Diamondback96 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I don't think these were there before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I don't think they were......I don't even remember seeing them last week! I don't really remember. If somebody could get an older picture up I would be able to tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I remember noticing those to the right a few weeks ago (and I thought they were new then), over by Girl Space, not in front of the fountains. I suppose they moved them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I think having the U.S. flag there is nice for the opening ceremony in the morning...but I don't like having those three poles blocking the straight on fountain view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Yes, there used to be flag poles on the right side of International Street. Additionally, there used to be a large flag pole out front (outside of the metal detectors). I know it has been tradition the last several years for the American flag to be raised when the National Anthem is sung in the morning. And yes, the flag poles in front of the fountain are new (or at least relocated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I would agree with standbyme. It ruins an amazing view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 I`d say that flag poles hardly ruin the view. Its not like they placed a large display that entirely blocked the view like they did in 2001 for Tomb Raider: The Ride. And besides, I like that they moved the American flag and state flag to such a prominent position. Don`t forget that Memorial Day is coming up soon. (That holiday used to be called Decoration Day once upon a time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 It was, and is, called Decoration Day mostly in the South... There is a long story behind that, but I shant be telling it here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Regardless of what the weekend is called, it has typically signaled the start of the summer season. In fact, Coney Island and Sunlite Pool officially open on Memorial Day weekend, and have for years. Not to mention, that is when Snoopy`s Starlight Spectacular debuts at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Maybe I should reserve judgment until I see it in person, but I would think a better position would be on top of the International Restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 They were up last week and I felt they added to the walk in. You walk in and what do you see? Your flags and the Eiffel Tower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Yes i am very very sure those are very new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I think it adds an element of "grandness" to the view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Nevertheless, and don't take this the wrong way, I think the flags would look even better in the same place, but closer to the ground... 1.) The Eiffel Tower looks larger when your reference point is smaller. 2.) Right now, the flags cover the view of the water spouts. Water shooting above the flags would be pretty cool looking... Even better with those big bulky fountains out of sight and covered by the much more attractive flags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Maybe I should reserve judgment until I see it in person I think this is a fine idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Does anyone know the third flag? Ohio, the USA, and what else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 "It ruins an amazing view" Seriously? Are you kidding me? I don't wear my heart on my sleeve about many things. But quite frankly I am shocked and terribly offended by statements such as that. The entire reason we can enjoy places like KI is because we have the freedom and liberties to do so. That flag represents much much more than an insignificant theme park fountain and observation tower ever could. Many honorable men died defending that flag. And even to this very day many are still defending it on OUR behalf. Not only do I think it's more than appropriate to be the centerpiece of International Street, I feel it is the most noteworthy thing in the park. Someone used the term "grandness." I could not think of a better way to describe it. Shame, shame, shame on all of you that think so little of our American symbol that you'd prefer to not have it obscuring your photos of an amusement attraction. Good Lord I fear for the future of our country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Coney Island Rocks, the third flag is the park flag, in this case the KI flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Well put Shaggy. That is what I tried to allude to in my earlier post. It is now featured in a more prominent location. I wonder if the flag raising that they used to do outside of the gates will now be done at this new location when they play the anthem in the morning. I few weeks ago when I was in Nickelodeon Universe, near the Eiffel Tower, waiting for the ropes to drop to officially open the park (having already secured my early rides on DBack and Beast), I witnessed a thing that reminded me how much I like that the park plays the national anthem at 10am. The group that was there was all talking, but the moment the anthem came on, everyone became silent and began to sing along. People that had ball caps on removed them. It is such a nice way to start off the day at the park, and celebrate all the freedoms that we have in this country and, as Shaggy stated, all the men and women who have died defending the flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I think it's a great addition and makes for a more stately view upon entering the park. Nice to see that the park is giving the Flag a more prominent place in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I'll take "Stars and Stripe" over "Stars and a Mountain" in that spot any day. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 My comment had nothing to do with the flag or what it represents...it was only about aesthetics. If you look in my profile you will see that one of the things I like about the park is that they play our national anthem every morning. Why have I never seen anyone on here complain about when a park has the U.S. flag flying on top of something as trivial as a coaster...now THAT is something I find offensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 ok so maybe i dreamed of the flag poles in the middle last weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoast19 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I still have to agree with standbyme! I NEVER meant my statement to be construed as I hated the American flag (sigh). I suggested a better spot would be on top of the International Restaurant which would give the flags a prominent view even from the parking lot. You might not agree with that certain idea. Which is absolutely fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Why not put them off to the side where they *won't* end up in everyone's pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 And what, pray tell, is wrong with the American flag ending up in a picture? Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I still have to agree with standbyme! I NEVER meant my statement to be construed as I hated the American flag (sigh). I suggested a better spot would be on top of the International Restaurant which would give the flags a prominent view even from the parking lot. You might not agree with that certain idea. Which is absolutely fine. It was like that last year... Most people agree this is better, since people tend not to notice things unless they're right in front of them. What happened to the flag pole out front? (I think I remember one... Or was it before my time?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 And what, pray tell, is wrong with the American flag ending up in a picture? Sigh. The problem is that, with the level of the flags, they probably will not end up in the picture and you'll just get a picture with three silver poles behind you, obscuring the view of the fountains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I like it. It makes the entry feel even more dramatic, the proud American flag waving in front of the fountains and beautiful tower. It looks very patriotic and adds a lot of grandure. Anyone who's complaining about the flag getting in the way of your view, suck it up, you can deal with our national symbol of everything country stands for in your way, can't you? Honestly, people. It's our own Stars and Stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I know a nice place for it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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