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New Snoopy-Themed Kids' Play Area and Roller Coaster Coming to Kings Island Next Year

Camp Snoopy will feature a play area where kids can become full-fledged Beagle Scouts, as well as Kings Island's first family boomerang coaster, Snoopy's Soap Box Racers.

Aug 10, 2023 at 1:29 pm

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Photo: Rendering provided by Kings Island

A rendering of Camp Snoopy, coming to Kings Island in 2024.

As its summer season starts wrapping up, Kings Island is looking forward to 2024 with the announcement of a new kids' play area and roller coaster.

The theme park says it’s expanding its award-winning kids’ area with Camp Snoopy, an immersive adventure play space, and Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, Kings Island’s first family boomerang coaster, which will race riders both forward and backward on the same track. The coaster will feature soap box cars decorated with beloved Peanuts characters and take riders up a 70-foot-tall hill to the starting line. As Snoopy waves the checkered flag, riders will be launched forward on the track, full of twists and turns as they race to the finish line. But just when they think they’re at the end, the cars will throw them in reverse.

With the addition of Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, Kings Island says it will become the Kids Coaster Capital of the world with its five different coaster experiences for youngsters.

Along with the coaster, kids can also experience becoming members of the Beagle Scouts at Camp Snoopy. The official headquarters, Beagle Scout Acres, will offer outdoor summer camp fun and activities in a shaded, nature-themed play area. Kids and their families can explore and play on the turfed mounds and grassy areas, complete with camping equipment they can climb over and through. The Peanuts gang will also be there to lead kids through “Camptivities” and young Beagle Scouts can try to earn merit badges by doing things like sharing, working together, trying new things and helping somebody in need.

“Camp Snoopy is just what families visiting Kings Island have been looking for,” Mike Koontz, vice president and general manager of Kings Island, said in a press release. “We’ve designed this new immersive area to feel like a day at camp where families can spend time with each other in a variety of ways, from the thrill of a new coaster to exploring and relaxing in the great outdoors with their favorite Peanuts characters.”

Construction on Camp Snoopy and Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers will begin this fall.

Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. More info on Camp Snoopy: visitkingsisland.com.

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32 Greater Cincinnati Activities to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

Put on Your Dancing Shoes for Salsa on the Square520 Vine St., DowntownBust out your best moves or learn how to salsa every Thursday night at Fountain Square during the summer. Salsa on the Square is free and features live local and regional Latin bands that specialize in salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz. There are also two large dance classes to help you get the moves down, and Mazunte is there to serve up tacos, tostados and guacamole. For a refreshing drink after all the dancing, grab a margarita at Fountain Square’s full-service bar.

Meet Fritz and the Other Babies at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden3400 Vine St., AvondaleA stroll through the zoo grounds may be the perfect thing to do this summer in Cincinnati. Kids, teens and adults alike can enjoy viewing all the many animals and botanicals throughout the facility. You can see some of the newest additions to the zoo, like Fiona’s baby brother Fritz, Larkin the penguin chick and a pair of adorable bat-eared fox kits. Plus, see if you can spot the baby bumps on Lightning the sloth and Stevie the bongo.

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Catch a Reds Game and Chow Down on the New Eats100 Joe Nuxhall Way, The BanksGreat American Ball Park debuted a slate of new snacks for the 2023 season, including a Cheeseburger Frybox (hamburger topped with nacho cheese, iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, pickles and Thousand Island dressing served on French fries) and the vegetarian-friendly Curve Ball (veggie burger topped with iceberg lettuce, grilled onions, pickles and Thousand Island dressing served on a brioche bun). And that’s only some of the many new menu items you’ll find throughout the ball park. Eat up because if the Reds are losing, you’ll at least leave the ball park with a full stomach.

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Watch a Dazzling Display of Fireworks on the Fourth of July or Camp Out for the WEBN / Western & Southern’s FireworksIt wouldn’t be summer if you didn’t take the time to watch at least one fireworks show. Cincinnati’s skies will be decked out in all kinds of colors as Fourth of July celebrations take place. Some of the most popular include Red, White & Blue Ash (also featuring concert headliner Collective Soul); Coney Island’s Balloon Glow; Fourth of July at Kings Island; Red, White and BOOM with Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend and numerous community events. And if you just can’t get enough fireworks, don’t forget about Cincinnati’s big end-of-summer bash Riverfest and the WEBN / Western & Southern Fireworks. Just make sure you grab your spot early and respect the blanket-claiming process.

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