Kentucky Kingdom has put its 2027 season passes on sale, with a Gold pass listed at $89.99 and a Diamond pass at $134.99 before tax. The practical distinction is when admission starts: the Diamond pass is valid from purchase, including the park’s 2026 fall and Christmas events, while Gold admission begins with Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom on November 21. Gold buyers may purchase discounted tickets for the October fall event.
The park lists the Diamond pass at $75 below its stated $209.99 full price and the Gold pass at $30 below its stated $119.99 full price. Both include 2027 admission to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, parking and unlimited soft drinks. Gold includes two one-time-use free guest tickets and a 15% discount on food, retail, regular cabanas and photos; Diamond includes four free guest tickets, a 20% discount and one 2027 single-use skip-the-line pass for Flying Fox.
Payment-plan terms need a close look
For purchases made from September 15 through October 31, Kentucky Kingdom offers a 10-payment online plan. The first payment includes tax on the full order plus a nonrefundable $6 fee, with the remaining nine payments billed every 30 days. The agreement cannot be canceled, bill dates cannot be changed and a failed payment can block the pass until the account is brought current. Pass purchases are final and nontransferable.
Families with younger children have a separate option. Kentucky Kingdom’s free 2027 Pre-K pass is available to children ages 3 through 5 at registration. Online registration and in-person activation remain open through June 30, 2027, but activation requires a birth certificate, passport or green card showing the child’s date of birth. Once activated, the pass covers the rest of 2026 and the full 2027 season. Children age 3 and under enter free without a pass.
Visitors should also plan for the park’s payment policy. Kentucky Kingdom has been cashless since May 9, accepting major credit and debit cards and mobile payments. Guests carrying cash can load $1 to $500 onto a prepaid card at one of three free cash-to-card kiosks, but unused balances are not converted back to cash.
Before buying, compare likely visit frequency, guest-ticket rules and the value of fall admission rather than relying only on the advertised discount. Operating dates and benefit windows can change, so check the park calendar before making travel plans.
Planning tools: Check Kentucky park information and wait times, and follow the Kentucky Theme Parks desk for event, ticket and operating updates.
