At Kings Island, you’ll find over 80 rides, shows and attractions, including 14 thrill-inducing roller coasters. Check out Firehawk – Ohio’s only flying coaster. Thrill flyers experience heart-pounding excitement as Firehawk soars through more than half a mile of steel tracking. Willing adventure seekers lie down to experience this 51 mph, top-secret, all-altitude airborne mission. But they’re certainly not relaxing – within seconds, each pilot is facing the ground, experiencing the inconceivable feeling of human flight. Or try the legendary Beast – the longest wooden coaster in the world – for the ultimate in ride experiences. Or, bring the kids and find out why Nickelodeon Universe was voted the BEST KIDS’ AREA IN THE WORLD seven years in a row! Expanding over two exciting neighborhoods dedicated to SpongeBob SquarePants^TM and Dora the Explorer^TM, Nickelodeon Universe features more than 18 attractions and more kids’ coasters than any other park in the world! Plus, admission to Kings Island also lets you enjoy Boomerang Bay – the splashtacular 15-acre water park that offers over 50 water activities, including: 30 water slides, tropical lagoons, rushing rivers, surfable waves, three family activity areas and careening waterfalls, all surrounded by lush landscaping! Parking is $10 per vehicle, or premier parking is available for $15 per vehicle.

Location - On I-71, 24 miles north of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Family fun will be "out of this world" at Cedar Point amusement park/resort when Planet Snoopy™ debuts this summer as the park’s newest children’s area. Featuring a PEANUTS™-themed environment, Planet Snoopy will spin into orbit at the former PEANUTS Playground. It will feature seven rides, including a mini-tea-cup-style ride, miniature train, 4 x 4 trucks, a bouncing tower, spinning balloons, rocket ships and a crazy sub ride. It will also feature games, themed décor showcasing Snoopy’s worldly travels, and special live appearances by the PEANUTS characters. Planet Snoopy’s 1.25 acres will also feature a family center with changing stations and private areas to feed children in a quiet atmosphere. And the terrestrial fun extends beyond Planet Snoopy with four new live shows: "Snoopy’s Big Bow Wow On Ice" will skate into the Good Time Theatre; next to Planet Snoopy, "All Wheels Extreme" is set to wow guests young and old in the former aquatic stadium, where skilled stunt bikers, skateboarders and rollerbladers will perform flips, tricks and unbelievable stunts in this high-energy BMX-style show; in the Centennial Theatre, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" will feature live singers and dancers in a spectacular stage show celebrating music of the ‘50s and ‘60s; while the Red Garter Saloon will showcase an all-new musical revue. And, just when you thought that they couldn’t possibly add any more thrills and wild rides to the shores of Lake Erie, Cedar Point has announced that Skyscraper, a towering thrill ride, will debut this summer in the Challenge Park activity complex. Skyscraper will be unlike any ride you have ever experienced on the Cedar Point Peninsula. Featuring a giant propeller consisting of two arms that will spin guests in a full circle, Skyscraper is one of the most thrilling rides in the amusement industry. Four riders, two on each arm, will sit in open cars with their feet dangling, on opposite ends of the propeller. The arms of the propeller quickly rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, spinning riders 16 stories into the air at speeds of up to 55 mph. At its highest point, riders will be upside down 160 feet above the ground! Skyscraper will have an individual ride fee, and admission to Cedar Point will not be required. Located between Cedar Point and Soak City, Challenge Park also features the RipCord Skycoaster, two high-speed go-kart tracks and two challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses. Challenge Park is open to the public, and admission to Cedar Point or Soak City is not required. Each attraction requires a separate fee. Special combo packages that include discounted tickets for the attractions at Challenge Park will be available this summer at the park. In addition to the new attractions, a two-year refurbishment at the Sandcastle Suites Hotel will be completed by this summer. The $3 million in renovations include an improved lobby and registration area, upgraded suites and restrooms and newly decorated hallways. Last summer, the exterior of Sandcastle Suites was upgraded. Including Planet Snoopy, the park will spend approximately $5.2 million in capital improvements for the 2008 season. Parking is $10.

Location - Cedar Point is just 125 miles from Fort Wayne, located in Sandusky, Ohio, midway between Cleveland and Toledo. Take Ohio Routes 6 or 2, U.S. Route 250 or the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 7 to Sandusky. In Sandusky, follow the Cedar Point Causeway signs.

