Nick_Plummer Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I was at Soak City with my friends yesterday and we went out at about 3:00 to eat lunch. We got to my dads pickup and started eating lunch when a guard approached us and told us that we couldn't have food outside of the park on park grounds. WHAT? I've never had this happen to me before and we went back in the waterpark for about 2 hours and we went out again and ate but this time we weren't approached. Does anyone know why this happened? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Probably someone exerting their authority and having a bad day, possible unfamilar policies. I see people eat food all the time out there, I doubt it's an issue or any rule against it. If there is, it's still going to happen, plain and simple. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just a misunderstanding of the Park Rules I'm sure... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just a classic case of a little man with a little power, probably. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Someone should call the park and get clarification of the rule. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharleyTheDinosaur Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 The only problem I could see with it is if someone decides to make a mini tailgate party. A couple of times this year I've seen people set up chairs behind their spot and into the driving lane. If that became a trend it could be a major liability. I don't know why anyone would have a problem with people eating inside of their vehicle though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 It always was no open flame fires or grilling (for obvious reasons) but I think the guard has some wires crossed on no eating in the parking lot....unless rules have changed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Yeah, I think it was a misunderstanding. At Spirit Song I saw 3 or 4 church groups of 50 or so picnicking in the grassy area across from the entrance plaza without any issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 but maybe the guard thought more on the grounds of tailgating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 That's what I'm thinking. Was there a table set up or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleShawn Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 This will cause more people to not go to park. Not a good move if this is new policy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 We saw someone tailgating yesterday in row 49, which is the row directly to the right of the entrance walkway. They were grilling right there and I was sort of surprised nobody had acted on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 As long as there is no grilling , open flames or safety issue of a tailgating party or tables or chairs set up in the parking lanes or roadway , outside food is acceptable to eat in the parking lot area. security should be informed of this and he should have known better. If anything a formal complaint is advised so the appropriate managers can better inform staff of policies and procedures. Call the guest services line at 513-754-5700. They are great to get your information and send it directly to the area manager to be informed of this situation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 If no eating was allowed in the average Six Flags parking lot, attendance would go down 70 percent or more. Definitely contact the park. This is ridiculous. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleShawn Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I dont like eating in the parking lot, bc I eat so much out a lunch box as it is. But I totally get it and dont see how they can stop you from eating in your own car or truck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The all season dining plan sure has came in handy with us this year at KI. I'm sure my investment is already paid off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 And I'm sure that plan has nothing to do with any change, if any, in parking lot repast rules. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 No but its nice not having to worry about packing a lunch and or leaving to eat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Are there not still picnic tables under Invertigo's lifts outside the park? What are those for? For deciding you'd rather eat your in-park-purchased food outside the park? It's gotta be a misunderstanding on the guard's part. Folks lay out picnic blankets along that grassy median and have full-fledged picnics every time I'm there. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Exactly..it looks like a case of misunderstood policies, or bad day and the guy took it out on the guest. Unfortunate but it does happen. Moving forward I'd bet it's safe to assume you're fine eating whatever in the park at your car. They do not allow tailgaiting however unfortunately as it has been discussed before here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I don't ever remember having problems eating a picnic lunch on the grass in the parking area by the main entrance. However a few years back my friend and I had a picnic lunch on the grass by the water park entrance and told by a police officer ( who was actually very nice-of course I am not stupid and am always respectful to police) that we could not do this-he did let us finish our lunch however. In short my impression is that there are two different policies in the main lot area and the water park lot area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 That does sound bizarre to be reprimanded for that. In my broker days, we always ate in the car, promising ourselves to eat in the park when we hit the big time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goki32 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 They should realize that that just how it is. Some people just find the food in the park expensive and some will rather pack a lunch or go somewhere else for food. So parking lot eating is just part of those reasons and they should think about that. Granted I have the All Season Dining Plan and eat at the park. Though I think you guys get what I'm saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 To me, there really only are like 6 options at the park: Pizza Burger Panda Skyline Burritos Chicken I don't count Reds Grille because inherently someone in the group will think it's too expensive, although I don't feel like it's much worse than the rest of the park. By late June I'm pretty burnt out on it. I spend more on food there than most of their guests annually. As many of you know, I'm there almost every evening after work which usually constitutes dinner. I'm also at that age where you start to not feel well after eating badly. I didn't get the meal plan for that reason - I didn't want the temptation. It's still the best deal in the park (except for the season pass itself). So with that being said: if I owned a cooler and planned my days better I might eat in the parking lot. For now I either eat in the park or go to Chipolte. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I bought the season long meal plan and it has allowed me to try different foods than I normally would have. The burgers at the 50's diner are not that bad. The chicken was a bit dry. I think this week I will try Hank's 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 So with that being said: if I owned a cooler and planned my days better I might eat in the parking lot. For now I either eat in the park or go to Chipolte. No you won't, you'll just come over and hang out at the Waffle House with the rest of us after the park closes. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I don't count Reds Grille because inherently someone in the group will think it's too expensive, although I don't feel like it's much worse than the rest of the park. It is expensive when you have the season dining plan and a tight budget. I have both, and have to choose between several places where I can eat for free or paying $15 to eat at the Reds Grille. Guess which one I'm going to choose? I think a major improvement could be made to the season dining plan by including the Reds Grille. If higher cost is an issue preventing that, then perhaps they can require you to spend both meals from your daily allotment to eat there (not unlike Disney's Signature Restaurants that require two meal entitlements for a single meal). All-day dining plan users might be required to "recharge" for a longer time before their next meal (3 to 4 hours instead of 90 minutes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dtk1376 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I like that idea, I could see them adding that in the future if they decide to bring it back in the coming years. I really hope it does pass this pilot phase it's in as it has saved me loads of money this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medford Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 The one problem including Reds HOF Grill (in any fashion) is a potential increase in customers. Being a sit down nature variety restaurant, I assume it can't handle crowds the way most other food stands can in the park that offer a smaller selection with few items being made to order. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Another thing worth considering: how many folks would leave without tipping since the meal was covered by a Dining Plan? Servers would rely on those tips as an inseparable part of their wage, and I can see it being an issue. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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