Land. Relocated from Coney Island and originally known as Kikki Kangaroo.
Launch Pad 2003, 2006 2003, 2010 An upcharge attraction in which guests where strapped in a harness and would jump on a trampoline. Sat on the former Flight Commander Pad.
Les Taxis 1972 2004 Arrow Development An antique car ride where guests could drive their own gas-powered car around the track, with help from a guide rail. Also known as "Antique Cars." Removed for Backlot Stunt Coaster (formerly Italian Job Stunt Coaster). A similar ride opened at the park in a different location in 2019.
Lion Country Safari Monorail 1974 1993 Universal Mobility, Inc. An air-conditioned monorail system in Wild Animal Habitat, now Action Zone, that ran at ground level that allowed guests to view many wild animals. Kings Dominion also operated a similar attraction. The trains were later sold to Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, OH. Son of Beast was later built on part of the site. Known as Wild Animal Safari Monorail (1977–1983) Wild Animal Habitat Monorail (1983–1993)
Maxi Taxi Rides 1980 1983 Live elephant rides available for an additional charge. Replaced with King Cobra.
Ohio Overland Auto Livery 1972 1997 Arrow Development Another antique car ride, this one intertwined with the previously mentioned Les Taxis. The Auto Livery last operated in 1997, but the ride was not removed until 2004 along with Les Taxis.
Ferris Wheel 1978 1990 Eli Bridge Company

(Ferris Wheel)

A ferris wheel with sixteen benches. Added mid-season as a replacement for Bavarian Beetle. Relocated within park in 1982 to accommodate construction of Festhaus. Relocated to Libertyland after removal from park.
Phantom Theater 1992 2002 D. H. Morgan Manufacturing Dark ride themed by R & R with animatronics by AVG Inc. A behind the scenes tour of an abandoned theater, where phantoms either helped or taunted riders. Used the omnimover system now employed by Boo Blasters on Boo Hill.
Pipeline Paradise 1998 2022 WaveLoch Inc. Artificial wave-surfing environment that provides both curved and straight waves. Known as Wipe-Out Beach (1998–2003). Replaced by RiverRacers water coaster in 2025.
Scooby-Doo and the Haunted Castle 2003 2009 D. H. Morgan Manufacturing Scooby-Doo themed dark ride. Rethemed as Boo Blasters on Boo Hill as part of the retheming of children's area in 2010. The removal of this ride theme marked the first time since the park's debut (38 years ago) that Scooby-Doo is not present in the park.
Scrappy's Slides 1972 1995 A large, fifteen-lane mat slide that originally opened at Coney Island in 1969 as Sky Slide before being relocated to Kings Island as Flying Carpet. The ride was first located where Zephyr is today before being relocated to Hanna-Barbera Land in 1986 and renamed Scrappy's Slides (at times referred to as the singular Scrappy's Slide). When the ride was relocated within the park, it was modified from three large dips to only two. It operated near the present location of Woodstock’s Air Rail through the 1995 season.
Skylab 1986 1997 HUSS Enterprise A ride with two seats in one car which would spin vertically like a fast moving Ferris wheel. Centrifugal force would cause the cars to go upside down. In 2023 a new type of this ride was added called Sol Spin.
Skyride 1972 1979 Von Roll A cable car skyride that took passengers from Oktoberfest (Adventure Port)(where Sol Spin is today), over the International Street fountains, to Hanna Barbera Land (Planet Snoopy). The Station house still remains today as a merchandise store. Relocated from Coney Island Ohio (1965–1971).
SlingShot 2002 2021 Funtime Pay-per-ride reverse bungee attraction that catapults riders, seated in a steel cage, 275 feet (84 m) into the air up to 100 mph (160 km/h). Riders flip multiple times before returning slowly to the platform. Its removal was announced during the 2022 season. In 2023 Cargo Loco replaced this ride.
Smurf's Enchanted Voyage 1984 1991 Arrow Development A re-theme of the former Enchanted Voyage. Riders sailed through several rooms featuring Smurf figures celebrating the different seasons. The ride closed after the 1991 season and was replaced with Phantom Theater.
Sunshine Turnpike 1972 1994 Arrow Development Yet another sports car ride, this one was located in Hanna Barbera Land. It was removed after the 1994 season, to make room for Nickelodeon Splat City (today's Camp Snoopy). Formerly known as Marathon Turnpike, Speed Buggy Turnpike.
The Crypt 2002 2011 Huss
(Giant Top Spin) 		Formerly known as Tomb Raider: The Ride (2002–2007). An indoor top spin ride originally themed to the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Designed by Paramount Parks Design & Entertainment with special effects by Technifex, Inc. Included actual props from the movie in its queue and preshow. Following the sale of the park by Paramount to Cedar Fair in 2006, the theme, musical soundtrack, and pre-show were all removed in 2008 and it was renamed The Crypt. One of the ride's three rows of seating was removed, allowing for a more intense ride program with eight flips. The eight flip program was retired mid-2009 and replaced with a more tame two-flip variant. Kings Island announced the ride's closure on Twitter on February 14, 2012. The building is now used for Madame Fatale's Cavern of Terror haunted house during Halloween Haunt.
The Rotor 1972 1981 Chance Rides

