Kentucky Kingdom (SFKK, KK) Discussion Thread

[Six Flags Haiti]

The park's agreement with the state for some of their tax incentives requires them to pull a certain percentage from out of state. I think it's 25%. They did this same deal last year as a way to boost that number. It was marketed to Indiana and Tennessee at the time.

 

http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2015/05/22/kentucky-kingdom-approved-million-tax-recovery-incentives-kentucky-tourism-development-finance-authority/27784821/

 

That is an interesting incentive to manage around. $3.75m over 10 years is decent for a park of this size.

 

It changes the hurdle rate around a bit, but I would still guess that the risk is fairly low with initial demand relatively low from out of state guests, and most visitation will be incremental (IE, they don't go with out this offer).

 

Curious if they ever release if they hit this number.

[neil009]

Second day free offers provide great perceived value as a guest but the cost to the park is basically zero.

 

Yeah that's one of those incentives that's basically all mental, like "all you can eat pancakes". The vast majority of people can't eat more than two or three restaurant-style pancakes, and the vast majority of those coming from out of state will only do one day at the park.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Second day free offers provide great perceived value as a guest but the cost to the park is basically zero.

 

Yeah that's one of those incentives that's basically all mental, like "all you can eat pancakes". The vast majority of people can't eat more than two or three restaurant-style pancakes, and the vast majority of those coming from out of state will only do one day at the park.

The site is advertising one day tickets at $39.95, so even if you do go only one day, it's still $10 less than you would have paid. Really good news for us residents of neighboring states.

[prozach626]

That's a great promo for sure but does it seem to anyone else like they are "begging" for people to come with these promotions (maybe not that drastic but it get's the point across best).

As opposed to raising prices to scare out of state consumers away? No offense, but I don't understand your point or cause for concern. I'll be honest, although I planned on sneaking away and driving the four hours to the park sometime this summer the out of state offer definitely made it more appealing.

[Henry M]

Is Kentucky Kingdom still owned by six flags?

[SixFlagsAstroworld]

Is Kentucky Kingdom still owned by six flags?

 

 

No.

[Midgetman82]

That sure is one hell of a deal for out of state customers! This looks like a continuing push by Ed to really put this park back as a strong regional destination like he had planned.

 

And if we do the math for a person with no season pass...

Regular one day ticket $39.95, plus $8 for parking would be $47.95. Per drink is a little over $2 usually.

Discounted $29.95 TWO day ticket, plus parking is $37.95; $45.95 if you do come back the next day (added parking again). All that mixed with the free drinks!

Edited April 13, 2016 by Midgetman82

[Password121]

Yeah at one point I was seriously considering adding Kentucky Kingdom on to my Kings Island/Cedar Point trip this summer but I decided on Kennywood. When I saw this offer I *almost* tried to see if I could squeeze in a day and a half at the park but unfortunately it's not possible.

 

The people that go for this ticket won't be back all too often if they're not enthusiasts getting a season pass from out of state, so it's safe to assume this won't be that many people and they'll be paying their way through anyways with parking and food. There's really no way the park loses out too much with this one. I think it's a good idea.

[Midgetman82]

Keep in mind, the park makes no money off of parking. The State Fair Board does.

[SFOG1991]

That's an amazing deal. I was already planning to go to the park but this makes it easier for me to do one afternoon and then the first half of the next day for very cheap.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Do anyone know how crowds are the first weekend in June? I plan on taking advantage of the "out-of-state" offer and might be at the park on Jun.4 (Sat) or Jun.5 (Sun).

[Turtle Wax]

I'm guessing Friday and Sunday will be a little busier than normal with Holiwood Nights going on June 3rd and 4th at Holiday World.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I'm guessing Friday and Sunday will be a little busier than normal with Holiwood Nights going on June 3rd and 4th at Holiday World.

 

Ok. That sounds great. Hopefully, it shouldn't be too crowded. Maybe school might be still in session. LOL.

[palmerleeberry]

BANG, BANG, BANG, POP, BOOOOM!

 

Sorry about that, but I'm still beating myself up for not planning to go to Kentucky Kingdom this year.

 

Let's see, where was I?

 

 

STORM CHASER - ARE YOU CHASING IT OR IS IT CHASING YOU?

[Nwstone]

How about this, looks good doesn't it?

[mudvayneimn]

I like it. I wonder how the landscaping is coming along on SC. Guess we'll find out next weekend!

[RyanTPM]

Its a nice looking sign, not sure that i like it on the rides structure itself though, and i don't know why

[alpengeist04]

Really looking good. I think Storm Chaser is a great addition to go along with my #1 favorite steel coaster, Lightning Run. I look forward to riding in the near future.

[Nwstone]

Is anyone going to the park buy-out this Saturday I thought someone said they were a few weeks ago

[thrillseeker4552]

Is anyone going to the park buy-out this Saturday I thought someone said they were a few weeks ago

 

All I know is that the park buyout is for VEX High School Robotics World Championships (it's in Louisville).

[sfkk]

The 2016 map is up on the website now.

[Nwstone]

Coaster force just uploaded their pov of storm chaser. Camera is very shaky but you get a glimpse of some landscaping in the area.

[gerstlaueringvar]

"Is it earthquake or old Vakoma? Wait never mind it's ClusterFarce video"

[DoinItForTheFame]

 

Me likey!! It looks really good! Can't wait to try out this coaster!

[kentuckycc]

I drove by last night and it looks like SC has a really cool lighting package added to it. The corked roll has several different lights as well as a few other parts of the track