Jump to content

Restaurants OR Food You Want To Bring Back To Kings Island?


kingsislandfan1972
 Share

Recommended Posts

1 hour ago, DJSkyFoxx said:

Bring back the pumpkin spice funnel cake! I'll fully admit my basic self absolutely loved this and wish they would bring it back for one of the fall food items  

This is the best answer,  although the pumpkin beignets are absolutely killer as well. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
57 minutes ago, kingsislandfan1972 said:

I think Kings Island needs a good brisket burger... I dont know if they have one but that sounds good! :P

Or just regular brisket at Coney BBQ like CP had at Back Beat Que. I'm not a fan of burnt ends, but I love the brisket at CP!

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 8/22/2025 at 8:07 AM, jdf21972 said:

I wish they would do the food trucks again as it gives some variety to eat especially during Haunt as it can get crowded for restaurants.

A food truck festival seems like it would be a great way to bring in some extra cash with just the tiniest bit of investment into getting it started again. I believe the artisan vendors they have during Winterfest are easy enough money for the park since they all have to pay a vendor fee. I'd suppose it'd be the same for food trucks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 hours ago, Orion-XL200 said:

The problem with that is that they don't accept meal plans...so how much money would the food truck vendors bring in? I know there are folks that do not have the dining plans, but every time I've seen a food truck in the park, they've not had a line.

I don't think it would matter to the park how much money those food trucks make during the event as long as they don't have to refund the vendor fees.

 

I'd bet the old popcorn wagons were sold or destroyed and replaced with the small snack stands we see today.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Losantiville Mining Co. said:

I don't think it would matter to the park how much money those food trucks make during the event as long as they don't have to refund the vendor fees.

 

I'd bet the old popcorn wagons were sold or destroyed and replaced with the small snack stands we see today.

It's more about the vendors themselves. If a vendor doesn't make $ they either will leave early (if possible) or not come back the following day. I've done a lot of work with food truck vendors within festivals and they are very particular on how much traffic/money they have. If they don't accept a meal plan, those with meal plans are less likely to patronize their truck. Now, there could be additional folks who don't have meal plans that utilize the food trucks, but is it sustainable for them?!? Just thinking out loud.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 9/2/2025 at 7:51 PM, Diamondback_Is_King said:

Or just regular brisket at Coney BBQ like CP had at Back Beat Que. I'm not a fan of burnt ends, but I love the brisket at CP!

Every other Cedar Fair park that I have been to has brisket at their barbecue.  Which just further cements that Kings Island has the worst food of any Cedar Fair Park.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 9/3/2025 at 8:48 PM, Orion-XL200 said:

It's more about the vendors themselves. If a vendor doesn't make $ they either will leave early (if possible) or not come back the following day. I've done a lot of work with food truck vendors within festivals and they are very particular on how much traffic/money they have. If they don't accept a meal plan, those with meal plans are less likely to patronize their truck. Now, there could be additional folks who don't have meal plans that utilize the food trucks, but is it sustainable for them?!? Just thinking out loud.

I dont think food trucks that do not accept the meal plan are sustainable at KI.   To your point, as much as I and maybe some others without a meal plan or pass in general enjoy things like that to have a different or off the wall option, it doesnt fit KIs guest demographic of majority local passholders who likely DO have the meal plan.  Im not sure how the ones at CP performed, but if they did not succeed there with that different demographic, then odds of them surviving here are... IMHO... below low.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think a dedicated popcorn store like what Magic Kingdom has in its Main Street Confectionery would sell like hotcakes at KI. You get to pick the popcorn flavor, and select toppings you’d like with it. There is also seasonal flavors and flavors for special events. It’s a perfect take home snack and as I’ve witnessed, line speaks for itself:

IMG_6038.jpeg

IMG_6039.jpeg

IMG_6040.jpeg

IMG_6035.jpeg

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...