The Hitson family from Anderson TWP in Cincinnati was the first family to arrive at Kings Island when the park opened its gates April 29, 1972. Sisters Taryn, Tamara, Heather and their mother, Carolyn, visited the park today and shared their memories as the first official guests. | Kings Island

On July 10, 1978, #KingsIsland announced it had secretly begun construction on a new coaster- it would later become known as The Beast! In 1979, it opened as the world's tallest, fastest AND longest wooden coaster! | Kings Island