Can we talk about the concession operation again...

[IthacaMatt]

It is crazy beyond belief how they operate that place. The lost revenue and money they are letting out the door is crazy.

You would think that if they hired a professional vending company to manage the Dome, they would make 10 times as much money.

 

[Townie72]

This. Anyone who suggests not eating does not have kids or is too old to remember what it's like. Until they're in 3rd or 4th grade... maybe even older than that... they're not really there to follow the players, playcalling, etc. They're taking in the entire experience sans the actual game in most cases. They're trying to spot otto with binoculars, they are mesmerized by baton twirlers, they comment how the band wears sparkly feathered hats, they eagerly await the choo-choo smoke when they hear the train whistle, and study the old people who randomly stand up to yell. But because this is college football, there is ample down time between all of this, and THAT is when the food and snacks become your best friend and an excuse to take them for a walk in the much maligned concourses.

It was getting quite uncomfortable in there on Saturday. I wanted to grab some ice cream for the kids shortly after halftime thinking the lines would be shorter, but because we have only ONE ice cream vendor in the entire building, we quickly scanned the line that went about 30 deep and realized it wasn't happening. This is just one example. Honestly Sala and Wild should be embarrassed and I hope there are sincere plans to rectify this during the renos.

Don't kids go 4 hrs without eating twice a day in school for 180 days a year?

 

[JeffCuse]

Walking food vendors could help alleviate some of the lines.

 

[Townie72]

As many have stated, good luck satiating your little kids for four hours with no snacks. And good luck telling them exactly when they have to eat if you want to try to beat the lines if possible. “Son, I don’t care if you’re not hungry now. It’s the end of the first quarter and you’re going to eat because the wait is 5 minutes instead of 15.” Yeah. Especially when they’re at the age when those things matter to them.

The schools keep kids away from food for four hours twice a day for 180 days. And they tell them exactly when they can eat.

My experience is that kids can always eat, especially if it's nachos, churros, ice cream, etc. But it's been a while.

 

[Newhouser]

Don't kids go 4 hrs without eating twice a day in school for 180 days a year?

not little kids at least not in my school district. Snacks and water bottles are more important than books.

 

[FrancoPizza]

The what? Did you say cinnamon? There is no cinnamon in a pizza fritte! Shame on you...

In my defense, I ate some cinnamon-sugar apple cider donuts from beak & skiff this morning.

 

[Townie72]

not little kids at least not in my school district. Snacks and water bottles are more important than books.

Water bottles.? Do they just get up and walk out when their bladders get full?

Seems to me many on here are wasting money. Instead of the Dome on a Saturday they should just take them to the food court at the Mall and give them $20 each. Kids would be just as happy.

 

[kirbivore]

yea my incident from saturday was mid 2nd quarter , Cashier sees line of 15 people in line , perfect time to take a break and worse she doesnt tell anyone she is closing the register so instead of 15 people in 2 seperate lines, there are 30 in 1 giant line

sounds like something out of Bar Rescue

 

[Newhouser]

Water bottles.? Do they just get up and walk out when their bladders get full?

Seems to me many on here are wasting money. Instead of the Dome on a Saturday they should just take them to the food court at the Mall and give them $20 each. Kids would be just as happy.

And get served a hundred times faster.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Water bottles.? Do they just get up and walk out when their bladders get full?

Seems to me many on here are wasting money. Instead of the Dome on a Saturday they should just take them to the food court at the Mall and give them $20 each. Kids would be just as happy.

It's an event. Kids want a snack or two at an event. Would you go to Yankee Stadium and not buy anything at all, other than your ticket? When you take them to the Fair, do you feed them? Or how about a Chiefs game?

 

[OrangeTown]

Don't kids go 4 hrs without eating twice a day in school for 180 days a year?

Not quite, but close. I'll give you that. But aside from the fact that that is just one minor issue with the whole situation as referenced in my previous post, you're comparing what a kid endures during a day at school to attending an event at the Dome? I also go 10 hours without drinking while I'm at work during the day (sometimes) but that doesn't mean I'm going to do the same when I'm home or out during the evening. Totally different situations.

Why does it not surprise me that you'd be one to deny a child the full experience of an event at a venue such as this?

 

[FrancoPizza]

Water bottles.? Do they just get up and walk out when their bladders get full?

Seems to me many on here are wasting money. Instead of the Dome on a Saturday they should just take them to the food court at the Mall and give them $20 each. Kids would be just as happy.

Kids will be happy pretty much doing anything, but that's not the point. The goal is to expose them to Dome life and hopefully make them want to come back for more. Contrary to what you think, the game of football does not lend itself to young minds who just see a bunch of players in funny looking helmets running in every direction. It takes a planned effort to keep them busy and invested at these events. Food snacking is just one diversion. It's more about the mindset, seeing the world through their eyes. My 5-year-old practically worships the crane. The effort is absolutely worth it when they ask when the next game is. It's the investment of a lifetime - sowing the seeds of a tradition that can grow over the years and keep you connected with your kids even when they become teenagers and they have a million other distractions.

 

[Townie72]

It's an event. Kids want a snack or two at an event. Would you go to Yankee Stadium and not buy anything at all, other than your ticket? When you take them to the Fair, do you feed them? Or how about a Chiefs game?

