brenthodge

I don’t know what their reasoning is for getting rid of them. It makes it so much easier for both sides of the transaction.

the storytelling could’ve definitely helped tie the area together since it fell so sort of both substance (one real “new” ride and a budget cut play area) and ultimately style with most of the place making being eliminated. While Adventure Port certainly wasn’t “Disney” quality, at least there was a cohesive narrative (even if the original “mythical village” story never really seemed to be told outside of marketing materials) I think at some level it’s the difference in having a theme-based design firm (like JRA) involved vs. whoever cut and pasted ideas from the concept art for camp snoopy. They couldn’t even allocate funds to stain the entire area concrete- making it actually more of a mess than it was before.

That demonstrates that they clearly missed the mark with those who do (vote) -parents. Wildwood grove has indoor play areas with seating, tons of shaded seating, attractive new restrooms, unique shopping, elevated dining, live music and rich storytelling that all appeal to the adults bringing their kids to yet area. Planet Snoopy has… rides.

The concept art would’ve landed them in 1-2, the execution gave them an undeserved 3. So many missed opportunities with that whole project. If they were TRYING to create an award winning kids area… well let’s just say they weren’t trying too hard!

That’s my point. If they are going to the expense and effort of a very specific column style that matches the others instead of a generic post that could easily have theming added in a year… then there’s clearly not a long term plan to change the aesthetic of this area any time soon. They’ve just added more work and expense if they change something later. Your statement contradicts itself in that you want them to spend money making the area more cohesive and better looking instead of changing architecture, when changing all the architecture would accomplish exactly that- making it cohesive.

That one by LaRosa’s (and the train for that matter) would make more sense if the bar/beer/alcohol was incorporated into them. You KNOW there would be staff then, and they could front it with the bar/pay station and then have the pop refill behind that. Sign it as SALOON and WhistleStop drinks - make the one at the train look like a p LG vector drop your luggage for the train journey. Even have a few tables made from steamer trunks with luggage “stools”.

My thought exactly when I saw this Sunday. Guess the “retheme” ship has sailed and KI isn’t on it.

cool - thats makes sense

I'd go even a bit classier and say "Limited availability. Tickets will be distributed to those in line beginning at 4:45 pm. Service from 5pm until sell-out."

I think you mean Supplies!

Oh yes - I agree on all that. My only point is I don't even know why they do things like Chef's Plate if they aren't using it to actually serve a purpose. Just like CARNIVALE was so misguided and poorly executed from a food ops standpoint, that I also don't know why they really bothered. If it doesn't justify itself financially it will be cut, and the line to the entrance shows there's demand. Now you have to wonder if it's true demand or it's "steak for free" demand. That's why I even suggest exploring the nominal upcharge idea ONLY FOR THINGS LIKE THAT to generate revenue so hopefully things like a flag in Snoopy's hand can maybe be replaced during the whole of the season. There just doesn't seem to be ANY creative thinking from the top anymore. It's "cut and cut" when you could actually "ADD, AND ADD, AND ADD" and increase revenue at a rate that exceeds the rate of investment. That just takes trust in your creative and planning people - THAT'S what I don't think exists anymore. It's easier to cut on the front end than to project out future revenue on the back end.

Would’ve made more sense if they’d incorporated the new bar into this area so one person could staff both (and you know it would be open as long as alcohol sales were involved. Make the bar look like a stand to drop you luggage in front of the train station. Maybe even 2-3 tables made of trunks stood on end with “suitcase” stools.

No. Not buy “whatever the park peddles” but some of us can at least think more creatively than the management can about their own product. The park is clearly in the business of increasing pr cap spending. So I question who this chefs plate was even intended for and what revenue they intended to drive from it. They did no marketing outside of their own social media and their affiliated copy and paste talking heads. They had no price on the sign. They offered no “wine pairing at time of purchase” which would’ve been a great add on. I’d venture 90% of the line stretched to the entrance got the Neal “for free”. By the time those people might’ve been eating out in the park and someone say “ that looks awesome, where did you get it?” They were sold out. The whole thing was tasty yet pointless from a business standpoint. They’ve had them so infrequently and so Kate in the season it wasn’t even a good way to build word of mouth about it as the season went on. You ideas- while good at increasing revenue seem like tacky cash grabs and aren’t organic. They didn’t have to make it part of the dining plan, and I venture would’ve been better had they not. To offer it at a reduced price or as“meal plan add on” is a more organic way of monetizing it better. Heck if they did this weekly then yes, provide a “meal plan deluxe” that includes monthly specials (that have gone extinct) and special features such as the chefs plate.

So they need to learn from this and get us some GREAT food like this in park on a more regular basis. It doesn’t need to be 40.00, but they don’t need to basically give it away either. I thought it was awesome. Glad I made the effort to go on Sunday.

No. That’s stupid and just looked petty and cheap. Honestly I’m not sure who they are marketing the chefs plate to though. There was no price on the sign. Most if not all of the marketing was on their social or pass holders Facebook group, and I’d wager 90% of the people in line (at least) had meal plans, so t he run didn’t even generate income. They make no sense. They add booze everywhere to I crease revenue, yet seem to ignore ways to generate it through elevated food offerings.