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29 minutes ago, LuvingKI said:
They got me then, I was going to leave cell phone at hotel and just use smart watch. I'm buying lockers now.
It could always change between now and opening weekend. Watches seem a little excessive since they allow glasses with a strap and as of right now earrings, but who knows.
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1 hour ago, Outdoor Man said:
Again, you provide your typical spiteful response.
I didn't say you thought customers were liabilities. If you re-read it was that you view cars in the parking lot as liabilities- which you implied cause wear and tear on said lot. Which, while is true... it is also indicative of guests on premise.
You use words like: ignorant, strikingly odd, straw man, half-assed- I'm guessing you're, at most, age 21, not a college grad or student, only have opinions about business ownership but haven't had such experience. have never had to deal with a differing opinion and can only name-call to feel like you have the upper hand... not to mention probably don't pay your own expenses.... Am I close?
Yes, I requested a "parade".... I just dropped $1,200+ to the park last week, the last thing I would expect a CF employee (or someone who hasn't bought a pass in years) to call me is entitled.
You forgot to add he also uses phrases like caveat emptor, ad nauseum, insufferable and other similar phrases to make him sound like an attorney or wannabe - who else uses those kind of words LOL. I am waiting for him to reply to you that you have presented unequivocally fallacious straw man allegations and to reply to me that I am an insufferable ad nauseum troll that is as adorable as it is predictable
He sure does get all excited like a Banshee though when talking about legal subjects...
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19 minutes ago, LuvingKI said:
You got to be kidding, that's going to be ****ty if you can't wear your smart watch
Yep. Watch the video. At around the 50 second mark she says she had to take her lanyard, earbud, and Apple Watch off. Yet those big@$$ earrings were perfectly acceptable...
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So she says they made her take her Apple Watch off as well. Yet let her keep those earrings in. She even mentions during the ride that she is surprised the earrings stayed in.
I would think earrings would have an easier time flying off than a watch?
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4 minutes ago, Winterfestguy said:
Think the bigger issue will be anyone with loose fitting shoes having to be removed before the queue - which means you are basically barefoot for a considerable amount of time on gross, dirty, hot concrete - and what is considered loose fitting shoes by one queue entrance attemdant may not be considered loose fitting shoes by the next (no surprise as CP always has inconsistencies in enforcing their policies)
Loose-fitting shoes (any shoe without a strap or back, such as flip-flops or sandals) are not permitted past the entrance. Please keep this in mind, as you may not enter the line barefoot nor leave your shoes near the ride’s entrance.Doesn't the next sentence say you are not allowed in line barefoot....
So you either are wearing shoes that are acceptable or you are not allowed in line.
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Not that it makes it right, but from a business perspective, we see this type of activity all the time. The Beach sold passes and then had to refund, same with Coney Island when they announced their respective closures. Entertrainment Junction was selling passes before it was announced this might be its last year, and they are still selling passes knowing this year may be the final year (those passes are good for 365 days after purchase instead of following a calendar year). Restaurants and stores sell gift cards and then go bankrupt.
As a consumer it sucks, but they continue business as usual as long as they can because anything could happen to change the closure or whatever.
And we joke, but a certain member here is correct that season passes are not guaranteeing you that any specific ride will be open.
But at the same time, when your business model relies heavily on passes, the consumer bases their pass pre-purchase on historical and recent experiences. Eroding that by announcing a ride closure just before the season opens or cutting park hours after many passes were sold will turn some off and hold off until the last minute before purchasing.
Enough people decide to wait until the following year and purchase right before they are ready to visit the park will drastically cut down on pass sales, not only the early pre-season sales, but even during the season. Many people that would have bought a pass in August and wait, then come June may decide to spend their money elsewhere.
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but, but, but, the season pass only provides you access to the park during regularly scheduled operating hours without any guarantee of any rides or attractions operating....
caveat emptor
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10 minutes ago, LuvingKI said:
Not sure if this is the correct thread, but I stayed at Camp Cedar this past weekend and tried their new RV rentals and it was horrible for us. Every time you drained the kitchen sink, the bathroom sink would bubble up and it would smell like sewage. And the toilet would constantly back up. We won't be using them again.
Keep in mind that KI no longer has a contractual business relationship with Camp Cedar.
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19 minutes ago, Milk said:
Why does the official Kings Island Help center say otherwise? I'm so confused.
Isn't the first time they show conflicting information and it won't be the last.....
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On 4/17/2024 at 3:42 PM, IndyGuy4KI said:
Please use this thread to update wait times for the 2024 season!
Please remember a ride going down is normal and it's okay to report, but please don't post "Riders are stuck on the lift hill of DB." A vague statement like that is not helpful and that is when the media starts calling the park.
We hope you are excited to get the 2024 season started. This season we celebrate 4 different anniversary seasons.
