mars1825 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Now that America has gone to war with Iraq, how will it affect PKI? I think PKI won't do as good as last year because people will want to stay home. And I'm sure gas prices will be high so it will be hard to make a road trip. Overall I think PKI will do good, because they always do good. Even after 9/11 PKI still did good. I think PKI will have a good year, but it won't be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TowerGuy Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 I think that it is going to be just the opposite. There was a news report I saw recently that said that international travel was down. I think that you will see PKI have better attendance being that it is a local park that cater's to local people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXBomber Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 yeah, people wont leave the country, and its not like disney where most of their people come from international, but right here in the US. So, we should do well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missdi Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Not too long ago I participated in a survey by PKI on this very subject. I feel as though attendance will suffer because of the war, people will not be out spending as much money and also the threat of attacks on the U.S. Money wise if you live nearby and by chance have a season pass then it's not costing you that much to go frequently, if you live far away and the price of gas is outrageous then I don't see many people out traveling great distances to take their vacations. People will be staying closer to home. Also look at it this way, if there were going to be an attack or terriorist threat wouldn't it be somewhere where there's alot of people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StXBomber Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 But why would they pick PKI? If they want a place with lots of people and was a theme park, woudn't disney be at the top in the park industry? PKI isn't a very world-known park. Yes, it has somewhat of a reputation, but nothing compared to the parks in Florida and Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 If there are going to be any parks in the US affected by the war, it will be the major parks like Disney or Universal that will be affected. People travel from all over the country, and even the world, to visit Disney and Universal parks. The majority of PKI's attendance is from the midwest, so I think PKI will be fine and dandy and we have nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 its not going to stop me i will be there is it going to stop you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino2003 Posted March 20, 2003 Share Posted March 20, 2003 Noway its not gonna stop me! no way...i dont think the war wont have an affect on people they will still go out and have somefun i mean PKI is local so think people will go to PKI just to get away from the TV and have some fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rollercoastercody Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 i will always go to pki no matter what Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pki_guy Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Actually, I think people wont even care too much about the terrorist attacks. Not very many people are so terrified of bombs that they wont go have fun. Probably the biggest threat to ohio is wright pat airforce base. But otherwise PKI will most likely not be affected. I know ill go as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 I'll be there no matter what. War isn't going to stop me from going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Also look at it this way, if there were going to be an attack or terriorist threat wouldn't it be somewhere where there's alot of people? GE would be a major spot to hit. Thats where I would imagine they would hit if anywhere in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Cincinnati, and Ohio in general, would make an interesting target. As of PKI, I don't think we have much to worry about. Precautions are made to insure the safty of guests and employees. We might have new measures in place this season, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 (edited) Cedar Point is a interesting target on the lake they could come in on a boat from canada and i think the threat of that is higher than a orlando park Edited January 1, 1970 by captain picard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 I took the survey too. The only thing I could see change is mabey a little sign in front of internatial street that has todays terrerist rating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 I could see a change like checking people and bags at the entrance like they do at the other parks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 PKI has a new division in Security called Access Control. I do not know what the functions of that division will be, but it sounds like that department will be checking people on their way into the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 There is no way we will be attacked. PKI is pretty darn safe, CP and SFWOA would be bigger targets than PKI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterfan Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 While I'm sure PKI is a safe place, Cincinnati was on the terrorists list of major targets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonLord Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 (edited) Of course Cincinnati was! We have GE, P&G, Fernald up north a little bit (for those of you who don't know, it's an old uranium processing plant still trying to clean up), and some other nice targets around... EPA doing research, the University of Cincinnati (the largest employer for Cincinnati). PKI on a really busy day, like BAFFD, would be an interesting target just for the amount of people in one place. Nothing here will be attacked, though. Edited January 1, 1970 by DragonLord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. G. Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 After 9/11 I considered not going to Fearfest for about 30 seconds and realized it was ridiculous. We woke up in the hotel that Sunday to the news of bombing in Afghanistan and instead of watching TV all day went to the park and had a great time. I was happy to see the extra security but never felt afraid at PKI. I doubt many people would change their plans, I had an awful time after 9/11, working across the street from Sears Tower, I was a nervous wreck and needed to get away. My daughter was my voice of reason when she said she wasn't going to be afraid because if she passed up one thing she really wanted to do purely out of fear, the terrorists win. We went then and we will be there again this year, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 After thinking about this topic all after noon, I have come up with this. War on Iraq - None War on Terrism - More security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pki_guy Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 War on Iraq - None War on Terrism - More security. "I THINK" I know why that is. We have Iraq right where we want them, and after 9/11, nothing slipped past us security wise. Iraq is to the point where it cant do anything but hide because were in Kuwait and ready to whoop their bums. The way I see it, the war with Iraq will be over in two weeks or less. And I emphasize the word, "I THINK" (so I dont offend anyone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 (edited) On 9/11 I lost two friends and almost lost a cousin - and I will never be the same. No matter what, we Americans will never feel as safe as we did on 9/10. Nevertheless, life goes on. Our park is not nationally famous like Disney or Universal Studios, so it lacks that appeal. It attracts mostly local yokals.....which is a plus in this time of recession and record deficit spending. Folks in the Midwest who lack money for Orlando, LA, Vegas, etc. may as well go to PKI. As a PKI fan, the fewer people.....the less I wait in line. So groovy if fewer folks show up. But from the BUSINESS perspective....if PKI has poor visitor volume, their bottom line hurts and that means a less groovy park. We are more likely to get into a car accident than we are harmed at PKI. Take precautions, but don't stop enjoying life. Anything can happen any time at anywhere. If we are so afraid, how can we fly, go to PKI, go to the bank, eat at a restaurant, ride a bus, leave our front door, etc.?????? Let's try to enjoy life as much as we can. And let's try to make a better world for our children - and for those of you w/o offspring....your future children. That's my advice. Edited January 1, 1970 by italianchef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 pki guy: Why did you quote me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pki_guy Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 To emphasize what I was talking about. Which was what you said in case someone didnt catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 If PKI were going to increase anything, I would hope that they would at least increase the Park Police, before thinking about increasing security. Don't the police have more powers than secuirty does? I think that the police are an actualy police department, and I would hope that if the admin decides the park needs more security they add the kind with the majority of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The OTHER D Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 "I THINK" I know why that is. We have Iraq right where we want them, and after 9/11, nothing slipped past us security wise. Iraq is to the point where it cant do anything but hide because were in Kuwait and ready to whoop their bums. The way I see it, the war with Iraq will be over in two weeks or less. And I emphasize the word, "I THINK" (so I dont offend anyone) Well, Here is something interesting I have read in a book for my Eastern Civ class...The book is called THE ART OF WAR by Sun Tzu. "If the enemies government is fulfilled-meaning that there is mutual love between the ruler and the riled, there is clarity and trustworthiness in the system of rewards and punishments, and the soldiers are well trained- then you should be on gaurd against them. Do not wait for a clash to make your preparations. WHen the enemy's military is strong, you should avoid them for the time being, wait until they slack off, watching for an opening to attack." Pretty much, if Iraq waits until we have exhausted all our strength and resources, maybe we do not have them where we want them, and maybe this will last longer than we think. Remember, this is OUR government we are talking about. We all know they hide things and mislead the american people. The park, in my opinion, will see a drop in attendence because of this war. Maybe if Jeff gets on, he can fill us in on what the attendence has looked like since Sept. 11, 2001! If I am not mistaken, there has been a drop in attendence (looking at the big picture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrfyter Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 One would think that attendance to the park would not actually drop, but instead rise. many of the larger parks are between a rock and a hard place right now, with the simple fact that many people are traveling at all, or if they are traveling they are staying closer to home. Disney was brought up for discussion today on CNBC, and they are taking a mjaor hit. One of the analysts mentioned he was there during spring break, and the park was no where near crowded. I would bet PKI can actually benefit from this, as more people will want to vaction closer to home, and the attendance might go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return_of_Yogi Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 People Vacationing close to home isn't what will hurt Disney. It's overseas vactationers. Trust me. They will be hurt but not from that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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