Snowman Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Good to see this: http://www.visitking...ed-food-options Apparently Chipotle opening inspired KI, can't wait to try the burritos and Philly Cheesesteak. Also Gluten free pizza and fresh burgers!! Very exciting, well done(or medium rare) KI. Quote
kingsrattler Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 If the food ends up looking half as good as it does in the pictures, I'd say it's one heck of an upgrade from previous offerings. Looking forward to some amusement park grub in several weeks! Quote
KIfan1980 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Also Gluten free pizza As a parent of a child who must eat Gluten Free (among other food allergies), this is much appreciated news. As I've stated elsewhere, I hope there is an improvement in overall availability of allergen information, but I welcome the changes that have been announced. Thanks in advance KI for improving the park experience of at least one 8 year old and family - somehow I imagine our in park spending will rise this season. 3 Quote
Browntggrr Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 As long as the prices are comparable to professional sporting events, I will not complain. Quote
Gordon Bombay Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 ^Agreed. Dollar hot dogs all around! 5 Quote
westcoaster Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Better looking food that is great! Way to go Kings Island, but again so people don't leave possibly between 6pm and 8pm maybe a nice relaxing wait staff location is needed. Trust me some nights I would have stayed till closing instead opted to go relax even at the Bob Evans General store, even the McDonald's , and on a adult liquid kind of day hit Outback to converse with friends or family. Great new addition for KI better food is good for the big anniversary year. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 STill have to laugh at the fast a Mexican food place is in Oktoberfest Quote
bkroz Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 The only thing remotely German about Oktoberfest is the Festhaus' German name. There's an "adventure" themed ride and a Viking themed ride outside, and inside the building it's Asian food, American food, Mexican food, a country show, and now a British Invasion show. Quote
TromaKing Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Will there still be Asian food there with the Mexican food coming in? Quote
kingsrattler Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 The Asian food and Mexican food are located in different places, so my assumption is yes, especially with Panda Express still on the list of KI restaurants. Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Outer Hanks already had nachos, didn't they? Quote
LongliveKingsCobra Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 The only thing remotely German about Oktoberfest is the Festhaus' German name. There's an "adventure" themed ride and a Viking themed ride outside, and inside the building it's Asian food, American food, Mexican food, a country show, and now a British Invasion show. Now that's what I call International! Quote
RingMaster Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 The only thing remotely German about Oktoberfest is the Festhaus' German name. There's an "adventure" themed ride and a Viking themed ride outside, and inside the building it's Asian food, American food, Mexican food, a country show, and now a British Invasion show. Now that's what I call International! Perhaps it's time for a slight name change and/or retheme. Annex Oktoberfest as a part of I-Street and rename the area to something along the lines of International Plaza or Bazaar. Quote
Gabe Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Don't everyone get all excited about those pictures. Companies spend a lot of money in their ad budgets on 'food art' to make the food look perfect for the cameras. Ever notice on Mcd's/Bk commercials the burgers always have a propotional amount of ketchup and mustard? there's a reason for that. I highly doubt when 50 people are lined up a hot day wanting burgers and funnel cakes that the employees will be making the food look anything like that which is seen in the pics. Quote
bkroz Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Don't everyone get all excited about those pictures. Companies spend a lot of money in their ad budgets on 'food art' to make the food look perfect for the cameras. Ever notice on Mcd's/Bk commercials the burgers always have a propotional amount of ketchup and mustard? there's a reason for that. I highly doubt when 50 people are lined up a hot day wanting burgers and funnel cakes that the employees will be making the food look anything like that which is seen in the pics. Very rarely is the stuff of menu's edible. Really. And even when it's edible... Mashed potatoes are much simpler to photograph than ice cream... Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 ^Agreed. Dollar hot dogs all around! And Dollar beers!! 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 A couple of years back and a different management ago, Great Adventure had two dollar hot dogs. Only in the entrance plaza outside the gate. And with all due respect, I'd rather have eaten Kibbles and Bits. Honest. And I love hot dogs. Quote
kblanken Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 The actual food won't look like the pictures, but we can't taste them for at least another month. The image of the Cheesesteak is the same image used by Charley's, a Columbus-based restaurant chain. http://www.charleys.com/the-food/ The hamburger image is from http://freeclipartstore.com/Hamburger%2008.gif I just hope they totally taste good and don't have mayo on them. Quote
jcgoble3 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 And guests of all ages will enjoy our new Freestyle Coke machines. Note "machines". Plural. Sounds like we're getting more than one. Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Don't everyone get all excited about those pictures. Companies spend a lot of money in their ad budgets on 'food art' to make the food look perfect for the cameras. Ever notice on Mcd's/Bk commercials the burgers always have a propotional amount of ketchup and mustard? there's a reason for that. I highly doubt when 50 people are lined up a hot day wanting burgers and funnel cakes that the employees will be making the food look anything like that which is seen in the pics. I highly doubt anyone cares if the food looks like the pictures. We just want it to not taste like crap. Quote
Snowman Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 Either I've lost my mind or KI is doing some fast editing to their site. I went back to the link this morning and there is no mention of burritos anywhere. I could swear there was a reference to them. Did anyone else read about burritos yesterday? Quote
malem Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Either I've lost my mind or KI is doing some fast editing to their site. I went back to the link this morning and there is no mention of burritos anywhere. I could swear there was a reference to them. Did anyone else read about burritos yesterday? Google Cache to the rescue: http://imgur.com/G5WkP The menus are likely still in flux, so additions/deletions to a "what's new" page really aren't surprising. 1 Quote
Diamondback96 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 D: I was so excited for Mexican food at KI! Quote
kingsrattler Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 The actual listing for Outer Hanks still contains burritos: Outer Hanks Hand breaded fish-n-chips, shrimp, wings, special salads, desserts, burritos, burrito bowls, taco’s, nachos, specialty beers Located in Oktoberfest Quote
jdawg1998 Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Almost as bad as when people spell it King's Island and not Kings Island. 2 Quote
PKIDelirium Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Taco's what? Shell? Beef? Sauce? Cheese? Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 The maps for the last few years have said that Starbucks serves "latte's". Quote
KIBOB Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I just had to give the ol' facepalm. For the longest time, thunder alley had "King's Island Thunder Alley" right on the sign, out in the open, in Action Zone... Quote
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