vortexfan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^^ Then definitely not worth the risk on only 4 platinums. Was hoping to save $30 per pass to pay for the passport cards to actually go to CW. Do they have that VAT Europe has or is a special amusement park tax? We pay a lovely 13% "Harmonized Sales Tax" (HST) on almost all purchases in Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Harmonized. That sounds so lovely and appealing I get the warm and fuzzies. Count me in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 If you add dining plans, you'd save about $40 per pass by renewing there, enough to cover passport cards. I wouldn't recommend renewing at CW if not planning to visit CW this year. If you're planning to get passport cards, you should consider getting passport books instead if you think that you might fly internationally or travel beyond the US, Canada & Mexico in the next 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^ I have two boys that will be going to college within the next 10 years and there will be no sports "scholarships". Unless I do something really, really stupid there is no international travel in my future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortexfan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Harmonized. That sounds so lovely and appealing I get the warm and fuzzies. Count me in. I know you're joking, but since I love edumacatin' folks -- it's called "harmonized" because the provincial government decided to combine the provincial and federal sales taxes in to one single tax. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^^ Unless one of them decides to do a study abroad program. Also, you can sometimes find flights to European cities from Toronto for as little as USD400 round trip. Just noting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Has anyone done the auto renewal or are you wanting to renew on your own next year ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^ There doesn't appear to be any financial benefit to auto-renew and the window before prices go up is nearly two months, so I am told. Anyone on this site is fairly well plugged in so we are not likely to miss the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^Just at the C & K parks. M, V, G & D parks are excluded. New for 2017! All Season FunPix cardholders will get to capture, collect and share all of their photos at all other FunPix parks in 2017: California’s Great America Canada’s Wonderland Carowinds Cedar Point Kings Island Kings Dominion Knott’s Berry Farm What is the source for this? I did notice Funpix season pass was $5 more for 2017 on the KI website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Funpix FAQ from CP or KI website. https://www.visitkingsisland.com/funpix/funpix-faqs Take a look at the CP website, they are currently charging $49 for a 2016 funpix season pass. Such a bargain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That is great news! That is the only reason I did not get Funpix this year, I could only use it at KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 ^ There doesn't appear to be any financial benefit to auto-renew and the window before prices go up is nearly two months, so I am told. Anyone on this site is fairly well plugged in so we are not likely to miss the deadline. As I understood it, the auto renewal option was for 2018, since they posed the question when you renew your 2017 season pass. I for one enjoy the time value of my money, so I opted not to auto renew for 2018. I will more than likely renew in the fall 2017 window, but not before the park confirms that the 2018 benefits are equal to or better than the ones offered for next year. I'd hate to make a non refundable purchase only to find out the park is shifting gears (who's to say that free Gold upgrade goes away, or maybe free parking? One never knows..) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrider Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Does anyone know if the All-Season Dining Plan will be accepted during Winterfest 2017? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 More than likely....however not all of the information has been released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebeau Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I haven't seen any mention of enticements to renew. The last two years have included preview nights and free FL for one Sunday in the Fall. Are those not being offered this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcwizard13 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 This year renewals get one free FL in the fall and a free bring a friend ticket; both usable on Sundays this fall. I haven't seen anything about a preview night, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 This year renewals get one free FL in the fall and a free bring a friend ticket; both usable on Sundays this fall. I haven't seen anything about a preview night, though. We are using ours this Sunday. Never used FL before so I'm super excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbum123 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 This year renewals get one free FL in the fall and a free bring a friend ticket; both usable on Sundays this fall. I haven't seen anything about a preview night, though.We are using ours this Sunday. Never used FL before so I'm super excited! The verbage says they are valid in the fall. Wouldn't that be post labor day? Do they have valid dates on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 This year renewals get one free FL in the fall and a free bring a friend ticket; both usable on Sundays this fall. I haven't seen anything about a preview night, though.We are using ours this Sunday. Never used FL before so I'm super excited! The verbage says they are valid in the fall. Wouldn't that be post labor day? Do they have valid dates on them? Here is what the tickets say when you renew: 2017 SEASON PASS RENEWAL - Fast Lane PLUS PRICE:$0.00 INSTRUCTIONS Present voucher & renewed season pass at the Fast Lane booth, located inside the gate entrance on International Street. Voucher will be exchanged for 2016 Fast Lane Plus wristband-1 voucher per wristband. Valid 2016 Sundays only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausty1983 Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 If I am buying a new Gold pass for 2017 and use my 1 free visit for this season do I need to pay for parking still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 You may be able to bring your parking receipt to Guest Services for a refund. I'd contact the park for clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 You can scan your free visit ticket bar code at the parking toll. Parking is included. Sent from my iOS 10 device 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikid74 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I bought 2016 season passes at the park with "one visit free in 2015", and they deducted the parking fee (keep the receipt) from the season pass $total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt12344 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 So I upgraded from Gold to Platinum and have yet to process it. Can I get it processed at Cedar Point or does it have to be processed at KI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 ^ If you renewed from 2016 KI gold to 2017 platinum, note that your pass isn't valid at Cedar Point until 2017. If you bought a new 2017 platinum pass, it would be valid for one free 2016 visit at the park you purchased it from. You wouldn't get renewal perks, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt12344 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 ^ okay thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 ^ To answer your question about processing at the wrong park: they generally allow it (at least between KI and CP), despite wording on the vouchers and the online store that processing must be done at your home park. But I doubt you'd want to process there since your pass won't be valid there until May 2017. When you do process, make sure to verify that you have ID card(s) good for both 2016 (gold) and 2017 (platinum). In previous seasons, some guests have been told to keep their current-year pass until the next season when doing an upgrade. This season, I believe they are keeping both years' passes on the same card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki273 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I just renewed my passes, but there is no mention of the free bring a friend ticket on Sundays this fall anywhere on the vouchers they sent me. Any idea on what I need to do to take advantage of this part of the renewal promotion? The paperwork only talks about the one free Fast Lane wristband. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I believe it's attached to the pass and you present pass at the ticket window when wanting to get your free Sunday Ticket. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcolglazier Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I believe it's attached to the pass and you present pass at the ticket window when wanting to get your free Sunday Ticket. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk This is correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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