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  1. 19 hours ago, silver2005 said:

    Also that park in SoCal.  

    Knotts?  Id hate KI to become like that too compact and packing in the people (because $$) makes for a very miserable day (we also were dumb going on veterans day but didn't have much choice- since paying full price we thought having more hours 9am-10pm was better value than if we had gone the wed when it was only 10-6pm-live and learn).  its fine to expand within but they need to add facilities (bathrooms/places to sit and pathways to go along with the crowds brought with the new rides etc.  Knotts doesn't even flow well from one area to the next, it was hard to get around to the different areas and the app map was confusing to navigate,  because of expansion within without adding accommodating extra paths etc.  its competitor (disneyland) is also land locked but they apparently do well with forward thinking and crowded as it was everything flowed and there was a big difference in enjoyment.  

    I can see though KI trying to not expand too far out with all the encroaching housing developments too and trying to not **** them off that they raise more of a stink than they already do. (even though it's their fault they chose to build there)  and they are going to do as much as they can as cost effective as possible for the shareholder profit margin ;)  

     

  2. 14 minutes ago, MDMC01 said:

     

    Also, a question with how this works- if you have, say , $10 on a card and spend it all, does the "92 days of inactivity" charge not apply because it was spent? Or, put another way, does the "92 days of inactivity" charge only apply to leftover funds on the card? Thanks for clarification. :)

    Its not tied to a name so if the card is empty no fee will charge as who would they collect it from? its a generic visa card same as the gift ones it doesn't require registration to use so its only if you leave money on it for x amount of time because if you aren't using it you are holding space in the servers of the amount etc basically a storage fee is what it equates to. :)

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  3. 12 hours ago, IceePirate said:

    I was wondering if I might see this in the main park considering Camp Cedar is also cash-less at the moment with one of these debit card machines. The park going completely cashless is probably going to eliminate roughly 30 jobs if I had to guess, or at least increase labor efficiency overall by allowing for all regular park employees to not need to get/return a cash till during their shifts. The jobs I expect to be eliminated by the way are positions such as Revenue Audit, some money room positions, as well as saving about 20mins per merch/food employee shift on dealing with cash tills. I see this decreasing revenue for in park spending, the amount of the decrease being directly correlated to how frequent the debit card machines are disbursed in the park. I could see 2-3 per area being sufficient.

     

    I am curious if this means that things such as the vending machines or change machines will still accept cash or if they'll put a block on the bill acceptor/remove the machine. In addition, with admissions/parking since you've technically not had an opportunity to use one of these preloaded debit card machines before you enter the park.

    Actually its more likely to increase jobs in Rev Audit- Rev audit doesn't go away just because its cashless. they are still handling money and transactions and such. they still have to audit the ins and outs same with the count room- they will still have to count the card machines that transfer cash to cards etc.  my workplace is transitioning to cashless in oct- most of it already has been and rev audit has only increased in workload not decreased. 

    the parking will still be cash handling im sure for that reason for guests who maybe be from out of state or country who may not know etc but maybe limited to 2 booths. 

     

    I hope all the FB whiners who are saying they aren't coming anymore hold to that threat lol i want shorter lines haha- but i've heard people say that all the time and a couple weeks later they are back... 

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  4. Finally got to enjoy a chefs plate and it was something I only like lol it was really done well! Salmon is the only fish I like beside cod and i could taste the cedar notes from the plank and the Jam and cauliflower on top went well with it. And the portion was huge. It was exciting to get to enjoy a special offering. My friend was shocked that that was at Kings Island in a good way :)

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  5. It would have been nice to know yesterday that they quit I was expecting a little less chaos because we had to all make reservations when we planned it.   It was ok the lines dropped about 530 for food so the hubs and kid ate before we left. They really need to put in another large changing/restroom building maybe between the little kid and the walk to the lazy River if they want these crowds they need more restrooms and changing facilities.  Otherwise we enjoy the wave pool and such. 

  6. On 6/3/2021 at 5:51 PM, SonofBaconator said:

    How much of a competitor is Dollywood to us?

