philthephorce Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Fantastic photos! Wish I'd been there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phant0mF1re Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Cool pictures, thanks for the update! I was out at the Waterfront area on Saturday, and was able to catch a few glimpses of SC in the distance. The scale of this thing hadn't really hit me until I saw it from far away...that lift hill is pretty massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Banana roll progress. Image courtesy of the park's Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intamin_coyote Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 It's nearing completion in real life, yet the ride still seems like something out of a weird dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 ^^ SWEET GOODNESS OF MERCY! Here I am trying to restrain myself . . . AND YET . . . Kennywood just makes me go crazy all over again! That "banana roll" is INSANE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Structure has been set over the bridge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Where do you catch that chairlift in the parking lot? Is it up on a hill? Do they ever use it? I've never been so asking, thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 It's on the third level of the parking lot, which rarely opens. It has to be pretty insanely busy before they open it, to the point where I've been to the park on occasions when I literally can't find a single free parking spot but it's still not open. I guess that's their way to try and force people into paid parking? With Steelers Country opening, I wouldn't be surprised to see in in use much more this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now seeing that the gate prices at Kennywood have sky rocketed (pun). I believe gate prices were around $44 last year tops. They are now $50 for weekdays, and $55 for weekends. You can still get them cheaper online and at Giant Eagle I assume. But that is a huge increase IMO. I know they've put loads of money into the park these past two years, so it isn't a complaint so much as an observation. Also, I am a little uneasy still about how in your face this ride is around the lagoon and on the bridge. It just seems like a weird thing to look at when you compare it to the rest of the views (Jack Rabbit, Racer, Paratrooper, etc.). It is probably going to take some getting used to for me. But certainly, am still excited to give it a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 This ride looks like it's straight out of a cartoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Just now seeing that the gate prices at Kennywood have sky rocketed (pun). I believe gate prices were around $44 last year tops. They are now $50 for weekdays, and $55 for weekends. You can still get them cheaper online and at Giant Eagle I assume. But that is a huge increase IMO. I know I'm glad they still have the night rider admission as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Just now seeing that the gate prices at Kennywood have sky rocketed (pun). I believe gate prices were around $44 last year tops. They are now $50 for weekdays, and $55 for weekends. You can still get them cheaper online and at Giant Eagle I assume. But that is a huge increase IMO. I know they've put loads of money into the park these past two years, so it isn't a complaint so much as an observation. ... Sounds like it was pretty cheap before now. I mean, this park has quite a few nice coasters. SFFT cost me over 90 bucks to get into for one day, and that was after paying $25 just to park. I know Kennywood wants to be affordable, but you have to move with the times eventually. They had to adjust their pay scale recently because they could keep the park staffed at the poverty wages they were giving before. Big new ride + properly paid staff = the ticket price should be closer to $70, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Keep in mind too that Kennywood offers free parking (in addition to the paid section) which is very rare for an amusement park of its size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I would respectfully disagree that Kennywood should be charging $70. I agree the parking adds value to the park. The park has been steadily increasing prices IMO. $1-2/year adds up. I would bet that in 2010, gate prices were around $30. So to be at $55 in 10 years is quite an increase. Like I said, you can still find great deals (right now, you can get two tickets for $58). But, this was a sharp increase for one year, even considering the addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 On my fan site in the revision history, the furthest back I can pull a price for is 2014 when gate prices were $40.99. $41.99 for 2015, $43.99 for 2016, $44.99 for 2017, and $48.99 for 2018. I really think they're just trying to push everyone to get season passes. Edit: I updated my site with this year's pricing... I think it's a little easier to compare all of the prices than on kennywood.com https://www.kpconnection.com/park-information/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbrown23 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I’m curious if anyone else is taking the tour on Sunday? My daughter and I are pretty stoked regardless of the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I'll be there (which is probably not surprising)! I was there on 3/20 as well for the media tour, so it should be interesting to see the progress in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Track is now complete for the dive loop and banana roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 Epic. What a weird and cool looking ride this will be. Any farther update/talk around town about possible opening? My return trip depends on it being open by June or not. Im gunna show horn KI instead. Playing chicken with myself on how long I should wait to book tix back and gamble on it being open or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbrown23 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 There’s been nothing on the news around here about an opening date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I see two sites reporting that several recently-installed pieces of track have since been removed from the top of Steel Curtain's big Drachen Fire dive/drop. I'm not sure if the sites are TPR-friendly to include the links, but they're easy enough to find. Without a set opening date beyond the broad span of "this summer," my fingers stay crossed that the coaster is pulled off without trouble and is a great experience. Alterations and tweaks happen with new coasters, but no one wants a reason to doubt or be reminded of Gale Force's wearisome issues. Hopefully construction continues confidently. In S&S We Trust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Yes I saw that as well. It seemed pretty confirmed. It happens, I get it. That said, an opening by June 9 seems highly unlikely (elsewhere someone seemed to think the park was now aiming for July, at earliest) so I am giving up my KW plans. Which is fine, I can go next year esp after hearing reviews. OR if itll be open late season (the site seems to indicate not all rides are open at later dates) I may just make a trip up there for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middle_keeny Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 For those that missed it. KW posted on their Social Media today that Sky Rocket is testing and should be running soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I keep forgetting about this freaking roller coaster being built. . . And it looks so amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Stormy skies over Kennywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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