FeelTheFORCE Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 any ideas what the final color is gonna be? Exactly the same as the Steelers colors, until the fading occurs due to the weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 While its most definitely a filter, could also just be the sunlight/angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Is the new coaster scheduled to be ready opening day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 ^ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 More progress on the banana roll. Images from Kennywood Connection Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Every time I see a construction update I just jump with joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middle_keeny Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Is the new coaster scheduled to be ready opening day? (From the park's Facebook page) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Awesome news! Always good to see worker pay rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 New image posted by the park's Instagram page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 That's an awesome shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 The really odd support structure is turning out to be pretty impressive! Also - good on them for the increases in salary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Fast For Comfort Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kw6sTheatee Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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