Kings Island’s Roller Coaster Event: Coasterstock

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Coasterstock
May 19 - 20, 2023

It’s the event of the year for roller coaster aficionados; an event where like-minded people from across the United States, Canada and Europe gather to ride some of the best roller coasters in the world and share stories of their experiences riding coasters around the world: Coasterstock at Kings Island!

The two-day affair will be held May 19 - 20 and features exclusive morning and night ride time sessions each day on popular attractions, behind-the-scenes photo and video opportunities, guest speakers, Q&A with park officials, contests, catered meals, FunPix, unlimited soft drinks and so much more!

To participate in this event you must purchase a Coasterstock ticket and be an active member of one of the seven approved roller coaster clubs below:

  • American Coaster Enthusiasts
  • Coaster Crew Platinum
  • European Coaster Club
  • Florida Coaster Club
  • Great Ohio Coaster Club
  • Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain
  • Western New York Coaster Club

An active membership card from one of the approved roller clubs must be presented upon check-in for entry to this event and its activities. 

Materials for Coasterstock will be shipped directly to all U.S. ticket holders. Participants from outside the U.S. will be contacted to arrange the delivery of materials.

2023 Itinerary
  • 8:00 AM: Check-In Must Present Active Roller Coaster Club Membership Card
  • 8:20 AM: Coasterstock Chant Outside Front Gate
  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: ERT on Diamondback, Boo Blasters & Backlot Stunt Coaster
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: ERT on Mystic Timbers
  • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad Photo & Video Opportunity, Q&A with Train Engineers Train Station
  • 11:00 AM: K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad First Ride of The Day
  • 11:30 AM: Group Photo International Street by the Eiffel Tower
  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Catered Meal, Q&A with General Manager Mike Koontz, Coasterstock Feud, Guest Speakers Picnic Grove
  • 3:00 PM:  Behind-The-Scenes: The Beast - Meet at The Beast Entrance Plaza at 2:45 PM
  • 4:15 PM: Lights on Tour: Hotel St. Michelle Halloween Haunt Maze - Meet in Coney Mall by WindSeeker Entrance
  • 5:30 PM: The  Amazing Coasterstock Race Participants Only
  • 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM: ERT on Kings Mills Antique Autos & Zephyr
  • 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM: ERT on The Racer & Flight of Fear (lights on)
  • 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM: ERT on Orion & The Beast
     
  • 8:00 AM: Check-In Must Present Active Roller Coaster Club Membership Card
  • 8:20 AM: Coasterstock Chant Outside Front Gate
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: ERT on Banshee
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: ERT on Drop Tower, Invertigo, Delirium & The Bat
  • 10:00 AM: First Rides Of The Day On The Grand Carousel
  • 11:15 AM: World’s Largest Coaster Enthusiast Chicken Dance Festhaus Plaza
  • 1:00 PM: Behind-The-Scenes: The Racer & Orion - Meet in Area 72 Plaza at 12:45 PM
  • 2:15 PM: Behind-The-Scenes: Diamondback - Meet at The Beast Entrance Plaza at 2:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Catered Meal, Guest Speakers, Red Racer/Blue Racer Coin Toss Game Picnic Grove
  • 5:00 PM:  Kings Island: A Photographic Journey Book Signing Emporium on International Street
  • 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM: ERT on Shake, Rattle & Roll, Woodstock Express & Flight of Fear
  • 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM: ERT on The Beast, Orion, Mystic Timbers, Diamondback & The Great Pumpkin Coaster
  • 11:45 PM: Closing Ceremony and Contest Winners Announced International Street near the Front Gate