chuck norris

Review of cheesesteak sandwich weekend of aug 22 chef plate. First: I will always be supportive and appreciate new options to the meal plan, especially ones involving grilled meat. So for me, this was a winner. Frankly this was the reason I went to the park this evening, as I typically avoid on Saturdays. The preview... signage of the actual meal was non existent. If you didn’t hear about the meal via social media (as I did) I have no idea how you would have known what the chef special was. The gigantic prime rib hunks of meat on the grills were bringing people over though. Many interested in how they could buy one! There were markers on the ground for a line, but if this continues to be popular they should really add some turnstiles or ropes to create a clear line off the concourse. The ordering system seemed to be slow everywhere tonight, and this wishbone grill was no expectation. It took about 5 minutes per person to place an order (although I was there close to 5:30, so hopefully they worked out the process better). I don’t like cheese, so I requested without. That wasn’t an issue since each sandwich seemed to be made to order. The first impression of the sandwich was that it looked fresh, bun, thin sliced meat, veggies, but kind of small for a “dinner”. It lived up to this, as it was tasty, but it certainly didn’t fill me up. Would be a perfect lunch portion, although it isn’t offered until 5pm. The overall sandwich was good, although a little dry. Although to be fair, I chose to forgo the cheese (which looked great). The potatoes were cooked really well, I expected them to be under cooked and a little hard, but they were not and had oil/butter. Nothing fancy, but they were good. My son ended up getting the pulled pork fries at river town. He gave me some of his saucy pulled pork to put on my sandwich, really made it awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Food came quickly once I was able to place my order. Note, I requested mine without cheese. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Trying the chef special at the wishbone grill on I street. Arrived at 5:30, ordering is a bit slow... but looks like they are working it out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Was provisions open this year at Cedar Point? The restaurant that is tucked way back in forbidden frontier? Of all the meals at al the Cedar Fair parks, this is my favorite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got these today. They offered jalapeños and I should have said yes... alright I assumed they were canned jalapeños so I typically just declined. There was a TON of food, and the first half was good... but it was a bit bland to really enjoy it. I’d maybe get it again to split... and I’d probably get it without the nacho cheese and with jalapeños, but overall glad I tried it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We’re either on dining plan? Any indication on if it was today only or if it will be there tomorrow? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These were posted in the dining thread in early July. 2020 Restaurants & Dining Plans https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=71075&share_tid=36588&share_pid=870942&url=https://KICentral.com/forums/interface/mobiquo.php/index.php?/topic/36588-2020-Restaurants-%26-Dining-Plans/page__view__findpost__p__870942&share_type=t&link_source=app Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

P&G has been very committed to keeping their employees safe. They were one of the first companies in Cincinnati to encourage employees to with from home, have started mask making and hand sanitizer operations to distribute to employees, etc. I’m sure the idea of all of that effort to ensure safety and not even come into the office unless critical, didn’t line up with the idea of bringing their entire Cincinnati based employee population to one location. The business risk if an outbreak occurred would just be too great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Citing their commitment to employee safety and their belief that gathering at KI was not a workable solution in light of COVID the company has canceled the annual event which has been at Kings Island since 1972. The event is typically a Saturday and Sunday buyout in mid September between the regular season and start of haunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Parking lot looks the fullest I’ve seen it in a long time. What’s bringing everyone to the park today? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

These 3 items plus antipasto salad are the dining plan options you can order in the app. (Looks like pizza dining plan options are not available for mobile ordering yet) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stayed East of the park. But could be seen in the distance Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://www.visitkingsisland.com/blog/2020/july/kings-island-foodie-news-chicken-sandwich-added-to-chicken-shack-menu The best chicken sandwich at Kings Island on a Sunday! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I saw that in the midway. But then saw the guests just go right back to pulling off their mask once security left. And in the line cue wearing of the masks and maintaining distance was terrible. Ultimately, if it’s important to you (it is to me, you probably just shouldn’t go... I know I’ve stopped). Likewise, I’m still waiting for a day when KI actually starts to remove guests for policy violations. For example, I’m really glad they moved the smoking areas, because previous seasons I rarely ever seen employees confront those smoking outside of the smoking area, and never seen a guest removed from the park for smoking. Even now I still see guests using e cigs in the park and staff ignoring it. And unlike other parks (Canada wonderland) that have lots of signs posted about line jumping or prohibiting saving spots in line for others, I’ve never seen a staff member confront a guest for line jumping. Net: it’s become clear to me the KI is doing what they must to remain open by the state... but until they show that they will remove violators for intentional violations they certainly aren’t leading the way at promoting mask wearing for businesses. And I understand that’s a choice they are allowed to make... and me not returning is my choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This feels like it belongs in the restaurant thread... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also introducing blue berry hot dogs... at the meteor canteen... so likely not on dining plan. Although I’m not sure I’m “missing out” on much there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They could advertise it as “the best chicken sandwich on Sundays” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Although given the recent trend would say new menu items won’t be on the dining plan. I’m looking at you chicken & waffles and meteor canteen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This seemed true this first two weeks. But it’s sliding downhill fast. At this point I won’t return until zero tolerance policy is adopted and I actually hear that someone is removed from the park or a line for not following policy. (Ie other than warnings, I think guests that don’t care about the policy are starting to realize that there is no consequence for not following it) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As I commented above, I agree with you... compliance is dropping and enforcement (especially in the line cue) isn’t keeping up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not just any cupcake... a signature dessert! [emoji50] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dining plan add on option: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I posted experience here: Kings Island 2020 Finally Open Thread https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=71075&share_tid=36468&share_pid=871023&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkicentral%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Finterface%2Fmobiquo%2Ephp%2F&share_type=t&link_source=app If you’re coming from Michigan, you’ll likely be disappointed as I believe people in Michigan are following orders/protocols better than people in Ohio are. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Your review inspired me to make Hanks my dinner tonight and get my “once a season shot”. Got a steak burrito. Tortilla was cold. Rice wasn’t fully cooked (some pieces were hard) Steak was flavorful Guacamole was included and was good. If I returned I’d probably just get those two items in a bowl. It wouldn’t be as filling, but it would be tasty. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had my third visit tonight. Providing this observation as a “heads up” for anyone who is on the fence about coming during COVID. Pro: I saw more employees and most security guards confronting those not wearing masks and asking them to put them on correctly. Con: I saw A LOT more guests this visit not wearing masks, removing masks in line, removing masks on rides, leaving their nose uncovered, not wearing a mask at all. (Which is probably why KI staff is more active than one noticed on past visits about confronting those in the midway). Also noticed a lot more masks with the breather port (which I guess protects the wearer, but doesn’t protect everyone else from their exhale... but at least they were probably trying to follow the rules) I’m not sure if the complacency of passholders is starting to come out now that we’re on week 3... or if the opening to non season pass holders are to blame or why it seems so drastically different. But my first two visits I left feeling confident that the park was safe. Now I’m hesitant to come back for visit #4. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk