bkroz Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 One thing is (so far) certain: Canada's Wonderland's film will be a $1 upcharge when added on to the Dinosaurs Alive exhibit ticket. The impression I got in the park last season is that the $2.00 add-on (much less the $4.00 single ticket) went over pretty poorly. If that's to be believed, then perhaps KD is trying out a free film and Wonderland is trying out a $1.00 ticket so that the parks can adjust in future years to what they believe customers will pay. I've made the case since the beginning that that dinosaur film wouldn't play to a full house even if it were free. At Kings Dominion at least, we'll find out if I was right or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Darn. Thought this was a new topic about a new film at Action FX Theater here at Kings Island. Sigh. Thanks for disappointing me. You see what high expectations will get ya......? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Darn. Thought this was a new topic about a new film at Action FX Theater here at Kings Island. Sigh. Thanks for disappointing me. You see what high expectations will get ya......? But, it is a NEW film, is it not? I never paid to see it last year so I'm not entirely sure, but the title is "New for 2012!..." AND it is now free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 At Kings Island, it remains $5.00 for Dinosaurs Alive! and $2 for the 3-D film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrocoasterkid Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 O wow, I somehow totally missed that the posting was for Kings Dominion. That's what I get for not paying attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 The impression I got in the park last season is that the $2.00 add-on (much less the $4.00 single ticket) went over pretty poorly.ominion at least, we'll find out if I was right or not... Apparently not so poorly after all... At Kings Island, it remains $5.00 for Dinosaurs Alive! and $2 for the 3-D film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 At Kings Island, it remains $5.00 for Dinosaurs Alive! and $2 for the 3-D film. Where's the dislike button? We need a dislike button for this post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 At Kings Island, it remains $5.00 for Dinosaurs Alive! and $2 for the 3-D film. Where's the dislike button? We need a dislike button for this post. Not sure I totally understand? It did not go up and we got the factual info from the park. I rather liked that we got accurate information! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 At Kings Island, it remains $5.00 for Dinosaurs Alive! and $2 for the 3-D film. Where's the dislike button? We need a dislike button for this post. You're more likely to find $2.00 for the movie than you are to find a dislike button. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 The point is that the film is IMO not worth $2. At least one other park is making it free; KI should do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 IMO it should be $5 for both Dinosaurs Alive! and the movie, and if you want to see the movie only it's $2.00 instead of having to pay $7.00 for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I wonder if that ACE rep position ever got filled..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsrattler Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I have it under good authority, that the assistant rep position that was vacated has been filled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I suppose that a $2 film playing to a few people makes more money than a free film playing to a whole house, right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I mean, it cost around 1 million, right? Yeah, that is a lot of money, but not nearly as much to Diamondback with cost 23 mil. Why an up charge on something that cost very little and not for something that cost over 20 million? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I mean, it cost around 1 million, right? Yeah, that is a lot of money, but not nearly as much to Diamondback with cost 23 mil. Why an up charge on something that cost very little and not for something that cost over 20 million? My guess is that history kind of dictates that the coaster will be included in the cost of a ticket, while DA can be passed along as an upcharge experience. Have they ever announced the long term plans for DA? My hope is that they will expand behind SoB or X-Base and have some sort of Dino land with those interspearsed around a new set of rides/attractions and walkways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsrattler Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 If I had to take a guess about why DA! is an upcharge, I come two two conclusions. One, and very obviously, is revenue. With the addition of other DA! this year at different parks, I'm going to take a gander that the expansion made a killing for KI. My second conclusion is it provides a limited clientele that is paying to enjoy the experience, which creates for a more enjoyable environment, especially where large animatronic creatures are involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I mean, it cost around 1 million, right? Yeah, that is a lot of money, but not nearly as much to Diamondback with cost 23 mil. Why an up charge on something that cost very little and not for something that cost over 20 million? Many visit KI (or any amusement park) expecting rides like DB. Attractions like DA are unique, thus the extra charge. Is it right to have attractions at a park with an upcharge? That is up for debate. Do attractions like DA & movie make KI more attractive for many guests? I cannot think of a reason why they don't. The upcharge is a choice. For some, it is not worth it. For others, it is. One thing is certain; if it was not worth it for the park last year, CF would not be adding DA to other parks this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I don't think the dinosaurs were manufactured to work constantly...the majority of them are activated by pushing a button...and even then only after so much time elapses between activity. If my nephews are the rule of thumb, part of the "thrill" of DA is pushing the buttons to make the dinosaurs come to life...if it were not an upcharge it would be way to crowded for most of the kids to get a chance to push the buttons. (Much like one kid will monopolize one of the firehose type sprayers in Boomerang Bay.) I also think it is an upcharge to cut down on the likelihood of vandalism...if eveyone who was just bored could wander through I think the odds are greater that the dinosaurs would be "messed with". A lighter crowd means that the park can have less security. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I mean, it cost around 1 million, right? Yeah, that is a lot of money, but not nearly as much to Diamondback with cost 23 mil. Why an up charge on something that cost very little and not for something that cost over 20 million? Or why not make it free, advertise that it's air conditioned and give people a glimpse of what they can see at Dinosaurs Alive? Promote the attraction through a free movie. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 What I have never understood, was why the charge. I mean, it cost around 1 million, right? Yeah, that is a lot of money, but not nearly as much to Diamondback with cost 23 mil. Why an up charge on something that cost very little and not for something that cost over 20 million? Or why not make it free, advertise that it's air conditioned and give people a glimpse of what they can see at Dinosaurs Alive? Promote the attraction through a free movie. Bingo. This is why the movie should be free. Give people a chance to get out of the summer heat for 10 minutes while at the same time promoting the outdoor trail. People that otherwise wouldn't have paid for either might relax with the movie, then decide, "Hey, this is more interesting than I thought, let's hit the trail." I bet that they would make more money off of DA! if the movie were free than they would with the current upcharge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 To expand here they could charge $1.00 for adults to weed out some of the crowd then offer them to use their ticket stub to get a $1 off DA admission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Bingo. This is why the movie should be free. Give people a chance to get out of the summer heat for 10 minutes while at the same time promoting the outdoor trail. So give people a free "cool down" to promote an attraction they have to pay more for as well as get back into the heat they were trying to escape? I'm not too sure about that spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 IIRC, most of the trail is shaded, so the heat back there wouldn't be nearly as bad as it would be out on the midway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 We'd often go check out the yellow sponge chasing a pickle to get out of the heat for a little bit..... Then, after we watched the cleaning crew in the Festhaus, we'd go see the Spongebob movie! It's a shame they don't offer the movie as a 20+ minute promo/commercial for the attraction. Isn't it the same movie Best Buy sells? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Bingo. This is why the movie should be free. Give people a chance to get out of the summer heat for 10 minutes while at the same time promoting the outdoor trail. So give people a free "cool down" to promote an attraction they have to pay more for as well as get back into the heat they were trying to escape? I'm not too sure about that spin. Moral of the story: complainers gonna complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMonster14 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I just want the spongebob movie back...I miss hot days getting to see a good show in 3D "with moving seats"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I for one would love to see the "experience" to start at the movie, get some background behind dinosaurs, then have an exit out of the theater and make an entrance to the Dinosaurs Alive! Path - that way, everything is together and it would all cost $5. Kind of like how Disney has pre shows, the DA! 3D would be the preshow and then you walk the path...and possibly make a pathway to the gift shop like many of Disney's rides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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