BoddaH1994 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 https://www.visitkingsisland.com/vip-experiences Some interesting offers! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On most days, the $199 will be the better option - park admission and Fast Lane Plus Included. The $449 you need to pay to get in or have a pass, and only get 6 hours of "Fast Lane" (ie personal tour guide). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin22 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Talk about a rip off, $450 and you don’t even get admission, really? I agree the $200 option seems like the better deal by a wide margin. Also, nothing says “All Access VIP” like waiting in hour+ long lines after the tour is done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlaheyscar Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Unless VIP area access is important, you're better off only getting one of the bundle package if you have a full car load going. Not everyone needs to pay for funpix and parking. May 23rd for example: It's ~$170 for a addmission, fl+, and prem dining. So basically $30 for VIP access. I'd imagine this varies by day some, but worth pricing it out if you have a group going and looking to save a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 It's not unheard of that VIP tours for parks not include park tickets but that is Disney. Not to downplay Kings Island as a quality park as it definitely is but the incentives are not compelling enough for me to really recommend this. For me all you need is a Fast pass and Meal Plan for a great day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad_1138 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 There is now an option for access to the VIP Lounge for the day. Think we might try this once this summer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robt Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Outdoors, chips and drinks only. It didn’t look worthy of $40 pp to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, robt said: Outdoors, chips and drinks only. It didn’t look worthy of $40 pp to me I think it works well for the non-passholder or a family that comes with a member that doesn't ride rides. Certainly cheaper and longer experience than the Winterfest Igloos. You forgot about the outstanding view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 35 minutes ago, disco2000 said: I think it works well for the non-passholder or a family that comes with a member that doesn't ride rides. Certainly cheaper and longer experience than the Winterfest Igloos. You forgot about the outstanding view LOL - There REALLY hd to have been a better place to have done this. I mean - where they did it was EASY, and probably should've been just a 50th patio bar with the 50 drinks and a few easy 50 food items, then done a real VIP lounge someplace indoor/outdoor with patio access. It might've been more expensive to have gone that route, but would've been a neat, long term investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool75 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 On 6/8/2022 at 11:29 AM, chad_1138 said: There is now an option for access to the VIP Lounge for the day. Think we might try this once this summer. I don't think the packages are selling. I've yet to see anyone in the VIP lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Maybe if they added some things from Soak City to it, it would entice more people to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeGs Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I walked past the VIP area at CP many times last year. I don't recall seeing many people enjoying it. For me, amusement parks are about exhilaration. If you want to feel important, buy yourself FL+ and enjoy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeredithGrey Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 The whole "you'll walk around with a tour guide" thing isn't for me... I guess that's more for enthusiasts that are really into the inner workings of the park? (Like, maybe you could ask - "what's behind that fence?" and your "tour guide" will tell you what's "behind the curtain"? lol ) But having worked at the park before, still, it doesn't do anything for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPlague Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 14 hours ago, NegativeGs said: I walked past the VIP area at CP many times last year. I don't recall seeing many people enjoying it. For me, amusement parks are about exhilaration. If you want to feel important, buy yourself FL+ and enjoy. Yeah, I'm not going to pay a bunch of money to go an amusement park and deal with travelling there only to pay even more money for the right to sit on some comfy seats instead of heading to the next attraction. Doesn't even have AC or a good view. I suppose there are those people who need a rest now and then at the park but the difference between the lounge and any random bench would be hard to justify for anyone who isn't rich. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Wasn't CPs VIP given away to random people, or did they have a purchase option also? It is interesting, set up an igloo for a what at most 5-6 hour Winterfest night and charge a lot of money and they sell out in advance for almost every night. Set up a VIP area for a lot less money for a 10 hour operating day and barely anyone uses it. I say give it time. We are still early in the season and I suspect we will see more use late June and thru July as more non-passholders come to the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super7 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I don’t get the appeal of the VIP lounge. The fountain area of International Street is peaceful and beautiful and perfect for taking a break. The VIP area is similar to a wedding tent. Is the appeal that one paid for access? $449 for a tour without admission is outrageous. Especially considering the probably pay the tour guide $20/hour at most. Plus this seems to be yet another level of Fast Lane on top of thst program already slowing lines down since they get immediate access. Although there won’t be much participation, it’s something else to slow operations. What I get from this is that Cedar Fair underprices their season passes and especially dining plans enough that they have to dream up unnecessary ideas to squeeze more revenue. Instead of focusing on the best operations possible to warrant higher season pass prices. I would gladly pay more for a season pass if the park was better run overall for every customer Instead of wasting resources on these upcharge gimmicks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeredithGrey Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 I saw the other day that the special pricing for season passes had been extended... I believe the deal was only supposed to last around Memorial Day, but the site said it was extended... I'm wondering if this means that they didn't sell as many passes as they expected? Or do they always say "this deal only lasts until Memorial Day"... and then extend it anyway? And now the special VIP experiences are being offered, so the connection I'm making here... less revenue than they expected from the passes, perhaps? Anyone else thinking something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 They pretty much always extend. It’s that old marketing technique of “false close” to try to create urgency, knowing there’s still plenty of time to catch a few more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 On 6/11/2022 at 8:06 AM, MeredithGrey said: I saw the other day that the special pricing for season passes had been extended... I believe the deal was only supposed to last around Memorial Day, but the site said it was extended... I'm wondering if this means that they didn't sell as many passes as they expected? Or do they always say "this deal only lasts until Memorial Day"... and then extend it anyway? And now the special VIP experiences are being offered, so the connection I'm making here... less revenue than they expected from the passes, perhaps? Anyone else thinking something similar? Nope that is their typical marketing ploy. Pre-pandemic 2019 was a record year for Cedar Fair and year to date, this year is way better financially than 2019. As a chain, Cedar Fair is reporting record revenue. Revenue is up 21% thru Memorial Day compared to pre-pandemic 2019, despite 14 fewer operating days in 2022 compared to 2019...Season pass sales up 24% and season pass add-ons up 46% compared to same period in 2019, and a 28% increase in in-park per capita spending - all records for the chain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NegativeGs Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 One of KI's other outdoor lounges, with awesome views of DB's splashdown.Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 3 hours ago, NegativeGs said: One of KI's other outdoor lounges, with awesome views of DB's splashdown. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk Shhhh! Don't The Beast out of the cage! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 13 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: Shhhh! Don't The Beast out of the cage! Wouldn't that be a snake? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Is that part of Diamondback's queue that's been changed into that seating area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, TombRaiderFTW said: Is that part of Diamondback's queue that's been changed into that seating area? That is the patio behind/side of Brewhouse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 My wife and I love to eat out there when ordering at Brewhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeast Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 That spot has been my sanctuary when trying to keep up with my teenager who runs me into the ground when we go. After a riding for awhile, a good beer and comfy chair under the Diamondback lift hill is needed...ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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