July 24, 2025, Press Release from Kings Island:
MASON, Ohio – To celebrate the first anniversary of the merger between Six Flags and Cedar Fair, Kings Island today announced an unprecedented benefit with its 2026 Season Pass – unlimited access to more than 40 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation parks for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator will launch this limited-time anniversary offer in every park beginning next week.
“This massive benefit is one that only Six Flags Entertainment can provide with more than 40 amusement, water and animal parks spanning three countries,” said Christian Dieckmann, chief commercial officer for Six Flags. “A 2026 Six Flags Season Pass is your international passport to fun with dynamic family entertainment, refreshing thrills and the world’s most exhilarating roller coasters.”
All 2026 Kings Island Gold and Prestige Passes purchased or renewed from July 31 through Sept. 1 will include this exclusive benefit as part of its ‘MVP (Most Valuable Pass) Sale.’ The sale will feature:
- Lowest pricing of the year plus free parking
- 2026 Gold Pass purchases will include one bonus 2025 bring-a-friend-for-free ticket
- 2026 Prestige Pass purchases will include two bonus 2025 bring-a-friend-for-free tickets
- Bring-a-friend tickets are valid through the end of the 2025 season at the park where the pass was purchased
- Guests must purchase by Sept. 1 to receive these offers. Prices increase Sept. 2.
With this new MVP access, guests can take the ultimate road trip and experience everything the new Six Flags Entertainment has to offer across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, including:
- 288 roller coasters with 133 miles of track
- 282 family rides
- 970 water slides
- 234 pools
- More than 913 signature entertainment experiences including fall fun like Fright Fest and Halloween Haunt, and winter celebrations like Holiday in the Park and WinterFest (at select locations)
Benefits of the Kings Island Season Pass
The Kings Island Gold Pass gives guests season-long access to Kings Island, Soak City Water Park and free general parking. It includes additional benefits like in-park discounts on food and merchandise, exclusive bring-a-friend-for-free ticket offers and access to the park’s annual Halloween Haunt and WinterFest events.
Kings Island guests will have access to several Six Flags Entertainment parks within driving distance, including Cedar Point in Sandusky, Six Flags Great America near Chicago and Six Flags St. Louis.
The MVP Sale will be available online only from July 31 through Sept. 1. After the sale, all 2026 Gold and Prestige Passholders will need to purchase the All Park Passport add-on to gain access to all Six Flags Entertainment parks. Some restrictions apply – please go to visitkingsisland.com for specific details or to purchase a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass.
ABOUT KINGS ISLAND
With more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, Kings Island offers the perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions. Guests can experience 16 roller coasters, including The Beast, the world’s longest wooden roller coaster and Banshee, the world’s longest inverted steel roller coaster. Admission to the 33-acre Soak City Water Park, with the new RiverRacers water coaster, is included with admission. For more information go to visitkingsisland.com.
ABOUT SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property including Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
