MantisMan Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 As mentioned earlier in this thread......when renewing online you must pick a photo option to continue (capture, upload, take at park). I certainly don't want to do any of those options and I can't remember what I've done in years past but our passes/pictures always carried over. Thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTR Guy Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 As mentioned earlier in this thread......when renewing online you must pick a photo option to continue (capture, upload, take at park). I certainly don't want to do any of those options and I can't remember what I've done in years past but our passes/pictures always carried over. Thoughts?? They are requiring everyone to have a new picture for next year, since some people may still be using pictures from around 2007, so you must choose one of those options. Also, does anyone know the process for getting a new card for someone who renewed from a Gold Pass to a Platinum Pass. IE can they get their platinum card this year and be able to use it for the remainder of the 2016 season (renewal) with the understanding that the platinum benefits do not work until 2017? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wanted to mention, because it threw me: When you renew this year, and print your "vouchers", there is no barcode on it to scan to get your Fast Lane, like in past years. Actually, you don't need to print anything. The free bring-a-friend ticket can be redeemed at the ticket sales windows, simply by scanning your pass. Same with Fast Lane wrist bands at the Fast Lane booth. Very convenient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoan Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Wanted to mention, because it threw me: When you renew this year, and print your "vouchers", there is no barcode on it to scan to get your Fast Lane, like in past years. Actually, you don't need to print anything. The free bring-a-friend ticket can be redeemed at the ticket sales windows, simply by scanning your pass. Same with Fast Lane wrist bands at the Fast Lane booth. Very convenient. I cannot find details for the free friend bit, but is that allowable on any public open day remaining, or does it need to be a Sunday like the fast pass thing? I have a few friends that might like to go, but I cannot plan when to take them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 They are requiring everyone to have a new picture for next year, since some people may still be using pictures from around 2007, so you must choose one of those options. Also, does anyone know the process for getting a new card for someone who renewed from a Gold Pass to a Platinum Pass. IE can they get their platinum card this year and be able to use it for the remainder of the 2016 season (renewal) with the understanding that the platinum benefits do not work until 2017? First I've heard of the required new pictures. Ours are only a couple year old. For the record.....I chose "take at park" for all of our passes and there was no problems using them this past weekend. Wanted to mention, because it threw me: When you renew this year, and print your "vouchers", there is no barcode on it to scan to get your Fast Lane, like in past years. Actually, you don't need to print anything. The free bring-a-friend ticket can be redeemed at the ticket sales windows, simply by scanning your pass. Same with Fast Lane wrist bands at the Fast Lane booth. Very convenient. Convenient yes but that pretty much restricts the benefits to the card holder which I understand is the premise. Last year my daughters friend used the wife's Fast Lane since should could not attend and we was going to let her use the Bring a Friend tickets since me or her will not make it back this year. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I cannot find details for the free friend bit, but is that allowable on any public open day remaining, or does it need to be a Sunday like the fast pass thing? I have a few friends that might like to go, but I cannot plan when to take them! Sunday only and one per passholder which must be present. See my post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTR Guy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 First I've heard of the required new pictures. Ours are only a couple year old. For the record.....I chose "take at park" for all of our passes and there was no problems using them this past weekend.\ Of course you would have no problem using it this past weekend, its going to be the 2017 you may run into issues. Why do you not want to use a new picture? Uploading online takes like 10 seconds, doing it at the park right now probably would be a few minutes, but still no big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I wasn't told anything about needing a new picture when I renewed at the park in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I choose take picture at park last year when I renewed online and I didn't have to have my pic retaken last year. I may Stop By season pass processing this weekend and update my pic just because it's the same pic in had since 2010. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 The park will require a new picture if it is not meeting their criteria such as : Difficulty judging the age Side portraits Any other person, objects or animals in the picture Shadows on the face blocking a clear view Any makeup, hats or other costumes that would change the appearance All you need is a simple picture like a passport photo. With any renewal just choose take picture at the park and it will transfer the photo from years previously used pass. No need to stop by processing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 we was going to let her use the Bring a Friend tickets since me or her will not make it back this year. Oh well. Hint: It's called "Bring a Friend", not "Send a Friend". (If you really wanted to, you could drive to the park, get the ticket for her at the ticket window, and then leave. Your presence should only be needed at the moment of obtaining the ticket. But I don't know if you live close enough to the park for that to be practical.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsIslandFan40 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Can anyone tell me when you get new passes for next year and you get one free visit for this fall. Is parking free with this visit are will you pay parking? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Can anyone tell me when you get new passes for next year and you get one free visit for this fall. Is parking free with this visit are will you pay parking? Thanks You will have to pay regular price for parking at the toll booths. However, the people at the ticket sales booth may (not guaranteed) be able to refund that fee if you present your processed pass and parking receipt to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ineffectual Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Can anyone tell me when you get new passes for next year and you get one free visit for this fall. Is parking free with this visit are will you pay parking? Thanks We did this yesterday and took the parking receipt to Guest Services and they refunded the parking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsIslandFan40 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks so much for answering my question, much appreciated to both of you. Also wanted to ask since we printed this out from the house and we havnt had the passes made yet is that all we need is the paper saying we bought passes for next year to get our free visit this year. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 For those who may have missed out, the Fall Season Pass sale has been extended to 11/3 Anyone have any guess as to the price increase after Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdf21972 Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 Considering that the price increase was $7.50 last year I am gonna guess $ 106.50 renewal and $ 130.50 for new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siduas Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Just renewed ours, has anyone bought the food add-ons? I went ahead and bought the food plan, giving it a try this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I renewed my pass through Cedar Point, but did the add ons of All Season Dining and FunPix. I'm doing it through the easy pay program which will end up being about $32 a month. I also did the autorenewal program. I think all 3 programs are good options. (Note I didn't get the all season drinks because I dislike that you have to carry a cup and then pay for lockers to store them if you don't want them stolen). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harveyhaddixfan Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Considering that the price increase was $7.50 last year I am gonna guess $ 106.50 renewal and $ 130.50 for new. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The season long Meal Plan has to be the best deal out there. You get 2 meals a day, 4 hours apart. I figure it takes 5 visits to pay for itself. You can eat anywhere you want in the park. I believe every place has an option on the plan. I did see they the Tom+Chee stand wasn't offering anything this year, but was told they would be on the plan if they are there next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I did NOT get the meal plan this time around. I made the mistake of doing so in 2014 and 2015. Did I save money? Yes. Was that savings worth the absolutely HORRIBLE service? Hell no. They apparently figured that since they already had my money, and the money of a large portion of their customers, that there was no need to put any effort whatsoever into decent customer service. Next year, Kings Island will have to earn my food money, because I will be leaving the park to eat at nearby restaurants unless and until they prove that they can consistently provide good customer service even though they already have many people's money. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Does anyone know if the All-Season Dining Plan will be accepted during Winterfest 2017? I asked about that.... I want to start with the typical "this statement is subject to change" waiver. All Season Dining will be accepted at typical in-park locations during Winterfest. However, there will be additional and specialized dining options available which will most likely not be included. I remember the Turkey Dinner that you had to preorder for Winterfest '05. It was the best food I had ever consumed at that park, hands down. If they have offerings like that at WF then I highly encourage you to partake. It's a part of the whole experience. I did NOT get the meal plan this time around. I made the mistake of doing so in 2014 and 2015. Did I save money? Yes. Was that savings worth the absolutely HORRIBLE service? Hell no. They apparently figured that since they already had my money, and the money of a large portion of their customers, that there was no need to put any effort whatsoever into decent customer service.Next year, Kings Island will have to earn my food money, because I will be leaving the park to eat at nearby restaurants unless and until they prove that they can consistently provide good customer service even though they already have many people's money. It thought you didn't get a pass this year....? Granted, the food department had a lot of hurtles early in the season, they ultimately were able to smooth it over by June or so. Ironically, I feel as though the food employees were the best department this year. They had some systematic issues (directly associated with the maturation of the All Season Dinning Plan) but individual employees can't be held responsible for that. The food employees used to be the butt of many jokes because of how rude and unprofessional they were. This year, the kids seemed to always greet with a smile and work hard through their long days in those hot restaurants whilst dealing with hungry people. Unfortunately they have handed off that baton of unprofessionalism over to the rides department this year who thought having the mic was play time. The season long Meal Plan has to be the best deal out there. You get 2 meals a day, 4 hours apart. I figure it takes 5 visits to pay for itself. You can eat anywhere you want in the park. I believe every place has an option on the plan. I did see they the Tom+Chee stand wasn't offering anything this year, but was told they would be on the plan if they are there next year. Yeah, as first reported by KICentral's Official Twitter according to the Tom+Chee folks at the park, they were testing the concept during Haunt with the hope and plan to stay next year, and would be on the dining plan if they did. I renewed my pass through Cedar Point, but did the add ons of All Season Dining and FunPix. I'm doing it through the easy pay program which will end up being about $32 a month. I also did the autorenewal program. I think all 3 programs are good options. (Note I didn't get the all season drinks because I dislike that you have to carry a cup and then pay for lockers to store them if you don't want them stolen). I would gladly pay the $25 for the ability to get drinks for $1 all season. See? It's a win-win!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I wonder if you made a drink cup calf holster out of velcro and emptied it before getting on the ride if the cup would still be considered a loose article? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 .I would love to see a "one pass" type of card: Your season pass+drinks+Funpix. Also the option to add cash to your pass card for games, ice cream, merchandise etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not sure about the drink/dining plans since we don't have that option but our Funpix account is linked to each of our cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not sure about the drink/dining plans since we don't have that option but our Funpix account is linked to each of our cards. You can do that? I had my FunPix account linked to my card but didn't know you could link it to other cards. That is kind of a big loophole ripe for abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonbackandbeastlover Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Not sure about the drink/dining plans since we don't have that option but our Funpix account is linked to each of our cards. You can do that? I had my FunPix account linked to my card but didn't know you could link it to other cards. That is kind of a big loophole ripe for abuse. Technically you are allowed up to two cards per account. Unless that changes next season. Also interested to see if accounts will have to be completely remade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 We have it on 3 platinum passes......they offered and set it up, I didn't even ask for it on all our cards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 We have it on 3 platinum passes......they offered and set it up, I didn't even ask for it on all our cards. In a sense it should be that way. A whole family can share one FunPix account, I just don't think the gold/plat passes are set up in the system as a "household" like they are for something like a pool membership. I don't see the need for more than two cards set up for my family, but as they boys get older and I let them roam on their own or with friends it could be beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I still wish that the all season drinks would be an addon for the actual pass instead of having a cup. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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