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By use of the word "stubbly", are you describing a man who hasn't shaved for the day, or do you mean actually having a trimmed beard? If you meant that a man having not shaved *could* appear unkempt, then I would agree with you - but only to an extent. However, if you think having a beard is unprofessional, then I couldn't disagree more. Having a beard has NOTHING to do with one's professionalism. Having an unruly appearance could cause someone to have an unbased impression of you, but it does not determine one's capability. In Disney's case, they hire Cast Members as though they were auditioning for a show. Thus I agree that there are certain positions that probably lend themselves to being clean shaven - just as there are those that lend themselves to having facial hair. For instance, the fellows that sing in the Barbershop quartet on Main Street. Their having a mustache lends itself to the part, does it not? Or what about the Jungle Cruise Boat Captains? Or the Country Bear Jamboree Show Coordinators? Or Splash Mountain Ride Attendants? Seems to me a rugged look better fits the "part." Actually, I think the cast members in the Adventureland/Frontierland areas of the park always looked out of place by BEING clean shaven and neat and tidy. Now a cast member working a Fantasyland attraction, such as It's a Small World, or Winnie the Pooh etc would probably be better served being clean shaven IMO. Why? Because small children can perceive men with facial hair as being stern or intimidating. I feel those attractions should be cast with those having a gentler appearance with no seperation between their face and the child's eyes. I speak to this due to personal experience. I happen to hold the record as the first Disney Store Cast Member in this region to ever be allowed to have a beard. Many years ago, I worked the Disney Store as a sideline kick. I left the store after two years of hard work, only to be asked to return/assist during busier holiday times. In the time since I had left the position, I had grown a full beard and was unwilling to shave clean. Because of my "professionalism" and high former cast member ranking, I was welcomed back with open arms and told I could keep the beard as long as I kept it trimmed within a certain length. I made sure it was kept tidy and trimmed as to not appear sloppy and I worked another season WITH the beard. Bottom line... I disagree with any *possible* sentiments that someone having facial hair is "unprofessional." Heck, even Santa, Abe Lincoln, and Uncle Walt himself would agree with me. Shaggy - (but not a shaggy beard ;-)

It's 2012 and just under four more months until Kings Island opens its doors for its 40th season. Like last year's topic, each day I will try my best to post a "vintage" Kings Island photo from my massive collection of media I've gathered over the years through personal collections and online discoveries. You're likely to see some of your photos, so don't be surprised. Anything goes. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=23316&hl=%2Bflashback+%2Bopening&fromsearch=1'>http://www.KICentral...ng&fromsearch=1 2011 Flashback Till Opening Topic^^

Yes, I have looked. At some of the Atlanta locations, but not all. I'd rather have Gold Star, though.

Like me with long hair durring CP's Halloweekends, I giggle at the "looking good today" sign at Spiral Gate. I don't wear facail hair though, full face prosthetic + facial hair = OUCH!

Photo #25 - Der Alte Deutsche Bier Garten 1977

I actually agree. If I am paying $60.00+ to go to an amusement park this year, I want to see professionalism. KI is the same way, if you are stubbly, you need to go shave or go home.

I vote for another new wave pool! There is nothing Kings Island needs more than three wave pools!

Does your friend run a bulldozer, by any chance?

Doesn't it say in the terms of service that any information stated as fact needs its source listed? I'd be very interested in hearing yours, what with this "assured" stuff.

I can feel the bars hit my shoulders just looking at that picture....very nice shot!

Another observation about the 74 pic. We now know where CP got their garbage can spacing technique!

What are those in the upper left corner of the 1974 shot, right next to where the restrooms are now? Are those picnic tables?

I've seen old pictures of the fountain and often thought, geez that looks so much better than today. But when I look at these 2, there is no doubt that the fountain area looks better today than in 1974. Not only the trees, but the coloring on the buildings looks much better. Thanks again