Gold Pass Parking/Reserved Parking

^I had a theory about why they did that day see if you guys think it is true;

Might they try to get all those people in the park that day to get rid of unused food that might go stale in the offseason, obviously in games our plush doesn't go stale and same with merch but I would think that it would be a huge help to food to get rid of all that food for full price.

While that's a good theory, it also hurt the perception of the park. Who wanted to wait in long lines because of both a mass amount of guests on top of reduced capacity (trains put away on coasters and/or some rides being closed), and probably even reduced staffing? That's probably why Cedar Fair didn't try it this year. Apparently, COO Jack Falfas claimed that such a practice doesn't bring enough revenue...

One perk I would like to (have) seen for season passes, gold or not, is a food/drink discount, like 10% off for passholders. I know that PKI did Gold Pass Meal Deals, but not everyone comes to the park as a family of four. A similar discount on merchandise would also (have) been nice. If KI does a perk program again, it should be like CP's Joe Cool Club, where club members get ERT for 1/2 to 1 hour on select coasters/rides before general park opening EVERY day. They also get some discounts on some merchandise, and $1 off a Midway Market buffet. While there is no bring-a-friend free days (I don't think there was even a friend discount available), nor a special parking area, it's well worth the extra $15. In fact, I plan to get my Maxx Pass through CP because of that amenity.