The Bat at night Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Since we are all Gold pass members, we decided to try the Backyard BBQ for the first time. Upon arriving they have Gold Pass adults at $10.99 and youth at $6.99. I was shocked to find out that youth is considered from the ages of 3-7. Long story short, we decided to pass on the dinner since four out of five of us are considered adults. When you look at the KI web page, they have NO AGES LISTED when it comes to purchasing Backyard BBQ online. HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED YOUTH? When you go to the front gate of Backyard BBQ, they don't post what the ages are for youth rate. My three daughters are all under ten and in most restaurants they all eat off the childs menu but at KI it seems to be a surprise. Anyone else have the same problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Interesting. Our president considers 26 year olds to be "children." I wonder why KI considers 8 year olds to be "adults." Hint: Both notions are absurd but I think they both are motivated by $$$$ (just a guess) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I was shocked to find out that youth is considered from the ages of 3-7. Honestly, the 3-7 age group does not surprise me. At age 7 my daughters could not enjoy rides with a 48" height requirement. Age 8 was the magic number. The same goes with wearing life jackets at the yacht club; age 7 & under had to wear a jacket. Other websites (Old Country Buffet, TGI Fridays, Eat-N-Park) also do not have ages listed, which is also surprising. Given the age is not listed on the website, or where you would purchase tickets on the site, would have certainly raised a red flag for me during the trip planning stages & a phone call to the park would have been made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I'm a little surprised that it is age related at all - I'd have expected it to follow the season pass rule (height) from a consistency perspective. While I understand it feels young, if your kids have adult gold passes - I know both of mine did before they were 7 - then I'd expect to pay adult prices on something like this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Since we are all Gold pass members, we decided to try the Backyard BBQ for the first time. Upon arriving they have Gold Pass adults at $10.99 and youth at $6.99. I was shocked to find out that youth is considered from the ages of 3-7. Long story short, we decided to pass on the dinner since four out of five of us are considered adults. When you look at the KI web page, they have NO AGES LISTED when it comes to purchasing Backyard BBQ online. HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED YOUTH? When you go to the front gate of Backyard BBQ, they don't post what the ages are for youth rate. My three daughters are all under ten and in most restaurants they all eat off the childs menu but at KI it seems to be a surprise. Anyone else have the same problem? We don't have "Youth" admission or Backyard BBQ tickets. We have Junior tickets, which is guests ages 3 and up but less than 48 inches tall. Guests age 62 and over are considered Seniors. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ^ Now that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 And based on the same standard as for passes/tickets. Yep, that makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldieButGoodie Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Consistency is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Interesting. Our president considers 26 year olds to be "children." I wonder why KI considers 8 year olds to be "adults." Hint: Both notions are absurd but I think they both are motivated by $$$$ (just a guess) Since when were we allowed to post political commentary here? I thought this was a TOS violation. If it's not, and we can post "absurd" things politicians are doing....Hang on!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ^If it is against TOS I am sorry and will remove the message. I wasn't trying to make a political statement I was just using two examples that are both well outside the norm, according to the definition of and adult in the US (age 18 is considered an adult, while both examples included a range from age 26 to 8 respectively). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bat at night Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 Since we are all Gold pass members, we decided to try the Backyard BBQ for the first time. Upon arriving they have Gold Pass adults at $10.99 and youth at $6.99. I was shocked to find out that youth is considered from the ages of 3-7. Long story short, we decided to pass on the dinner since four out of five of us are considered adults. When you look at the KI web page, they have NO AGES LISTED when it comes to purchasing Backyard BBQ online. HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED YOUTH? When you go to the front gate of Backyard BBQ, they don't post what the ages are for youth rate. My three daughters are all under ten and in most restaurants they all eat off the childs menu but at KI it seems to be a surprise. Anyone else have the same problem? We don't have "Youth" admission or Backyard BBQ tickets. We have Junior tickets, which is guests ages 3 and up but less than 48 inches tall. Guests age 62 and over are considered Seniors. Since we are all Gold pass members, we decided to try the Backyard BBQ for the first time. Upon arriving they have Gold Pass adults at $10.99 and youth at $6.99. I was shocked to find out that youth is considered from the ages of 3-7. Long story short, we decided to pass on the dinner since four out of five of us are considered adults. When you look at the KI web page, they have NO AGES LISTED when it comes to purchasing Backyard BBQ online. HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHAT IS CONSIDERED YOUTH? When you go to the front gate of Backyard BBQ, they don't post what the ages are for youth rate. My three daughters are all under ten and in most restaurants they all eat off the childs menu but at KI it seems to be a surprise. Anyone else have the same problem? We don't have "Youth" admission or Backyard BBQ tickets. We have Junior tickets, which is guests ages 3 and up but less than 48 inches tall. Guests age 62 and over are considered Seniors. So age has nothing to do with how much you pay for the Backyard BBQ? Do the parents of "Big people little world" get to eat using a junior ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 ^ Please tell me you are joking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I guess this is a case where not one size fits all. Personally, our recently turned 4 year old is pretty tall for his age. Some nights, I suppose when he's going thru growth spurts he can eat like a horse, other nights, like when we were at Kings Island on Tuesday, he didn't finish his plain hot dog on a bun from skyline. He'll likely be 48" tall and on The Beast, Racer, etc.. next spring/early next summer prior to his 5th birthday, but he'll hardly eat the equivalent of an adult at the backyard BBQ. However, with that said, the pricing structure makes sense and remains consitant. I've never partaken in the back yard BBQ, but it seems like a relatively good deal, even at $10.99 compared to most other places in the park. Fried chicken, potato salad, ice cream and a drink for $11.00, good luck matching that at larosa's or hanks. The park's website does call it the Junior/Senior plan which would leave me to assume it would be the same qualifications as the junior/senior ticket which is what we were just told. When you start assuming things you get into trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I was wondering, in past years, had Backyard BBQ been open in the fall? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainard Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I was wondering, in past years, had Backyard BBQ been open in the fall? While I do not recall if it was still using the name "Backyard BBQ" during haunt last year I know the same offer was presented each night. It was the meal add on which was offered as a ticket upgrade for daily tickets or as an add on daily purchase for pass holders. My memory can be a bit poor at times but I seem to recall it was a bit later in the evening to accommodate for the children's Halloween activities in the picnic area (The only time we partook last year was on a Saturday. Not sure if it is at the same time or even done at all on Friday) and only lasted for an hour or hour and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Is it actually fried chicken or is it just chicken tenders? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainard Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Is it actually fried chicken or is it just chicken tenders? It was chicken tenders last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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