JJLehto Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Yeah, I had a terrible experience when I went. Was so packed and yup rides went down at random times, lines were slow as snails. Deff thinking I'll be going on a Thursday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 There are two kinds, the regular VIP pass gives you one ride on each coaster, and the other one is unlimited rides. Keep in mind that Thunderbolt does not allow single riders. You purchase the passes next to Garfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Good to know, thanks all! Good thing, as things work out I will have to go here on a weekend in July. Kinda dreading it but it is what it is, and fast pass will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 ^ Exterminator 1st. trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 The nightmare has finally ended!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 15 years is plenty long for that ride. I am just grateful the ride system is here to stay long term again. A new lease on life! This is really exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I'll actually ride this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Screen grab from a KW Facebook video: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary.pesik Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 So it's gone already... I wanted to go on it for the lulz. For some reason, the mouse's (altered) voice reminded me of Sonic SatAM Dr. Robotnik. Same voice actor, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 Kennywood shared the new logo for the Old Mill in their latest newsletter. I'm glad Garfield was booted for an opossum and skunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Some more old pics These are from the summer of 2000 Enjoy! Last year of Steel Phantom! Jack Rabbit Thunderbolt Pitt Fall and Steel Phantom OUCH! Much prefer Phatom 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Gosh I love this park. Renovating Steel Phantom into Phantom’s Revenge was such a brilliant move. I only wish Pitt Fall was still around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Two years ago, I would've said to bring back the colors on the Jack Rabbit station. Now I just miss the neon, which was replaced with similarly arranged LEDs last year. Great pics BTW! I would've loved to have ridden Steel Phantom if just for curiosity's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Thanks for sharing the pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 The governor has approved 17 PA counties to enter into the "green phase" on May 29. While Allegheny County isn't one of them, it'll probably only be a week or so after these counties until it's also moved to this phase, as was the case with the red-to-yellow phase. Since anything and everything can reopen in the green phase as long as PA Department of Health and CDC guidelines are followed, I'd guess that Kennywood would start the process to reopen as soon as feasible shortly thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWoodenCoasters Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 A break in the PA dam...Kennywood opens July 7 for passholders and July 11 for everyone...reservations required etc. https://www.kennywood.com/summer2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I'm not sure if anyone has thought about this or brought it up, but I have to wonder how racing coasters will operate when parks reopen, especially those with a continuous loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I'm not sure if anyone has thought about this or brought it up, but I have to wonder how racing coasters will operate when parks reopen, especially those with a continuous loop. Thinking about the Grand National at Blackpool, I don't really see any problems specific to racing coasters. Each side is not really that close and it looks the same at Kennywood. The only thing I can think of being a problem is unloading two trains at the same time, but that's quite easy to work around. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taeshan Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Do any coasters at KW require lockers for bags and stuff that I should be prepared for? any moveable locker options etc? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 When I was there in 2017 they did not have any locker requirements. Just be advised that you will need a riding partner for Thunderbolt, which in this post-COVID world probably can't be a stranger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 That is correct... you will need a partner for Thunderbolt and it must be someone you traveled to the park with. Also of note, if you plan to ride Pittsburg Plunge or Raging Rapids (if it opens) you need to store your mask in a zip-lock bag while you ride and keep it with you... so be sure to bring one to the park with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Postponed opening. Not sure when exactly they open. Might have just eliminated season pass holders day. Still selling tickets for the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltourfilms Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 The reason for the postponed opening is Allegheny County initiated a temporary one-week pause on gatherings of more than 25 effective today, July 3rd. So they might still be selling tickets for the 11th because it's the first day they're outside that one-week pause window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I don't like to use this phrase much cause I feel it's overly-dramatic, But I'm making an exception for this: Our Long National Nightmare is Over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Guess this will be the new trend of lawsuits for this year... https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/parents-sue-kennywood-sandcastle-idlewild-over-mask-requirements/ The parents of four children with medical conditions are suing Kennywood, Sandcastle Waterpark and Idlewild & SoakZone, contending their ownership violated federal law and Pennsylvania Health Department coronavirus orders by requiring all patrons to wear face masks. The federal lawsuit contends that Palace Entertainment, parent company of the parks, has denied the plaintiffs and their children access to its parks in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Pennsylvania Health Department directives. The children have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks, according to the lawsuit. It seeks punitive and compensatory damages and an injunction forcing Palace to amend its policy and accommodate people with medical conditions. Kennywood spokesman Nick Paradise said corporate policy prohibited him from commenting on pending litigation. Pittsburgh attorney Thomas Anderson, who has filed similar lawsuits against Giant Eagle over mask requirements and represents the four plaintiffs, could not be reached for comment. He filed the complaint Friday on behalf of Janine Wood of Bolivar, Jackie Webber of Kennedy Township, Ryan Walsh of Verona and Lisa Mazzoni of Irwin. “Guests who cannot wear masks for medical reasons are denied full and equal access to the parks,” the lawsuit said. “Plaintiffs have each been denied full and equal access to the parks in violation of Title III of the ADA.” It also contends that the parks are violating Pennsylvania Health Department orders, which provide an exemption to mask requirements for people with medical conditions. On Tuesday, Wood was denied access to Idlewild when she attempted to enter the park with her daughter, according to the lawsuit. “Idlewild security guards prevented entry and screamed at the child, causing her to have a mental breakdown and to break out in hives due to anxiety,” the complaint said. Anderson has filed numerous lawsuits against Giant Eagle on behalf of clients from across the region, alleging its mask policy is discriminatory under the disability act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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