As a matter of fact, I would go to Yankee Stadium and not by anything but a ticket. I wouldn't show up starving on purpose so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat that junk.

I’m there to watch the game.

The Europeans don’t have concessions. When you see the crowd at a Premiere League game do you see their laps filled with trays of nachos?

The Fair is a different thing. Food is about all there is to do there. Of course I haven’t been to a State Fair since the 1960’s.

I’ll grant you that in the US, food and drink are integral to the stadium “experience”.

 

[Townie72]

Kids will be happy pretty much doing anything, but that's not the point. The goal is to expose them to Dome life and hopefully make them want to come back for more. Contrary to what you think, the game of football does not lend itself to young minds who just see a bunch of players in funny looking helmets running in every direction. It takes a dedicated and planned effort to keep them busy and invested at these events. Food snacking is just one diversion. It's more about the mindset, seeing the world through their eyes. My 5-year-old practically worships the crane. The effort is absolutely worth it when they ask when the next game is. It's the investment of a lifetime - sowing the seeds of a tradition that can grow over the years and keep you connected with your kids even when they become teenagers and they have a million other distractions.

Seems to me from what you wrote the kid has no interest in the “game” and when you say you are going to the game, the kid hears “French fries”.

 

[upperdeck]

As a matter of fact, I would go to Yankee Stadium and not by anything but a ticket. I wouldn't show up starving on purpose so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat that junk.

I’m there to watch the game.

The Europeans don’t have concessions. When you see the crowd at a Premiere League game do you see their laps filled with trays of nachos?

The Fair is a different thing. Food is about all there is to do there. Of course I haven’t been to a State Fair since the 1960’s.

I’ll grant you that in the US, food and drink are integral to the stadium “experience”.

umm yeah they do.. alot more organized though in some places as the food is ordered ahead and picked up.. they also have stadiums where you can only go in and out of the one gate so no need for a concourse. of course they are too busu doing legalized in game betting to eat much of the time.

 

[upperdeck]

maybe we aviod this with no in game vendors..

 

[IthacaMatt]

As a matter of fact, I would go to Yankee Stadium and not by anything but a ticket. I wouldn't show up starving on purpose so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat that junk.

I’m there to watch the game.

The Europeans don’t have concessions. When you see the crowd at a Premiere League game do you see their laps filled with trays of nachos?

The Fair is a different thing. Food is about all there is to do there. Of course I haven’t been to a State Fair since the 1960’s.

I’ll grant you that in the US, food and drink are integral to the stadium “experience”.

Of course they do. Chelsea, in fact, are known for their fine dining options at the stadium. And of course you can get pies, tea, and other adult beverages at the game.

 

[Scooch]

I was waiting for the "angry man enters thread and shakes fist because back in his day parents made their kids go nine days without eating because CHARACTER".

Next up is beating this tangent to death to score Generational Internet Points.

Fun!

 

[Pyle]

Seems to me from what you wrote the kid has no interest in the “game” and when you say you are going to the game, the kid hears “French fries”.

Seems to me that you don't get it. So be it. The rest of us will continue to raise generations of future fans in ways that actually work.

By the way, when my kids hear 'game' they hear 'tailgate, food, soda, cornhole, catch, marching band, cheerleaders, otto, shuttle bus(yes they like this), and football.' We turn a 'game' into an 'experience', you could try the same. Seems like just watching the game is missing out to me. I mean why even go, you can 'just watch' the game on your couch.

 

[Townie72]

Of course they do. Chelsea, in fact, are known for their fine dining options at the stadium. And of course you can get pies, tea, and other adult beverages at the game.

I've been to Arsenal, QPR, West Ham, Totenham, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and several German venues. When there are concessions they are very small and people are NOT eating and drinking at their seats. So kids are very rare.

Also there are far fewer XXL and XXXL patrons.

 

[Pyle]

I've been to Arsenal, QPR, West Ham, Totenham, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and several German venues. When there are concessions they are very small and people are NOT eating and drinking at their seats. So kids are very rare.

Also there are far fewer XXL and XXXL patrons.

Europe also has toilet holes, socialism, 800 languages, undrinkable water, and bad cheese. You can have 'eur' europe

 

[FrancoPizza]

when my kids hear 'game' they hear 'tailgate, food, soda, cornhole, catch, marching band, cheerleaders, otto, shuttle bus(yes they like this), and football.' We turn a 'game' into an 'experience'

i was surprised how much they loved the shuttle - unexpected bonus - although my oldest insisted it would be fun to try to stand without holding on.

 

[bnoro]

Europe also has toilet holes, socialism, 800 languages, undrinkable water, and bad cheese. You can have 'eur' europe

What parts of Europe have you been visiting?

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

I've been to Arsenal, QPR, West Ham, Totenham, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and several German venues. When there are concessions they are very small and people are NOT eating and drinking at their seats. So kids are very rare.

Also there are far fewer XXL and XXXL patrons.

Tell me about all the breaks in play that occurred while attending those games? How about just noting how long those games take? Where are those stadiums located? Where do the fans come from? You don't have to answer the questions, i know the answers: None; two hours (maybe 2.5 max); in neighborhoods; they're local.

 

[tbonezone]

Kids will be happy pretty much doing anything, but that's not the point.

mmmmmmm!!!!! OTTO !

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