(Rotor)

A spinning flat ride where passengers line the walls of a circular room. As the ride rotates and reaches a particular speed, centrifugal force keeps each passenger pinned against the wall as the floor lowers. Originally opened at Coney Island in 1969, it was later relocated to King Island's Oktoberfest(Adventure Port) section. The Rotor was removed following the 1981 operating season.
Thunder Alley 1996 2012 J&J Amusements Pay-per-ride Go-kart racing track. Formerly known as XS Raceway (1996–1998), Days of Thunder (1999–2007). It was removed to make room for Banshee.
Tumble Bug 1972 1985 Harry Traver A 1920s classic that pulled linked cars around an undulating circular track, similar to Turtle at Kennywood Park. This was also the oldest ride to ever operate at the park. Relocated from Coney Island (1925–1971).
Wheel of Fortune 1972 1984 Chance Rides (Trabant) A Trabant ride themed as a roulette wheel, located next to Kings Mill Log Flume (Charlie Brown’s Rushing River Log Ride). Sold to Fantasy Farm after removal from Kings Island. Later sold to Bland's Park (now DelGrosso's Amusement Park), where it still operates. Location now occupied by Linus Launcher.
Winnie Witch's Cauldrons 1972 1991 Small spinning teacup-like ride located between the First Aid Station and the then Flintstone's Boulder Bumpers (Joe Cool’s Dodgem School).

In 2023 a new type of this ride came in called Cargo Loco.

Zodiac 1975 1986 Waagner-Biro

(Sold by Intamin)

A double Ferris wheel. Unlike most Ferris wheels, this ride had a wheel mounted on each end of a massive hydraulic arm. While one wheel was rotating high up in the air, the other was perpendicular to the ground so that the cylindrical gondolas (which were suspended from finger-like spokes) could be loaded all at once. It closed in 1986 and was removed before the 1987 season. It was relocated to Australia's Wonderland in Sydney, Australia, another Taft venture park, and was then dismantled in 2004 when that park closed.

Former attractions

Ride Year Opened Year Closed Description
Dinosaurs Alive! 2011 2017 A pay-per-entry attraction that was considered the world's largest animatronic dinosaur park,to-open-worlds-largest-dinosaur-park path featuring more than 60 life-sized dinosaurs. Most exhibits were demonstrated how scientists believed the animal moved, and some featured interactive consoles that guests could control. The site is now the home of the Orion (roller coaster) giga coaster and Kings Mills Antique Autos.
Stadium of Stars 1977 1981 A facility for visiting celebrity entertainers, constructed across from the American Heritage Music Hall.
Snoopy's Splash Dance 1995 2014 Walk-through water attraction. Formerly known as Nickelodeon Green Slime Zone (1995–2005) and SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Bash (2006–2009).

The attraction was removed to make room for Franklin’s Flyers, a classic flying scooters ride, and Snoopy's Space Buggies.

