Cedar Fair designates new corporate VP for food service

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Thanks! I guess I always seem to call it Busch Gardens Europe.

I'm not sure Busch Gardens even calls themselves that anymore.

Or that they ever really did officially.

Bring back "The Old Country!!!"

That's what was on my Loch Ness Monster tank top back in the days of my first visit in the late 70's...

I don't think I've ever had a meal at Dorney Park that was either:

A) Tasty

B) Quick

C) Memorable in a good way

D) Reasonably priced

Let's hope they get this right.

Lord Gonchar said:
I'm not sure Busch Gardens even calls themselves that anymore.

Or that they ever really did officially.

I am fairly certain that was the official name while BGT was doing the "Africa" moniker. The Busch parks have changed names a lot, too often IMO, while I think the only Sea World park to change names was the Ohio one (right?). Meh, at least their rides don't change names....oops, Cheetah Chase is now Sand Serpent. Ahhh, well at least we stil have Montu and no Flight Deck, LOL...

Oh - and the good BBQ... hoping to get to BGT(A)(TDK) this weekend... :)

It only lasted a few months, and they probably changed back when they couldn't find parks on maps of Europe and Africa.

rollergator said:
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Oh - and the good BBQ... hoping to get to BGT(A)(TDK) this weekend... :)

TDK?

The Dark Kontinent?

At the risk of violating TOS, but at the benefit of continuing an interesting discussion on F&B....where are your top 2-3 theme park "must see" dining experiences when factoring in quality, price and service?

My top three are:

-Potato Patch - Kennywood

-Peco's Bill's - WDW, MK

-Mythos, IOA, Florida

Mmmmmmmm Potato Patch :)

From what I could remember I would say:

-Potato Patch
-the tacos at Indiana Beach
-the black forest cake at Busch Gardens Virginia

Ugh, is there something wrong with me that while growing up in Pittsburgh, I've never seen the appeal (haha, get it? a-peel?) of Potato Patch? Those fries are always limp and soggy.

-Fudge @ Holiday World
-Fudge @ Kennywood
-Fudge @ Waldameer

(no, they are not all the same and yes, I love a piece of fudge)

- Potato Patch fries at Kennywood
- Pizza at Knoebels
- Pizza at Kings Island
- Everything (especially the pizza) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Oh? That was four? lol

I had really good burgers at Waldameer and Splashin' Safari. Best was the corned beef sandwich at BGW's Festhaus.

Soon to be joined by Panda Express' Orange Chicken at GAdv?

I'm going to a concert in NYC tonight..maybe I'll get myself a real pastrami sandwich...something I definitely CAN'T get at an amusement park.

And FWIW, the Potato Patch fries did nothing for me. Someone mentioned onion rings swimming in grease. Isn't that the way it's supposed to be? ;)

where are your top 2-3 theme park "must see" dining experiences when factoring in quality, price and service?

That's a good question. One that comes to mind is the fried chicken platter at 50s Prime Time Cafe in Disney's Hollywood Studios. $17 for half of a chicken, mashed potatoes, and some of the best greens you've ever had. Easily one of the best bargains at WDW. If you are doing a family trip, eat in the restaurant proper, where the wait staff delivers on a pretty good shtick. (For example: have one of the adults in your party ask for dessert before eating their vegetables and see what happens.) But, if you are solo or an adult couple, eat instead at the Tune-In Lounge, right next to the restaurant. They offer the full restaurant menu, and the bartenders there are among the friendliest anywhere on property.

I know Potato Patch fries are the favorite of many, (I have mine with gravy AND cheese), but I always go back to Cedar Point fries as being the best. Love 'em.

I totally agree with Brian Noble about Prime Time Cafe. I will never forget what happened when I left those pot roast carrots (ick) behind on my plate. No S'mores for me.

Park food is pricey and hit or miss, but I'll take Busch, Disney, Dollywood, and Silver Dollar City any day. There the worry goes away and mealtime is actually something to look forward to.

As a brief aside, I noticed that the Beradi's Fry stand was in place in Sandusky on the corner of Perkins and 250. So he will be back for this season! :D

The tastiest items I've had at a park in the last five years have been:

- chicken fingers at Carowinds snack shop

- mint chocolate fudge at Holiday World & Six Flags St. Louis

- poutine at Canada's Wonderland

LostKause said:
- Pizza at Kings Island

Is that LaRossas? We found it OK at the park but felt it was way better at one of their real restaurants.

Mike Gallagher said:
TDK?

The Dark Kontinent?

LOL! Whoopsie, was spelling phonetically. I'z hukked on phonnix!

edit: Speaking of Phoenix ;) - I find Cesari's to be....just OK. I can get better NY style pizza here in Florida (once Satchel's re-opens from their fire).

Potato Patch? Meh.
Cesari's? Meh.
Mythos? Meh.
IB Tacos? A little better than Meh.
HW Fudge? Meh.

Knoebel's Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches? Hell yeah.