Kennywood (KW) Discussion Thread

[DenDen]

...but they are from two completely different companies and will use different technology, trains, track, ect.

 

I don't see how this coaster having a *somewhat* similar layout to another has anything to do with Premier's ridiculous habit of delaying almost all of their coaster's openings by long periods of time.

 

They're 90% the same. There's definately a licensing/contract agreement between the two manufacturers. Just look in the past, Arrow/Vekoma shared many trade designs under license. I'm sure there's many more that I can think of on the top of my head.

[alpengeist04]

I have to say that I'm really looking forward to this coaster, now that I know it has a similar layout to Wicked. Having been on Wicked the year it opened, I found it to be a very good addition to Lagoon. ...Especially for its size. If it wasn't for the mcbr making the last 1/3 of the ride slow as hell, it would be in my top 20. Still, the first 2/3 of the ride kicks butt.

[Legendary]

Sounds like a GREAT addition.. coming from a former Pittsburgher. Have they decided on a name yet? I assume they'll probably wait until Coasterbash to release the name....

[phantomfan93]

Has anyone sen anything lately on the new coaster?

[Kennyweird]

KP connection has posted a few pictures on their front page. Check them out:

 

www.kpconnection.com/

[xChris125x]

^ To make it easier I'll just post the links here. I'm glad to see that a few trees were able to be kept.

 

http://www.kpconnection.com/images/100_0718.JPG

 

http://www.kpconnection.com/images/100_0716.JPG

 

http://www.kpconnection.com/images/100_0717.JPG

[DenDen]

Thanks Chris for the links! WOW does that place look so different hafter seeing it the same all my life.

[xChris125x]

My attempt at a rendition. Height and speed are true to the actual ride.

 

[phantomfan93]

Thats good. Can you put a video of it up?

[xChris125x]

^ I might if I get a chance over Thanksgiving.

 

I think we have ourselves a name and a logo finally.

 

The name is ok. I really like the logo.

 

[Wes]

Afternoon Delight?

[ginzo]

^I'll meet you down at the big yellow joint.

[Kennyweird]

^ I might if I get a chance over Thanksgiving.

 

I think we have ourselves a name and a logo finally.

 

The name is ok. I really like the logo.

 

 

I called it!

 

www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=811397&highlight=#811397

 

Personally, I really hoped they weren't going to choose "skyrocket". Oh well...

[Myself]

The logo has been removed from the website. I wonder how long before they officially reveal the name? But I do like the name.

[KPfreak519]

Im pretty disappointed in the name....they could DEFINITELY do better than "Sky Rocket"...

[SharkTums]

^It still beats all the new Cedar Fair names!!!

[Kennyweird]

Im pretty disappointed in the name....they could DEFINITELY do better than "Sky Rocket"...

 

Don't blame Kennywood too much. From what I've heard, Kennywood didn't have much of a say in the decision.

[the ghost]

^It still beats all the new Cedar Fair names!!!

 

Even Flightdeck?

[netdvn]

Sky Rocket >>>> Flight Deck

 

The name isn't bad at all... In fact, IMO the name suits the ride very well. Yeah they could've come up with something a little better, but the name is far better than CF's method of giving generic ride names.

[Airtime&Gravity]

I also don't have a problem with the name. While it isn't the best, it sure isn't the worst, and as has been said, it is better than some of the Cedar Fair names. It does fit the ride, and for a name that no other ride has, it isn't that bad.

[Homeboy23]

Name sounds alright to me. Atleast it doesn't have a number at the end.

[DenDen]

Just "Rocket" would have been good. Even if "Sky Rocket" is the final say, all the locals will call it "the rocket".

 

Yinz wanna ride the rocket next?!?!?!?

 

I'm just sayin'...

[DBru]

...I like the name.

 

All of Kennywood's coasters have really cool logos!

[MrX8991]

I don't mind the name, but then again, I think Cedar Fair does a pretty good job naming their rides (with Drop Tower and the non-silver Silver Bullet being my only two major complaints).

[philthephorce]

I like that name. I like it a lot, actually! I'm just happy they didn't try to squeeze "Pittsburgh" or "Pitt" into the name. (ie Pittsburgh Push!)

 

I'm not so sure most people will just shorten it to "The Rocket" since skyrocket is a word commonly used for other things like prices, morale and so forth.