jtmorningview Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 That's awesome! It's too bad the Midway Market at CP was taken off the all season dining plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Didn't make money..I'll copy over later what I typed on Pointbuzz last night if needed. Copied from Pointbuzz Think for the daily meal every two hours, buffet & Coke Freestyle everytime..Or the season long, twice every visit. It unfortunately wasn't profitable I would bet from observing on the sidelines. Think how normally the dining plan does not give you a drink either, however Midway Market..tadaa Best thing is go online, buy the daily one meal ticket for 13 bucks (or 13.99 I can't remember), which is cheaper than the price w/ pass discount, and bam, go enjoy a buffet. If you really want though, use your meal plan at some other places like Pinks. Get a Bacon Chili Cheeseburger w/ Fries or Onion Rings..sweet deal, and quite tasty. Hopefully next year we'll see daily drink bands for anyone come in like other parks (KI had them this year, just on the down low), or I've always wanted to see a season long. I'd gladly pay 100 or so for that to either do hey maybe unlimited, or say five drinks a day or something. Be nice to just walk up, bam have a glass of Coke here or there, or Powerade, etc. I just wish we'd get rid of the Kinzel cups but I know that'll never happen unfortunately. But at least we have a few drinking fountains in the park for big gulps of water, can't complain there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 KI used the "Kinzel Cups" even under Paramount. People gotta drink, you know. I'm sure that a huge part of the reason why they use smaller cups is to entice you to purchase a real drink. However, if Kings Island is paying for the cups (I don't know enough about their Coke agreement to at either way) then the cost if the 'paper' cups is likely much higher than the little plastic cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Interestingly, last weekend at Cedar Point, I was given a full-size 20 oz. cup for water several times. Plus when I did get a small plastic cup, they were noticeably larger than KI's water cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I remember when u used to get a Coke cup smaller than what a regular size is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Interestingly, last weekend at Cedar Point, I was given a full-size 20 oz. cup for water several times. Plus when I did get a small plastic cup, they were noticeably larger than KI's water cups. I've been given full size cups at Kings Island when they've been out of the small cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm a wee bit surprised the greenies haven't gotten upset at Kings Island for the plastic cups, the lack of recycling, etc. Come next year in DC, NO non-recyclable food containers can be used. No foam, no non-recyclable plastics. Plastic bags are already 5 cents each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm a wee bit surprised the greenies haven't gotten upset at Kings Island for the plastic cups, the lack of recycling, etc. Come next year in DC, NO non-recyclable food containers can be used. No foam, no non-recyclable plastics. Plastic bags are already 5 cents each. They have recycling bins throughout the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 When did they put those in? Bins are often not the best way to go. Avoiding generating non-recyclable waste to start with is far better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 ^The recycling bins were added at the start of 2010. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Bins are often not the best way to go. Avoiding generating non-recyclable waste to start with is far better. Depending in the item and the recycling company it may be okay to recycle one item in one city and not okay in another. One option is compostable plates, cups, and silverware. Products have come a long way in their quality. The company that manages the food service at work has done that. We have signs with pictures of what is and isn't compostable. I don't know how it has helped our waste stream as I don't get that info but it is a positive step in reducing landfill waste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dtk1376 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The recycle bins at Kings Island are only for plastic bottles, not many plastic bottles are bought at Kings Island since they are so expensive, so I usually see most of them with very little in them. If the cups they give with drinks were recyclable it would go a long way with being more green. I like the idea of them putting some compost containers next to the garbage cans, especially with that season long dining deal, I always end up putting some food in the garbage, would be nice to put it in compost. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I remember when u used to get a Coke cup smaller than what a regular size is. I also remember that. It was when I was much younger though so I imagine it might have been during Paramount's reign. I think they were maybe 12 oz. Coke cups(?) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 The recycle bins at Kings Island are only for plastic bottles, I often put the plastic Kinzel cups in them as well. Is that a problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dtk1376 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 According to signage, yes it is as it says bottles only. But I highly doubt its a real issue. ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I have found a way around the cup issue. I just bring an empty Nestle water bottle. The plastic is so thin that you can flatten it and put the lid on. Time for water. Just open the cap and blow in the bottle, and you have a bottle for water. Been doing this the last 5 trips. No issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I often put the plastic Kinzel cups in them as well. Is that a problem? It depends on the company that manages their recycling. The main recycler in Columbus isn't able to process any plastic that doesn't have a neck - regardless of what the number says on the item. Other recyclers can and do take any plastic. I would go with what the container says. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 I remember when u used to get a Coke cup smaller than what a regular size is.I also remember that. It was when I was much younger though so I imagine it might have been during Paramount's reign. I think they were maybe 12 oz. Coke cups(?)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes that was correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miythandria Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A quick update for the season long dining plan in 2015. I renewed my pass and one of my children's passes today. We were able to add the season long meal plan for 2015. It did not interfere with the 2014 meal plan. The supervisor showed me on her computer that my pass has been renewed and the meal plan is on it. Right now, the 2015 portions are locked for use. They will unlock them right before the 2015 season starts. I was told you may NOT use the payment plan to add the 2015 meal plan at this time. Also, food choices may be different next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Well I hope they add Snakepit and PotatoWorks. Sent from a signal coming out of the Vega system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I would like to see drinking fountains like they have at Kentucky Kingdom, which have another nozzle up high that is designed for filling plastic bottles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterguy21 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did anybody notice that the season pass dining plan works at all parks in 2015 if you have a platinum pass. I am from West Chester and I moved near Cedar Point so i am glad that i will bd getting my Skyline not overcharged while at the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Did anybody notice that the season pass dining plan works at all parks in 2015 if you have a platinum pass. I am from West Chester and I moved near Cedar Point so i am glad that i will bd getting my Skyline not overcharged while at the park Yes. Read this thread, particularly the previous page. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjon1805 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Is the dining plan still good for the rest of this season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Welcome to KIC! I believe the season long dining plan lasts the season long. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Unless added to a Kings Island regular season pass, which ceased to be valid after Labor Day. (The dining plan is only valid when the pass associated with it is used for admission that day.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 ^ But strangely enough, the Gold/Platinum pass discount on in-park purchases works even if your pass is not scanned at the gate. I used this during Coasting for Kids and also on P&G day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Weird. I had the Gold Pass discount NOT work one day when the young woman at the gate didn't get my pass scanned properly (my pic didn't show up) but let me by anyway in her speed at gate opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Would that I had had THAT experience at Carowinds one Sunday several years back... Terp, who does NOT quickly forget days like that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjon1805 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 The lunch food lines were long, but the food was good! Dining plan was definitely still on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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