StormFreak Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 This past weekend some friends and I enjoyed the scenic terrain, and horrible roads of the PA turnpike to enjoy Waldameer and Kennywood. I had been to Waldameer before, but I just needed more Ravine Flyer and 90 DEGREE goodness in my life. However, it pathetically was my first trip to Kennywood, but I am now in love with the park, and it could very possibly be my favorite park I have ever been to. Below are some of the pictures that came out of those days: One last shot of RF2... I will post the Kennywood portion of the trip later. I have many more pics from there. Ali Baba = Lame Falling Star The clown just ate my trash... and my soul. Across the Blue Tarp Bridge for some wonderful airtime! Scenic. Now that's 90 DEGREES!! Mmmm... Gravity Group. In the station for RF2. Steve the GM was our hero of the day when he let us get our RF3 credit! (yes, we are nerds) This is what RF2's queue looked like all day. Pretty sad for a Saturday. If I was a child, and was lost at Waldameer, I would be pretty excited about meeting at the Cookie House... if I could find the Cookie House. 90 Degrees? Scariest drop tower EVAR. New for 2009... Mega Vortex (did they hire Cedar Fair to name the ride?) Waldameer... brought to you today by Star 104. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormFreak Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Now onto Kennywood.... Goodnight Kennywood. I love you too. I loved this park, and can't wait to go back soon! Classic. Racer at night. Notice the lack of lines... apparently the park empties out when it's time for the Penguins game. Even the speakers in the park were playing the radio broadcast. Wish I had eaten one of these... but the Potato Patch Fries and Deep Fried Oreos were plenty. Obligatory Fountain Shot. Nice lighting package... not nearly the cycle of the Music Express at Indiana Beach. Bayern Curve at Night. The whistle is forever stuck in my head....dooooooo....DOOOOOOOOO....doooooo Wheeee! Thunderbolt station at Dusk. Aero 360. Quite the odd ride. Had more hangtime than I would have liked. Coaster Hair? or Laffin' Sal Reaction? See what I mean? It's Laffin Sal... Terrifying. The Racer. Artsy Fartsy. Sklooooosh! Heart Attack? Check! Cheese? Check! Gravy? Check! Seasoning Salt? Check! Wheeeee! The Kangaroo was a great time.... especially the sound effect at the end! Hey Blue Train! Do you know what a Moebius track is? Thunderbolt doin it's thing. What a scenic backdrop...... Noted!... and disgusted. Into the Ravine!! Check out the Hairtime! I LOVED Phantom's Revenge! The return of the Bayern Curve. Deafening horn and all! I think that's Kennywood. The big yellow arrow confirms it. That's the skyline I was wanting to see! O HAI PITTSBURGH!! What's that in the distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Glad to see you had a great time at Kennywood. Â Did you think the top of the second hill on the Phantom was a little jerky? I just want to hear what an out-of-towner thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormFreak Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well I had read around different forums, and knew that part of the hill had been worked on over the off-season. I also read some of the complaints from those who had already been to the park. It definitely felt "off", but I found sitting in the back made it less noticeable. The last odd bank back to center before the second drop actually added to the airtime on the drop into the Ravine. The best way I could describe the top of the second hill is a bad RCT job... Â A friend who was with me who goes to the park fairly regularly said that he definitely noticed the change, but it didn't take away from the ride overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yeah, it's really not *THAT* Bad, especially if you ride several times  it "Kicks" you out of your seat for that second drop, especially with your hands up, if it does bang your side a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dailey Enterprizes Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'm glad you had a good time at both parks. The park looks prettier at night for some reason. That double-decker icecream is pretty much a klondike in a cone, but it is very good. I live north of Pittsburgh and that shot of Pittsburgh from a distance is pretty sweet, but the best way to "enter" the city is from the Fort Pitt Tunnel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormFreak Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'll have to keep that in mind for the next time I'm going to the city. My wife is actually looking at the grad program at Pitt, so I may be out there a lot more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Nice photos. I adore Kennywood. And I really need to make it up to Waldameer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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