Back Porch Stage 2005 2008 Located in Rivertown, this stage was removed for the entrance to Diamondback. Before the stage was built this area was a walkway and bridge behind the International Showplace connecting the two areas.
Emergency Green Slime Shower 1995 2005 Introduced with Nickelodeon's Splat City, it was the slime shower in the middle of Nickelodeon's Green Slime Zone
Flight Team Aerial Helicopter Tours 2000 2003 Helicopter Tour of the park and surrounding area. Replaced by Firehawk in 2007. The site is now the home of the Orion (roller coaster) giga coaster
Kenton's Cove Canoes 1972 1972 Two-person canoes. Replaced with Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal.
Shawnee Landing 1972 1976 Large canoes. Featured in an episode of The Brady Bunch as the location where the missing plans were found. Removed for construction of The Beast.
Paramount Story 1993 2006 Walk-through garden area that replaced Tower Gardens (1978–1992). Included props from Paramount films such as Wayne's World, Addams Family Values, and The Golden Child. After Cedar Fair acquired the park the Paramount props were removed and the attraction was reverted to Tower Gardens. The area now functions as a History Walk the spring and summer and Candy Cane Lane during Winterfest.
Kings Island Theater 1972 1977 Large red air dome located next to Eiffel Tower and used as a theater. Original structure collapsed December 1, 1974 after a heavy snowfall. Replacement structure operated through 1977 before being replaced with Tower Gardens..
Cinema 180 Theatre 1986 A 60 by 30-foot-high screen was designed to make viewers feel as though they were part of the action—whether this was pulling 5-G's while flying with the U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds", flying over the Mt. St. Helen's crater, or feeling out of control on a runaway train.
Enchanted Theatre 1992 2005 500 seat children's theater in Hanna-Barbera Land located in the Phantom Theater building. This theater has since been the site of the Halloween attraction CarnEVIL. But would later be removed for Snoopy's Sketch School, made for the Peanuts Anniversary the park hosted. Now it is a theater named the Peanuts Showplace.
Lazer Maze 1991 2015 Laser-tag in Coney Mall, Now replaced with Coney BBQ.
Aqua Arena 1972 1994 Theater with marine animals located behind International Showplace. Had 2000 seats, a 100,000 gallon tank, and the Salt Water Circus performing dolphin show. Also known as Stage 1 (1994).
MacScrappy's Farm 1982 1994 Playground located in Hanna-Barbera Land.
Jelly Bean Bowl 1982 Located in Hanna-Barbera Land.
Splash Island 1989 1996 Children's water play area in Waterworks. Had 3 water slides and a splash area. Removed for in the 1997 expansion.
FasTracks 1989 2003 A set of four different speed slides located in Waterworks. Each slide had a separate name; The Plunge, White Lightning, The Streak, and Thunder Run. Replaced by the Coolangatta Racer (today known as Rendezvous Run).
Wild Animal Safari amphitheater Located in the Wild Animal Safari area of the park where Festhaus is now located
Hoedown Located in the Wild Animal Safari area of the park where Invertigo is now located.
Monkey Island 1974 1987 A group of islands that housed monkeys in Lion Country Safari. Located where Congo falls now stands.
Little Miami Dry Goods Store Located in Rivertown. Building was removed for Diamondback queue area. Also known as Boom Bang Kapow Inc.
Southern Seas Located next to the Salt Water Circus.
Elephant Fountain Was the centerpiece of Hanna-Barbera Land. Today it serves as a sign for the Jungle Jim's "World of Food" monorail formerly Lion Country Safari monorail.
Remote control cars and boats Located in Hanna-Barbera Land
Shaggy's Silly Sticks Located in Hanna-Barbera Land
Fool House Located in Hanna-Barbera Land
Hanna-Barbera Arcade Located in Hanna-Barbera Land
Woodland Theater Located in Hanna-Barbera Land. Was a puppet theater designed like a large tree called "Woody". There was a daily puppet show. Also known as the Puppet Tree Theater
Petting Zoo Located in Lion Country Safari.
Tram Service A tram that would take guests to and from the park entrance and parking areas. Sponsored by Sohio.
International Air Show Show featured a hot air balloon launch, sky diving, and aerial acrobatics performed by two World War 1 biplanes.
Electric Shooting Gallery Located in Coney Island(Coney Mall) between where Coney Refreshments and Juke Box Diner are located today. Building has been removed.
Nature Trail bef 1981 A walking nature trail located behind The Beast entrance.
Nairobi Nursery bef 1981 Animal Nursery in the Wild Animal Safari area.
African Queen bef 1981 Remote control boats in Wild Animal Safari.
Hanna-Barbera Amphitheater 1972 Stage located in Hanna-Barbera. Also known as Happy Theater
Yogi's Jamboree 1990 Kids play area in Hanna-Barberra.
Shady Maple Picnic Grove 1987 199? Located in the wooded area outside front gate
Boat Tag 1994 Located in Rivertown
Crystal Slime Aerobic Mining Maze 1995 ???? A kids climbing maze located in Nickelodeon Splat City.
The Slime Derrick 1995 ???? Tower that exploded with green water like the one located in Nickelodeon Studios Florida, located in Nickelodeon Splat City. Had a clock and pressure gauge to let you know when to expect the next explosion.
Green Slime Transfer Truck 1995 ???? A truck located in Nickelodeon Splat City with interactive buttons, levers, and valves.
Water Wars 1995 Located in Rivertown.
Original Winterfest 1982 1992 In 1982 Kings Island introduced a Christmas event called Winterfest, which ran from November 25 through December 31. The International Street fountain attraction was turned into an ice-skating rink, and for a few years a nightly laser light show was centered on the Eiffel Tower. Most rides were closed with the exception of a holiday-themed train ride, the Grand Carousel, hayrides, and the Enchanted Voyage. In earlier years, horse-drawn carriage rides existed as well. Special shops, restaurants, and other holiday-themed activities were also available. There were live holiday shows at both the American Heritage Music Hall (now the Kings Island Theater) and Festhaus. The event ended after the 1992 season, but made one additional appearance in 2005. A variety of reasons including low ticket sales prompted new owners Cedar Fair to shelve the idea. In 2016, it was announced that Winterfest would return in 2017 and would be free to all Gold and Platinum pass holders. Kings Island said that Winterfest would return in 2018 and beyond.

