robintodd Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, DJSkyFoxx said: I will say this and maybe I will be in the minority here, but I think it would be neat to see more in house type places to eat vs chain restaurants. Not saying chain eateries are bad by any means, but I like the idea of more unique opportunity to try something that is built from within instead of something you can find down the street. And that is of course if this is the direction that is being taken. I agree but they should keep the "true Cincinnati" like Skyline, Greaters and LaRosas. Places like Chic, Starbucks and Cinnebon are pretty much available everywhere. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, robintodd said: Places like Chic, Starbucks and Cinnebon are pretty much available everywhere. At the very least they’re brands people know. Out of town guests who visit the park might see the places you mentioned and chose to go there because it’s something that they’re familiar with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, SonofBaconator said: At the very least they’re brands people know. Out of town guests who visit the park might see the places you mentioned and chose to go there because it’s something that they’re familiar with. Peopke need to spread their wings a bit. I’m glad those places seem to be on the way out. Personally d be fine with all franchise brands leaving, but sone people are scared of what they don’t know LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPlague Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I'm with those that prefer original, in house options that you can't find outside the park. But I'm fine with chains that have a close connection to the park or the area. Though Skyline seemed like a waste of one of the park's few indoor dining areas. On 3/15/2023 at 10:50 PM, flightoffear1996 said: I like the Tom And Chee but wish they offered other sides than just bag chips. Some French fries or a side salad would be perfect. I remember hearing that you can pay a dollar to get Mac&cheese instead? I would like some tomato soup as an option personally. The meals are definitely light when compared to other things on the meal plans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintodd Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 14 minutes ago, DoomPlague said: I'm with those that prefer original, in house options that you can't find outside the park. But I'm fine with chains that have a close connection to the park or the area. Though Skyline seemed like a waste of one of the park's few indoor dining areas. I remember hearing that you can pay a dollar to get Mac&cheese instead? I would like some tomato soup as an option personally. The meals are definitely light when compared to other things on the meal plans. In the past I have upcharged the dining plan with tomato soup (I think it was like $2.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 28 minutes ago, DoomPlague said: Though Skyline seemed like a waste of one of the park's few indoor dining areas. Keep in mind that based on the current webpage, the indoor Skyline seems to be gone, at least at the location we are used to....so what replaces it if true... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 2 hours ago, brenthodge said: sone people are scared of what they don’t know LOL No, they just like what they like. Kinda condescending to say that people chose not to eat different things because they’re scared….maybe they like to food from chains because it’s familiar and maybe even comforting. I like to try new offerings, but I’m not going to think someone’s scared because they opted for cheese coneys over King Cobra sushi. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I just hope the Skyline’s in the park keep the crinkle cut fries. It is what makes Skyline in the park unique vs all of the Skyline’s outside of Kings Island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 So they removed Skyline from International Street on the webpage, but it appears they didn't complete the edit to the entry on the website - OR - will there be a sit-down Skyline to "cool off inside" in Coney Mall? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejenkins1 Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 Well not enclosed but there is that shelter behind Skyline noted as the Skyline area to sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Looks Chick-fil-A is going from a hundred people per hour at Kings Island to fifty people per game at GABP: 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 16 hours ago, JubJester said: Looks Chick-fil-A is going from a hundred people per hour at Kings Island to fifty people per game at GABP: I’m thinking the reason they’re no longer in CP or KI is because of Cedar Fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 3/16/2023 at 3:16 PM, FUN&ONLY! said: Why did Kings Island remove SlingShot? It's speculation on my part, but I think it just wasn't making them much money anymore. 2005: Paid a crew of three $5 an hour and charged usually $10-15 to ride. 2021: Paid a crew of three $13-15 an hour and still charged around $15 to ride. This coupled with decreased ridership due to age and the better rides now available leads me to believe it wasn't making much of a profit, if at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 17 hours ago, JubJester said: Looks Chick-fil-A is going from a hundred people per hour at Kings Island to fifty people per game at GABP: Do 50 people even show up to the games? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, KI Guy said: It's speculation on my part, but I think it just wasn't making them much money anymore. 2005: Paid a crew of three $5 an hour and charged usually $10-15 to ride. 2021: Paid a crew of three $13-15 an hour and still charged around $15 to ride. This coupled with decreased ridership due to age and the better rides now available leads me to believe it wasn't making much of a profit, if at all. Then why did they paint it before the start of the 22 season but then not open it.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, disco2000 said: Then why did they paint it before the start of the 22 season but then not open it.... It may have been that the approval to paint came before the decision came down to close it. A different person may have decided to remove it than the one who decided to re-paint it. If SlingShot was losing money the re-paint was a small sunk cost and running it at a loss wasn't going to help anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 5 hours ago, flightoffear1996 said: Do 50 people even show up to the games? Yep. Workers. