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But still is representative of the overall quality that Kings Island is comfortable serving to its customers.

Low quality, cheap food + Outrageous prices = Record numbers. Totally applicable to other non- food aspects as well. This is how's it going to be, I guess.

It's absolutely not the employees fault. They couldn't know. That's why, if your Kings Island, you don't serve this garbage. I mean, come on.

That's the thing. In no way would I (or do I) want a replacement meal. Nor do I think any employees would be capable of handling the situation. I'm not trying to be mean, but every situation I've encountered with employees in food/beverage this season has been a joke. So this is why I went to guest services directly: to have my meal refunded. Guest Services told me that they really couldn't do anything for me and that I'd have to wait a while until I could talk to someone who could. That's just stupid. There was no line whatsoever, but what am I going to do? Stand there all night? Nah. So I'd assumed that speaking directly to the the Food/Beverage Department would be best. I was wrong and they don't seem to be interested. And sadly I had the reciept for a week or so after the incident, but I've since lost it. It's been over a month at this point. Don't really know what else to do.

It's a shame that the only consistent food in the park is made up by outside chain restaurants. Cheap fast food to boot.

This is a post that I hate to make. It is not intended to be aggressive attack, but a legitimate heads up. Hopefully some one at the park will see this and take action. More on that in a bit. Let me start out by stating an opinion: The food at Kings Island is flat out abysmal. I'm sure some will disagree with me, but the quality is severely lacking for something of that price point. It's nothing short of highway robbery. On June 2nd, my girlfriend and I decided on a last minute trip to the park after work (we're both Gold Pass holders). I didn't get off until six and by the time we made it to the park I was relatively hungry. We make our way to the Red's Hall of Fame Grill, because you know... wings and Budweiser, right? I mean, come on. After a long 9 hour work day I'd like to have a nice sit down dinner, take it easy, and enjoy the park. As we arrive outside of the Red's Hall of Fame Grill we are greeted with a line out the door. We wait for a bit and get inside... So Kings Islands only sit down restaurant isn't much of a sit down kind of place anymore? Lame. Yeah, this is a total first world problem and I won't dwell on it, but again. Really really lame. So we bail and head deeper into Rivertown and settle on Potato Works because I wasn't going to put up with the wait. Potato Works was about a 20 minute wait (yikes!), but it is what it is. Hey, they had a nice wing/french fry basket! And Budweiser! It's all good! But it's not all good, friends. The nice young lady behind the counter informs me that they don't serve beer as I place my order. I tilt my head slightly and nod to the large Budweiser sign behind her head. She turns, glances at the sign, and turns back at me and says, "No one here is old enough to sell it. Sorry." Hmm. Again, total first world problem. That being said... lame. So so so lame. But there are bigger problems in the world and beer at amusement parks shouldn't be one of them. I place an order for a boneless wing basket and two Cokes for my girlfriend and I to split which brought me to a grand total of around $19 (double yikes!). The price was a bit tough to swallow (pun absolutely, 100% intended), but it's Kings Island food prices. "People gotta eat!" So... bite number one: Oh boy! Let me tell you how lovely it was to have that delicious blackish red, sludge-like substance go down your throat: Really lovely! The fries were also soggy and bland beyond measure. I figured no one at Potato Works would be of any help so it all went into the trash. On to Guest Services! Now, I have to say that the young lady I spoke with at Guest Services was incredibly nice. Very apologetic and professional. I even showed her the picture of the blood-nugget (see above, kids)! She promptly took my name, number and email to pass along to a supervisor because I was informed that I would be waiting a while to speak to someone that night. And like I've said twice already: In the grand scheme of things this isn't the end of the world. It's food. Really crappy food, but just food. I just wanted my $19 back. That's all. So then I wait to be contacted. 20 days!! 20 days it took to be contacted by the "Food and Beverage Area Manger," and only to have them kind of insult me because I decided not to wait around Guest Services to speak with someone. LAME. I emailed them back in regards to the situation and sent the picture as well. The PR apologies kicked in and I was informed that... " The product that we serve for our boneless chicken bites at that location comes to us pre-breaded and pre-packaged, so I am sure that no one is aware that the contents of that chicken bite would look like that... (we) will most definitely be in contact with our supplier regarding the contents of that chicken bite." Two things here, friends: 1. Did I seriously just pay almost $20 dollars for pre-breaded/packaged/frozen boneless chicken wings from an undisclosed location? 2. Is Kings Island actually going to push responsibility of the lovely blood-nugget off onto a third party? Aren't they the ones who decided to serve this garbage to the general public? As of 6/25 I was handed off to some other supervisor within the Food and Beverage Department via email. I haven't heard from either of them since even after reaching out again a few days ago. Quite simply, I just want my $19 back. That's all. Kings Island, if you read these boards (and I know you do) you need to step up your game. As a season pass holder for 11 years I can honestly say that the park in general hasn't felt this cheap in... well, ever. It's really disappointing. I'm not writing this post to start a flame war, but just to bring light to the situation. And maybe even get some kind of response from the park because they're apparently ignoring me. I love Kings Island, but am kind of becoming disillusioned to it all. I'm putting serious thought into not renewing our passes for next year. My girlfriend and I went to Coney Island a few weekends ago and had a blast. I'm thinking we might do season passes next season. But! Kings Island l, I love ya still. I'm not mad at you, just disappointed. Sorry for the long post. But for real... my $19 would be great. Edit: The picture inserted isn't showing up. It's attached now! Yummy!

