Coaster Kid Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I was in line for Run Away Reptar with my 10 year old cousion. I got bored waiting for front seat so I started to talk to a worker and I started to talk about KI history and asked about other things about KI. He staried at me and asked me if I knew about KICentrel and I said I did. He asked me if I was in the club and said yes. He staried at me again and told me that they arnt supposed to be taught KI history. And he was surprised I knew so much for a 13 year old. Why would they not teach the workers about park history? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Why wouldn't the park teach KI history? Because it costs nickels and most wouldn't pay attention. Also, many see it as a waste of time. Most just flat out don't care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Why learn about it when it wouldnt effect your job one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 No one really asks, "Hey, what ride used to be here?" or "What year did KI remove The Bat?" And since every industry is trying to cut costs, this is just another way to cut down on training. Plus, I dont remember a time when they were taught KI history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Well, Disney teaches Traditions, but there's really no reason for a amusement park to do something like that. Rarely is the park's past important to a 16-year-old ride operator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Oh even Traditions at KI are handed down verbally from one ride op to the next, not through classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Ooooh the irony of this title.... and the ensuing post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 You know, I was just thinking the same thing! Proof reading is your friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Well, Disney teaches Traditions, but there's really no reason for a amusement park to do something like that. Rarely is the park's past important to a 16-year-old ride operator. Hence why Disney World charges $75.00 a person to get into the parks in Florida. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 ^If you're paying $75 to get into WDW you are also "Poorley educated." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Especially since that price gets you in ONE park ONE day. There are far better options available...and many of them. Also know that if Cedar Fair could get $75 for admission to Kings Island, Cedar Point, etc., that is what they would do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 I laugh at people who say that Kings Island and Cedar Point is too much money for them, but they would spend $3,000 to $5,000 for a week trip to Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 It is not necessary to spend that kind of money at Disney unless one really wants to. I have made many trips there when my total expenses were no more than a similar trip to Great Adventure or Cedar Point would have been... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 As for some employees not knowing Kings Island's history is a shame on them. I have worked at the park for 14 seasons and I take pride in knowing the history of the park. There are lots of sources for learning the history and the first stop would be the park's own web site. It is loaded with history on the park; time line of rides, both current and past just to list a few. There is of course web sites such as this and others. It helps to know about the park if a guest should happen to ask a question about the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 God forbid an employee take the extra step in his job to learn something about the park. Maybe it's just me, but I would want to be as informed as possible about the place I work at (especially an amusement park!) just in case someone would ask something like that, or even simply to have that information to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rypie91d Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 As for some employees not knowing Kings Island's history is a shame on them. I have worked at the park for 14 seasons and I take pride in knowing the history of the park. There are lots of sources for learning the history and the first stop would be the park's own web site. It is loaded with history on the park; time line of rides, both current and past just to list a few. There is of course web sites such as this and others. It helps to know about the park if a guest should happen to ask a question about the park. Yes, but there are still those who just don't care...... Sadly.... Enjoy your job.... it could be worse! Just tune your TV to Dirty Jobs on Discovery and see what kinda crap lots of people have to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well, Disney teaches Traditions, but there's really no reason for a amusement park to do something like that. Rarely is the park's past important to a 16-year-old ride operator. Disney teaches a lot more than Tradition's. There are many things cast members have to continue to go through as they work for the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 As for some employees not knowing Kings Island's history is a shame on them. I have worked at the park for 14 seasons and I take pride in knowing the history of the park. There are lots of sources for learning the history and the first stop would be the park's own web site. It is loaded with history on the park; time line of rides, both current and past just to list a few. There is of course web sites such as this and others. It helps to know about the park if a guest should happen to ask a question about the park. Yes, but there are still those who just don't care...... Sadly.... Enjoy your job.... it could be worse! Just tune your TV to Dirty Jobs on Discovery and see what kinda crap lots of people have to deal with! Once when I was full time working in ride construction, I got caught in quick sand while working at the park. I was grouting the metal screws that was in the monorail track supports and unknown to me, the creek had all kinds of muck beneath the surface. This area of the old Lion Country was all nothing but mud and would become to entrance to the now Action Zone. But the creek had all been covered over with drainage pipes. The bad part about it was I was up to my chest in the muck and kept sinking when ever I attempted to get out of it. Finnally after 30 minutes and everyone laughing at me, I was pulled out by the Cat driver. I have seen some of those employees while working at the park. The good news about this is the park themself will weed them from the work force. I have seen Dirty Jobs and no way would I do the things he has done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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