Former Halloween Haunt attractions

Former attraction Opened Closed Replaced by
Torture Tower 2000 2001 N/A
The Freezer 2000 2001 ????
Pirate Jack & the Legend of Halloween in 4-D 2000 2001 ????
The Sewer in 4-D 2000 2001 Festhaus
The Mummy's Revenge 2000 2001 ????
Museum of Horrors 2000 2001 Phantom Theater
Freak Show 2000 2001 Removed
House of Darkness 2001 2004 R.L. Stine Fear Street Nights
Holiday Horror 2010 2014 Beagle Scout Acres
Club Blood 2007 2014 Blackout
Headless Hollow/Tombstone Terror-Tory 2005 2015 Mystic Timbers
Cornstalkers 2005 2015 Backwoods Bayou
Sorority House/Delta Delta Die 2013 2016 Coney Bar-B-Que (restaurant)
CarnEvil / Circus of Horrors 3-D (2001–2007) 2001 2017 Peanuts Showplace
Board to Death 2013 2017 CHAOS
Field of Screams 2016 2019 Orion
Urgent Scare 2008 2019 Hotel St. Michelle
Backwoods Bayou 2016 2019 Cornered(2021) moved in 2022
Blackout 2016 2019 N/A
Wolf Pack 2010 2019 N/A
Chaos 2018 2022 Alien Abyss