    Definitely competitor. At least to me they are. I may pay a little more for Dollywood but I get clean safe paved parking, trams, decent discount of food and souvenirs( which are also cheaper than ki on same brand clothing items/ I've compared exact same items just with different logos ki is 10$ higher) Dollywood uses the same company for the drink cups as Kings Island both cost 30$ a season dw gives you a nice thick double walled sturdy cup where ki gives you a thin see through single layer might crack if you drop it cup. Does Kings Island have more coasters maybe. But dw offers more in entertainment and atmosphere especially shows. 

    Ki is Cedar Fair which is a little bigger than Herschend but I think the latter handles their money wiser and not always out for the biggest  every year, more a quality over quantity thing. 
     

     

  7. Anyone know if they will be bringing back the special chefs plate like they did last year? We never made it to one but the pictures and blogs about the specials looked fantastic and seemed to have been a hit! 
     

    because of the lines we went for value and did Panda Express today. Was really good as usual and they always load it up which is nice even for those paying full price.   

    The food staff handled the crowd well though kudos to them for this very busy first day!

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  8. On 4/1/2021 at 3:08 PM, SonofBaconator said:

    Cedar Point charges around that much

    and  i don't camp at Cedar Point for that reason. Last time i went to CP we camped at a place iirc like 20 mins around from the bridgeway to cp. but that was 20 years ago and anything on site is too rich for me.   Just like i probably never will at KI. Also Disney Camprground is only 120 cheap season 170 prime _Most expensive camping slab i've been to but that price is expected its disney not a regular amusement park.  i don't think this resort even compares to cost as much as they want.  I can camp at an amazing KOA near dollywood for less than 109 a night and it has just as nice amenities.  I bet they find out once the Newness wears off they wont find that price sustainable to fill it. then the deals will emerge.  they should of had a low rent pad section for those of us just wishing to camp instead of drive back and forth each day- its too rich for me to negate a 30/45 min drive instead.   But since camper sales are through the roof right now maybe theres more people with disposable income than i know.  

  9. On 3/11/2021 at 11:27 PM, silver2005 said:

    ^Try CP with the combined swarms of cicadas and mayflies. :blink:

    Maybe there's some use for masks and face shields after all :P LOL 

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  10. 18 hours ago, coaster sally said:

    Are you saying masks were not needed except for indoors?

    Not yet as is opening weekend they were required everywhere and they removed pretty much all but 2 of the mask free zones where you could sit distanced and take it off for a bit.  I'm hoping that by summer will be at the point where you only need them for indoor spaces or crowded areas. Even if dewine drops the mandates private companies can still choose the rules they want and may keep the requirement. Who knows for sure but one can hope.

     

    15 hours ago, FUN&ONLY! said:

    Is Dollywood unloading only one row at a time? That was one of the most pointless things Kings Island did last year because they let out all passengers at once on Orion, but they staggered it on every other ride.

    Nope purple sun stagger with grabbing stuff etc there and the whole train was released at once. It never felt too crowded. Now the shows stagger exiting  and release a section at a time but that was my pet peeve about Kings Island the weird row by row release. To much and slowed down efficiency a lot.

  11. On 3/10/2021 at 3:57 PM, coaster sally said:

    A park in Florida is different than a park in Ohio.  

    Dollywood filled every row this weekend, took away just about every mask free zone so maybe we are close  to only masks for indoor shows, shopping and dining areas that are indoors. I hope so it would be nice to only need them for tight spaces and not in the open air.
     

    they also opened the museum with controlled capacity and quite a few indoor theatres limited but open again. I think we're on the up swing hopefully.  

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  12. 33 minutes ago, chad_1138 said:

    The parking lot.

    so very much this ^^^^^^^  good lord at the very least top coat and repaint the lines.... and fix the potholes.  its really an eye sore ( though i guess they keep getting away with it because you are looking up at the coasters on the skyline.)  but really take some pride in the first thing people see as they enter.  

