Kings Island announces new ‘ancient civilization’ themed ‘Adventure Port’ for 2023 Season

MASON — Kings Island has announced its building a new themed area that will feature new family rides, food options and an enhanced crowd favorite.

The new “Adventure Port” will be located between Coney Mall and Action Zone. It will feature two new family rides and enhanced theming for Adventure Express, the park’s mine train family roller coaster.

The area will be inspired by the “myths of ancient civilization” and will take parkgoers into a “mighty city carved out of stone”, according to a release.

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“Adventure Port is a hub for explorers searching for an ancient civilization’s forbidden temple and mysterious wonders. If asked, the locals will tell tales of those who came before and vanished,” the release states.

Additional improvements include a refresh of Hank’s Mexican Grill which will be renamed to “Enrique’s”.

The current Bier Garten will also be transformed into a portside “Mercado”, a favorite watering hole for tourists and explorers.

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The two new rides coming to the area:

Sol Spin: This ferris-wheel-like ride will look like an “immense sun disk created an ancient civilization”. Riders will board open-air, suspended passenger vehicles and experience the sensation of flying 60 feet through the air at 25 miles per hour.
Cargo Loco: Riders will board “shipping barrels” where they will be able to manually control the speed of their spin with a wheel in the middle of the barrel, similar to the Teacups at Disney parks.

The enhanced Adventure Express will take parkgoers on a treasure-hunting mine train expedition in search of a forbidden temple, in addition to the new theming the ride’s queue line will be relocated.

The park plans to have the new area ready for parkgoers by the 2023 season.

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