KIfan73 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Hard to believe that KI's 20th anniversary was 20 years ago... Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Twenty Years of Family Fun. Everything old is new again! (well, much of it) The future looks bright for Kings Island. And Cedar Point and the rest of the FUN parks. Quote
KMc814 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 This is really neat! Thanks for posting it! Quote
corn4ahead Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I wish that I could still dine at the International Restaurant..... Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 ^It's a shame that they park underutilize's that venue. Seems like the perfect place to grab a nice meal as the sun goes down. Quote
KIfan73 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 I actually ate at the International Restaurant that year, and I remember it being a nice get-a-way, as well as providing a unique view of the park: Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 And the food was scrumptious and prepared on site. The service was very good, and the prices were very reasonable, certainly compared to in park grab and goes and even Columbia Palace. Quote
standbyme Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 DOES THE PARK HAVEA RAINCHECK POLICY Sorry, but as is the policy of other major parks in the country Kings Island does not offer rainchecks. Once again this is what is wrong with how corporate America has conditioned the general public...all it takes to "justify" a policy is to say that others are doing it...so it must be ok. KIfan73, Thanks for posting the flyer! Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Geauga Lake under Funtime had a rain policy. I believe it was if it rained 90 minutes straight, a return ticket was free. It was one of the first things Six Flags did away with. Quote
CedarPointer Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I think the way they explain that one now is that since there's indoor attractions and shows, and things will reopen when the rain is over, the park is technically still open so they don't need to give refunds/rainchecks. Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Although I have been there more than once when the park HAS closed for weather. Paramount did do refunds. I'm not sure what Cedar Fair did. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 I do remember the park closing for weather. In April of 2005, they closed one Sunday due to snow in the forecast. Throughout the day on the previous day, they made a point of announcing this to guests and encouraging guests with tickets for that date to stop by Guest Services to exchange them for another date. Then of course there was the fiasco a couple years ago when power went out to a good portion of the park. No early closing, no refunds and no warning to incoming guests. They continued to let people pay for parking and admission as if nothing was wrong. Kinzel wouldn't dream of giving up any of his nickels of course. Quote
KIfan73 Posted February 20, 2012 Author Posted February 20, 2012 I learned of this type of policy back on my only visit to CP in '96. An hour into our visit, while in line for Magnum (never did get to ride it!), it began raining, then down pouring, and every ride was closed (but we did wait for 2 hours to ride what I believe to be the infamous indoor 'bobsled' ride). Quote
kingsrattler Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Mrs. Kingsrattler and her mom went to the park a year or two ago, and the power went out across the park. They ended up closing around 7 I think. While they did not offer a rain check, her mom was offered 4 Starlight tickets that could be used before Halloween Haunt. (She had a gold pass.. so she was not offered anything) Quote
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 wow look at those prices compared from then to now. I have many fond memories of KI from 92 even though I was only 4 years old at the time. I thought it was the greatest place on earth back then. I remember seeing this at one time but it has been forever it seems like Quote
CedarPointer Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Then of course there was the fiasco a couple years ago when power went out to a good portion of the park. No early closing, no refunds and no warning to incoming guests. They continued to let people pay for parking and admission as if nothing was wrong. Kinzel wouldn't dream of giving up any of his nickels of course. Wasn't the power out to the tolls and the marquee sign by KI Drive? And a good portion was still open... I was in Coney Mall and didn't even know about it until a few hours later. 1 Quote
Oldiesmann Posted February 20, 2012 Posted February 20, 2012 Then of course there was the fiasco a couple years ago when power went out to a good portion of the park. No early closing, no refunds and no warning to incoming guests. They continued to let people pay for parking and admission as if nothing was wrong. Kinzel wouldn't dream of giving up any of his nickels of course. Wasn't the power out to the tolls and the marquee sign by KI Drive? And a good portion was still open... I was in Coney Mall and didn't even know about it until a few hours later. I don't know. I wasn't there that day. I just heard about it here and on the news. Quote
kingsrattler Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I think we are talking about the same day.. and.... if you were not a passholder and asked as you left.. you received 4 Starlight Passes. Quote
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