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But how does this explain pre pandemic demand? Iirc, 2019 was a record breaker for Cedar Fair.

That's cool! Would be nice if our communication director was out doing some face time interaction on things like this. I listened to the latest ACE podcast on the way to work this morning and they interviewed Hawaiian Falls Waco's Chief Marketing Officer. He is an industry veteran who said being on the midways, especially on Saturdays, and looking from a guest perspective, is key. There #choad, I passed along a free piece of advice if you'd like to show up sometime and help KI grow and prosper!

Nah, bro, he blocked me and 100s of others lol.

Hey, that's a job choad could actually do!

But wait...we have a wait-list for employees! You have to wait for a job at Kings Island! *** Pay no attention to the fact that we open a ride for 30 minutes and close it to open another one for 30 minutes. Your kids dont mind waiting in lines, do they? We don't want to have wearing energy off by going from ride to ride so you will spend $30 on some blue ice cream for your family!

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the economic impact from from the tournament and facility? If the taxes returned outweigh the taxes that leave, keep it. If not, let the Carolina folks pay taxes for them.

Moving it up only, IMHO, has to do with potentially closing early. The floats are supposed to be lit up for full effect. Why even bother with having the lights on at 7 pm in July and August. If I recall correctly, year one of carnival, they did the parade at 8pm and the lights were very disappointing. Will we have July 4 fireworks at 7 pm next year? Did you see the fiasco at KD when they attempted fireworks while the sun was out. I continue to be gravely concerned about the future of our park as we have experienced it in recent years.

The article says Canada, so that must be a goodly amount. Boise is almost 8 hours away, so if anything, they would likely go to Lagoon as it's about 4 hours and all freeway.

15 million dollar waterpark expansion for a small park is a big deal. Also, I never knew this, but Herschend attempted to buy the park a couple of years ago.

It's a strange world we live in where Kentucky Kingdom is adding hours and Kings Island is setting the stage to reduce hours.

And here is my prediction for the ad campaign for Kings Island next year, coming from our communication director:

I hate to agree with you @super7, but for once I can. It makes no sense if you have decreased attendance to do things that further decrease your attendance. That's why you need competent people in leadership roles to bring people in. But in their infinite wisdom, they get rid of an industry veteran who knows how to keep people coming back and keep one who advertises attractions that are no longer there, does not proofread posts, and blocks people on social media.

I knew you are a good man. And a great lesson for the son. Thank you for being honest.

However....is this some of the marketing done out of Charlotte? If so, it demonstrates the downside of centralization and economy of scale.

If anything, this new blast coaster needs to go to Kings Dominion instead of Canada. They could build the volcano big enough for future rides and attractions to. Wonder Mountain would be well taken care of by Cedar Fair, I think, with a blast coaster, but would you loose guardian, thunder run and Vortex? And fire blasting out would be tacky.

Did you not pay for the milk?

I could see an overhaul of FOF because it's a major coaster and tied into area 72. The junkyard...I don't see a value unless it's completely redone and could be marketed as a new attraction like ttd is.

expound on fix up please.

I think Dominator was destined for KD, the name is perfect.

Spill the beans...

So, can we assume that my KI gold pass, with passport, will get me into Cedar Point Shores, Knott's Soak City, Knott's Scary Farm, SCarowinds, etc? The things that passholders are excluded from currently? They added a specific Scary Farm season pass recently. And at some parks, parking is not included with a pass IIRC.

Laws a mercy, tarnation. But new blood can bring new energy to Oldfarts like you and me. I think I can use that word here, No Legs Larry says it in the show!

I think add ons will increase in price. If they are smart, they will. But you could see a model where add ons are not valid at other parks. So you have a ki gold with passport and all the extras. But you go to KD and you get into the park, but you pay full freight for your meals and drinks.

No, I've had more than five years of memories. It's been quite the ride through time, actually! As I was driving home from my workplace tonight (takes an hour and a stunning drive this time of year) I was reflecting on a conversation I had with a coworker today about being successfully employed at the same place for almost 16 years, but each day being a new challenge. Makes me appreciate the warrior @SonofBaconator is with all he has been through. Overcoming obstacles to a successful outcomes is what winners do and @SonofBaconatorpersonifies this.