BeeastFarmer

Sorry that the poster has turned this thread into such subject matter everyone. I have hidden them because I don't want to feed into their drivel. I appreciate the kind sentiment and understanding that, even though this is a virtual format, some know me well enough either in real life or here virtually to know that I abhor the fact that racism/sexism/homophobia/etc exists in this world. Critical thinking and situational analysis are rapidly disappearing in our society. Sometimes an ace is an ace (drunk woman in the parking lot who could have been over served in the park or who could have not been) and a diamond is a diamond (chaperone policy allows chaperones 10 minors and the common perception and often reality that the demographic of under 16 can be the line jumpers, cussers, etc and the chaperone was stressed out with them so she got drunk). These things have been discussed and nauseum on this site and humor can be lost on some who see a demon behind every bush.

This is incredible! Thanks for the work of telling the story.

@brenthodge, I wasn't necessarily talking about you, I am talking about the season pass base at Kings Island. Six Flags is in this business to make money for the investors. So it's wise to try to extract dollars out of the customer base. But, if they continue to degrade the service and people continue to purchase, it gives them incentive to degrade further. If I recall correctly, you have brought this up about WinterFest, Grand Carnivale and earlier this year about a prop not working on the new roller coaster. They roll out these wonderful programs and activities to get to get the hook in, the passholders bite and the company reels them in on the line, and they sink money in, only to get fried on the experience. Not all the time, but it seems to be a pattern.

The reason I said it was what I said: " Because that is the number of kids a chaperone can supervise, and the reason for the chaperone policy is to hold the chaperone responsible for the actions of such kids." If you would like to assume other things, please continue to make an ass out of yourself. Further response to you is superfluous and fruitless. Good day, sir or madam.

Because that is the number of kids a chaperone can supervise, and the reason for the chaperone policy is to hold the chaperone responsible for the actions of such kids. What exactly are you imagining my answer would be?

This just shows that people will buy whatever the park peddles. I'm sure it was a tasty and well presented meal. But they offer it on the meal plan. Let's see if there is an upcharge trial coming next...for only $5.00, you can add the chef's plate each time it's offered! If it goes well and dining plans continue to sell, they could roll this out to other areas...for only $5.00, you can add one side item at Coney BBQ! (But they have taken the side away and just give a hush puppy now). For only $5.00, you can super size you Skyline meal! ( While they make it the same size as ever, but half the size of the non upgraded choice) Or, if you don't want up charges each visit, indulge in the super duper meal plan that gets you all the premium offerings...only $350/season for Gold passholders and $450 for Prestige passholders. ( They could even offer the double stack chicken, but the upcharge would have to be at least $8!).

Was she over served inside the park, or was she a chaperone drinking in her car while her ten youngsters were line jumping and cussing?

Spotify's DJ has been playing "We like to party" by the Venga Boys. I really think they should use this song over the next few years to unify the company... except for the market the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure. How's this for a concept for a commercial for next year, featuring two of the most recognizable people from KI: **[Scene opens with the iconic "We Like to Party" by Vengaboys playing in the background. Quick cuts of the park’s entrance and excited families walking in.]** **Don Helbig (excitedly):** Welcome to Kings Island, now part of the Six Flags family! **[Quick shot of Diamondback roaring down a hill. The sound of the train horn blasts through.]** **Ryan Suhr (grinning):** We’ve got the thrills you know and love, like The Beast, still the king of coasters! **[Cut to The Beast zooming through the woods, then to guests enjoying Blue Ice Cream.]** **Don Helbig (voiceover):** And it’s not just the rides! Indulge in our famous Blue Ice Cream… **[Quick cut to guests picking up fudge from The Sweet Spot, their smiles growing.]** **Ryan Suhr (voiceover):** …or grab some fudge from The Sweet Spot. It’s a must-try! **[The Banshee’s wail echoes as the screen flashes to Banshee diving through its loops.]** **Don Helbig (voiceover):** Feel the rush on Banshee! **[Cut to guests relaxing at one of the park’s bars, toasting with vibrant cocktails.]** **Ryan Suhr (cheerfully):** And for the adults, we’ve got plenty of places to unwind with a drink in hand. **[Montage of guests laughing, riding coasters, and enjoying the park with "We Like to Party" crescendoing in the background.]** **Don Helbig (excitedly):** Come for the thrills, stay for the fun—Kings Island, now better than ever with Six Flags! **[End with the Kings Island logo, followed by the Six Flags logo, as the song hits its peak.]** **[Text on screen: "Get your tickets now at sixflags.com/KingsIsland"]**

I believe you can also buy adult beverages at Grain and Grill. I could be wrong though.

Oh no you didn't!

My non enthusiast friends look to me for advice. With the way things have gone the last two years, I could not recommend the park in good conscience. I have not gone much myself this year. Several did go to KK and or HW instead and three have become passholders at KK instead of KI. Enthusiasts can be bratty and entitled. But you take the good with the bad. Will my paltry example make any noticeable difference? Not really, unless they track lost potential revenue. Kings Island can bring in the crowds consistently because it's a regional tradition/right of passage. Until people stop buying, they will continue to cut the budget. I some ways, I wish the budget cutters could get a federal job and tackle that budget. They have demonstrated they can slash!

BGW is a family friendly park. I doubt they would put in a roller coaster called Big Beautiful Woman.

I called it last night!

Another bar! VIP area!

KD does so many things right...but so many things wrong!

Ive only been a couple of times this year but what I heard was a part got fried in a lightning strike and they had to wait on a part from intamin. I don't know how much labor they would save...if only one deck is open, they'd have a greeter, elevator operator and up top host. Usually when the ride is down, they have two operators and the greeting station to tell people it's closed.

I think there is a difference in purposely closing it vs a mechanical issue.

I think it would be a loss to loose the Eifel Tower for additional weekends. If I recall correctly, typically the last weekend is the only weekend it's closed during haunt because they are adding the Christmas lights.

Then you loose out on the basically free revenue from the No Boo scam...er I mean necklace.

Plus, they should have hardware from Grand Carnivale that they could re use!

It appears to me that the park looks at slow but steady overall growth in attendance numbers. Family additions are currently all the rage with thrill additions sprinkled in across the regional park scene...along with festivals/special events. I'd conjecture that season pass sales are a huge part of the strategy. When listening to the quarterly conference calls, they emphasize pass sales. With the festivals and family additions, it seems a strategy of increasing SP visits would help to grow attendance (for a fictional example,they may say " in 2018, our average season pass holder visited 3 three times. We would like to incrementally increase these visits to 5 by 2022 and 7 by 2025.") In this scenario, they are counting on passholders buying extras...pins, posters, blue ice cream, tasting cards (dog!) etc. A large thrill coaster will not be a draw unless the property is a resort, like CP. But even there, they are trying to increase season pass sales.

@MisterSG1, just went there last summer for a couple of days. Few questions maybe you can answer: 1. Is the park normally as dirty as it was in early June? Trash everywhere, castlebins overflowing etc. 2. Why very limited drink fountain refill stations inside the restaurants? 3. What's the deal with the teens spitting? 4. Is is normal in that part of Canada for the population to not have a sense of personal space?

Whenever I'm in a Rivertown mood, I head for Spotify and select "Pickin'On Series". I'm sure you could search for Swing Swing specifically.

How about the Coke Zero version? Definitely not the Big K version though.

What stands out to me: generally after a major roller coaster is installed, there is no significant bump in attendance. Mystic Timbers had a slight increase, but that's also when WinterFest returned. I guess since the park is so heavy in passholders, they are happy with the average attendance. OP: thanks for the data. How hard would it be to do this for CP?