Kings Island was giving the kids free cotton candy, popcorn, fruit punch and hot choclate.

Now you have to pay for it.

Do you think is should be free in the kids HOWL-O-FEST area or a pay item?

I was unaware of this. Even IF parents have to pay I think it is well worth it. The new Howl-O-Fest is a major improvement from Nick-or-Treat. You get the costume Parade, Dance Party, the Mazes and so much more all free with park admission.

Went to Howl-O-Fest yesterday. The popcorn was still free, but you had to pay for the cotton candy and other items. And the popcorn line was the longest line we waited in all day, it was about 15 minutes.

I LOVED the free things for the kids. And in these times of economic crisis, which have personally affected me, I greatly appreciate that Kings Island is generously giving free popcorn, juice, cotton candy, and toys to kids. This event and its freebies have greatly improved my image of Kings Island.

...except now foodwise only the popcorn is free, the other items now have a fee associated with them, so I am told...