FOF1996 Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 With Kings Island's sister park, Carowinds offering a meal deal (http://www.carowinds.com/images/uploads/file/Dining%20Handout.pdf) I have to ask, do you think we could see this at Kings Island in the near future? Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Yes. Terp, who may Go Big Sunday. Or not. Quote
shark6495 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 how much is the said meal deal... i did not see that on there... Quote
FOF1996 Posted March 27, 2012 Author Posted March 27, 2012 Check out: http://www.carowinds.com/tickets/ and the Dining Plan tab. Looks like $15.99 Quote
Ffej Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 Doesn't really seem like much of a deal to me. For $9.99, I'd be sold. $12.99: maybe. $15.99: no thanks. Quote
gad198 Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 I noticed that Carowinds is offering their Easter meal again from April 6-8. If any of you happen to be down there that weekend I'd definitely recommend the meal offering. It's all-you-can-eat (includes soft drinks) and the food items offered on the buffet last year were all outstanding. Quote
MrSaturdayNite Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I'd like to see a system using the gold passes at KI, where you can load up your pass with meal vouchers throughout the season at a reduced price. It would be a good perk for passholders and it would help the park keep passholders from leaving the park to eat. Quote
KIfan1980 Posted March 28, 2012 Posted March 28, 2012 I could definitely see a meal plan option available at KI. It seems obvious that this is an area of in park spending that is being targetted for improvement with the moves going on corporately at CF and locally at KI where food is concerned. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out over the summer as the park is upping its game, but at the same time, there are also many new options that have opened up very close by within the last year or so: - Blue Ash Chili, Donato's, Penn Station on Western Row - Chipotle, Jimmy Johns on Kings Island Drive - Remodeled McDonanalds on 741 There is also a Panda Express and Jack in the Box going in on Tylersville Road near I-75 that is only ~10 minutes from the park For me, I don't know that I'd use a meal plan, but improved quality food and better allergen options (Gluten Free Pizza is a big step) will help my family enjoy the park more. Quote
kingsrattler Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Don't Forget DQ on Kings Island Drive!! Quote
Browntggrr Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Meal Deals are great for vacationing families. Meh, for season pass holders. $16 for a Meal Deal for the convenience of not leaving the park for those who are a 1 or 2 day guest is not bad. Quote
Oldiesmann Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 There are plenty of great outside-the-park dining options in the area depending on your preferences. My favorite is Culver's on Tylersville (South on KI Drive, hang a right onto Western Row, continue onto Tylersville and keep going for another 2 miles or so). I am glad to hear that DQ and Chipotle have moved into the area. Anyone want to take bets on how much longer Taco Bell will last with Chipotle nearby? Quote
LongLiveTheSmurfRide Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I bet it hangs in there. We have Taco Bells and Chipotles all over the area here; but each satisfies different needs of different customers. Of course, I prefer Chipotle, but I know some people don't want to wait in line and just hit the Taco Bell drive thru. Quote
kingsrattler Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I am not a big rice and beans fan, so a gargantuan burrito that is mostly rice and beans with a little meat, cheese and lettuce thrown in for 7 bucks has no appeal to me at all. Quote
lebeau Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I am not a big rice and beans fan, so a gargantuan burrito that is mostly rice and beans with a little meat, cheese and lettuce thrown in for 7 bucks has no appeal to me at all. Agreed. The appeal of Chipotle mostly eludes me. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Easy. Get a quesadilla. And yes, they have them. And no, they aren't on the menu. 1 Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I found out recently that there's a Subway on Kings Mills. I think I found my new favorite place to eat in Mason. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I remember when Chipolte was $5 for a burrito Quote
shark6495 Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I am not a big rice and beans fan, so a gargantuan burrito that is mostly rice and beans with a little meat, cheese and lettuce thrown in for 7 bucks has no appeal to me at all. I always end up asking for lite rice, then i load up on the beans (both types), meat, lettuce (lite cheese), 2 types of salsa.... yummy ... but I also put everything in a bowl... Quote
jcgoble3 Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 I found out recently that there's a Subway on Kings Mills. I think I found my new favorite place to eat in Mason. Wait, what? Where is this Subway? I love Subway. Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 In Atlanta, there's MARTA. It's smarta. Terpy, who just HAD to (and who is a fan of Jersey Mike's, Surprise, Surprise!) Quote
74Gibson Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 Ruby Tuesdays won me and my whole crew over and this meal deal would not be enough to get us back. CF really looses a lot of in park dollars from my crew but I wonder if that will change over the next couple seasons... Quote
malem Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 If only Chipotle would work on reducing the saltiness of everything on the menu, I might start going there again. Really, Abuelo's isn't much more for lunch and has a better environment with much better tasting food. (Also, chips and salsa are free) Quote
74Gibson Posted March 29, 2012 Posted March 29, 2012 My daughter's Abuelos feed us for free LOL! Quote
CedarPointer Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 I found out recently that there's a Subway on Kings Mills. I think I found my new favorite place to eat in Mason. Wait, what? Where is this Subway? I love Subway. http://local.subway.com/FWPCons/frmSiteMainPage.aspx?CC=USA&LC=ENG&SS=3757-0 Quote
BB1 Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Well knowing how Cedar Fair is with the cloning situation, yes. Now if only we could get a johnny rockets at Kings Island like Knotts Berry Farms.... Quote
PhantomTheater Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 SIX might have someting to say about that. Quote
The Interpreter Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 I don't see der point. I doubt there's a red zone that big. Quote
MarketingExpress Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 I am glad to hear that DQ and Chipotle have moved into the area. Anyone want to take bets on how much longer Taco Bell will last with Chipotle nearby? Considering Chipotle closes at 10, right when the park will be closing during most of the summer, and Taco Bell is open until the wee hours of the morning. I don't see them pulling out of that location. Quote
homestar92 Posted March 30, 2012 Posted March 30, 2012 Taco Bell will continue to do well among park-goers even with Chipotle there. I mean, if I wanted to pay 7 bucks to eat, I'd just stay at the park. Plus, I don't keep a bottle of Chipotlaway with me, so Chipotle and roller coasters wouldn't do well for me. Quote
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