Former shows

Name Year Opened Year Closed Location
Apupetsho 1982 1982 Woodland Theater
Back to Country ???? 1990 International Showplace
Bedrock Bedlam 1985 1986 Hanna-Barbera Amphitheater
Belly up to the Bar, Belles 1982 1983 Columbia Place
Blockbuster 1987 ???? Cinema 180 Theater
Breakaway 1985 1986 International Showplace
British Invasion 2012 2013 Festhaus
Can't Stop the Music ???? 1981 International Showplace
Celebration 1982 1983 American Heritage Music Hall
Charlie Brown's Hoedown (Original Version) 2010 2010 PEANUTS Playhouse
Charlie Brown's Pirate Adventure 2011 2011 PEANUTS Playhouse
Charlie Brown's All-Stars 2012 2012 PEANUTS Playhouse
Charlie Brown’s Christmas Spectacular 2017 2021 Kings Island Theater
Charlie Brown's Jungle Journey 2013 2013 PEANUTS Playhouse
Cheers, The Show 1995 ???? Festhaus
City Rhyhm 1982 1982 American Heritage Music Hall
Club KI 2022 2023 International Street Bandstand
Country Music Showdown! 1984 1984 International Showplace
Crazy Wheels 1995 ???? Cinema 180 Theater
Cross-Country 1986 1986 International Showplace
Cirque Imagine 2014 2016 Kings Island Theater
Dancin' in the street 1993 1994 International Street Bandstand
Days of Thunder 1994 1996 Action Theater
Deep in the Heart of Country 1986
Delta Steamers 1986 ???? Royal Fountain Bandstand
Don't Stop The Music! 2009 2010 International Street Bandstand
Dora's Sing-A-Long Adventure 2007 2008 Nickelodeon Theater
Down Home Country 2009 2010 Festhaus
Dracula's Haunted Castle Action Theater - FearFest
Elvira's Superstition Action Theater - FearFest
Encore 1982 1982 International Showplace
Endless Summer: On Ice! 2007 2009 Kings Island Theater
Ed Alonzo's Psycho Circus Of Magic & Mayhem Parts 1 & 2 2012 2013 Kings Island Theater
Escapade 1992 1992 Kings Island Theater
Fantasy 1987 ???? American Heritage Music Hall
Flapper Dapper Dixie Band 1978
Flashback: Totally 80's (Original Version) 2008 2009 International Showplace
Flight 747 ???? 1990 Cinema 180 Theater
Follies Pre-1977 ???? Kings Island Theater (Original)
Friend of a feather 1994 1994 Stage 1
Flintstones Family Christmas 1991 ???? American Heritage Music Hall - Winterfest
Flintstones Go Hollyrock ???? 1993 Enchanted Theater
Fred's ABC Do Re Mi 1994 1994 Enchanted Theater
Freddie Flintstone's Bedrock Buddies ???? 1990 Woodlands Amphitheater
Funhouse Express Action Theater - FearFest
Galaxy of Trills ???? 1993 Cinema 180 Theater
Game On! 1994 1994 Festhaus
Ghouls Gone Wild 2008 2010 Festhaus - FearFest
Girls Night Out 2008 Festhaus
Gotta Dance 1984 1986 American Heritage Music Hall
Graveyard Shift 2011 Festhaus - FearFest
Gravity a Cirque experience 2018 2020 Kings Island Theater
Grin "N" Bear It ???? 1981 International Showplace
Hanna-Barbera Rockapalooza 1995 ???? Enchanted Theater
Happy Theatre 1972 ???? Hanna-Barbera
Hoedown ? ???? Rivertown
Horray For Hollywood ???? ? American Heritage Music Hall
Hot Hits ???? 1990 International Showplace
Hot Ice 1987 ???? Festhaus
Hot Island Rhythms 2007 2008 International Street Bandstand
House of Grove 1995 ???? International Showplace
I believe in Country 1982 1982 International Showplace
Ice Adventure ???? 1990 Festhaus
In Concert 1983 1987 International Showplace
In Country ???? 1981 International Showplace
It's Magic 1990 1990 Kings Island Theater
James Bond 007: License To Thrill 1998 Action Theater
Jingle Bell Bedrock 1991 ???? The Fun Station - Winterfest
Keds Kids 1979 ???? International Street
Kings of Comedy 1982 1987 International Street
Live at the palace 1985 1986 Columbia Palace
Lively Marine Show 1978 Aqua Arena
Marty's Party 2009 2009 PEANUTS Playhouse
Mega Mess-a-mania 1995 1996 Nickelodeon Theater
More Mega Mess-a-mania 1997 1997
Meteor Attack 2002 2002 Action Theater
New York, New York 1978 ???? American Heritage Music Hall
Nicktoons 2004 2006 Nickelodeon Theater
Nicktoons Block Party 1998 1998 Nickelodeon Theater
Nicktoons Rockin Countdown 1999 1999 Nickelodeon Theater
Nicktoons Summer Jam 2000 2001 Nickelodeon Theater
Off The Rails 2022 2024 International Showplace
Origins a Cirque experience 2016 2018 Kings Island Theater
Paramount on Ice ???? 1993 Festhaus
Paramount on Ice: BLOCK-BUSTERS! 1996 ???? Paramount Theater
Paramount on Ice: Lights! Camera!Action! 1994 1994 Paramount Theater
Paramount on Ice: Legends 1995 1995 Paramount Theater
Play me that country music 1983 1983 International Showplace
Pickin and Grinnin 1978
RETRO: Repeat the Beat 1996 ????
Rock Around the Clock 1979 1981 International Showplace
Rock 'n Roll Explosion 1983 1986 American Heritage Music Hall
Rock the house 1993 1994 International Showplace
Remember When: The 70's 2012 2013 International Showplace
Santa's Toy Factory 1991 ???? American Heritage Music Hall - Winterfest
Salt Water Circus 1972 1990 Aqua Arena
Salt Water Friends ???? 1993 Aqua Arena
School of Rock: Live in Concert 2005 2006 Paramount Theater
Scooby-Doo and the lost bark ???? 1990 International Showplace
Scooby-Doo and the ghost in the attic Enchanted Theater
Scooby-Doo's Imagi-Machine 1995 ???? Enchanted Theater
Show Wagon 1972 ???? Old Coney
Signed, Sealed, Delivered! 2010 2011 International Showplace
Singin' to the World 1978 ???? International Showplace
Slime Time Live 2002 2003 Nickelodeon Theater
Smash Factory Action Theater
Smurfs are here 1984 1984 International Showplace
Smurfberry festival 1986 1986 Woodland Theater
Snoopy Rocks! On Ice 2010 2011 Kings Island Theater
Snowdrift Inn 1991 ???? Festhaus - Winterfest
Something New!! 1972 ???? Old Coney
Song of the Smurfs 1985 1986 International Showplace
SpongeBob SquarePants 3D 2003 2011 Action Theater
Stan Lee's The 7th Portal 2001 Action Theater
Star Search Live 2006 International Street Bandstand
Summer Rhythms ???? 1990 Royal Fountain Bandstand
Sweet Country Music 1987 ???? International Showplace
That's Entertainment ???? 1981 American Heritage Music Hall
The Bear Facts 1982 1983 Puppet Tree Theater
The County Line 2008 2009 Festhaus
The Curse of Gargamel 1986 ???? International Showplace
The Fudge is Done 1972 ???? Rivertown
The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera Action Theater
The Lazer Zone: Time Warp 1993 1995 Paramount Theater
The Magic of the Movies 2004
Terror Rising 2022 2023 International Street Bandstand
Tuned In! 2005 International Showplace
Twistin' to the 60s 2007 International Showplace
Way Too Much TV 2010 2011 Festhaus
The 70s on demand 2022 2024 Festhaus
The Wild, Wild West 1994 1994 Cinema 180 Theater
Woodchoppers Ball Revue 1985 1986 Festhaus
World Cabaret 1983 1983 Festhaus
Wunderbar! 1985 1986 Festhaus
Yabba Dabba Doo Caperoo 1979 American Heritage Music Hall
Yogi's Summer Camp Craze 1994 1994 Enchanted Theater
Yogi's Picnic 1982 1983 Hanna-Barbera Amphitheater
Yogi's Place 1987 ???? Woodlands Amphitheater
Yogi's Funtastic Machine 1987 ???? International Showplace
Yogi's Rock Party 1986 ???? Woodland Theatre

