Kennywood (KW) Discussion Thread

[FeelTheFORCE]

The colors of Pittsburgh and every pro sports team in the city are black and gold/yellow. Considering 3 of the city's biggest rival teams are orange, there won't be any orange supports on this ride.

[larrygator]

any ideas what the final color is gonna be?

Exactly the same as the Steelers colors, until the fading occurs due to the weather

[JeromyL]

How many days into the operating season do you think it'll be before they have to put up "please, no terrible towels are allowed on ride."?

 

You know they will be sold in the ride exit gift shop!

[prozach626]

LOL you guys. Those supports are as yellow as the yellow of everyone's text on here, only that one last photo makes the supports look orange. The supports are definitely yellow.

Hah. I figured it had to be a filter. Looked way better in orange, though...

[boldikus]

While its most definitely a filter, could also just be the sunlight/angle.

[JG-77]

LOL you guys. Those supports are as yellow as the yellow of everyone's text on here, only that one last photo makes the supports look orange. The supports are definitely yellow.

Hah. I figured it had to be a filter. Looked way better in orange, though...

 

For a second I thought you were saying there was a new word filter involving yellow supports, and I got really confused

[michaellynn4]

Hah. I figured it had to be a filter. Looked way better in orange, though...

 

As a South Jersey / Philly guy, I'd MUCH rather have black and orange than black and yellow. #GoFlyers

[JJLehto]

I was gunna say there's no way it would be orange, the entire point of this ride, which is part of a whole new area, is the Steelers, so it has to be yellow lol Ugly or not and Im no Steelers fan it kinda has to be black and yellow

But nice wishful thinking ha

[tanthonyam]

Is the new coaster scheduled to be ready opening day?

[PennStater]

^ That's what they had originally hoped for, but it now sounds like that's not going to happen. The latest rumor floating around is Memorial Day weekend. Time will tell.

[xChris125x]

More progress on the banana roll. Images from Kennywood Connection Facebook page.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

Every time I see a construction update I just jump with joy!

[middle_keeny]

somebody needs to get me the names of the two guys in the basket. I'd like to buy them a a beer when this is finished.

[bgtlover]

Is the new coaster scheduled to be ready opening day?

 

(From the park's Facebook page)

[Taylor Finn]

Interesting little tid bit from Kennywood's Facebook. They are starting all new team members out at $1.40 more per hour and giving all other employees a raise. I am assuming they were not being paid too, too well before. But $1.40 is a fairly significant increase honestly. I'm sure it won't be a complete game changer for operations or anything. but it is certainly a sign of the park's success.

[PennStater]

Here is a comparison of last year's rates and this year's rates. I think they probably had to do something after all of the issues with being short staffed last year and to be competitive with other businesses in the area. (Lifeguards and bartenders are in reference to Sandcastle Waterpark and Idlewild).

 

2018 Pay Rates

 

2019 Pay Rates

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Awesome news! Always good to see worker pay rising.

[xChris125x]

New image posted by the park's Instagram page.

[JG-77]

That's an awesome shot

[jynx242]

The really odd support structure is turning out to be pretty impressive!

 

Also - good on them for the increases in salary!

[Too Fast For Comfort]

Here is a comparison of last year's rates and this year's rates. I think they probably had to do something after all of the issues with being short staffed last year and to be competitive with other businesses in the area. (Lifeguards and bartenders are in reference to Sandcastle Waterpark and Idlewild).

 

[attachment=0]2018.jpg[/attachment]

 

[attachment=1]2019.jpg[/attachment]

 

Wait, so they paid children less than minimum wage? I know its rural Pennsylvania, but how is that legal?

[ajfelice]

Wait, so they paid children less than minimum wage? I know its rural Pennsylvania, but how is that legal?

 

There is a exemption from minimum wage for recreational and seasonal businesses. Whether someone is for it or against it, it is the current law on the books. However, just a couple hours up the road we operate in the same way, and the lowest paying jobs for 14-15 year olds have by far the most applicants. Go figure.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I know its rural Pennsylvania

You should go to Kennywood sometime! Pittsburgh is a great city, and it's so fun getting off the multi-lane freeway and being an an amusement park right in the middle of it, with those millions of Pittsburghers around you and the skyscrapers off to your left.

[Kw6sTheatee]

I would love to make it out to Kennywood, because I have Pennsylvanian heritage (also there’s this crazy little thing called Steel Curtain ) ... but it’s in Dutch Country, which is on the Eastern side of the state.

[JJLehto]

Very cool

 

A local friend said he heard its not likely to open until July. I never am one to trust "word on the street" esp just regular (non insider) people so anyone have any word? I was planning to go in June after Coastermania and theres no other time, so if it wont be open then I may nix KW