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KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS


Office Phone: (859)880-1987

Donna House MA. Ed., CKP, Executive Director

Donna is a retired educator who served Kentucky public schools for 23 years.  She is a state certified paralegal who studied in an ABA approved program. Donna has served in her role as Executive Director of KAPE since 2016. Each member of the Board of Directors of KAPE is an active or retired educator.


Kentucky Kingdom Theme Park And Water Park

Dear Kentucky Kingdom Guest, 

 

Saturday, May 9th, we open our gates for another season, and we could not be more excited to welcome you back. New dining and entertainment options, an improved guest experience, your favorite signature events returning, and so much more are on the way. Thank you for being part of the Kentucky Kingdom family. Your loyalty and enthusiasm are what make this park so special, and this year we are delivering something worth the wait. 

Renew your season pass!

We are proud to introduce Flying Fox, our first new roller coaster since 2019 and one of the centerpieces of a significant multi-year investment in the future of our park. Our team has poured incredible energy into making sure this ride delivers an experience unlike anything else at Kentucky Kingdom. Flying Fox will be making its debut after the season kicks off, and we cannot wait for you to be among the first to experience it. 

 

Alongside the coaster, we are also opening Bluegrass Grill, a brand-new dining concept near Flying Fox. This new food location will be serving up southern-inspired flavors with a Kentucky Twist! You can look forward to favorites like Cornmeal Dusted Catfish, Southern Fried Chicken, Mac ‘N’ Cheese, and more. It is another way we are working to make every visit to the park feel new, whether you are here for the thrills or the food or both. 

 

These additions build on the momentum of Discovery Meadow, which brought an entirely reimagined area of the park to life last season with new rides, attractions, and dining. The response from our guests has reinforced something we already believed: when we invest in this park, you show up. That means the world to us, and it is exactly why we are going to keep doing it. 

 

As you know, a season pass gets you access to the park all season long, even after summer ends. I invite you to renew your season pass today so you don’t miss a moment of the 2026 season. Be sure to join us for Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom and Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom, two of our signature events that bring something new every time you walk through our gates. As we continue to expand on our commitment to you, we hope every visit offers a unique and inviting experience where your family can Create Memories Worth Repeating. 

 

See you at the park, 

 

Sarah Worrell  

General Manager  

Kentucky Kingdom Theme and Water Park 

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WHAT'S NEW

We Are Going Cashless

Make Safer & Faster Purchases

Kentucky Kingdom is transitioning to smoother, safer cashless operations this season. Beginning May 9, 2026, we will accept only electronic payments such as debit cards, credit cards, and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

Only have cash? You’re still covered!

Guests will have free access to multiple easy-to-use Cash to Card Kiosks conveniently located throughout Kentucky Kingdom. 

LEARN MORE

Kentuckty Kingdom - Ferris Wheel

See All Special Events Coming In 2026

  • May 9 | Kentucky Kingdom Opening Day
  • May 10 | Mother's Day Celebration
  • May 23 - June 28 | Floral Frenzy
  • May 23 | Hurricane Bay Opening Day
  • June 21 | Father's Day Celebration
  • June 27 | Floral Frenzy 5K
  • July 3 - 4 | Bluegrass & Booms
  • Oct. 2 - Nov. 1 | Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom
  • Nov. 21 - Jan. 2 | Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
  • Select Days in 2026 | Free Parking Days

EXPLORE ALL EVENTS

What are you looking forward to for Opening Weekend?

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