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Steel Curtain down for 2024. https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/flagship-kennywood-roller-coaster-will-not-open-this-season/K7UHT6YEURB7RCKZ7AK5LNQ33U/

Great news for the kids. Iron Menace is only a 48" height requirement.

I went for the first time last year. Had after 4pm tickets and it started raining off and on as soon as we walked in. Park kept everything but Zinger open and we had a blast. I couldn't get enough of Mamba. I got a solid 45 minutes of rides on Prowler at night. They still ran the Carnival parade even with off and on rain. Can't wait to get back to this park. I could ride Mamba and Prowler all day long and be happy. I really liked Timber Wolf, too.

There is no Platinum pass anymore. Need a goldpass + all parks addon, prestige pass, or hotel stay for early entry currently.

Yes. They might be even cheaper at Canada's Wonderland. The $100 all park addon will be.

Upcoming plans leaked. "... include a "Racin Railway" rollercoaster, a rapids splash battle, relocated train ride, a meet and greet area, and a new splash pad." Appears to be a clone of the snoopy coaster at CW. https://www.reddit.com/r/Carowinds/comments/1bk8j6q/carowinds_project_sparrow_plans_revealed/

Concerts back at the amphitheater this year. https://www.carowinds.com/events/summer-music-fest

Thanks for the info. I still had not heard what that building was for. I agree on the lift hill. People were still having a blast on it. People still loved it. Guy I rode with had never been on it and loved it. I heard lots of people around the park talking about how good it was.

Fancy new machine.

The good news: Lightning Rod 3.0 has been running all day. Much of it on 2 trains. Bad news: there's really nothing high speed about the chain lift. It's a bit depressing going up if you're familiar with the 1.0 and 2.0 version. I didn't see any new track. Also, when cresting the lift and 2nd little hill, there's now a huge building behind the first wave turn type section straight ahead. It's fairly big and just takes away more of the trees and nature around the park.

Update: they are adding a Christmas event and opening late Nov - Jan 4.

Six Flags Over Georgia opens their season with fighting and a shooting. Already in mid-season form. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-break-up-fights-at-six-flags-over-georgia-opening-day

There's still a chance. Now coming 2025.

Intimidator is now called Thunder Striker. I305 at KD is now Project 305.

If you like old wooden coasters there's a John Allen at Lake Winnie between Atlanta and Knoxville in Chattanooga. Another credit or two if you're into counting/collecting those and a great water ride.

You're probably good. They are doing test runs today.

Scarowinds is no longer a separate ticket. https://www.carowinds.com/events/scarowinds

Most likely they will use their old scanner turnstiles or a newer model. Scan your wristband to enter.

News today. Daily FL+ will get 1 trip on TT2. Season FL+ is not limited.

Agree with the above. The two weeks before Halloween starts are dead. Weekdays are walk ons.

This park is dying. No coasters this year. Sad to see. Breaking - Big News Out of #LakemontPark Lakemont Park, a longstanding attraction in the Altoona area, announces significant changes for the 2024 Spring/Summer season. The Park grounds have been a focal point for our community for 130 years, and how the land has been used continues to evolve based on the needs of Blair County residents. As our community grows, develops, and changes, Lakemont Park has to adapt and change, too. This 2024 season at Lakemont Park will look different than in years past, as we transition to new and improved events and activities to serve our guests better. The 2024 season will feature four batting cages, four basketball courts, two volleyball courts, two mini-golf courses, and ten pavilions. Notably, the amusement rides, including Skyliner and Leap The Dips, will not be operational during the summer season due to declining attendance, increased maintenance costs of two wooden rollercoasters and rides, and other financial challenges. Andrea Cohen, President of Lakemont Park, expressed, “This was a difficult decision to make. We hope our community will find new ways to enjoy our beautiful grounds as we update the Lakemont Park experience.” Some things will not change. Lakemont Park will continue to host the Central Blair Recreation Commission Men’s Summer League. The Park will also continue to host school picnics in the spring as well as the camps in the summer. And, planning for the 2024 Holiday Lights on the Lake is already underway, as we are excited to continue hosting this longtime tradition. Lakemont Park land, owned by Blair County, is intended for parks and recreation. “We met with a few businesses and organizations to use the grounds for recreational sporting events and welcome the opportunity to discuss new business ventures,” noted Cohen. We invite collaboration with the community to explore new uses and improvements and we are open to renting our facilities for community events, including music festivals, craft shows, car shows, fundraising walks, yard sales, and more. Interested parties can contact Lakemont Park at info@lakemontparkfun.com. “Our community has enjoyed the Park grounds since 1894. Lakemont Park is a perfect event gathering place, allowing family and friends to connect outdoors. We enjoy partnering with local organizations to host their special events and fundraisers, using our conveniently located facility,” stated Cohen. Reservations for the 2024 season are now being accepted through the Park office. The pavilions offer a unique opportunity where guests can bring their own food or hire Snappy Chef for a catered event. Visitors will have access to 36 mini-golf holes at The Links at Lakemont. The 700 Park Avenue ∙ Altoona, Pennsylvania 16602 Phone (814) 949-7275 Fax (814) 949-9207 Rabbit Hole course embraces a Pennsylvania Woodlands theme that local artist Michael Allison designed. Harris Mini-Golf of Wildwood, NJ, designed the Keystone Falls 18-hole course, which is a challenging, regulation-sized, ADA-accessible course featuring a stone waterfall and ponds. Special discounted tickets for mini-golf groups of 20 or more are available, and classic yard games can be rented through the office. The four baseball/softball batting cages cater to both team usage and individuals of all ages for practice and entertainment. A limited number of seasonal staff positions are available to assist with operations, grounds, special events, and organizing Holiday Lights on the Lake. Applications can be found on our website at lakemontparkfun.com or by emailing info@lakemontparkfun.com. SEASONAL SCHEDULE • Mid-April through Early June: Batting cages and mini-golf • Wednesday to Friday: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm • 48-hour notice required for 30-60 minute batting cage rentals • June-August: During school summer vacation • Wednesday to Friday: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm • Saturday and Sunday: 1:30 pm - 8:30 pm • Closed Monday and Tuesday, including holidays • Once school starts: Weekends only until Labor Day weekend • Sunday of Labor Day is the last day of the season

At ACE Winterfest this weekend the park announced Rampage will not open in 2024. They are searching for a refurb partner.

They started testing TT2 yesterday. Footage on socials.

Many Six Flags parks have demo'ed old ticket booths. SFoT, Fiesta, Georgia, MM

Not advertised. But it's there and will appear on mobile ordering for verification. I was sort of surprised it didn't appear at other parks. I am not talking about membership dining plans. This is for 2024 diamomd season passes and dining plans purchased since August. Not a huge deal but I thought it was interesting.