- 10th for Banshee
- 15th for Diamondback
- 25th for Invertigo
- 45th for The Beast
With the addition of Camp Snoopy and a new Vekoma roller coaster to ride later this Spring, it is sure to be a great season! The KIC Admin looks forward to seeing everyone at the park this season.
Wonder why the park isn't giving any anniversary love to the flats. Drop Tower is 25th also.
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^My friends were amongst the first at Juke Box last night and said the bread was hard and the meat was cold. They joked that they must have been served the burgers that were on display when the news was there earlier in the day LOL.
The ICEE stand next to French Corner claims to be an outside vendor and doesn't honor the ICEE drink plan. They did that last year for those that were able to use that plan as well.
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1 hour ago, Orion-XL200 said:
Well apparently subject to terms and conditions has taken effect already, the day after the KI Team posted about meal plans....the KI Team shared that at Panda Express you got two entrees and a side....tonight guests received one entrée and a side.
And a sign that says one entree and one side.
Typical case of conflicting information being shared by the park.
caveat emptor
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1 minute ago, Stoan said:
No more paper passes for fast pass, scan your actual pass at the GateKeeper
That means no more daily FB posts of people hiding the one time front of the line in the park...
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Added more seating but less tables to eat.
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JukeBox has gone to pre-made pick up baskets. Follows the trend last year of going for speed over quality. On the plus side, onion rings are available on the meal plan there...at least today lol
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23 minutes ago, Winterfestguy said:
It is sad when they mention the nachos and smoked wings for the Brewhouse in the chef’s write up and then don’t even have them listed on the released menu link. Also noticed the menu link does not identify which menu items are actually on the meal plan (only identifies snack items on the premium dining plan). Will wait to see how many “up charges” occur with the various menu items later tonight.
My interpretation of that link is unless it shows the SNACK icon, then it is on the meal plan.
Maybe the nachos and smoked wings are available but not on the meal plan and thus why they are not on this list?
And interesting that the link file is called "mobile-dining-plan-guide" - does that imply all of this is available for mobile ordering? But knowing CF that is probably incorrect LOL.
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29 minutes ago, Orion-XL200 said:
Well, the new dining plan info has been released.
Kings Island's Executive Chef Shares 2024 Season Updates (visitkingsisland.com)
Two featured new menu items.....two not featured (sandwiches at French Corner)....nothing major to write home about....Grain and Grille removed the Chicken Drumsticks for you guessed it....chicken tenders!!!!
Which reminds me:From Kings Island welcomes new executive chef and opens new restaurant | InPark Magazine:
Does Mr. Koontz think the culinary offering gives a reputation where unique food offerings is in good hands? Does he still think they are unique?
Anywho, back to the original link:
This was an interesting edit.....How long does it take to plan chicken tenders?
The video itself.....is edited, a lot....gives off the vibe of "we can edit a video" but there really wasn't much content in it. I would have loved to see more of the food they worked on all winter.
Notable:Jukebox and Chicken Shack for sure got a refreshed inside, see the pic of Chicken Shack below.
But not just any chicken tenders, these are special.
So the redesign of the Chicken Shack looks like a problem waiting to happen - so they have what appears to be two sides like Enrique's has, but the divider does not go all the way to the counter like it does at Enriques. I see someone just line jumping to the other side if the side they picked is slowed down. Or maybe like the other dual side restaurants, we will rarely see both open so it won't matter LOL.
And no pigs in a blanket at pigpens mess hall - seems like a missed opportunity lol. But hey they got chicken nuggets.
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16 minutes ago, rlentless said:
I think it would be great idea if they made a smaller Moonlight Gardens replica for an indoor VIP area . . without the dance floor
. This could pay a little homage to Coney Island in the process. I think I remember reading the wrought iron was stored at Kings Island once. So maybe they thought about doing this at one time??
They would probably give us the dilapidated version
But with a dance floor, they could provide an upcharge dance event!
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1 hour ago, DispatchMaster said:
You really oughta be charging me rent for living in your head. Lotta lost revenue there. Sad!
Looks like a classic case of paranoia or egotism (or both) thinking everyone is talking about you....
Actually I wasn't referring to you as you haven't given off ADA attorney wannabe vibes with posts demonstrating misinterpretations of basic HIPAA laws, so who should be paying rent now....
Your Ad hominem nonsense is insufferable...do better....Sad.....
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The soccer game was switched to the axe throwing game last season.
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It is definitely a delicate issue.
SIX makes it a requirement to have an accessibility card that requires a doctor's note and people on the FB group were livid over the possibility that this may now come to CF parks with the merger.
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^I am sure our attorney member will weigh in if using the word "faking it" is materially/legally different than a lie or exaggeration
But the point is they plan to ban anyone abusing the system, whether it be faking, lying, exaggerating, etc.
Now the difficulty is how to prove it. No matter what procedure they come up with, someone will find a way around it.
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They are offering some pass perks just to Prestige Holders... @BoddaH1994is so updating now
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Interesting that the sign doesn't mention watches, so I guess it falls under "any other items" LOL: