Wonder if/how this will affect the KI Starbucks.  Many people go in there and never purchase anything.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/14/starbucks-open-door-policy-changes/77689669007/

2 hours ago, disco2000 said:

Wonder if/how this will affect the KI Starbucks.  Many people go in there and never purchase anything.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/01/14/starbucks-open-door-policy-changes/77689669007/

lol i would say Ki and any "in park" starbucks will be different. Just as they dont close at 2000 like all the other ones do..

6 hours ago, RedSummit20 said:

lol i would say Ki and any "in park" starbucks will be different. Just as they dont close at 2000 like all the other ones do..

I would agree since it is a franchise and is owned by the park I’m pretty sure

 

They close the seating area at like 7:00 or 8:00 for this reason. 

There are no restrooms in KI's Starbucks, so doubt it'll be much of a difference. 

This is an opportunity for FUN to let the Starbucks policy be the "bad person" and drive the sales of more product that are not available on any meal/drink plans....

It would require a change like staffing an employee at the front or moving the register and queue such that one cannot enter without purchasing, but who knows anymore....

Where am I going to be able to write my Dick Kinzel Biopic screenplay if I have to pay for overpriced coffee? 

15 minutes ago, disco2000 said:

This is an opportunity for FUN to let the Starbucks policy be the "bad person" and drive the sales of more product that are not available on any meal/drink plans....

It would require a change like staffing an employee at the front or moving the register and queue such that one cannot enter without purchasing, but who knows anymore....

If that policy is implemented at KI there won't be any seating available to sit and eat at G&G because the people who hang out at Starbucks will just move next door...  

9 minutes ago, Tr0y said:

If that policy is implemented at KI there won't be any seating available to sit and eat at G&G because the people who hang out at Starbucks will just move next door...  

One way to fill up the place during the season 

1 hour ago, beastfan11 said:

Where am I going to be able to write my Dick Kinzel Biopic screenplay if I have to pay for overpriced coffee? 

You might be able to share Don's office by the Royal Fountain on International Street:

That's a million dollar office, better than any corner office or Starbux lounge.

(Photo from a thread here on KIC)

^Better than the VIP Lounge also, and cheaper 

1 hour ago, BeeastFarmer said:

You might be able to share Don's office by the Royal Fountain on International Street:

That's a million dollar office, better than any corner office or Starbux lounge.

(Photo from a thread here on KIC)

 

I seem to stop by his office when he is not there.

 

1 hour ago, IndyGuy4KI said:

 

I seem to stop by his office when he is not there.

 

I'm there in my office more than some other people. 

A couple weeks ago I met my family inside the KI Starbucks after I grabbed food from LaRosa's. Part of me worried if someone was going to say anything but I was with my group and it was a cold, rainy day and there was plenty of space in there.

Honestly, that Starbucks is a waste of indoor dining space in the park, even if G&G is next door.

1 hour ago, DoomPlague said:

A couple weeks ago I met my family inside the KI Starbucks after I grabbed food from LaRosa's. Part of me worried if someone was going to say anything but I was with my group and it was a cold, rainy day and there was plenty of space in there.

Honestly, that Starbucks is a waste of indoor dining space in the park, even if G&G is next door.

They got rid of Chick-fil-A and Subway, I wouldn't be surprised if they got rid of Starbucks as well. Just PLEASE, PLEASE don't get rid of the Skyline Chili!!! The one they removed was better, but at least we still have a Skyline. At least for now...

13 hours ago, Diamondback_Is_King said:

They got rid of Chick-fil-A and Subway, I wouldn't be surprised if they got rid of Starbucks as well. Just PLEASE, PLEASE don't get rid of the Skyline Chili!!! The one they removed was better, but at least we still have a Skyline. At least for now...

For the coffee lovers, the Drink Plan+ covers coffee, and it’s a Starbucks House Blend and French Vanilla. Both of which is pretty good! Made my Drink Plan+ worth it!

So yeah, if they get rid of Starbucks, I’m still okay. 
 

…and I bet Skyline is here to stay!

15 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said:

For the coffee lovers, the Drink Plan+ covers coffee, and it’s a Starbucks House Blend and French Vanilla. Both of which is pretty good! Made my Drink Plan+ worth it!

So yeah, if they get rid of Starbucks, I’m still okay. 
 

…and I bet Skyline is here to stay!

Remove Starbucks and replace it with Skyline to bring it back to the front of the park LOL

29 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said:

For the coffee lovers, the Drink Plan+ covers coffee, and it’s a Starbucks House Blend and French Vanilla. Both of which is pretty good! Made my Drink Plan+ worth it!

So yeah, if they get rid of Starbucks, I’m still okay. 
 

…and I bet Skyline is here to stay!

Unless they decide to save costs and use a blend of Sanka, cigarette ash and unused mulch for the coffee.

1 hour ago, BeeastFarmer said:

Unless they decide to save costs and use a blend of Sanka, cigarette ash and unused mulch for the coffee.

It’ll be Sam’s Choice Cola Coffee. 

1 hour ago, BoddaH1994 said:

It’ll be Sam’s Choice Cola Coffee. 

I don't think Sam's Choice is on clearance at Sysco. 

17 minutes ago, CedarPointer said:

I don't think Sam's Choice is on clearance at Sysco. 

Sysco make give a bulk purchase discount for coffee. The chicken tineys look like they come from there. (Vs the hand breaded chicken tenders we used to have)

4 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:

Sysco make give a bulk purchase discount for coffee. The chicken tineys look like they come from there. (Vs the hand breaded chicken tenders we used to have)

"Sysco Shack"

Starbucks to add 'panic buttons' in stores to boot loiterers, lingering customers

Well, this is crap. 

 

If someone wants to go in and get a small  cup of coffee and relax for an hour, or happens to have an emergency and the only nearby bathroom is Starbucks, then they can't go in? 

 

I know I'm never shopping there again. 

SIR YOU DON’t UNDERSTAND I HAVE THE PRESTIGE PASS AND A WICKED GREEN TOWER TOPICS T SHIRT THAT COMES IN ANY SIZE YOU CANT KICK ME OUT OF STARBUCKS

On 1/29/2025 at 2:44 AM, coastergoblin said:

SIR YOU DON’t UNDERSTAND I HAVE THE PRESTIGE PASS AND A WICKED GREEN TOWER TOPICS T SHIRT THAT COMES IN ANY SIZE YOU CANT KICK ME OUT OF STARBUCKS

I'm not sure which group they hate the worst: those with a Tower Topics t-shirt, or those with a Prestige Pass.

"As adorable as it is predictable..."

On 1/29/2025 at 2:44 AM, coastergoblin said:

SIR YOU DON’t UNDERSTAND I HAVE THE PRESTIGE PASS AND A WICKED GREEN TOWER TOPICS T SHIRT THAT COMES IN ANY SIZE YOU CANT KICK ME OUT OF STARBUCKS

Thanks for the shoutout about the Wicked Green Tower Topics shirts! We sold four shirts (1-M, 1-L, 2-XXL) over the past couple days that attributed your post for the transaction. Please post again when the "Here's the Thing" Ryan Suhr Tower Topics caricature t-shirts become available. 

Why am I all of a sudden picturing a 2025 Wicked Green Tower Topics t-shirt KI Starbucks takeover coming?