Well due to being a full time adult college student, and going to school year round. I have not been able to go to KI in 2 years. Well I just bought my tickets online for Aug 14th, for $22 a ticket. Great Deal. Can't wait to ride Diamondback and The Beast. What is the best food option for someone on a limited budget? Anyone else going up on the 14th?

just two, rivertown junction & the water fountains at restrooms

Wasn't there a all you can drink option or something? I thought I read about it or was that for season pass holders only?

**I just hope SOB is up and running when I go***

there was, but they took it away. but justin m_17 said they brought it back with differnt days of the week listed.

best food option is definately not anywhere in the park if your going cheap. get a handstamp and go pack a lunch, or eat at somewhere like mcds, wendys, popeyes, skyline, bk, taco bell, etc that are all right outside the park. and yeah, sadly they got rid of the unlimited drink wristbands after may which was a real dissapointment. have fun! i may well be there, as thats my birthday!

The best place to eat, that offers the best "bang for your buck", as they say, is Rivertown Junction Dining Hall. For $16.99 for and adult you get access to an all you can eat buffet. Here's the menu:

MENU

Meat Loaf

Pot Roast

Pulled Pork

Roast

Stuffing

Meatballs

Burgers

Grilled Chicken

Fried Chicken

Turkey

Bread Sticks

Chicken Bites

Wedges

Popcorn Shrimp

Fajita Chicken

Green Beans

Carrots

Corn

Taco Meat

Nacho Cheese

Spaghetti

Bowtie Pasta

Vegetable Medley

Mashed Potatoes

Macaroni and Cheese

Marinara

Alfredo

Potato Salad

Cole Slaw

Pasta Salad

Mar. Veggies

Salad Bar Items:

Chocolate Pudding

Mixed Fruit

Jello

Vanilla Pudding

Apple Sauce

Cottage Cheese

Grapes

Carrots

Broccoli

Grape Tomatoes

Mixed Cheese

Cucumbers

Bacon Bits

Green Peppers

Raisins

Banana Peppers

Peas

French Dressing

Ceasar Dressing

Italian Dressing

Ranch Dressing

Chocolate Mousse Pie

Yellow Cake

Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Carrot Cake

Rice Krispie Treats

Brownies

Chocolate Ice Cream

Vanilla Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ice Cream Toppings:

Cherries

Sprinkles

Chocolate Chip Pieces

M&M Pieces

Reese Pieces

Crushed Oreo Pieces

Chocolate Sauce

Peanuts

Coke

Diet Coke

Coke Zero

Fanta (orange)

Vault

Minute Maid

Sprite

he did say on a limited budget... seriously can you people not read? never in my life have i paid 16.99 for one person for a meal. I normally spend about 5.50 to go to mcdonalds and get a big mac meal, a southern style chicken meal, or their new angus bacon cheeseburger meal.

16.99 is NOT cheap. Food at the park is very expensive, and I personally find the buffet's kind of gross, so I would suggest Subway or Chick Fil A. They cost more than they do out of KI, but they are MUCH less than 16.99.

What day is the fourteenth? If its a Saturday I'll probably be able to go because I have one last day on my two-day pass. LOL.

friday. its my birthday, so i dont even have to look it up.

Oops... never mind... I wasn't paying attention... I probably won't be able to go then. Sorry.

Edit again: Okay, long story made short, my parents are divorced. I asked my mom if she could let me go to me dad's on that Friday to go to KI, and she said I could, but I'm not sure if my dad could... man, I can't wait until I get my license.

16.99 is a deal. If you go to FestHaus and buy Pepperoni pizza, fries and a drink it comes out to 15 and something dollars. At the buffet if you are to get two different styles of main dishes like I did, popcorn shrimp and pasta, get some actual vegetables green beans, broccoli, etc., and at least 2 refills on a Coke it pays for it self. I'm not saying go their for every meal at the park but for dinner that restaurant is an A+ choice.

really? im not even going to argue that. rediculous. i really wish everyone grew up with just enough money to survive, because then you can appreciate what really is important and what really isnt no matter how much money you earn later in life.

Quite frankly, with a Platinum or season's pass, I think the Backyard BBQ with the discount is a very good deal, as well. Then again, I have no compunction about snarfing up lettuce out of the condiments area, adding some tomato, a pickle or two, some onions, and the honey mustard meant for the chicken tenders--instant salad!

And then there's the real cheddar cheese, the weiners, the burger meat...Adkin's low carb wonders!

Or real ice cream sandwiches!

It's a good deal, though the time of day is a bit odd.....

Quite frankly, with a Platinum or season's pass, I think the Backyard BBQ with the discount is a very good deal, as well. Then again, I have no compunction about snarfing up lettuce out of the condiments area, adding some tomato, a pickle or two, some onions, and the honey mustard meant for the chicken tenders--instant salad!

And then there's the real cheddar cheese, the weiners, the burger meat...Adkin's low carb wonders!

Or real ice cream sandwiches!

It's a good deal, though the time of day is a bit odd.....

Mmmm, Terpy, you make Addict hungry.

I didn't lose almost 3/4 of a normal person by eating like one!

You can pay less than 10 at Chick Fil A for a really good sandwich. 6 bucks less. That's pretty good considering it's KI. So what I'm saying is you don't have to go to a buffet to watch your budget! Do what you want though, this is just my opinion.

What can I say -- I <3 Chick Fil A!

Skyline oyster crackers are a nice snack.

Skyline oyster crackers are a nice snack.

Haha. I love those also.

You don't have to go to the buffet, I'm just putting it out there.

You don't have to go to the buffet, I'm just putting it out there.

Yeah. I mean choose what you want. I don't know why I care so much. LOL

You can pay less than 10 at Chick Fil A for a really good sandwich. 6 bucks less. That's pretty good considering it's KI. So what I'm saying is you don't have to go to a buffet to watch your budget! Do what you want though, this is just my opinion.

What can I say -- I <3 Chick Fil A!

I must respectfully disagree. I personally hate Chick Fil A. I tryed it once and threw it out. But I've only had it once so I don't think I can REALLY speak my opinion yet. I may try it again. I think that was when I wasn't feeling good. I go to the park no matter how sick I am. I don't care if I infect the world with my H1N1! Oops, was that too loud.

There is always the 2 piece deal from LaRosa's.

Skyline oyster crackers are a nice snack.

Can you ask for those for free?

Of course you can ask....now whether or not you will get them, that's another story!

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It's a good deal, though the time of day is a bit odd.....

I agree with that. My family was considering doing it, but then by the time we found out it was 3- 4:30, it was already 4:42, so we ended up not eating at the picnic.

To save money, one day I went with my friend and we bought some food, put it in a cooler, and put it in the trunk of the car. At lunch and dinner time, we went back out, sat in the car, and ate. Oh, and SOB won't be open. Most Likely.

I'm going to eat in the park. I was just wanting to know the best bang for the buck. Thanks for all who answered. Probably will have some LaRosas, definitely potato works, a funnel cake, Oh yeah , blue soft serve. I hoping this coller weather holds out until next week.

On the blue soft serve - even though it is not on the menu board, you can order a kids size and still get a good amount of ice cream at a lower price. I know this to be true when ordered in a cup versus a cone, not sure if kids size cones are offered.