Policies and Services

BB&T ATMs are located at the front entrance of Kentucky Kingdom and in front of Bayside Grill in Hurricane Bay. For your convenience, food locations, retail shops, and games throughout the park accept cash and credit cards. See park map for ATM locations.

Bags (purses, backpacks, beach bags) and carriers (strollers, wheelchairs, wagons) will be searched for prohibited items upon entering the park. The following items are prohibited:

• Weapons such as knives or guns.
• Outside food or drink.
• Any glass container.
• Alcohol.
• Drugs or other illegal substances.
• Coolers or picnic baskets.
• Vehicles or two-wheeled electric scooters.
• Skateboards, bicycles or skates.
• Tents or large umbrellas.
• Pets.
• Drones.
• Fireworks.

The following items are permitted:

• Baby food (formula and small snacks).
• Medically required foods for special dietary needs (See menus for information on available foods).
• Service animals.

Get ready to relax this summer on the deck of Hurricane Bay’s Family Wave Lagoon, where you can enjoy a private beach experience for only $149.

Cabana rental includes:

Access for up to eight (8) people per cabana.

Ceiling fan.

Private locker.

Mini fridge with eight (8) bottles of water.

Bottle of Ocean Potion SPF 30 Sunscreen.

Table with four (4) chairs plus two lounge chairs.

Outside food or drink is not permitted.

Cabanas are available during Hurricane Bay operating hours. Cabana rental fee is non-refundable and discounts do not apply. Cabana price does not include park admission. RENT CABANA NOW.

Cameras and cell phones are considered loose articles and are not permitted while riding an attraction.  Read more about our Ride Lite Policy.  Please respect other guests while enjoying your day at the park and only include your party in your photos or videos.  Those expecting to use footage for public use such as news or documentaries must make arrangements in advance with our Marketing Department at 502-813-8200.

Throughout the season, we routinely have camera crews and staff photographers shooting video and photos of the park, rides, attractions and guests.  These video clips and photos may be used in future advertising and public relation campaigns promoting Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay.

If you do not want to be photographed or to appear in our television commercials, or do not wish to be otherwise recorded, please leave the area during videotaping or photography.  By remaining in the area, you grant consent to Kentucky Kingdom, LLLP to record, videotape and photograph your likeness (photo), voice and statements, and use them without compensation, credit or other consideration.

Kentucky Kingdom is committed to giving back to the community. In particular, we strongly support organizations that focus on initiatives to promote educational opportunities for young people and families in Kentucky.

Nonprofit organizations interested in receiving a donation of Kentucky Kingdom admission tickets to benefit their cause should submit a letter (on the organization’s official letterhead) explaining their request and including all pertinent information (contact name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and documentation of 501(c)(3) status). In the case of requests connected with fundraising events being held to benefit the organization, please include the date, time, and location of the event. All requests for donation to a particular event must be received at least 30 days prior to the date of the event. Requests must be mailed to: Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, Attention: Donations, P.O. Box 21639, Louisville, Kentucky, 40221.

Donations will be in the form of a limited number of general admission tickets to Kentucky Kingdom. Please be advised that, as a matter of policy, we do not donate Kentucky Kingdom season passes.

We receive a great number of donation requests and therefore cannot send you our regrets if your request is not approved. If your donation is approved, we will contact you.

For your request to be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

All organizations requesting donations must be officially registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in the state of Kentucky or in the Kentuckiana region and should be focused on endeavors related to education, young people, and/or families. We will consider requests from groups working on other social, educational, or economic issues if the goals of the organization align with our values.

The following types of requests will not be considered:

• Individuals, groups, or clubs requesting donations for trips, sporting events, competitions, etc.
• Requests for donations to individuals with financial needs related to their health or other issues.
• Requests for donations to be used as employee incentives.
• Requests for donations to political organizations.

The park has three (3) Health Services locations:  two (2) in Kentucky Kingdom and one (1) in Hurricane Bay.  See PARK MAP for locations.  Our licensed Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are here to service your medical needs.  In accordance with Kentucky law, our EMTs do not dispense medication.  If you need medication, please plan to bring your own or you may purchase from a selection of over-the-counter medications in our gift shops. 

