does anywhere around here sell discounted Kings Island tickets?

If you were hoping for that classic Kroger discount, try these alternatives instead:

While some regional Kroger customer service desks may still carry them occasionally, many regular visitors and recent reports indicate they are now "difficult to secure" or entirely discontinued at most locations.

Online sales frequently offer "Funday Bundles" that include parking and dining, which aren't typically available through third-party retail. Top Ways to Save in 2025–2026

The short answer is: Most major retailers, including Kroger and Meijer, stopped selling physical Kings Island and Cedar Point tickets during the pandemic to better manage park capacity.

For the 2025 and 2026 seasons, the official Kings Island website and mobile app have become the most reliable and often cheapest ways to buy.

You can save significantly (often $20 or more per ticket) by buying online rather than at the park's front gate.