2023 is shaping up to be another exciting year for the culinary offerings at Kings Island. This year we have a new executive chef named Joseph Perez. Click here for details.

 

We have the new Grain and Grill on International street. Grain and Grill will offer Eastern European and Mediterranean flavors including grilled and rotisserie meats like Moroccan Chicken, Glazed Pork Shoulder, Shrimp Skewers, and fresh seasonal sides.

Then, announced last year the old Hanks will become Enrique’s. Click here for details.

 

Over the past 10 years Kings Island has put a lot of effort into increasing the quality and variety of food choices at the park. KICentral is excited to hear what its members experience and feel about the food offerings at Kings Island this year. We will use this thread to keep each other up to date on new offerings and reviews of your culinary experiences at Kings Island.  Don't forget to include those sweet treat reviews as well. 

 

I'm going to miss Skyline being there at the corner of International street. Maybe people don't care for Skyline as much anymore, I don't know. I'm just glad they kept the one in Coney Maul. I'll definitely give grain and grill a try.

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For the awkward size and shape of the building, this use case seems perfect for what it is.

18 minutes ago, BoddaH1994 said:

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The snakeskin background on the sign is great.

So this is like the 3rd thing this has been ever since Diamondback was built. First snake pit, then Tom and Chee, and now Outpost Frozen Cocktails! Speaking of Outpost, maybe Rivertown could someday get an Outpost Cafe like KD? Maybe relocate Linus Launcher somewhere else within Planet Snoopy and use that area for it? 

If that building fails again, I vote for fountain ERT for the Diamondback plaza. 

How has it failed?  Repurposed building seems like a win to me. 

17 minutes ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

So this is like the 3rd thing this has been ever since Diamondback was built. First snake pit, then Tom and Chee, and now Outpost Frozen Cocktails! Speaking of Outpost, maybe Rivertown could someday get an Outpost Cafe like KD? Maybe relocate Linus Launcher somewhere else within Planet Snoopy and use that area for it? 

Snake Pit 1 (Philly cheese steak), Snake Pit 2 (burgers and hot dogs), T+C, now this. Although it didn’t change names, everything about it changed during its run as Snake Pit, so I’d consider it a total of four turnovers. 

Man, I can’t wait to have a frozen cocktail and ride the train. 

2 hours ago, beastfan11 said:

Man, I can’t wait to have a frozen cocktail and ride the train. 

Maybe employ nurses in the Diamondback and MT stations like rough coasters of old used to do, only this time for protein spills and hangovers.

Really hoping they have frozen jack and Coke at this new place like they have at Cedar Point.

2 hours ago, silver2005 said:

Maybe employ nurses in the Diamondback and MT stations like rough coasters of old used to do, only this time for protein spills and hangovers.

I don't know that they could recruit RNs to work those stations with the abysmal pay they offer, at least as of last year. I know your post is said in jest, but my view on their pay is not. 

48 minutes ago, BeeastFarmer said:

I don't know that they could recruit RNs to work those stations with the abysmal pay they offer, at least as of last year. I know your post is said in jest, but my view on their pay is not. 

As someone who's spent over 100 days with nurses around, you're preaching to the choir on RN pay. 

9 hours ago, Hawaiian Coasters 325 said:

So this is like the 3rd thing this has been ever since Diamondback was built. First snake pit, then Tom and Chee, and now Outpost Frozen Cocktails! Speaking of Outpost, maybe Rivertown could someday get an Outpost Cafe like KD? Maybe relocate Linus Launcher somewhere else within Planet Snoopy and use that area for it? 

Linus Launcher being relocated would be a perfect opportunity to retheme the flume and return it to Rivertown. That location for it would be very out of place if the flume switched back but a Snoopy ride stayed right there. Tear up the concrete between the flume queue and the Flying Ace exit, landscape it up to create separation, and you've got a proper area border again.

Diamondback's lift structure is looking good in the background of that photo, the completed project will be so much better than it's been since the first few seasons before the fading started, and the color scheme will fit Rivertown properly.

4 hours ago, PKIDelirium said:

Linus Launcher being relocated would be a perfect opportunity to retheme the flume and return it to Rivertown. That location for it would be very out of place if the flume switched back but a Snoopy ride stayed right there. Tear up the concrete between the flume queue and the Flying Ace exit, landscape it up to create separation, and you've got a proper area border again.

Diamondback's lift structure is looking good in the background of that photo, the completed project will be so much better than it's been since the first few seasons before the fading started, and the color scheme will fit Rivertown properly.

That whole zone needs to be cleaned up a bit, but I actually don’t mind the flume being a “pivot ride” since the theming (except the old Snoopy at the end that looks pretty crappy) doesn’t alter the ride experience. If the whole area was softened a bit and the restrooms given a more “rustic” exterior I think it still works as a transition between the two areas. I’d still love to see the whole “camp Snoopy” retheme. That would really make it a non issue if that area just flowed (no pun intended) right into Rivertown with a more rustic look and feel. 

^ My facial reaction right now. ^

On 4/10/2023 at 3:53 PM, BoddaH1994 said:

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Did the new VIP area move here? Wait my bad, it's still behind Miami River Brewhouse overlooking Diamondback.

On 4/10/2023 at 3:53 PM, BoddaH1994 said:

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Peoples' reaction to Skyline on here is my reaction to alcohol.

 

Oh yay ... 

Yeah, I thought the cocktail thing was an odd choice, especially since Brewhouse is right around the corner.

Beverage choices aside, that is a great use for that space! Excited to check out the new Tom + Chee location where Chik-Fil-A was, though.

-MDMC, who does not drink

Outpost Frozen Cocktails has now been added to the Kings Island website: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/dining/outpost-frozen-cocktails

1 hour ago, Orion13 said:

Outpost Frozen Cocktails has now been added to the Kings Island website: https://www.visitkingsisland.com/dining/outpost-frozen-cocktails

Mom is already looking forward to it.

Hoping the FAQs get updated soon for the dining options as it still lists I Street Skyline and Tom & Chee in Rivertown

New cups!

 

Neu Menü für Tom+Chee

 

 

 

8 hours ago, chad_1138 said:

I met the head pastry chef Belen yesterday. I talked to her extensively about her process since she is almost solely responsible for the creative side of things such as Sweet Spot. Super nice lady! It would be cool if they had her on the KIC podcast some time. 

7 hours ago, BoddaH1994 said:

I met the head pastry chef Belen yesterday. I talked to her extensively about her process since she is almost solely responsible for the creative side of things such as Sweet Spot. Super nice lady! It would be cool if they had her on the KIC podcast some time. 

Or the Attractions Group Podcast  

2 hours ago, robintodd said:

Or the Attractions Group Podcast  

Maybe he was recording that talk for his podcast LOL