Missing a fun feature

[Uncle Orville]

Can someone PLEASE fix the giant clock?

[BoddaH1994]

The floral clock? 
 

It’ll probably be fully functional by Memorial Day when all of the flowers are in. 

[BlondyRidesOn]

I remember the floral clock being inoperable much of last year. It's a shame as it's one of the most charming aspects of the park. I'd love to see more emphasis on landscaping in the coming years, like having each area feature their own unique plants and shrubbery. I feel like currently each area has the same plants when it would thematically go a long way if it differed between each area.

[disco2000]

53 minutes ago, BlondyRidesOn said:

I remember the floral clock being inoperable much of last year. It's a shame as it's one of the most charming aspects of the park. I'd love to see more emphasis on landscaping in the coming years, like having each area feature their own unique plants and shrubbery. I feel like currently each area has the same plants when it would thematically go a long way if it differed between each area.

 

It doesn't help when parents tell their kids to get in the clock to take a picture and they start messing with the clock hands....

[nhimes90]

The clock rarely, if ever, operated in 2023 or 2024. I think it stopped working somewhere near fall of 2022. 

[Imperial79]

Hopefully they can get it working this year, along with the fountains in the ponds of Kings Mills Antique Autos, I noticed they weren't there (or weren't working), it's a beautiful attraction, and the trees are starting to get bigger now, so we can enjoy that as well, while on the ride. 

[brenthodge]

1 hour ago, Imperial79 said:

Hopefully they can get it working this year, along with the fountains in the ponds of Kings Mills Antique Autos, I noticed they weren't there (or weren't working), it's a beautiful attraction, and the trees are starting to get bigger now, so we can enjoy that as well, while on the ride. 

YEAH  The fountains didnt run at all in 23 and were actually removed in 24. How hard can floating fountains be that run for years in retention ponds all around KI

[BeeastFarmer]

Missouri Jane is up to some mischief with the fountains and clock. Tired of scaring people at WWC.

[Oldschool75]

Honestly, I don’t think most kids today could read the clock anyway. Yes, I’ve come across this.


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[Orion-XL200]

I wish there were more topiaries in the park. The landscaping of the park at one point could have been considered an attraction itself.

 

[jbeast]

I agree with the landscaping being a more important part of the park. When I was a young kid, KI was full of trees, I know progress happens, and I love the big coasters in my backyard. Just seems like there is not as much shade left on a hot summer day due to so many open spaces. It seems like a small thing in the big picture, but things like the vine tunnel back when I was younger make memories. Not only was it always cooler under that canopy, it was nice transition from one part of the park to the next. Always loved walking through there.

 

[kingsislandfan1972]

15 hours ago, Oldschool75 said:

Honestly, I don’t think most kids today could read the clock anyway. Yes, I’ve come across this.


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Might as well change it to a digital clock!

[Losantiville Mining Co.]

On the topic of landscaping and the little things, I wish the park would bring back the two planter carts that sat at the front of International Street after the 2019 renovation. They looked like the old taffy carts and added some visual interest, even when there were no flowers in them. 

I think installing things like those carts, some small kiosks, raised planter beds, and a few other small decorations would give the park a little more charm than it already has.