Losantiville Mining Co. Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 3 hours ago, chad_1138 said: Trading Company I really like this line of merch! I don't know what it would be considered besides varsity vintage, but the colors are really nice and go well together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 14 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said: I really like this line of merch! I don't know what it would be considered besides varsity vintage, but the colors are really nice and go well together. That picture could be in ANY of the shops. Im so tired of evry . SINGLE. store having the same stuff - there is no reason to "shop" the park any more. I really wish the KI COllection really FELT like a gallery with elevated product like art posters, ride models etc and that was the ONLY PLACE you could get them. Emporioum was a true "depatment store" that had a smaller edited selection of each ride or area themed product that was found in the ride or area specific stores throughout the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Here's my I-Street store wishes that I promised over in the 2025 General Discussion. It's pretty basic but is probably better than just having the same merch everywhere. Kings Island Essentials: Park supplies, travel-sized medications, some candy, and quick solutions to common problems (rain ponchos, umbrellas, etc.) Kings Island Trading Co.: Plush Central & general park merchandise. Emporium: 4 Sections (near Auntie Anne's) Seasonal Merch — specific to yearly additions and seasonal events. Used for the Haunt shop and the Snowflake Lake ice skate pick-up. (North Emporium) Coaster Central — Anything and everything related to KI rides and roller coasters. Winterfest's only Emporium section. (South Emporium) Peanuts merch & other children's items. Used for Mrs. Claus' Cookies during Winterfest. (near Funnel Cakes & Glass Creations) Plushies & Kids toys with some candy selections. Kings Island Collections: Exclusive hyper-specific Kings Island merchandise. I saw some Homage branded items in here. Items that reference KI history. Defunct ride merch & nano coasters. The Made to Thrill posters Souvenir park maps. Not the standard map printed all over the park and on the mobile app, but one drawn by artists that can be framed and hung on a wall. I think it would also be a good business decision to offer some super cheap, unbranded items for $3 or less. Overcharge for park-branded merchandise, not cheap chapstick or band aids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 5 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said: Here's my I-Street store wishes that I promised over in the 2025 General Discussion. It's pretty basic but is probably better than just having the same merch everywhere. Kings Island Essentials: Park supplies, travel-sized medications, some candy, and quick solutions to common problems (rain ponchos, umbrellas, etc.) Kings Island Trading Co.: Plush Central & general park merchandise. Emporium: 4 Sections (near Auntie Anne's) Seasonal Merch — specific to yearly additions and seasonal events. Used for the Haunt shop and the Snowflake Lake ice skate pick-up. (North Emporium) Coaster Central — Anything and everything related to KI rides and roller coasters. Winterfest's only Emporium section. (South Emporium) Peanuts merch & other children's items. Used for Mrs. Claus' Cookies during Winterfest. (near Funnel Cakes & Glass Creations) Plushies & Kids toys with some candy selections. Kings Island Collections: Exclusive hyper-specific Kings Island merchandise. I saw some Homage branded items in here. Items that reference KI history. Defunct ride merch & nano coasters. The Made to Thrill posters Souvenir park maps. Not the standard map printed all over the park and on the mobile app, but one drawn by artists that can be framed and hung on a wall. I think it would also be a good business decision to offer some super cheap, unbranded items for $3 or less. Overcharge for park-branded merchandise, not cheap chapstick or band aids. This exactly. I’d love to see build a bear gone and that be plush/toys. No ride merch in trading co- only park themed product either a dedicated “the park at home” area and mini shops of individual concept groupings. Emporium a series of mini shops themed around areas/rides with a dedicated camp/ Planet Snoopy “shop” for on the way out kids purchases. there just needs to be a reason to go from shop to shop. Clearly they are afraid someone might decide not to buy if they have to walk 50’ back to where they saw it before. Based on that logic, every food place should just serve chicken strips… wait…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Two questions: 1. How are the renovated planet/camp Snoopy restrooms? ( I am assuming they did both ends of the building 2.Are the omnipresent chicken strips generic Sysco frozen strips, about the size of a golf pencil again this year? Or are they fresh, never frozen hand breaded meat? Ok, I asked three. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 21 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said: 1. How are the renovated planet/camp Snoopy restrooms? ( I am assuming they did both ends of the building Look great (men’s Side) but a few things seem not quite done. No dividers between urinals (an odd choice given our current societal attitudes) and the trough style modern sinks don’t really drain well at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, brenthodge said: Look great (men’s Side) but a few things seem not quite done. No dividers between urinals (an odd choice given our current societal attitudes) and the trough style modern sinks don’t really drain well at all. The sinks...are they like the ones at Lowe's and Costco? Where there is barely any pressure and you have to squeeze your hands into about 2.5" of clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 16 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: 1. How are the renovated planet/camp Snoopy restrooms? ( I am assuming they did both ends of the building 16 hours ago, brenthodge said: Look great (men’s Side) but a few things seem not quite done. No dividers between urinals (an odd choice given our current societal attitudes) and the trough style modern sinks don’t really drain well at all. 14 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: The sinks...are they like the ones at Lowe's and Costco? Where there is barely any pressure and you have to squeeze your hands into about 2.5" of clearance? The Planet Snoopy side (closest to Snoopy Boutique) looks really nice....they include dividers between urinals. I actually like the sinks...bigger area to wash hands in (though water pressure could be better). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brenthodge Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, Orion-XL200 said: The Planet Snoopy side (closest to Snoopy Boutique) looks really nice....they include dividers between urinals. I actually like the sinks...bigger area to wash hands in (though water pressure could be better). Maybe they are running behind on the dividers. I’m sure they are coming if they are on the other side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losantiville Mining Co. Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I didn't really notice any sink issues besides the lack of an accessible handicap sink. The trough style for those makes sense (less drains = less pipes). I'll need to look again for a handicap door opener because there isn't really an excuse to have excluded one from the renovation. The inclusion of paper towel dispensers is very much welcome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback_Is_King Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I really like the new layout of the Emporium gift shop. It makes it easier to walk through and spaced everything out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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