Samuel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) When in Kennywood...eat food! The Potato Patch fries w/ cheese on the side were awesome. I enjoy them soggy and crispy, and I had a good mix of both in my order. Some people don't like the soggy fries, but I find that I'm served this style more and more at restaurants. Potato Patch fries are also similar to the "almost famous" ones served at Pittsburgh's Primanti Bros restaurants. I also had a pretty good funnel cake, dip cone ice cream that was amazing (seriously, go for this ice cream over the others in the park -- it's near the Auto Race), tasty popcorn, and the classic pillow-poof of cotton candy. The $9.99 souvenir cup + refills was a better value than Cedar Point's souvenir offer, and I had plenty of refills that made it worth it. Just reading this put me into a diabetic coma. Sounds like you had a good time, though. I can't wait to visit this park, hopefully next year. Lol, thanks Zach. There was lots of sharing to go around with the food, so I didn't totally eat everything myself. Still, amusement parks are places where I don't mind bending the diet a bit. I think you'll have a great time when you visit; the park's in great shape. Edited August 22, 2017 by Samuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I hear you on the diet bending. Park days are my cheat days, too. Although I usually binge on beer that day a bit more than food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistyTie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This new RMC is totally going to be better than Steel Vengeance. The dive loop and wave turn look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legocraft Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 This new RMC is totally going to be better than Steel Vengeance. The dive loop and wave turn look amazing. I'm not sure where you're getting that from. It has never been stated what the manufacturer is, or what the layout will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikxy Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Is it just me or does $85 seem totally worth it for no waits on their coasters? I've paid $120 at Cedar Point just to be merged into a 20-30 minute wait... We payed $240 to wait 30 mins instead of an hour on TTD. worth it, but holy crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistyTie Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This new RMC is totally going to be better than Steel Vengeance. The dive loop and wave turn look amazing. I'm not sure where you're getting that from. It has never been stated what the manufacturer is, or what the layout will be. That was sarcasm. Although, the RMC, dive loop and wave turn have all been mentioned on this thread by over-analyzers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Regardless of manufacturer rumors or timelines, I found this cool video from a few years ago that tours the area of the proposed coaster and heads inside the former railroad building that's now used for park storage. To appreciate the topography differential, you can see a bit of Racer high up on the hill. I think there's awesome potential for another big terrain drop and totally unique coaster if the park eventually builds one back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middle_keeny Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 If I'm not mistaken. I read somewhere that they couldn't get approval from City Council due to enviromental issues and have to go through a redesign before permits will be issued. Sounds plausible since they have been turned down more than once when they proposed a coaster over Kennywood Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Barber Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) Kennywood is removing the Log Jammer at the end of this season. https://www.kennywood.com/kennywood-log-jammer-retires Kennywood's Log Jammer To Take Final DropsLog flume ride to be retired at end of 2017 Summer Season to make room for future WEST MIFFLIN--As Kennywood's 2017 Summer Season winds down and we look ahead to 2018, we've come to a very hard decision: the Log Jammer will retire at the end of this season. To celebrate 42 years of our favorite logs, Kennywood invites friends, families and Pittsburgh visitors to enjoy one last ride down the 53-foot drop chute before the summer season comes to an end on September 17. While we know that the Log Jammer is a beloved ride for many of our guests and has been for us as well, we're looking forward to exploring exciting new developments in that corner of the park in future seas "It is a bittersweet decision, but one that in time will create some exciting opportunities for our guests," says Kennywood General Manager Jerome Gibas. "While no final decisions have been made regarding what will replace the Log Jammer, Kennywood is committed to enhancing our guests' experiences while preserving our signature balance of modern thrills and traditional family favorites." The Log Jammer debuted at Kennywood in 1975 as the park's first million-dollar attraction. The site of the Jammer was previously home to attractions including the Kangaroo, Loop-O-Plane, Bayern Kurve, a Ferris Wheel, and, from 1930 until 1974, a pony track. Edited September 14, 2017 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Maybe they're just gonna RMC it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aardvark Barber Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 TWISTED JAMMER announcement coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Maybe they're just gonna RMC it. Hey . . . a Zero-G stall on a Log Flume would be way cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Always sad to see a log flume go, especially this one. It's been on my bucket list since I heard about that upwards drop portion... oh well. Also, poor coasterbill. He's probably gonna be in tears when he sees this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 It's a shame it's such short notice. I've always wanted to ride that one. Obviously I hate the move, though it does sort of make those RMC rumors seem a little more plausible. I hate to see it come at the expense of a classic log flume though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 TWISTED JAMMER announcement coming soon. World's First Liquid Stall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Also, poor coasterbill. He's probably gonna be in tears when he sees this. I'm close to being in tears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) He's probably gonna be in tears when he sees this. Eh, I'll live. It sucks though. I know log flumes are ridiculously labor and maintenance intensive but they're also tremendously popular attractions. I wish parks would remove their sh*tty splash boat and rapids rides instead that nobody rides if it's under 80 degrees. Edited September 14, 2017 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jconsolmagno Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My favorite Log Flume ever. How much longer will these things still be around? Can't see Morey's getting rid of theirs but you never know... and BGW just rehabbed theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My favorite Log Flume ever. How much longer will these things still be around? Can't see Morey's getting rid of theirs but you never know... and BGW just rehabbed theirs. Moreys rehabbed theirs just a few years ago. As iconic as it is for Wildwood, I think they'll keep it around for quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 My favorite Log Flume ever. How much longer will these things still be around? There will always be log flumes. Pay-per-ride parks are probably more likely to keep them because their overwhelming popularity more than covers the maintenance costs but a lot of pay-one-price parks know they can get away with removing them without seeing a drop in attendance. They're generally rides that don't draw gate, but once people are in the park and it gets hot they flock to them in droves. It's always sad to see one go, but I wouldn't worry about Log Flumes ever going away entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Another one bites the dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Really glad I talked my wife into making a trip out there this weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to convince her to get on her second flume ever... and the first one in a log. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jslim39 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 So can anyone fill me in here on the new coaster rumors? Haven't made it to KW yet this year (first summer EVER), but am going to a Fright Night. Saw my mom post the WTAE article about the Jammer closing, and I read through a few pages here and am seeing little RMC hints and possible coaster plans? What's the scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 What's the scoop? Its gonna have the Worlds First "Step Under Waterfall Flip" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I know this ride doesn't have the same historic appeal as the Kangaroo, Auto Race, Turtles, or Noah's Ark, but to me, this ride felt integral to that area of the park. I know it frees up a ton of space (especially with the pavilions back there being excessive probably), but this was one of the better flumes around. The uphill portion was unique and the ride really hauled through the course. I really don't enjoy Plunge rides, and Rapids often just get me too wet. The Log Jammer consistently drew a long line. I recognize that maintaining such a ride becomes expensive with time. It is a weird thing to say, but I really don't want another coaster. I thought Sky Rocket was perfect for the park (just like Impulse at Knoebels, really), but a big RMC is going to really shoot attendance up and take the attention away from the wooden coasters that make this park what it is. I mean, it is weird to think they haven't put a wooden coaster into the park in SUCH a long time, but maybe that is for good reason. I recognize I am probably misguided in feeling this way, but I like Kennywood for what it is right now. The additions of the last decade have all felt appropriate and they haven't had to remove much of anything (Pitfall was disposable). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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