The-Snapper Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 I hope they dont take out the campground! That would really suck if they did that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 PKI would have to be insane to let someone build something they could build themselves. I think it would be great if they followed CP lead and built their own. One other little thing that would set it apart from the others would be to incorporate some flats or even an indoor coaster inside with it. I know I am dreaming but it would rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Well PKI had more guest than Cedar Point so we need to get a hotel. They could buil a small indoor water park inside it and theme it to like Haiwi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabloRM Posted January 1, 2005 Share Posted January 1, 2005 If they do put in a new hotel then they sould make King's Island Resort like dorms at Cedar Point for employees. Now that would be B*TCHIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwball Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Looks like the campground may be open next year. If you look on the PKI website under jobs it shows that they are hiring a campground associate. If they were not planning on having the campground up and running why would they be hiring someone for this. http://www.pki.com/jobs_description.jsp?view=781 Campground Associate Apply Today! Responsible for daily operation of PKI campground. Summary of Essential Job Functions: 1. Provide information in person and via telephone regarding the products and services of the store within the campground 2. Greet guests on sales floor; add certain types of merchandise desired, and aid in finding merchandise 3. Sell merchandise to guests in store utilizing knowledge of products 4. Display merchandise, suggest selections that meet guestýs needs, and emphasize selling points of articles 5. Receive boxed stock into stockroom and obtain merchandise from stockroom for retail display and sales promotion 6. Stamp, mark or tag price on merchandise; stock shelves, counters, and tables 7. Total price and tax on merchandise selected by guest using cash register, and reconcile register balance at end of shift 8. Receive payment of cash, credit card, or travelersý checks, and make change 9. Take reservation information from guests via phone or in person 10. Complete forms, log entries, file, and type 11. Accept deposits; write and mail receipts/confirmations 12. Verify checks and credit cards 13. Greet guests and respond to their needs and questions 14. Communicate campground and safety information to guests 15. Keep office and back areas neat, clean, and organized 16. Enforce and adhere to all campground rules and regulations 17. Treat associates and guests cordially and with respect, courtesy and fairness 18. Enforce and adhere to all park policies and procedures 19. Ensure all areas of the campground are clean including bathhouses, camp sites and recreation areas 20. Keep restrooms clean and stocked 21. Remove trash can liners and clean trash cans 22. Ensure all gates or doors to restricted areas are secured 23. Perform routine maintenance tasks 24. Perform all job duties in a safe manner 25. Perform other duties as assigned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 If they do put in a new hotel then they sould make King's Island Resort like dorms at Cedar Point for employees. Now that would be B*TCHIN! We talked about this the last time we went to Cedar Point. You know we would NEVER get any sleep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 How come PKI no longer lets employees to stay at a hotel if they live far away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 How come PKI no longer lets employees to stay at a hotel if they live far away? Maybe because it's expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabloRM Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 If they do put in a new hotel then they sould make King's Island Resort like dorms at Cedar Point for employees. Now that would be B*TCHIN! We talked about this the last time we went to Cedar Point. You know we would NEVER get any sleep! That's true. Party every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Well, here's the latest news on the campground and indoor waterpark. Indoor Waterpark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfs Enchanted Voyage Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Campgrounds leaving now? Nice to see Paramount flushing Kings Islands history down the crapper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 You should be used to it by now. Paramount sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 As much as some are sad to see it go, I think that the new water park resort will help then park out more than the campground has. Plus, as with the Eagles and Tique`s things change for newer and better things. Out with the old in with the new. PKI and Great Wolfs are still negotiating terms of the deal, so who knows, they may end up building a new smaller campground behind the resort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Campgrounds leaving now? Nice to see Paramount flushing Kings Islands history down the crapper. As much as I like the "old" Kings Island I mean it is a business and I guess they think that the campground won't make as much money as the resort/hotel thing will. I hear that they are just moving the campground to somewhere else near the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevengeofTheSmurfs Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Yeah but I really wont be staying at that hotel I rather pay the campground fee as for Kings Islands History I knew Paramount would try to erase the parks history I figured that much out when they got rid of the HB characters when there contract was still in tact Paramount can still have Fred Flintstone and crew roam the park they just chose not to because of there own Nicktoon characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzarley Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 Yeah but I really wont be staying at that hotel I rather pay the campground fee as for Kings Islands History I knew Paramount would try to erase the parks history I figured that much out when they got rid of the HB characters when there contract was still in tact Paramount can still have Fred Flintstone and crew roam the park they just chose not to because of there own Nicktoon characters. I really don't think Viacom is trying to destroy anything about PKI's "history." Keep in mind that the "P" in PKI has actually been there for quite some time now...over 1/3 of the park's entire existence. Like it or not, Paramount is already a big part of the history of the park. (In fact, I