OPENING JUNE 3

Paramount’s Kings Island has “brewed†a hot idea with the addition of a Starbucks Coffee location to the 364-acre theme and water park’s list of delectable delights. Starbucks lovers can now enjoy a Frappuccino® blended beverage before riding their favorite roller coaster or a warm cup of Caffè Verona® brewed coffee during chilling FearFest weekends this fall. The full-service, 1,500-square-foot Starbucks Coffee located at the end of the International Street near the Eiffel Tower opens daily at 9 a.m.

“We are thrilled to bring Starbucks to Paramount’s Kings Island,†said David Zellner, Manager of Resale Food & Beverage for Paramount’s Kings Island. “With Starbucks’ stylish interior, including comfortable lounge furniture and relaxing music, guests won’t believe they’re sipping their favorite Starbucks beverage amidst the thrills and excitement of Paramount’s Kings Island.â€Â

Starbucks joins Paramount’s Kings Island’s diverse lineup of dining options including Graeter’s Ice Cream, Happy Days Diner, Chick-fil-A®, Montgomery Inn, LaRosa’s, Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Shack™ and more!

Source: http://www.pki.com/news/detail.cfm?item_id=175

I absolutely detest coffe and I bet the comfrotable furniture is about as comfortable as the lush tropical vegitation that was promised

I hate coffee as well...but I do enjoy to dabble in a Starbucks non-coffee product every now and then. During the summer, I visit *$ for their AWESOME Vanilla Bean Frappuccino.

During the winter, I love a good ol' Chai Latté

They serve hot chocolate. thats the only thing i get there.

Well, as a coffee addict...I'm really happy about the Starbucks location. The coffee I used to get at the French Bakery was AWFUL. CP started selling Starbucks coffee in a few locations last year too, but they just served Starbucks coffee at some of their food outlets. This sounds like a full-fledged Starbucks. (I'd imagine, due to the different ways each park approaches branded food service...)

Any idea of the costs? I just paid $1.80 for a viente drip (reg coffee) in Columbus...I'm guessing the same thing in the park will be around $2.75.

Joel

I heard Starbucks was like 6 bucks for a cup of coffee.

I love Starbucks. Almost every sunday, I stop by and get an Venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha with a shot of caramel. And now I can get it at PKI, which is even better.

I love coffee.

But, there isn't anything like hot coffee on a hot summer day. LOL.

I love coffee.

But, there isn't anything like hot coffee on a hot summer day. LOL.

Sure there is!

Eating an ice cream cone while riding down the hill on your sled.

Awesome. A pick me upper. Before riding a huge pick me upper. A roller coaster.

I'm not a coffee drinker either. However, if their Italian sodas aren't too expensive, I might stop by ocasionally and get one...

I think this will be a nice place for the more "mature" PKI guest to relax, and maybe wait while some of their younger family members are riding coasters.

I can't wait till the first idiot tries to take hot coffee on a coaster and spills over me. Then I could sue(sp) him. LOL.

I like Starbucks, but I really don't know my coffee. In NYC this year, my class went into Trump Tower. The only thing we did was go to Starbucks on the second floor of the lobby. Good times, Good times.

If you haven't been in Starbucks already, you HAVE to go inside. It is amazing what they did. Everything looks perfect. Even if you don't like coffee, Starbucks has something for you. My favorite is the Vanilla Bean Frapp with blended cream. Also, later in the year they will be selling the pretzels they had last year at Bakery. So even if you don't like coffee, you can still get something at Starbucks.

I'm a Starbucks addict. . . but I must say that on a hot summer day, that doesn't sound too good. Coffee is GREAT, but I've always found it to upset my stomach at amusement parks (I usually get a big cup before going to Cedar Point).

Still, a cup at night before the fireworks would be nice and relaxing. . .having it at Winterfest would be cool. . .and I still like my suggestion of keeping International Street open year round as a shopping/dining destination, although the logistics are probably not too good.

. . .and I still like my suggestion of keeping International Street open year round as a shopping/dining destination, although the logistics are probably not too good.

That is a good idea. I think PKI could benefit from a nice store with more variety than whats already offered, and a nice, sit down restaurant where you could get waited on. I told them this on the last survey I took.

Havent tried the starbucks yet, its way to hot. On Saturday though i did go to graeters and it was worth 5 bucks for a double dip cookies and creme in a waffle cone.

ooo goody