FREE Kings Dominion Season Pass for Pre-K Kids

Are you looking for something fun and adventurous to do with your entire family- young kids in Virginia?  Kings Dominion amusement park is a 2 park theme park owned and operated by Cedar Fair Parks / Cedar Fair Entertainment Company that is located in Doswell, Virginia an hour from Richmond!  Kings Dominion has rollercoasters for every age of family members and new rides for older kids in the last year.  Whether it is your first time visiting Kings Dominion or you've been may times before, be sure to check out the 2-park preschool pass at Kings Dominion.

Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass: Worth it or Not?

 This Kings Dominion season pass is FREE for unlimited visits for children 3-5 years old and is a great opportunity to allow your family to visit Kings Dominion for tons of fun year-round for complimentary admission to special events through the preschool pass too!  Do not wait any longer, activate your Kings Dominion FREE Pre-k pass and take your little ones at no extra cost on your next visit for fun for the whole family.

 In 2022, Kings Dominion switched to operating year round which is such an exciting change for families in Virginia allowing adults and children to enjoy the theme park year round for the Grande Carnival, Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt, Tricks and Treats Fall Fest, and Winterfest!  Kings Dominion & Soak City is ready for your family to enjoy the fun that awaits soon!

As a mom of 3 small and active boys close in age, Kings Dominion’s Pre-K Pass program has been a favorite of mine for many years!  Whether you plan to visit Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia once a month or go multiple times a week, with unlimited admission it's a no brainer for parents of children 5 years of age or under.  It is such a great way to make fun memories all season long at Kings Dominion with friends and family for FREE!!  Yes, you read that right - FREE admission!  If your whole family is looking for an affordable way to have a ton of fun, then you need to consider the Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass for children 3-5 years old.

What is a Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass?

Free passes for kids 3 to 5 years old and includes unlimited number of times visits for Kings Dominion, including Soak City Waterpark!  Children under the age of 3 are free already to Kings Dominion with no pass needed.  With your Pre-K Pass, your child can come as you’d like all-season and ride your favorite rides for FREE!  Yes, for FREE!  What I love most about the Pre-K pass is that if you have multiple children that are small you can buy a gold pass for the parent and if you come two times in an entire season it pays for itself!  Most summers we go to Kings Dominion once a week and it is such a great way to enjoy thrill rides for the little visitors without having to do the entire park if we were visiting for daily Kings Dominion tickets.  You can stay for the entire day or just for a period of time with the free preschool passes!  

What are the best attractions and rides for a Pre-K Aged Child at Kings Dominion?

Even if your preschool aged child is hesitant to roller coasters, there is still SO much for your child to do at Kings Dominion.  Planet Snoopy is the perfect destination for a child's first ride at a theme park. 

Planet Snoopy Rides

I love that the Planet Snoopy expansion in Kings Dominion is conveniently located to the park entrance and exit to make getting to and from the car easy as well.  There are restrooms conveniently located around Kings Dominion which is super helpful of parents of young children as well.

These are just a few of the rides that are perfect for preschoolers while visiting Kings Dominion. I recommend starting with these and moving up with the thrill rides after they are older and more comfortable! 

• Charlie Brown's Wind Up

• Sally's Sea Plane

• Kite Eating Tree

• Joe Cool's Driving School

• Peanuts 500

• Peanuts Road Rally

• Peanuts Turnpike 

• Snoopy vs. Red Baron

• Snoopy's Junction

• Snoopy's Space Buggies

• Woodstock Whirly Birds

Soak City Preschooler Attractions

Soak City is home to so many water play areas that are perfect for little ones to cool off and splash around while visiting Kings Dominion.   

• Sand Dune Lagoon 

• Splash Island

• Lil' Barefoot Beach

Live shows and character greetings are also a huge hit with the younger children as well. 

Are there great dining options for Pre-K Children at Kings Dominion?

There are plenty of family friendly dining options for even the pickiest of eaters at Kings Dominion.  My Pre-K children love the chicken tenders and fries you can find many places around the park.  Be sure to stop by Sweet Frog or for a funnel cake for a sweet treat as well!  You can find all of the dining options at Kings Dominion here to help your family find options they will love before heading to the park.

 I also highly recommend downloading the Kings Dominion app to keep track of season passes and find a map with dining, restrooms, rides and more at your fingertips! You will want to purchase a refillable Kings Dominion cup to make sure you and your little one is hydrated during your visits.  This cup allows you to refill every 15 minutes for free. The meal plan and dining plan was really helpful for when our entire family went and I found that we ate more healthy options and saved a lot of money with this.

How do I redeem my Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass?

Activating the Kings Dominion pre-k pass is a very easy process. Bring your child and a valid birth certificate for proof of age needed to the office to the left of the front gate entrance and the staff will help you there! I have not waited more than 10 minutes to activate the pass!  The Kings Dominion staff are super helpful and make the process easy so your Pre-K children and family can get into the Kings Dominion Park and have fun!

Will My Pre-K Child Like Kings Dominion Soak City Waterpark?

ABSOLUTELY! Kings Dominion has added so many new structures and attractions to Soak City in the recent years. In 2021 Soak City and Kings Dominion opened up a new and expanded water park area that your family will absolutely LOVE. Your Pre-K child will have an amazing time at Lighthouse Landing, Sand Dune Lagoon, and sliding over and over! We cannot wait to return soon!

We know planning a water park trip can be overwhelming with small children so I wanted to share all of my tips and review to help your family plan an amazing and fun Kings Dominion Soak City trip as well!  Soak City is one of the best parts of visiting Kings Dominion, especially on a really hot summer day! Read more about what we loved about Soak City in this blog summarizing everything you need to know about Soak City before visiting with a preschool aged child.

What Season Pass / Annual Pass Should I Get As a Parent?

Kings Dominion offers various options for Season Passes for parents and older siblings who need passes.  I highly recommend the Silver Pass which includes FREE parking at each visit as well as discounts throughout the park.  Parking costs 20$ without the parking included with the season pass, so this alone makes a pass a great deal.  You can find the comparison of various season pass options (Gold Pass, Platinum Pass, Silver Pass) for Kings Dominion on the website by clicking this link. Some season passes include unlimited cedar point visits to other Cedar Fair / Cedar Entertainment parks / theme parks around the United States.  This is a great bonus for families who have season passes and will be traveling to areas where another Cedar Fair theme park is located. 

How Can I save money at Kings Dominion on Tickets?

Kings Dominion Discount Tickets

Single-day ticket prices are around 49.99 per ticket minimum so your season pass will pay for itself in two trips! Gate prices for a daily ticket can be very expensive but if you need to price shop sometimes guests can find online-only offer tickets.  Season passes for Kings Dominion can also be purchased with a payment plan and the initial payment is very low making this a option for families who cannot afford to buy the season pass in one payment.  Guests can find military discounts and season pass holders are able to use free tickets for bring a guest as well!

What are Kings Dominion’s Hours?

Hours will vary depending on when your family is planning to visit Kings Dominion theme park, and you can find the public operating day specific hours by date or looking on the app.  Keep in mind that the Soak City water park closes 2 hours before park closing.  The operating schedule has shifted now that Kings Dominion is open year round so check the website for updated hours prior to visit.  

Whether you are a Kings Dominion regular, looking for kid-friendly rides this summer, or are new to the Virginia area and ready to check out theme parks in the area, a Pre-K Pass at Kings Dominion is a great way to explore for FREE!  I cannot wait to hear what your Pre-K aged child and little kids love most! See you there soon!  Read more about Kings Dominion and what you need to know before your fun begins at the theme park here!