believe Paramount's ownership since 1993 marks the longest continous stretch of both ownership and management during the park's history.) The theme park business is high cost and low margin. The reason why a company like Viacom owns parks is to cross promote their other media properties, and to foster goodwill with the public. Of course they're going to feature Nick characters (Viacom-owned) over HB characters (owned by Time-Warner). This "synergy" between media properties is one of the main reasons Viacom owns the parks to begin with... To do otherwise would just be bad business. Personally, as someone who visited KI for the first time in 1975 when I was five years old and have been going back ever since, I think Viacom (Paramount) has been a good custodian of the park. Back in the late 80s under Carl Lindner's (sp?) ownership the park was looking pretty bad...things were dirty, needed painted, and customer service was half-a** at best. (I was in high school at the time, and I even noticed it.) Within the first few years of ownership Paramount (and then Viacom) improved on these issues greatly. Finally, all indications are that PKI is planning on building a new campground. A brand new campground...a brand new indoor waterpark/resort...I still can't understand why this isn't a win/win for everyone... Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtimes Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Dont fret over it too much.. they are going to build a new campground, at least they plan on it anyways. I have seen the blueprints, but im not sure of the location. And it also looks like it will be pretty badass with a lot of modern amenities (ie: high speed internet hookups on all camsites etc.)and it will be much larger. I also dont see how this isnt win-win, has anyone been to the campground lately? I have and its a straight dump. The facilites are sub-par, the roads are crumbling, some arent even paved, utility hookups for campers are old and dont work right, most campsites are too small for big RVs, the list goes on and on... I honestly think this was the best way, because that place was going downhill fast and would probably have been torn down soon anyways. The campground might have been great back when it was first built, but it hasnt been updated hardly at all since then. It used to have a swimming pool, nice playground, large common area with bbq's and other things. Now the pool is filled in, playground is dilapidated, the concrete patio area by the office is old and cracking, and most of that stuff barely works. So I say welcome to the lodge, I think it will be a great and ineresting addition to the park and i'm excited to see what will happen when its completed. I think PKI needs to turn this page in its history and update things, there no sense keeping something thats old and trashy just because its been around forever. As long as a new campground is built, i'd say things are looking up for the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 And it also looks like it will be pretty badass with a lot of modern amenities (ie: high speed internet hookups on all camsites etc.)and it will be much larger. I guess this is so people staying at PKI can post their trip reports on PKIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 High speed internet hook ups when I’m camping. Man camping sure has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 And it also looks like it will be pretty badass with a lot of modern amenities (ie: high speed internet hookups on all camsites etc.) I highly doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 It could easily be done with high speed wireless hookups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 I dont like the idea of a hotel in any shape or form I think building a hotel will anger the Island spirits and then we will all pay dearly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoker8388 Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 ^Ha, that sounds a little too much like a Scooby Doo episode to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Really which one !? I know all the Scooby Episodes by heart! No, Iam joking around I have mixed feelings I know the Hotel will be good for PKI and then again I will miss the Campgrounds seein the happy campers go to there cabins,tents ect after a fun day at PKI and smelling the firewood and hot dogs as I leave the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 And it also looks like it will be pretty badass with a lot of modern amenities (ie: high speed internet hookups on all camsites etc.)and it will be much larger. I guess this is so people staying at PKI can post their trip reports on PKIC! Excatly we couldn't live with out PKIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I hope they dont take out the campground. I also hope the hotel is just like Hotel Breakers and offers you a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I have heard nothing lately, but most of my writing has been in Kentucky these days. My guess is that the Great Wolf Lodge will prevail. But hey, I can be wrong. Have a groovy day! Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dionmarx Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 We have been camping as a group ( between 30to 60 people) each year, for 10 days at a time in June for the past 15 years, using the campgrounds. This year will be the first time that we will not going to PKI because of it.. Most of our group already has passes for next year, so we will be going to PKD instead, as they have a campground.. Some of our group need cabins, and the local campgrounds do not have any, but PKD does... Staying for 10 days my family drops over 2000$ at the park and local stores. Now multiply that by 6-10 other families in our group, and that is a chunk of change that will go to PKD this year.. The CG was in bad shape last year, why bother making improvements when you are going to tear it down... I have no problem with the GWL, living in northern Michigan, I have one within a 90 minute drive.. Do we go there? No... Too expensive... Will we go to the PKI GWL, No... Will we return to PKI if there isn't a campground? Yes, but instead of spending a week or more, it would be for a day or two.. So a season pass would no longer be needed, and instead of dropping 2000$+ at PKI, we would spend maybe a couple hundred... Hopefully a new campground is in the works, for 2006.. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I am sure they will build a new campground. I'll even bet it has cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Your right familyman and I hear it will be a themed campground...Nicktoons anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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