For 23 seasons, The Beach Waterpark has continued to be one of the premier travel destinations in the Midwest. With 51 rides and attractions, including Aztec Adventure, the Midwest’s only water coaster, The Beach is an experience you won’t find anywhere else. Real palm trees, real white sand, real reggae bands, and real ocean waves are just a few of the amazing features that made The Beach the #1 Waterpark in America in 2004, by Aquatics International, and the Best Place To Get Wet, by City Beach Magazine year after year. As a tropical-themed adventure for the whole family, The Beach is situated on 35 acres of rolling wooded terrain that provides lots of shade and lush ambiance. Some of The Beach’s other rides and attractions include Volcanic Panic, Kahuna Beach, The Pearl, The Cliff, Typhoon Twist, Banzai, The Lazy Miami River, Jolly Mon’ Shores, Splash Mountain and Emerald Bay, which includes Lilly Pads, Log Roll, Rings and Bars, High Dive, Ripcord, Riptide, and Watusi. Also, for visitors’ convenience, Sunset Point, a picnic area, is located on the east side of the parking lot and is available on a "first-come" basis. Parking is $7.50.

Location - Off I-71, 24 miles north of Cincinnati, across from Kings Island.

Come monkey around all season long at the new Kima Bay in Splashin’ Safari! "Kima" is the Swahili word for monkey. Kima Bay, plus a new Pepsi Oasis station and restroom building, will add two acres to Splashin' Safari, increasing the size of the water park to approximately 25 acres. There are no height or weight limits for Kima Bay; however, children under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult. With seven water slides and more than 100 water-play elements to slide, spray, climb, and laugh yourself silly, Kima Bay will be more fun than a barrel of—you guessed it—monkeys! And in Holiday World? The Star Spangled Carousel will debut in the park’s 4^th of July section! With beautiful horses and other lovely creatures to ride, Star Spangled Carousel will put a smile on your little patriot’s face. And in the park’s Christmas section, Rudolph’s Reindeer Ranch gets a fun new ride for the little ones. Reindeer Games will give children of all ages the chance to fly up and bounce back down. Just like Santa’s reindeers do. Holiday World also offers live shows, and Santa Claus himself is on hand every day to greet kids of all ages! And, not only are soft drinks always free, but 30 SPF sunscreen (PABA free) is also provided free of charge in Splashin’ Safari! With more than 100 acres of excitement, Holiday World—the world’s first theme park—is the perfect family destination. Parking is free.

Location - Seven miles south of I-64, Exit 63 or Exit 57.

Fun, flips, and gravity-defying excitement are just the beginning of what’s in store for guests when they visit Indiana Beach Amusement Resort in 2008. The park is excited to welcome Steel Hawg this season! This will be Indiana Beach’s sixth roller coaster, and the first of its kind in the United States! Indiana’s first custom steel coaster will take riders through crazy turns, three unique inversions, and an eye-popping 120° first drop! Get ready for a ride experience like you’ve never had before aboard Steel Hawg! Family fun is the main attraction at Indiana Beach. The Boardwalk Funway is jam-packed with over 40 rides and attractions. Make it a day while you play at the Water Park, introduce your children to their first rides at Kiddyland, visit Dr. Frankenstein’s Haunted Castle, and cruise aboard the legendary Shafer Queen. The Aqua Theater will once again present Pirates Revolt: the Pillage of Paradise Island, a pirate-themed water stunt show. Another special feature returning this season is the 3-D Motion Theater showing two new films. Besides rides and slides, check out the Boardwalk shopping and enjoy the large array of delicious food. With so many fun-filled activities, why not stay within the grounds of Indiana Beach? They have accommodations to fit everyone’s needs. After a day on the Boardwalk, retreat to your guest room at the Beach House Inn or make yourself at home in an air-conditioned Cottage complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, cable TV, and picnic table. Would you rather stay in the great outdoors? Easily located less than a mile from the park is an ideal setting for your family’s quality camping adventure. Indiana Beach’s two first-rate campgrounds, the IB Camp Resort and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort offer numerous sites plus many amenities including free transportation to the park. Come enjoy all that Indiana Beach Amusement Resort has to offer. Parking is free.

*Water Park Rules: Children under 44" tall (without footwear) are not permitted in the south water park area. A life vest (provided by the park) is required for all children 44" to 48" tall on the Water Slides and Action River. All children under 14 years of age using the Water Park must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 years of age or older.

Location – Indiana Beach Amusement & Camp Resort is located in northwest Indiana on Lake Shafer, four miles north of Monticello, 110 miles south of Chicago and 95 miles north of Indianapolis. Recommended north-south route is I-65 with exit onto U.S. 24, then 20 miles east to Monticello.