I second every bit of this. Vince is the man.

4.5 hours... So. Many. People. Turn around. Im exhausted. Good night.

Best news ever. Really looking forward to this. Thanks for all that you do!

Food prices and quality.

I think they need to focus on getting the parks they have now in check.

Yikes. Not a big fan of the logo or name "upgrade." Very "meh" about the other imporovrments as well. It just seems kind of off to me. I can't really put my finger on it.

They originally had planned to do a holiday overlay for Scooby in Winterfest '05. Never came to be. I would love to see some kind of work done on Boo Blasters for this incarnation.

Absolutely love that book. What a treasure.

Very excited for this!

I guess Six Flags? Maybe Sea World? Whenever the groundwork was laid for the parks over expansion. But I guess I wouldn't consider that negative attention, just poor decision making. As far as the actual negative attention, that goes to the Dick at Cedar Fair who handled the parks closure very, very poorly. It was obvious that a park that size couldn't draw a crowd for a park, well... of it's eventual size. With rumors swirling about the parks closure and rides being ripped out and relocated (Hi, Firehawk), it's disturbing now to look back and see how much these claims were venomously denied. Up until GL's final day of operation. And then it was announced that it would reopen the following season as a waterpark only. Woo. Hoo. This left people with a sense of confusion and betrayal because, well, from a certain perspective it looked as though Cedar Fair bought the park with the intention of closing it. This may or may not be true. We may never know. But certainly the general attitude from Cedar Fair gave that impression. For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjz9IY5eP84 "Bake sales and Car Washes"...? Salt in the wounds, dude. Was that necessary? Yes, I know this guy is no longer alive. So this isn't a time to talk bad about him, but I feel like that entire video is a perfect metaphor for how poorly the entire closure was handled. There were a number of different aspects that one could say led to the parks demise. For me, I'd venture to say that It just got too big for it's britches, so to speak. Is that Cedar Fair's fault? Probably not. I'd think that the decline in revenue, attendance etc. was obvious for a significant amount of time. The area couldn't support a park of that size. Sadly, nothing is forever. Not even Kings Island. Not Dinseyland. Everything will come to an end in one way or another. This way Geauga Lake's fate. There was no saving it. But. It's closure was botched. Look at the Big Dipper. Look at all the enthusiasts who were denied last rides on their favorite rides. Look at the general public, who's historical relationship with the park was ended for no apparent reason. Look at the video above. No one was going to be happy about this happening. Cedar Fair could have at the very least let the park go out with a bit of dignity while showing an appreciation for the parks long time lovers. It only got/gets worse over time. The Big Dipper rots. History is lost. The land sits in despair. What's going to desecrate the space? Meijer? Another big box store? What do the people of Aurora want? Do they care? What a mess. There's the negative attention, in my opinion. Granted, this happened when i was like... what? 13? So time may have skewed some of this information. But regardless... What. A. Mess.

I feel like this entire situation has been nothing but negative attention. Handled very poorly from the beginning.

I remember seeing decorations going up in Rivertown during FearFest '05.

From the Cemetery Drive entry: "Tombstones quake as the residents come out for a swinging wake. Beware of grim grinning ghosts wanting to socialize. What they really want to do is terrorize." This gave me a good laugh. Let's hope The Mouse doesn't catch wind of this...

There's nothing funny about this or any other Harambe meme. It's not even a matter of being respectful or disrespectful. It just isn't funny. It isn't cool. It's obnoxious. Put yourself in the shoes of the person who had to pull the trigger. To echo previous sentiments, grow up.

Awesome news!!!!

I'm still trying to figure out "Ride Sally, Ride."

Thanks Mods! This can be a thankless job at times I'm sure. Glad to see those in question have been taken care of.

Gut what's left of the Action Theater, knock it down , and put it a Ferris Wheel. Now's your chance Kings Island!

Deserves a second read.