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Sorry for the bump, but this lawsuit, or a similar class action lawsuit brought against KI/Cedar Fair has been settled. Past and present employees have begun receiving settlement checks.

Drop Tower does not like tall people. If you're somehow able to fit in, it'll hurt like hell. B&M's should work fine, as well as Mystic. Racer and Beast will be iffy but if you do fit in it may be painful. In previous years, ride operators were allowed to exert a great deal of force to get restraints to lock. In 2020, operations cut down on that and now operators can only use minimal effort to fit guests in. I wouldn't worry too much. Even if you can't fit in a ride, no one judges or cares. Most guests aren't even paying attention. Ride operators are used to it as it happens all of the time. Especially on crews that operate tighter rides. Kings Island has a lot to offer for tall guys so either way you'll have a good time!

I’ve talked to those who are first years and those who have worked for multiple. It appears to be the same across the board, unless there’s a department I’m missing. I’m 99% sure they’re mistaken though, as they park made it pretty clear that everyone would be making at least $15/hour with no strings attached.

This is some truth to this, but the minimum wage, without strings attached, in all departments is $15/hour. However, in security aquatics, and foods you can make $18/hour. Those in other departments are eligible for an additional $3/hour that is paid out in a lump sum if you stay until the season is over. This is to keep turnover low and retention rates high. One issue raised though is that hours are not what they used to be in past years, which can cancel out the increase in money being made by employees.

@DonHelbig if you could get this on your name tag that would be amazing

As others have said, I don't believe Timberwolf is taking up "Valuable Space". According to public records from the auditor, KI is only using about 50% of the land they own. I also wouldn't be a fan of them putting any sort of ride in that space considering its proximity to the parking lot. (See Scream at Magic Mountain)

I suspect the rise in wages has been in the works for some time, considering all of the talk about a $15 minimum wage. I don't think it was supposed to happen this early, but their hands were tied here. In some departments, the difference in supervisor's wages from new associates is disproportionate from what it was before.

Nothing new at city hall. Sorry guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

City hall will be closed tomorrow. I’ll go Monday and see if I can find anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I appreciate the mention. It’s been fun decoding with y’all! I’ll be at the announcement tonight wearing a blue retro KI logo shirt, so if you see me don’t hesitate to say hi!

Interesting. I may have to go get those haha. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Gotcha. Did they actually post them? I’d be curious to see them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Huh? Everything they gave me is there. What are you looking for thats missing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Went to city hall, unfortunately nothing new has been filed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ll try and make it to city hall tomorrow. Stay tuned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk