Zack44 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Description: Myself and my family took a small vacation to Pittsburgh, PA and I had Kennywood on the brain. My sister spent the first half of the day in the hotel room & the second half with my mom, who only spent the first half of the day with me at the park. We got to the park around 10:45 and I headed straight for the famous Phantom's Revenge coaster, which was about a 10 minute with only one train running. I have to say, it has to be one of the best coasters I've ever been on with some of the best airtime I've had on a roller coaster. The best part was that I was able to ride it a total of six times that day, half of which were in the back row. 10/10 After Phantom, I rode Thunderbolt, a wooden coaster from the 1960's that was interesting because it (as well as Jack Rabbit) start out with a few drops before the chain lift. I expected a tame, ordinary woodie but found it to be an awesome, exciting ride. 8.5/10 After Thunderbolt, we rode a lot of the flat rides Kennywood is famous for including Volcano, Ghostwood Estate, the new Bayern Kurve, King Kahuna (which I just found out had been put up for sale), as well as the historic Turtle and Noah's Ark. Also, I'm unashamed to admit that I rode the Lil' Phantom coaster for the credit (2/10). After lunch at McDonald's, I was dropped of at the park by myself because my mom had to get back to my sister. I rode The Exterminator, another Wild Mouse in a box (7/10), Pitt Fall, Swing Shot, Aero 360, and Wave Swinger, all of which were fun. Afterwards, I rode the Racer coaster, about a 15 minute wait, which very good considering it's old age. Even though our side won, no one else besides me tried to do the famous hand touch 8/10. I also rode Jack Rabbit, which I have to admit was the most tame wooden roller coaster of the three in the park, but it was still good. 7.5/10. Since I had ridden all of the coasters, most of the good flat rides, bought my souvenier Phantom key chain, and since my feet were tired, I called my mom and asked her to pick me up. The entire family had T.G.i. Friday's for dinner, and it was a perfect end to a perfect day. Rides: Phantom's Revenge- 6x Thunderbolt- 1x Racer- 1x Exterminator- 1x Jack Rabbit- 1x Lil' Phantom- 1x Volcano- 2x Turtle, Aero 360, Noah's Ark, Swing Shot, Pitt Fall, Pirate, Wave Swinger, King Kahuna, Ghostwood Estate, Bayern Kurve- 1x (each) Overall: 10/10. A perfect day at a great, old fashioned amusement park. I wish I had gone next year so I could ride the new coaster that was just announced. I'll post the pictures later. Thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack44 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Photos: I really need a new camera... Oh look, more theming! Good theming, too My favorite flat in the park Pretty long line for a Disk-O We are the champions! We are the champions! Aero 360 was a lot of fun I wish I had enough money to go on this. A new BMX show Lil' Phantom: why not? Self-explanitory Reminds me of Neverland (too soon?) Ghostwood Estate was a fun ride. How did a kangaroo get on a roller coaster? You've been thunderstruck! Incredible wooden coaster Amazing second drop Brace yourselves! Cool ride entrance First ride of the day! This new project looks very promising Bayern Kurve, the "new" ride for 2009 This fountain looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack44 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Oh look, more pictures! Thanks for reading again! The constuction of the new coaster has already begun, with the vans in the backround helping with the dismantaling of the Turnpike Another Phantom pic the REAL Jack Rabbit The historical Turtle ride Another Jack Rabbit pic I wish I took more historical plaque pictures Who hasn't taken a pic of this logo? I spy, with my little eye, something beginning with "T" Interesting history lesson I liked this one more than Pitt Fall, I have too admit Money shot (and also my new phone wallpaper) Hello again, Mr. Phantom Wave Swinger & Pitt Fall Another very fun ride: Pitt Fall! The trains also looked good "I tried out for mascot of Chuck E. Chesse and eventually wound up here!" Theming Galore!! The original Wild Mounse in a box! Noah's "prisoners" Interesting historical ride Intesting history of the park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Dude, I was there that day! What time did you leave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack44 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I left around 5-ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Then I wouldn't have seen you. I was getting interviewed for PFN around that time- I didn't go into the park until around 6:30. I did meet some coaster enthusiasts on the last ride of the night on the Phantom, though. I thought you might have had something to do with them. I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S. Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Dick Knoebel needs to have a chat with Kennywood about the historical signs on their rides. Phoenix has a double-down, and the Kangaroo is not the only Norman Bartlett ride left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Dick Knoebel needs to have a chat with Kennywood about the historical signs on their rides. Phoenix has a double-down Maybe the sign means a terrain double down, double down designed in that certain way, or something else? Phantom has a double down also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^^RCDB lists the Jackrabbit as the only coaster with a double dip, which means the Phoenix doesn't have one. You wouldn't dare doubt RCDB, would you? On a more serious note, if Kennywood's flying coaster isn't the last of it's kind, then where is the other one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 It's strange how two weeks can make a difference from being a ride with a decent-sized line to being removed for a new ride. Oh well, let the construction begin. Good TR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 On a more serious note, if Kennywood's flying coaster isn't the last of it's kind, then where is the other one? It is the only one left, but there are a few of Norman Bartlett's other rides left. At least there were as of 2008 (there was a Hurricane ride on Coney Island). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S. Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^^RCDB lists the Jackrabbit as the only coaster with a double dip, which means the Phoenix doesn't have one. You wouldn't dare doubt RCDB, would you? Phoenix has a double-down-double-up, although its historical plaque calls it a double-up-double-down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nice PTR. It was a refreshing break from the madness that is I305. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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