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That in a week they will cut it again

Right now there are a ton of tripping hazards on the 50 feet platform. It has lighting wiring and other staging equipment, etc. Doesn't mean it cannot be done, but it isn't as easy as just opening the steps back up if ADA wasn't an issue.

calling @KIghostguy who has researched that topic extensively.

See this thread

Reminded me of this LOL https://www.yarn.co/yarn-clip/f87dbf12-e759-4a27-9602-4eaf7f916e9f/gif

I simply leave mine in the CD player and hasn't been stolen yet

And much of that $18-$20 is in the form of a bonus, so he would be familiar with that kind of payment scheme

Just imagine if he was asked to be a ride operator for a day for $20/hour... At least at KI, it is not uncommon during the lower staffing periods (beginning of season and end of season) to see full-time employees like the PR folks, and even the GM, doing things like working the toll booths, sweeping up litter, and being a ride op! They all chip in where needed.

And not 100% of the land they own can be developed. Some of it is too steep, riparian zones, setbacks, cost prohibitive at the moment to gain access to some of these spots, etc. When was the last attraction added that needed significant additional infrastructure added to get guests to the area? The station for Orion and orientation was placed where it was as the pathways and infrastructure was already in place and was extended/added on to. Same with Banshee, Mystic Timbers, etc. Almost any new ride placed in the undeveloped areas would in all likelihood need new access created that would traverse under an existing ride, such as the access paths created for Flight of Fear and Action Theater. I am sure we could probably find a place to squeeze one in without that needed, but more than likely that would need to occur. Doesn't mean they will not expand into some of the wooded areas at some point, but building where infrastructure already exists is going to be more economical. As rides/attractions reach their end of service life or the ROI is of diminishing returns, additions will occur in those areas first. I think an improvement outside of the "developed area" of the park would coincide with a new themed area with multiple attractions added to it. Or they go with the X-Base concept LOL and it takes how many years to get it to where it is today with a restroom and food place!

Especially when the KI PR person is the one making the announcements! Granted that is probably part of the contract that Small Brothers, LLC and Terra Firm Associates entered into with CF to manage Camp Cedar, but it will cause people to assume they are the same company. Without trying to sound mean, but why would someone plan a big event like that for opening weekend of a brand new facility? There are always so many unknowns and delays with construction, and the inevitable new facility operation issues until they get up to speed that would certainly impact a big event like this. It is one thing planning a stay for your own family and can alter plans when something like this happens. Reminds me of when you see a "new" restaurant open and the place is slammed over the first few days. I mean come on, Bob Evans was here and closed down and built a new one down the road that opened a few months later and everybody lost their minds to be one of the first to try the new location when it opened LOL.

What will be interesting to see is how many people take advantage of the pass renewal in the fall after all that has happened as a result of the pandemic. Even though many of us believe that CF extending the passes for all of this year was far and above what they were required to do based on all the fine print when purchasing a pass, there are many that also believe they have got screwed in the deal. In the past, people purchased a pass in the fall for the following year based on good faith that the park hours, etc. would be the same as the past. I believe many people now will hold off on purchasing until they are ready to go to the park the following year. I think many will now wait until next year to purchase after they see the operating calendar, operating hours, and what the pass will get them. If too many end up doing this, we may see the passes in the spring be cheaper than the previous fall based on their typical operating model... I think because of this potential "threat", I believe the park will be aggressive in pricing strategy this fall to retain pass holders and lock their money up now instead of waiting until next year. Make it up on volume is their operating model. Put me in the "I do not think prices will raise" camp LOL, even though I think they should raise them...

#1stWorldProblems LOL You forgot to add you can't smoke in the park to your list

But Kings Island doesn't own the campground they only have a contract to manage it.

And keep in mind that for those showing up after work, the 8pm close makes it impossible to redeem two meals....and the 8pm may deter many from even making the trip at all and not even getting one meal...and that does result in a savings as well to the park!

Is it a trick because next season the hourly rate will go back to their normal rates or is this the new normal...

Why is it in the crime section of their webpage LOL...

Keep in mind this is owned by a private company and is not owned by Kings Island. However, the owners have entered into a contract with Cedar Fair to manage it.

Aren't we shocked. Did you ask if the food is on the meal plan once you can go over

@King Ding Dong - too bad the same can't be said for your favorite FS location

Unfortunately no place is immune from that type of behavior. And for a second I thought it said a video of a fight you were in LOL.

So King Ding Dongs Rivertown FS drinks was open?

The aged wood pile I saw yesterday morning on WWC turntable clearly wasn't railroad ties lol..maybe they made some progress yesterday to be power washing today

There is a lot of lumber pieces piled up and some missing pieces that can be seen from the train if you know where to look, so it may be down for a little longer!

Charges dropped against Charles Brown, plus that wasn't his real name on his gold pass... https://www.wlwt.com/article/fake-name-on-gold-pass-leads-to-charges-being-dropped-in-kings-island-brawl/36623191

^ Absolutely! It was nice to see them stay open Wednesday and Thursday when they could have threw in the towel. Let's hope moving forward that continues so that people can plan for that and maybe help spread attendance out. No doubt the Tuesday crowd was a combination of the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, along with CP being closed. Some on Tuesday may have pushed it off until Wednesday or Thursday if they could predict the park would stay open. It appeared the days were also used for training for new staff, which is much nicer for new employees to learn on than a Saturday attendance day!