CedarPointer Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 19 hours ago, marineman said: Here's my take. KI has the same mindset as Phil Castellini with this very clear comment a while back when fans were making comments about expecting more for their money: "Well, where are you going to go?” Exactly what motivation does Cedar Fair have to do better? Who is going to stop going because of issues with hot chocolate? Let's keep going. What about people holding phones on rides, which literally puts us in danger, yet if you get smacked by one the park isn't liable in any way? What about people fist-fighting? Food portion complaints? Dissatisfaction with park upgrades? I saw a kid slam a soda off the side of a trashcan in line for Banshee yesterday all because they told him to make sure to finish it before trying to board the ride. It splashed at least 4-5 people, and an employee watched it happen and did exactly nothing. Whatever the issue may be. It is a business, and business is good. Business can't be that good if they run the place like it's going bankrupt. There are plenty of other entertainment options in Cincinnati where people can spend their money and actually feel like a valued customer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 2 minutes ago, CedarPointer said: Business can't be that good if they run the place like it's going bankrupt. There are plenty of other entertainment options in Cincinnati where people can spend their money and actually feel like a valued customer. As I have said before, at the end of the day, problems and all with the current direction the chain is going in, a season pass and add-ons still represents a tremendous value for the entertainment dollar and hard to beat on any other entertainment venue in a cost/hour comparison. Go to almost any restaurant outside of KI and try to spend less in a week on 2 meals per day than the meal plan for the whole season costs! Sadly, that also means the parks are given a lot of leeway before someone says that they are not going to renew and actually doesn't renew. We see posts here and on social media every year that people are adamant they are not going to renew...and not only do they end up renewing, they end up buying add-ons as well....and the cycle repeats... Until attendance and revenue take a big enough hit that they cannot attribute the decline due to weather, this is the new norm.... As someone here once said, they already have your money.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexpostal Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 On 11/5/2024 at 9:51 AM, disco2000 said: As I have said before, at the end of the day, problems and all with the current direction the chain is going in, a season pass and add-ons still represents a tremendous value for the entertainment dollar and hard to beat on any other entertainment venue in a cost/hour comparison. Go to almost any restaurant outside of KI and try to spend less in a week on 2 meals per day than the meal plan for the whole season costs! Sadly, that also means the parks are given a lot of leeway before someone says that they are not going to renew and actually doesn't renew. We see posts here and on social media every year that people are adamant they are not going to renew...and not only do they end up renewing, they end up buying add-ons as well....and the cycle repeats... Until attendance and revenue take a big enough hit that they cannot attribute the decline due to weather, this is the new norm.... As someone here once said, they already have your money.... Agreed, but I am one that said I wasn't going to renew next year and I didn't renew for next year. So there's at least one of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2000 Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 1 hour ago, rexpostal said: Agreed, but I am one that said I wasn't going to renew next year and I didn't renew for next year. So there's at least one of us! You haven't yet anyway LOL. Many end up renewing once the new season starts. Let's check back in a year, or six months LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexpostal Posted November 11 Share Posted November 11 On 11/7/2024 at 10:36 AM, disco2000 said: You haven't yet anyway LOL. Many end up renewing once the new season starts. Let's check back in a year, or six months LOL. Nah, I can guarantee I am not renewing for 2025. I have a lot of things coming up next year and my time would be limited anyways. I just had the decision fortified by the year 2024 was at the park for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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