huber14 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I plan on going to the park tomorrow and was wondering: 1. How crowded does the waterpark get from 3-6 (hottest part of the day) on a Tuesday? 2. Does K.I. a picnic area right out front of the park like Cedar Point has or will I have to eat in my car for lunch? 3. What's the best bang for your buck for dinner? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Not sure how familiar you are with the park, so I'm going to be awkwardly specific and maybe repeat what you already know. 1. Very crowded. Kings Island's waterpark is free with park admission, so you'll find a lot of people there. Tuesday or not, Kings Island is largely driven by season pass holders who get in for free, so scorching hot Tuesdays this time of year are very crowded in that regard. Slide lines tend to be pretty long, and space is - for lack of a better word - limited. Set up early. And keep in mind that the hottest part of the day is theoretically a good time to explore the dry park, since people who get to the park at opening will be very hot and yearning for the wave pool by 2 or 3. 2. There is no picnic area, and food and drinks are not allowed in the park. You'll need to set up in your car or use the grassy pathway leading up to the park's front entrance. There are plenty of trees there to eat under, and people do. 3. Kings Island is unique in that it doesn't have a sit down restaurant where you're served by a wait staff. There are a number of places to eat, including an all-you-can-eat buffet in the Rivertown area between The Crypt and Diamondback. People here also tend to recommend Outer Hanks near Adventure Express, which has a bar and back patio that's quite relaxing. Festhaus in Oktoberfest has La Rosa's pizza, Panda Express, and some generic park food. It's also air conditioned and live shows occur throughout the day. Kings Island's food prices are pretty high and comparable to a ball game or other large venue, and the quality doesn't match the price generally. I rarely eat in the park. It's easier (and truly a fraction of the price) to get a hand-stamp, drive a mile, and eat at Wendy's or Burger King or even Big Boy if you need to sit down, cool down, and be served. But if your time is limited and you're only visiting once this year, staying in the park may be worth the extra money, and others here can recommend places to eat better than I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 There are picnic tables near the entrance to Kings Island... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 There are picnic tables near the entrance to Kings Island... If you mean the half dozen picnic tables under the green umbrellas under FACE/OFF and near the ticket sales windows... But Cedar Point has a set of massive, covered pavilions accessible to the public from outside the park. People often drop off their coolers there as they arrive and return around lunchtime with high hopes that their food has not been eaten. It's a giant covered pavilion whose sole purpose is for groups to eat lunch. I think that's what he was asking about. But yes, I suppose technically there are picnic tables outside the park. But do you want to leave the park, walk to your car, bring your cooler to the front entrance, eat, return it your car, then walk back to the park? There isn't enough space or shade to realistically leave a cooler the way people do at Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 In this day and age, I would be concerned about the possibility of tampering, not just if my food was still there. No way would I eat food that's been left unattended. Then again, I don't stay on the first floors of hotels, either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Dont they make coolers that are able to lock. Its a sad day in age where if you plan on keeping it you better lock it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback96 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 2. Does K.I. a picnic area right out front of the park like Cedar Point has or will I have to eat in my car for lunch? Yes. Sorry Terpy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 You would be surprised how many people have grocery bags full of stuff next to there unattended cooler at CP. Also many people forget their cooler at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 There are picnic tables near the entrance to Kings Island... If you mean the half dozen picnic tables under the green umbrellas under FACE/OFF and near the ticket sales windows... I used those when we took our dog. You can have dinner with your dog at those tables. (That's a guest service you don't hear about a lot, the dog kennels. They are really nice.) Since a lot of people don't use those tables, except eccentric dog owners, what's wrong with using them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huber14 Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 I did see those picnic tables but yes I was talking about a big picnic area like CP. Whenever we go to CP and pack we just leave the cooler in the car until lunch time and go to the parking lot get it it too don't trust people. The few they had were all taken so we just sat in our car with the air on to get out of the heat. For supper we decided to leave the park and get a burger and fries at McDonalds to save $20 or so. Thanks for that tip. We had a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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