2015 Dining Plan options announced

Why hasn't anyone explicitly explained to everyone that they reversed course yesterday on the changes made the day before?

The dining plans are exactly the same now as they were when you purchased them - or considered purchasing them.

The one thing I don't get is the different menu choices based on which plan you go with (season vs daily). Last year I really enjoyed the 2 slices of pizza option. Now just like Michelle Obama, they are "forcing" me to eat salad and a fruit cup with my single slice of pizza. I know it is for my own good, but those daily pass people get to stuff their face with two slices of pizza, while I throw away a salad and fruit cup. At least they will still let me buy a $15 cup that will allow me to get a gallon of carbinated sugar water for a buck.

I agree with you on that. I would really like to be able to get the nachos at Los Gatos. I don't know why season and daily plan menus differ.

My comment about getting a lawyer involved was sarcasm directed to those who are not happy with the changed dining plan, and expressed how much they didn't like the change. I see it has now been changed back. Not everything the park does will be in everybody's favor is basically what I'm saying.

45Wheelgun said:

Now just like Michelle Obama, they are "forcing" me to eat salad and a fruit cup with my single slice of pizza. I know it is for my own good, but those daily pass people get to stuff their face with two slices of pizza, while I throw away a salad and fruit cup.

If you really prefer something less healthy with your pizza, I clearly see options for bread sticks, chips, and fries. ;)

I was one of the people that complained to the park about the limited selection of generic junk food when the season dining plan first came into existence. It was basically chicken fingers / burgers / hot dogs / pizza for awhile. The park was very responsive and wrote me back and even called, wanting to discuss my opinion. In the end, someone from the food department promised me more variety and healthier options were coming.

They made effort throughout the season, adding grilled chicken sandwiches, turkey burgers, fruit cups, salads, and even tried offering Midway Market for awhile. I was very impressed and appreciated that CP listened to customer feedback.

Fast forward to the 2015 options, and it's night and day for the better. There are so many new locations and finally a decent variety of food. I had told CP how much better Kings Island's season dining plan offerings were and asked why wasn't CP offering burritos, tacos, generic subs, etc.? For 2015, everything that I suggested was added.

I bought a season dining plan to both Cedar Point and Kings Island last year and felt they were incredible deals. I was shocked when they offered a Platinum dining pass for only $99 for 2015. If you eat 2 meals per day, you should be ahead after 4 days, making this a no-brainer add-on for many pass holders.

Does the price of a dining plan go up if I wait until later to get it? If I do get one, it will probably be around the first week of May.

It's already gone up after the end of last season. Unless the park says otherwise, I wouldn't rule out a price increase before the end of this season.

Will I need to get a new pass if I'm adding the All Season Dining Plan this year? Or will it automatically show up on my existing pass if I renew?

It will show up on your existing pass.

When the park opens, i hope they play with the all season dining plan and try out Chickies and Petes, Panda and Chic-Fil-A and possibly Midway Market (again). From seeing what other parks are offering with the dining plan, Cedar Points offerings are far behind.

^^^ The selection isn't that bad... The selection at CW is so bad that most of the time I'll pay for food at non-dining plan locations than eat the crap I get for free with my pass...

I can't see them ever adding any of the chains to the dining plans.

I don't know how they can and keep the dollars straight.

Kings Island officially added Subway (6" & chips) to the All Season Dining Plan this year, and though not listed yet, they just added Panda Express (2 entree & side) & Chick-Fil-A (sandwich or 8-piece nugget basket). So Cedar Fair parks are definitely adding chains, and I hope Cedar Point ends up adding these options as well.

Well, that's interesting, and rather surprising.
Then I wonder what Kings Island dining venue isn't included in the plan? Red's grill seems about all I can think of offhand.
Or is it?

Reds is included at Kings Island!
http://cpfoodblog.com/2015-kings-island-dining-plans/

Then that's everything!

I would like to know why the plan cost difference? 90 for reg pass 129 for plat pass? No differences in plans just a price difference.

The regular plan can only be used at one park, while the platinum can be used across the whole chain.

I was there last weekend. Reds grill is on the list. 4 options

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Homer burger and chips

Chicken tenders and chips

Buffalo chicken wrap and chips