Rai Fox Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I'd never call Kennywood anything like a dump, but I'll certainly agree on the ops. It never used to be that way but my last few trips there, most of the rides have had operations that made your average Six Flags look like Knoebels; ridiculously slow dispatch times, just ignoring line jumpers, or constantly mis-counting the number of people they can let onto a ride at once. It's really frustrating at what's otherwise such a fun place. That said, I've been there in rain several times, and except in one case where it was so bad it began flooding (and there were tornados very nearby as well), it's never closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 It was a beautiful night in Pitt this evening. Would have been great to be at the park. Oh well. Just really disappointing. Seems crazy they shut down at 615 but not my park or call. Got rain tix then hung out with old friends. We are going to swing by and get our missing credits and a few flats tomorrow before heading downtown for the game. Hershey on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 ^ We also got those rain tickets, but they say 2020 on them. Am I correct in assuming they aren’t valid until next year? If that’s true it would be a total bummer because I’ll be moving down to Florida and likely won’t be able to use them if I can’t use them this season... Maybe it was just me but I was fine with the operations today. We took it slow and maybe that’s why I didn’t care as much but we got on the rides we did go on relatively quickly and/or efficiently considering the line. Steel Curtain’s line was almost consistently moving which I was very happy to see and was very glad to get a ride on that and phantom before the rain kicked in and shut the place down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Steel Curtain's huge banana roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Quick update: those 2020 rain tickets work just fine. We are a few ppl back in line at Steel Curtain right now. Day 2 at Kennywood us going to be good. I can feel it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 With the intention of coming back to the park at least once before the regular season ends (August 20 according to the park map) I’m curious, how are crowds this time of year? Especially weekends? Was yesterday’s packed parking lots and busy park with long lines an outlier or is that common for this park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldHag Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Per Kennywood’s Facebook page, Steel Curtain will be down for maintenance the rest of the weekend. The comments as usual are comedy gold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 "This is like the Steelers defense the last 10 years - keeps falling apart." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedup Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Per Kennywood FB: Steel Curtain is not expected to open today (August 5). I am taking a four day weekend with a plan to be at Kennywood next Monday. Hope the issues are sorted by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 ^ I'd like to think they're close since they're going day by day rather than listing a ride as closed indefinitely like they did for Sky Rocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth1 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Heading there for the first time on Friday and Saturday. Wondering where to get cheap tickets when I get to Pittsburgh? What are some of the best places to eat near the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 I believe Giant had cheap tickets in the past. I like the local staple, Primanti's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth1 Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Thanks. Will have to check it out. Hopefully Steel Curtain is running when I go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennStater Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 "Giant Eagle" is the grocery store that sells slightly discounted tickets, while supplies last. There's one right up the hill from the park. https://www.gianteagle.com/stores/pa/west-mifflin/west-mifflin-giant-eagle/29 https://www.kennywood.com/discounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedup Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 From KW Facebook: A Steel Curtain update, as we know many of you are looking for the latest: Maintenance crews, working with our partners at S & S Worldwide, are continuing work on some adjustments to the ride. Being a unique prototype ride, it's not unusual to have periodic downtime as we have seen over The Steel Curtain's first month of operations. While our team is making progress to get Steel Curtain back open as soon as possible, it will be hard to pinpoint exactly when the ride will reopen as it is a fluid situation. Please know that our primary focus throughout this process is on the safety of the ride for you, our Guests. We aim to provide the best experience possible on a visit to Kennywood, and safety is the first priority in creating that good experience. When Steel Curtain does reopen, it's also possible that it will have stoppages and periodic closures in the future. This is normal for any amusement ride, especially so given the newness, complexity and record-breaking nature of The Steel Curtain. Also, they have donated a Log Jammer vehicle to a local charity to auction off. Paging coasterbill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 ^ I'd like to think they're close since they're going day by day rather than listing a ride as closed indefinitely like they did for Sky Rocket. I stand corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Also, they have donated a Log Jammer vehicle to a local charity to auction off. Paging coasterbill. They should donate it to their park in Connecticut so that it can run a reasonable number of logs and do more than like six riders per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 ^ I think they already got some since Lake Compounce was running more than 3 logs for the first time in a while earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Lake Compounce was running more than 3 logs for the first time in a while earlier this year. Wow, they're moving up in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Yeah, they actually know how to transfer logs onto a ride. Coaster trains are an entirely different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Looks like Steel Curtain has reopened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Looks like Steel Curtain has reopened Well that was fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenturyFlyer Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Looks like Steel Curtain has reopened Woo-hoo! Can't wait to go in two days to ride it for the first time! Now I just need Top Thrill Dragster to reopen at Cedar Point for my first ever visit next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 ^ I think they already got some since Lake Compounce was running more than 3 logs for the first time in a while earlier this year. 3 logs?? I do more than that after a round of Taco Bell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChris125x Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Steel Curtain from the upper parking lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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