Former area themes

Area Year Opened Year Closed Description
Lion Country Safari 1974 1993 An Africa themed section with a wide variety of real exotic animals. Renamed Wild Animal Safari (1977–1983), Wild Animal Habitat(1983–1994). Completely Re-themed to Adventure Village in 1994.
Adventure Village 1983 1998 The entertainment side of Wild Animal Safari was renamed in 1983. The park section was still themed to Africa, but most of the animals had been sold off and many attractions had been closed down. The area was completely re-themed in 1994 Removed in 1999 to make way for Action Zone.
WaterWorks 1989 2003 The original water park. Expanded into Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay in 2004.
The Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera 1972 2005 Hanna-Barbera themed kid's area. Also known as Hanna-Barbera Land. Rethemed as "The Busy World of Richard Scarry" around 1993; complete with Busy Town Grill. Its next expansion was Nickelodeon Universe in 2006 and again as Planet Snoopy in 2010.
Nickelodeon Splat City 1995 2000 Nickelodeon themed area based on the network's game shows which had attractions involving getting wet.
Nickelodeon Central 2001 2005 Nickelodeon Splat City is renamed after being expanded in the 2000–2001 off-season.
Nickelodeon Universe 2006 2009 Nickelodeon Central was expanded to replace Hanna-Barbera Land leading to its new name. Rethemed to Planet Snoopy in 2010.
Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay 2004 2011 An Australian themed Waterpark. The name was shortened to Boomerang Bay in 2007. Replaced by Soak City for the 2012 season.
X-Base 2007 2019 A secretive military installation themed section of the park which housed Firehawk (roller coaster) and Flight of Fear (roller coaster). After Firehawk was demolished at the end of the 2018 season, Orion (roller coaster) was announced following the end of the 2019 season and would be built in Firehawk's spot, and subsequently, X-Base would be renamed Area-72 along with Orion.

See also

Notes

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