IndyGuy4KI

I agree Robbie, but I think it should have only been people that were going to leave due to the outage. I do not think it would be fair to get a refund or another ticket and then spend the rest of the evening in the park, especially due to the deals as you say and the park being open till midnight.

What was the incident?

I bet that scared her to death.

OK I see, just wondering. Not calling you a liar, just making sure I understood how you got your intel.

I thought you said in another thread you were sent home early. Did you return to the park last night to verify this?

OK, here is an idea. For those that thought it ruined their day and decided to leave, they should have been given a free ticket of discount ticket for another visit, with the stipulation they would not be getting their had stamped for a reentry that same day?

And guess what, with my free ticket from HW when we went to the Holiday Hustle event, they gave us a free ticket due to the Timberliners not being ready. I took the whole family last week. Buying a ticket for my wife and son. Spent money in the park on food and my wife bought a shirt. Stayed a few days at Lake Rudolf as well. The free ticket made them more revenue had they not given it to me! HW knows this, and why they seem to have record attendance years every year!

A decision was made and may have been the wrong one. I think the discount coupon idea would have been a good one. It may not have pleased everyone, but would have been something. It makes me wonder what would Holiday World have done in this situation?

I can't find anything about electrical outage policies on the site. These types of issues might be up the decision of the GM? Don't forget that line that covers all bases, "Subject to change without notice." I am not saying I disagree with your point, just posting other thoughts.

If you ask me, it's different than a thunderstorm - the very reason that they do not offer refunds during rainstorms is because of their claim that "there's much more than the rides." They specifically say that, when the rides close due to rain, guests are encouraged to check out the shopping, dining, shows, etc. That was not an option yesterday. Literally, guests had paid fifty+ dollars to walk around in the scorching hot heat for three and a half hours. Add to that the realization that Kings Island was the only place without power, and according to the newscast, only a few rides were without power, so they consciously decided to turn off the electricity in the rest of the park to bring those few rides back online... They could've just lived without Festhaus and some Action Zone rides for the evening, but instead they chose to turn off the entire park for an unknown amount of time... So the park cursed itself, knowingly closed the rides, shows, shops, and restaurants, and then left visitors to meander around in the 95 degree humidity? I would want a refund, too. Kings Island was so busy keeping its hands grasped around that days money, they failed to see how much they will lose when those visitors choose not to return... They saved today's nickels at the expense of a LOT of days nickels in the future. You have a point and I agree, but I am trying to look at it through KI's rules and policies. As I said in my last post, I am thinking KI thought it as a similar situation as weather. Right or wrong.

Actually there is a huge difference and of course you would have to have a ticket stub or something to show proof. If it is something out of their control I could see it being under the same umbrella, especially when someone else can be blamed. Mother nature, power company, etc.

I could see where they would leave piles in the park everywhere! More trouble than they are worth.

So Cool!

This would really be no different than if a thunder storm moved in and closed everything down for a few hours and here is their policy for that "Kings Island cannot issue rain checks or refunds for inclement weather." Granted, nothing is said on their site about power outages. Secondly, how would they know if they were giving a refund to someone they let in for free since it was a military day?

That is just during the day, might be different story at night! HA!

Hopefully that keeps the mice population down!

I wonder if coyote or fox's live in that area?

Anyone have ideas of what animals come in the park at night. I am sure skunks, groundhogs, and other small animals, but what about like deer? I think it would be funny to come to KI and see a deer drinking out of the DB splashdown!

If there were motion sensors animals that walk the park at night would set them off. There is a good topic. "What reports of animals have been seen in the park." I am sure dear might make their way into the park at night?

I had read by a KIC'er festhaus is without power and I-street is as well. HUMM!

Took the family last week and did not even make it into 4th of July section or water park. Not a big park, but plenty to keep you busy!

Yes, but those can still be ridden, just a different view! I think you won the correct lottery!

There are many posters on there who have done just that. I have ridden it like 5 times in a row a few without getting off and 5 was enough for a while, but would have rode it again later had I had the opportunity!

Were you that poster?

Sounds like you had a fun morning. Wish I lived close enough to be able to do that! Thanks for sharing!