Kodak did the Eiffel Tower for a while too.

Kayak Pools sponsored Kenton Cove Keelboat Canal. ( they even had a full sized above ground pool at the ride exit for a while)

So basically, this is nothing new and everyone is having knee-jerk reactions to something that is probably not a big deal?

Well, except the train wraps. I think if I see my beautiful Vortex all wrapped up in ads, I might cry...

Unless that wraps are cool like the ones on Viper. I enjoyed those a lot.

It's nothing new, but it wasn't like EPCOT/Six Flags-in your face back then either. Usually it was a advertisement in a brochure, or map or in small print on the entry sign. Basically, I think we are joking about how far the advertising could be taken.

Kodak at one time also had various photo spots scattered throughout the park, which mysteriously vanished without a trace several years ago.

Not until Fuji Film had them a while before they faded away.

Disney's Photo Spots were all Kodak. Kodak sponsored the park maps, too, and had a store on Main Street. Now all of the above is thanks to Nikon. Fuji Film has never been involved, which some learned insiders say was one factor (doubtlessly of many) that kept a Fuji coaster from opening in Epcot's World Showcase's Japan. Kodak (and now Nikon) probably wouldn't be thrilled about a competitor's name being plastered on a headlining ride. Fair enough!

Branding happens when you least expect it!

I do wish KI had at least kept the photo spots marked in some way, even without a major photography-related company sponsoring them. I remember where two of them were, but not all of them (one was in front of Vortex's loops on the path between Coney and Rivertown and the other was where The Bat gets close to the fence in Action Zone).

And if I remember correctly, the photo spots were taken care of very well as well. Paint and foliage all looking good...

Even though I had a problem with Paramount pushing Tom Cruise on me, I've never had a problem with the sponsorship ads in Kings Island. A lot of posters are citing campaigns in the past that I grew up with.

As long as they don't get Tom Cruisey with it, I'm fine.

I thought the Kraft Macaroni ad was cool. I'd like for the sponsors to be innovative like that, but a lot of times, that's not possible.

I remember one of the photo spots that was on the midway facing the loop of King Cobra.

And so it begins...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/safeauto/hauntticketgiveaway/prweb12209198.htm

I could have alot of FUN(see what I did there?) in one night with Fright and Fast Lane

On-board sound system brought back to life to play the SafeAuto jingle on loop throughout the ride. (Can someone edit up a video overlaying this song over the ride experience?)

I realize I'm over a month late, but I just saw this post, and I couldn't resist the opportunity, so your wish is my command.

You're welcome

For some reason, I find that much funnier than I anticipated. Perhaps because it's midnight.