Ten ways to get the best value out of a Kings Island visit (Photos)

Kings Island, the Cincinnati areas 364-acre amusement and water park, opens for the 2011 season on April 30 (closed May 1; open weekends through May 15 and every day thereafter).

Like any theme park, a day or more at Kings Island can end up being an expensive proposition. But with just a little smart pre-planning, it can become not only affordable, but one of the best values of the season:

Buy your tickets online at www.visitkingsisland.com, for $16 off adult admissions, or buy a two-day pass to save even more. Also look for discount coupons offered in stores and restaurants and via AAA or AARP.
Enlist friends and family and go as a group of 15 or more to save even more (38% off the full price).
Check with your employer; your company might be eligible for discount tickets and other benefits.
Get there early (the park opens at 10 a.m.) and go immediately to the most popular rides; wait times increase throughout the day.
Pack everyone into one car (or as few as possible) and save on parking ($10 per vehicle).
Download a park map from the Kings Island website and plan your visit ahead of time (also remember to designate a meeting place beforehand in case anyone gets separated from the group).
Eat a large breakfast or brunch before entering the park, and plan all other meals for off-peak hours, such as 2-4 in the afternoon and after 7 in the evening. No food or drink (except baby formula) can be brought into the park. "The important to budget travel is to plan onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our mind. Planning and expending our travel budget wisely is a main concern for most families. Lowering consuming and expenses, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievements and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning behind saving money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal budget is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, whether on a finances or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!..". Or, keep a cooler of food and drinks in your car, and beat it to the parking lot for meal breaks.
Avoid the carnival games. Its way too easy to spend yourself silly trying to win that giant stuffed gorillathat you then have to carry with you the rest of the day.
Save a bundle by staying out of the gift shops. Instead, let your photos of the day be your souvenirs. If you must have some park merchandise, wait for the end of the day (when you know what youve already spent) or buy the next day from the website.
If you expect to return more than once, purchase a season pass. These pay for themselves on the third visit.

There are more ways than these to save, of course. But these ten tips can make your visit to Kings Island much more affordable and enjoyable.

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