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay does not allow outside food or beverages to be brought into the park, with limited exceptions (e.g., infant formula, baby food, etc.). We offer a wide variety of restaurants and snack options throughout the park (click here to view menus). You may also leave the park to eat – simply have your hand stamped before exiting so you may return the same day.

Kentucky Kingdom’s season pass provides great value for our guests by offering unlimited admission to both Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, 20% off all food and merchandise purchases, and the low price of $1.00 for 21-ounce fountain drinks all season long. We also sell a 32-ounce souvenir bottle, which guests can fill with fountain drinks throughout the season for only $1.00 per refill. $1 refill offer only good for 2017 sports bottles. Vending machines, stocked with Coca-Cola products, are also conveniently located throughout the park.

For your convenience, Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay provides free Ocean Potion SPF 30 sunscreen at sunscreen stations located throughout the park.  See park map for locations.

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay offers a variety of accomodations and services for guests with special needs.  We recommend that you familiarize yourself with RIDER REQUIRMENTS and Guests with Disabilities guidelines before visiting the park.

Attraction Boarding Pass

1. Guests who are unable to stand in line due to an Autism Spectrum Disorder or mobility restriction may request an Attraction Boarding Pass at Guest Services located at the front gate.  Boarding passes accommodate up to a party of four (4).
2. Once you receive an Attraction Boarding Pass, you may take it to the exit of any accessible attraction.  Six (6) of our rides - Lightning Run, T3, Thunder Run, Cyclos, Strom Chaser and Eye of the Storm - require an assigned ride time .  Guest Services will assign the first ride time if desired.  Ride times for these attractions may also be assigned by the ride operator at any of the six (6) designated rides.  Only one (1) ride time is assigned at a time.
3. Once at the exit, hold up your boarding pass and wait for the ride operator to instruct you how to load the ride.
4. Do not enter the ride area until instructed to do so.

Please Note: Wheelchair users are not required to obtain an attraction boarding pass, but may do so if they wish. 

You may enter via the exit of any ride designated as accessible  or transferable . Review our Rider Guidelines for specific ride information.  The ride operator will accommodate up to a party of four (4).  Do not enter the ride area until instructed to do so.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay welcomes all guests.  Team members are available at Guest Services to answer any specific questions you may have.  When planning your visit to the park, please be aware of the following sensory stimuli:

1. Loud noises such as music, crowd noise and ride sounds
2. Lights of a variety of colors and brightness
3. Movement of crowds and attractions
4. Large crowds congregating in queue lines and midways

Please Note: If you need to take a moment in a quiet resting space, the Health Services building near Bella Musica Carousel has a quiet room available for up to two members of your party during the operating day. We ask that you limit your visit to 30 minutes to help accommodate other guests who may also want to use this facility.  Reference park map for location.

Dining Accessibility

All dining areas, indoor and outdoor, are accessible for all guests.  Reference park map for available dining options.  

Guests with Food Allergies

We offer a variety of foods and snacks for purchase throughout the park. Reference menus and nutritional guide for your convenience.  If you or a member of your party has special dietary needs that require you to bring specific food items into the park, notify a Public Safety Officer at the front gate. 

Gender Neutral Accommodations

Restrooms, showers and changing rooms are available for all guests.  Guests who prefer to use a gender neutral or family restroom may use individual restrooms located near the picnic pavilions, Health Services behind Big Surf wave pool or Health Services near Bella Musica Carousel. Gender neutral/family shower areas are available near the Family Wave Lagoon and at the lighthouse located near Big Surf.  Gender neutral/family changing rooms are located near Big Surf beach.

Medical Equipment on Rides

Casts and Braces - You should not ride our attractions if you have a neck, back or bone condition.  Guests with a cast or brace will not be allowed to ride if the cast or brace does not fit properly in the ride vehicle, presents a hazard to other guests, or will not allow proper rider posture.

Prosthetic Devices - Guests with a prosthesis of any kind must ensure the device is properly worn, secured and will remain in place during the attraction cycle.  The prosthesis must fit so that it does not become dislodged or stuck in any area of the ride or vehicle.  Please reference the RIDER GUIDELINES for information regarding prosthetics permitted on specific attractions. 

