Guest rcfreak339 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Hey guys, I'll be heading out to the Island on Friday with a couple of friends. We all want to eat inside the park which I don't do very often. We will all drink water and nothing else, so does anyone know some prices by heart? Here are the places and things we want: Lunch: -4 slices of La Rosas (I know they sell them by 1 or 2 slices) -2 Small salads -Possibly one meal sized Salad Dinner -2 Rivertown Junction meals(Both have Gold Passes) Any help would be great, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Good luck on buying two slices of pizza (which is about $5.59). You will almost certainly have to ask for it. They now pair it with two breadsticks and a thing of sauce for 7-something. No thanks. When I saw this Saturday at the park and waited for some time for someone, anyone, to show up to take off the breadsticks, it didn't happen. After a minute or so (it was early), I left without contributing any nickels towards the debt reduction and Kinzels' salary subsidization fund. Rivertown Junction offers a 15 percent discount to gold pass holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ^How much would Rivertown Junction be for 2 Gold Pass holders? It's sort of makes me mad they don't post this stuff on the Kings Island Website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PizzaBaby027 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 So, ya know I used to work there, I know the prices and deals.....at any La'rosa's pizza stand they have the gold pass meal deal, which includes 1 whole pizza, a family saled, and 4 20oz drinks for $29.99..... Now when I was presented with it, guests could replace 20oz cups for there OWN souvenir cup..River town junction prices are about 13.99 for gold pass members, so its will probably come to be 25-28 dollars.....if you have any questions about food prices please I.M me and I would be glad to tell you any and all prices!! Well most..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Actually the Gold Pass pizza deal is as follows: June - August: LaRosa's Pizza Meal Deal - Receive a large pizza, a family salad, and four 20oz fountain drinks for only $29.99. (International Street Pizza, Festhaus, Rivertown Pizza and Outback Shack locations) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PizzaBaby027 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Oh goodness I forgot to include the price of it....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Evans Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Oh goodness I forgot to include the price of it....lol The Rivertown Junction is approx 15 bucks ea. including tax with the gold pass discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Oh goodness I forgot to include the price of it....lol The Rivertown Junction is approx 15 bucks ea. including tax with the gold pass discount. Yeah its only about $2.00 of at Rivertown Junction.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thats crazy, a lot more crazy then I thought...Is Rivertown Junction any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Evans Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thats crazy, a lot more crazy then I thought...Is Rivertown Junction any good? Its pretty good as it has most of the options at other places in the park in a buffet and all you can eat setting. Last year they had Eddy's Ice cream, this year they have soft serve but no cones. Food items include pasta, fried chicken, some type of sliced meat (I think its roast beef but could be turkey), mashed potatoes, pasta, tacos/nachos, shrimp, Chinese, mac n cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, and much more plus deserts. Also drink is included in that price. Also in the evening/late afternoon there is the Backyard BBQ for 9.95 with your gold/plat card that is also all you can eat but with fewer options. Depending on my budget for the month I usually chose Rivertown Junction if eating in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Having had both (haven't had Backyard BBQ yet this year, though, but I've heard good things about it), I would probably choose the Backyard BBQ, but Rivertown Junction is also really good. The food quality at Junction was good, definitely better than some buffets I've been to outside the park (Hometown Buffet, I'm lookin' at you). My only complaint was that the fries were old and didn't seem salted at all (not sure if they're supposed to be salted), but I mentioned it to someone and they brought fresh ones out without a problem. I think the only reason that I prefer the Backyard BBQ is because of the cost, but if you enjoy the type of food served at Junction, it would definitely be worth the extra cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hploviedovie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 How much money approximately is it per pizza at larosa's at KI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Whole pizza? Well over $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hploviedovie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I have 19 people coming in a group and I am trying to figure out the most cost efficient way of feeding us all as some do not have the ability to leave the park. Kings Island is so expensive with food costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 LaRosa's is a registered trademark and a proud Kings Island sponsor. As such, it is always capitalized here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hploviedovie Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Can you guys think of something that may be cheaper when it comes to in the park eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yes. Coolers. Parking