Kings Island opens Saturday for its 44th season

Kings Island opens for its 44th season at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Daily operation of the Warren County amusement park begins May 8, and the Soak City Waterpark opens on May 23.

After a record-setting year last year thanks in large part to the debut of new $24 million roller coaster Banshee, Kings Island's operators are expecting another successful season with the introduction of two new family rides and other major renovations.

A makeover of International Street includes the Tristate's largest Starbucks, upgrades at the funnel cake stand and more. Visitors should expect to see more fresh fare options throughout the park this year, operators say.

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