House Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I was at Cedar Point on thursday and went to the oldies diner by iron dragon. The lady working there told me I couldnt get water there but could anywhere else but there. I thought there was a law stating that parks had to give people water. This was weird considering this same place gave me some last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 There is no such law in Ohio. It is wise practice to give out water to prevent heat stroke, but no law requires it. Separately, note that some McDonald's and other fast food joints now charge for ice water, even from the tap. Cups and labor do cost money, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondrewfoo Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 you are right about the mcdonalds. the one in monroe of off route 63 (exit 29) and the one in middletown at exit 32 both charge 25 cents for a cup of ice water.... they also dont do the 1.00 drinks promotion either, but thats a whole other conversation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Wendys always gives me water the size up a tea cup. This is really annoying considering I rarely drink pop. I did get around this at jack in the box by asking for two waters lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 It is company policy to give you free water, though not state law. If they turned you down for free water, they have 2 valid excuses: 1. They were out of water cups or 2. They don't have a fountain drink machine that dispenses water at that location. If either of these were not true, file a complaint with guest relations. On a side note, Cedar Point is no longer handing out decent sized water cups. They now give you something about the size of a shot of alcohol. Not enough to quench my thirst. I ask up front for two or three now. The first time I was handed one of these, I said "well, since it's so small, I guess I'll have two." The girl looked at me, got water for the rest of my group, then moved on to the next customer. I told her "Hey. I wasn't kidding. I'd like another." She gave me a VERY dirty look and got me another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 They gave me one of those tiny cups at the tacos place by skyhawk. I was given normal size cups at Soak City though, and at the swim up bar they gave us 16 oz cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveStroem Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I was at CP today and got one of those little waters up front. Back in Frontier land I got a larger sized one. What I find interesting is that they are now using a plastic cup for the free waters instead of the paper ones. I would think that the paper ones would be cheaper and better for the environment. Also giving 1 larger water verses several smaller ones would be more environmentally friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 One of the reasons for using completely different cups for "free" water is it makes inventory control more possible and practical. By counting the number of missing cups and multiplying by the expected retail price per each, one can somewhat quickly determine if one has a "dipper" working one's tills....or put another way, a small time thief working the cash register and taking the nickels that Cedar Fair had hoped to extract for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Force Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I've only been refused water once, during last year's Haunt at Panda Express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 The best solution to the small cups of water is to buy a souvenir cup and take that with you. A 46oz souvenir cup refilled with ice water is the same price as a small cup of ice water - free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I prefer not to have loose articles with me in the park. I'm funny that way. At least Kings Island still has refrigerated water fountains throughout the park (and hot water in the restrooms....neither is commonly found at Cedar Point or other Cedar Fair parks. Yes, they have water fountains...but seldom is the water refrigerated...and hot water? Forget about it in most Cedar Fair restrooms). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcc Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 We always take to-go drink packets and our souvenir cups with us and take them to any food place for free water. Then I add 2 drink packets, and voila! Free tasty drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I've never had someone refuse to give me water, but I've had a few people who were rude about it. One told me "Are you actually going to buy anything?", and one told me that I was getting the "gold pass special" (huh?). Although, only two rude employees out of the countless times that I've gotten water is still pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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