Glasses should be secured with a sports strap while riding.

Nursing Mothers

Nursing moms are welcome to breast feed anywhere at the park.  We also offer air-conditioned accommodations at our three (3) Health Services locations, equipped with privacy bays and electrical outlets for pumps.  Reference PARK MAP for more information. 

For the health and safety of all guests.

• Free sunscreen is available at sunscreen stations located throughout the park.
• Take appropriate steps to stay properly hydrated and cooled off on hot days. Water fountains and fans are located throughout the park.
• Strollers, wheelchairs, and electric convenience vehicles are available for rent near the front gate.
• There are three (3) Health Services (first aid) locations throughout the park.
• Smoking is allowed only in designated areas.
• Follow all staff instructions, safety policies, and posted rules.
• Properly use all attraction safety equipment provided.
• Do NOT enter any area of the park that is restricted by either signage or fencing for any reason.
• Report any unusual occurrence to park staff.

When visiting Hurricane Bay.

• There is a maximum weight limit for each water slide. If you are unsure of your weight, visit one of our conveniently located scales (show on map).
• Be aware of the water depth at all times.
• We recommend that weak swimmers and children under 48” tall wear a life jacket while enjoying the water attractions.
• Lifejackets are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. They are located throughout the waterpark in multiple sizes. Please review the size information on the jacket to ensure proper fit.
• We recommend that children under 48” tall be within arm’s reach of a supervising companion at all times. A supervising companion is a guest at least 14 years old who is able to make sure child follows safety instructions.
• No personal flotation devices (rafts, noodles, water wings, float rings, body boards, or toys) are allowed.
• No running, diving, or horseplay is permitted.
• Lifeguards may clear pools and/or towers at certain times.
• Anyone who has experienced a stomach and/or intestinal illness within the past two weeks may not participate in any water attraction.
• Take children on bathroom breaks often.
• Wash your child thoroughly with soap and water before he or she goes into the water.
• Remember: if your child is in the water, you should be too!
• Children requiring a diaper must wear a plastic cover-up over the diaper, or a swim diaper.
• Change diapers in a bathroom, not at poolside.

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after changing diapers and make sure your child’s hands are washed too.

• Do not count solely on swim diapers to stop “accidents” from leaking into the pool.

For the safety of all our guests, see the attraction policy signs posted at the entrance to each attraction for height and/or weight requirements for riders.  Height and weight requirements are established by the ride manufacturer and by state law and are strictly enforced. 

Hurricane Bay lifeguards are certified by Ellis & Associates International Aquatic Safety & Risk Management and must comply with Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and Kentucky State Public Swimming and Bather Facilities regulations.

Lifeguards are continually evaluated and trained to ensure rescue readiness. These programs may be conducted during park operating hours and may include the use of realistic manikins or actual people to simulate guests in distres

Nursing moms are welcome to breastfeed in any public area at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay.  We also offer air-conditioned accommodations, with privacy bays and electrical outlets for pumps, at each of our three (3) Health Services (first aid) buildings.  See park map.

• All attractions stop operation at park closing. 
• To ensure all guests waiting in line have the opportunity to enjoy the attraction, queue lines for some attractions may be closed before park closing time.
• Lines for popular attractions may be lengthy.  Do not wait until the end of operating hours to get in line for your favorite attraction.
• To maximize your enjoyment of Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay, please be aware of daily operating hours.
• Park entry, including reentry, is not allowed during the last operating hour each day.

All guests are required to dress, behave and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a family-friendly environment.

Kentucky Kingdom will not tolerate any disruptive behavior, including:

• Failure to follow ride operator or lifeguard instructions.
• Failure to follow posted ride rules.
• Interference with normal park operations.
• Causing inconvenience or annoyance to fellow guests.
• Reselling admission tickets.
• Using a season pass that does not belong to you.
• Misuse or transfer of exit hand stamp.
• Smoking in a non-designated area.
• Use of coarse or vulgar language.

Please note: Disruptive behavior as determined by Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay staff may result in ejection from the park and/or revocation of a season pass without refund.

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay offers a sensory soothing space where anyone with Autism Spectrum Disorder can take a break with a guardian. This quiet room is located inside the Health Services building near the Bella Musica Carousel. See park map.

For your safety and the safety of our team members, guests may NEVER enter a restricted area.  This includes fenced-in areas around attractions, maintenance rooms and team member only areas.  Only use designated walkways and pathways while visiting the park.  

Report any personal item(s) lost in a restricted area to Guest Services at the front entrance.  

• For the safety of our guests, attractions may be closed temporarily or for the day when necessary.    
• Our website and front entrance ticket booths will post any attractions closed for the day.
• If an attraction is closed during operating hours, staff will update guests waiting in line of the anticipated reopening time. 

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay offers ride photos for purchase on Thunder Run and Storm Chaser.  Items available include 5 x 7 photo with logoed folder and keychains.  Season pass holders receive a 20% discount on ride photo purchases.  Obscene gestures will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the park without a refund or revocation of season pass.

To accommodate all guests, our rider switch policy allows all riders who meet the rider requirements to enjoy an attraction, even if a member of the party does not meet rider requirements or does not want to ride. One supervising companion may wait with the non-rider(s) in the entrance queue while the rest of the party rides. The waiting supervising companion may then load the ride as the non-rider(s) exits with the returning supervising companion.

Riders should look for the wheelchair and transfer symbols on the attraction sign at each ride to determine if the attraction is suitable for you.

The wheelchair symbol  identifies attractions a guest may ride while remaining in a wheelchair.  The transfer symbol  identifies attractions a guest may ride if able to transfer from a wheelchair to the ride vehicle or attraction alone or with assistance from a member of his/her party.  Guests must be able to complete the loading and unloading process, which may involve standing, step(s) up or down, or a slight incline.  All riders must meet all rider requirements and be able to maintain rider posture for the duration of the ride. For more information, please reference our RIDER REQUIREMENTS page.

Certified service animals accompanying designated owners are welcome at Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay.  Service animals are not permitted on rides and must remain with a non-riding member of the party while the owner is on a ride.  No other animals are permitted.

Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay strives to accommodate all our guests without disturbing the enjoyment of others. Designated smoking areas can be found on our PARK MAP. Smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is permitted only in designated areas and never in restrooms, dining areas, amphitheaters, or anywhere else in the park.

ID wristbands are available at Wheels for Rent and Guest Services. Parents/Guardians may write a cell phone number on the wristband for park staff to contact you if the wearer becomes separated from the group.   

Enter Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) parking area via gate 2 or 4 for easiest access to Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay (see KEC map for directions.  KEC charges a parking fee of $8.00 per car and $20.00 per bus. Season pass holders receive free parking on park operating days by showing season pass to parking attendant.

KEC provides a thirty (30) minute window for anyone dropping off guests at Kentucky Kingdom.  Request a receipt when paying the parking fee and present this receipt to the KEC parking attendant at gate 4 on Crittenden Drive (within 30 minutes) to obtain parking fee refund. 

Note:  Kentucky Expo Center sets all parking policies and may change them at any time.  Visit KEC website http://www.kyfairexpo.org/ for more details and updates.

Guests may bring their own strollers, wheelchairs, and ECVs into Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay.  We also offer rentals on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Fees per day are $12.00 for a single stroller; $15.00 for a double stroller; $10.00 for a wheelchair; and $38.00 for an ECV (tax not included).  Stroller rentals are for children only with a weight limit of 60 pounds for a single stroller and 100 pounds for a double stroller.  Wheelchairs have a weight limit of 250 pounds and the ECV weight limit is 450 pounds.  Reservations are not accepted for strollers, wheelchairs or ECVs and discounts do not apply.  Wheelchairs provided by Health Services are reserved for those who require medical attention

To ensure the safety of our guests, some rides and attractions may be closed during inclement weather. We do not offer rain checks or refunds under these circumstances.

If persistent weather conditions close the majority of our rides for an extended period, we may offer Sunshine Passes at Guest Services (located at the front entrance) for guests who entered the park with an admission ticket.  Season pass holders do not receive Sunshine Passes.