 and he hopes the ride will be special for everyone during any time of year. He tried his two minutes, and the new ride is expected to beef up the family fun. This is WHIO Continuing News. To pay more for a membership to Costco, the Gold Star membership goes up five bucks September 1st. The executive membership rises $10. It's the first increase in the fees since 2017. There is good news. The price of the hot dog meal is staying the same.