lot. Tailgate. Picnic. Otherwise, whole pizzas will probably be your cheapest option per person inside the park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Reds Hall of Fame Grille may have most "bang for the buck". Portions are huge, and menu prices are about what you would find at a casual dining restaurant outside the park. Service with a large group can be rather slow, however. With 19 people, you might consider contacting group sales to see about pricing for a picnic meal or individual meal vouchers. Meal vouchers would let everyone in your group get a "counter service" meal (2 slices of pizza, burrito, chicken fingers, burger, etc) and one drink for a discounted price. Buying whole pizza(s) may or may not save you money. I believe it's around $25 after tax for a pizza (8 slices), but menu prices have changed several times this season. Call the park for current pricing - someone there should be able to check on it and get back with you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) Kings Island is charging well near an arm and a leg for food this year. I should have went for the season long dining pass. Also the single day $30 isn't too hateful I suppose. As for buying a single meal at retail price meal at either Hank's, The Chicken Shack, or any of the other food vendors: Forget about it! Since over half of the season is now over, it would be nice if they did a pro-rate on the season long dining pass; say 2/3 the original price or something? Edit: Red's Hall of Fame Grill might be the only reasonable single meal choice. Edited July 15, 2014 by DontWantToWait42mar0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yes. Coolers. Parking lot. Tailgate. Picnic. This. There is no way on earth I would buy any food inside the park this season. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dtk1376 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Meh, picnic food just doesn't do it for me when I am at an amusement park for a whole day. I prefer a nice warm meal which the restaurants inside can offer. Not withstanding the fact that I have the dining deal, I know there is several dining options throughout the park under $10. But as others have said, for a large group that you are bringing, LaRosa's is the way to go with whole pizzas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Who said it had to be picnic food.. I've been known to bring in BDubs and an MRE heater..sit it under the take out container, tadaa..Parmesan Garlic Boneless wings 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegajone Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Potato Works is WAY more than I can eat in a single sitting for about 7-8 bucks. However there's not much variety in that meal, obviously. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Kings Island food prices are like all amusement park's: Really expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Many food prices have gone down since Opening Day. Make sure to ask for a la carte pricing; most menu boards only show combo meals. Combo pricing (so far this season) hasn't been cheaper than buying the individual items on their own. You might find that purchasing a drink wristband, buying a souvenir cup, or requesting complimentary cups of water is a better deal than including a single drink in your meal purchase. For frequent visitors taking advantage of the all-season dining plan, lunch and dinner at the park aren't expensive at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Kings Island food prices are like all amusement park's: Really expensive. Not all amusement parks have expensive food. Theme parks, maybe. Large amusement parks, probably. But many small parks have very fair food prices. Stricker's Grove comes to mind. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 We went to the Reds Hall of Fame Grille yesterday, and the prices were lower than I expected for inside the park, especially for being a table service restaurant. $10-$11 for a sandwich and a massive number of Saratoga chips (extra $2 if you prefer fries), $3 for fountain drinks with free refills. It's only slightly higher than I would expect to pay for the same thing if the restaurant weren't in the middle of KI. There's also 10% off those prices with a gold or platinum pass. We had been planning to leave for Dewey's Pizza and come back, but on an after-4 ticket for my husband, I was worried we wouldn't get as much done as we wanted if we took that much of a break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Kings Island food prices are like all amusement park's: Really expensive.Not all amusement parks have expensive food. Theme parks, maybe. Large amusement parks, probably. But many small parks have very fair food prices. Stricker's Grove comes to mind.Disney, Universal, SeaWorld...All have dramatically lower food prices for much higher quality food than Cedar Fair or Six Flags. Ir's truly sad what has happened to Mrs. Knott's chicken, for instance. Reds Hall of Fame Grill, as good as it is, is no Mythos. Not even close. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 ^That. The prices at Busch Gardens/SeaWorld are minimal when compared to KI. The same is true of Legoland. The prices at KI are insane. The people we have taken to the park, never wish to return because of said pricing. Only reason we eat in the park is that we have the season dining plan. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue171717 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Where is Rivertown Junction located exactly? I can't remember having seen it before and it's not located on the Dining page of the KI website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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