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 3/23/2023 at 5:54 PM, JubJester said: Yep. Workers. What, people aren't excited about 25 dollar chicken sandwiches? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUN&ONLY! Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I came across the post on Reddit. A lot of this stuff we already knew, but this confirms that Grain and Grill is replacing Skyline on International Street and a new ICEE stand is replacing Tom and Chee. That is, if the post is true. Nothing was mentioned about the Subway locations, which is interesting. A lot of people are claiming the Subways are not leaving and that the one in Coney Mall is just getting a new roof, so maybe Subway is staying after all. One user in here even claimed it was on Kings Island’s 2023 park map. It being removed from Kings Island’s website makes doubtful, though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 On 3/26/2023 at 11:02 PM, FUN&ONLY! said: I came across the post on Reddit. A lot of this stuff we already knew, but this confirms that Grain and Grill is replacing Skyline on International Street and a new ICEE stand is replacing Tom and Chee. That is, if the post is true. Nothing was mentioned about the Subway locations, which is interesting. A lot of people are claiming the Subways are not leaving and that the one in Coney Mall is just getting a new roof, so maybe Subway is staying after all. One user in here even claimed it was on Kings Island’s 2023 park map. It being removed from Kings Island’s website makes doubtful, though. Of all the restaurants to keep, Subway wouldn't be my choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSummit20 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 17 minutes ago, Stoan said: Of all the restaurants to keep, Subway wouldn't be my choice Yeah subway is staying if the map is right. Grain and Grill will be a good addition to the park! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 The Kings Island website still shows the Winterfest map. Not sure I would trust the physical map since it was likely sent to the printers several weeks ago and could be out of date. Subway has been removed from both the website and the mobile app, if you try going to the old page directly it redirects you to the dining page instead of a 404 error. The FAQ listing for the dining plan which lists restaurants you can use the dining plan at and what meals you can get had Subway removed as well, someone scrubbed the website of any reference to Subway as far as I can tell. My guess is Subway is gone, just like the sign from the building. On a side note, the FAQ still lists “Dinosaurs Alive! Caveman Chicken Wings“ under Wishbone Grill. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 On 3/16/2023 at 7:55 AM, RedSummit20 said: Subway is still there im about 92% sure. As far as Tom and Chee probably a drink stand lol Wanna rethink that 92% sure about Subway LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Wanna rethink that 92% sure about Subway LOL Confirmed. Subway is gone. Off the app/map sign is down. Personally I’d like a KI sandwich equivalent to go there. Especially in the water park. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I should have grabbed a photo, but Tom and Chee in the old chick fil a location looks no where close to ready to open. The sign just says “Coming”… The menu board are up (two dining plan options are unchanged), but the interior looks completely bare. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 4 hours ago, chuck norris said: I should have grabbed a photo, but Tom and Chee in the old chick fil a location looks no where close to ready to open. The sign just says “Coming”… The menu board are up (two dining plan options are unchanged), but the interior looks completely bare. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk KIC got you covered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeGs Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 The French Corner today hit the spot. The Italian Croissant with Potato Salad was very enjoyable and a significant improvement over my earlier Clucks and Barrels at the Miami River Brewhouse. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robintodd Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 It will be interesting how having only 1 Skyline is received. The Bengals just named Skyline their official chili which will add to it's popularity especially with out of town guests who are fans fo the Bengals. In my opinion if they knew Subway was going away they should have moved Tom & Chee there and used the old Chick building for another Skyline location. Maybe this is something they can do for next year if the demand is there this season. IS Skyline ALWAYS had a line especially at the end of the night. With a location at the old Chick building they could have absorbed that business in much the same way. We'll have to wait and see..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 12 hours ago, robintodd said: It will be interesting how having only 1 Skyline is received. The Bengals just named Skyline their official chili which will add to it's popularity especially with out of town guests who are fans fo the Bengals. In my opinion if they knew Subway was going away they should have moved Tom & Chee there and used the old Chick building for another Skyline location. Maybe this is something they can do for next year if the demand is there this season. IS Skyline ALWAYS had a line especially at the end of the night. With a location at the old Chick building they could have absorbed that business in much the same way. We'll have to wait and see..... Like some others have posted i think the issue with reusing the chic-fil-a building is that Skyline's kitchen is usually set up cafeteria style and Chick-fil-A is not. It's a lot of remodeling for not a lot of gain. What they really need to put in this stupid mobile ordering system so they can just text me when the food is ready and set up a second pickup window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I will say, based on my experience on pass holder preview day, it took me twenty minutes to get my food at Skyline in Coney mall. The way the area is set up at the pick up window is a mess. Hopefully they get into the swing of things and can make the food there quicker. Otherwise, I agree a second location would be greatly appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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