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  13. 4 hours ago, David Ellis said:

    I agree with that....although what I have heard from what Chad Showalter mentioned on News 5 that Kings Island guests along with Kings Island Gold Pass Members (this includes me as I am about to become 4th year Gold Pass Member) and Cedar Fair Platinum Pass Members will be getting expanded special perks as part of the new deal with both Kings Island and the new Kings Island Camp Cedar.... At least it's better than nothing.  Yes, that fact.

    That will be nice! Gold pass here as well. It's one thing for camping that's far away but we're local enough to drive daily. But if it's reasonable would be convenient to be just a short drive or shuttle away would be nice occasionally. Plus I'm sure you could see the fireworks what wouldn't be nicer than some s'mores and fireworks :)  

  14. Thanks all, I've never tried before cause never really felt like we missed out but thought might go this last weekend since there isn't going to be a winter fest etc.  I just didn't know if they typically run busy. 
    thanks again if anything get to use the dining plan some more LOLOL 

  15. Anyone know how they last days of the season typically go? obviously this years different, just wondering if itll be busy or mild with just coaster nuts hoping to get one last ride in for the year. never gone the last open weekend before. 

  16. On 10/22/2020 at 10:33 PM, Braves0511 said:

    I wish Timberwolf was used more regularly.  I've never been to a show there, so I can't really speak to it's quality as an amphitheater or what it would need to be completely modernized, but I would make the trip way more often if there was a good concert involved. I think the real obstacle, however, is Ticketmaster. Unfortunately pretty much all big live music goes through them, and I can't imagine a relationship with them would be worth the expense and effort to use it more.

    Weird Al sounded pretty good back in the early 2000s lol 

    it would be cool for hosting like local groups etc skip the big Ticketmaster and host weekend music festivals with different acts all day long. It's still suitable for something like that I'd think.  Unsure that last thing held there  I'm assuming spirit song? 
     

    it's actually in a good spot it could be gated off and have it's own entrance and be rented out to smaller bands to host concerts etc that maybe just getting started. Many big country states started out singing in all day multiple gig concerts before growing into their own top name. 

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  17. 22 hours ago, MoreFogPlease said:

    The one that I tried yesterday was the funnel cake, and I was disappointed with the portion size. It was good, but super small and not worth $7 or even $5.

    yes i got one of them yesterday- it was small definitely not worth 7$ or really the 5. but i was stuffed so it was ok for me but if you were getting it al a carte definitely too small. 

  18. Everything we had yesterday was delicious!  between our group we tried almost everything- both flatbreads, the zombie poutine,  toxic mad, banana fosters crepe ( best when ordered and they aren't busy- don't wait til the end of the day when everybody is ordering sweets) pumpkin spice funnel cake- good doesn't need the full scoop of cream cheese icing that was a bit much, the devil wings, and the chupacabra both super good and so was the brisket from coney bbq.  and that was my parents sharing 1 card and my hubs and i sharing 1 card- we got plenty and were stuffed lol!  he also had the Fat Head Brewery Spooky Tooth and enjoyed it I was treated to the Green with Envy with the Bewtitched Sips lol and it was a refreshing drink with just a nice touch with the Caramel Vodka.  we still used our dining plan one for the kid and myself since hubs wanted the poutine.  The festival is nicely laid out and i love that the treat stations are spread out.  like really spread out i think we only hit 5 because we didn't go back to coney mall or the back corner by WindSeeker.  the kids games are cute and enjoyable- Sooo many stuffed animals LOLOL 

     

    i definitely think the overhead of trying to do individual booths outside of existing food places is a cost of covid.  its way cheaper to have an extra employee or two using the existing cookware then to set up all those extra food stations.   I imagine that if this is successful this will be the fall festival next year family fun from 11-7 and the food booths will return- and then 8-12 Haunt will begin.  It had something for every age and  was better than what they did last year for daytime family fun- and leaves room for haunt stuff to be out and  whatnot for the transition next year. will be interesting to see what next year brings. 

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