Photo/Video TR: Kennywood Park 6/13/2012

[Dailey Enterprizes]

I haven't been to Kennywood since 2008 for Phantom Fright Nights. There was a time where I went to Kennywood at the very least three times in a year. College and work changed my life in so many ways. Today I made exception because my old high school was offering discounted tickets for $26 instead of the $37.50 at the gate. It was also beautiful out, so I decided to go.

 

I got there and parked on the second level for free which was cool. This is a good idea for parks who want guests to spend more money in the park itself I think. From what I could tell the park was decently busy. All the main midways were filled with people and the coasters were running two train operation. I got in and immediately started taking pictures and rolling video. My opinion of Sky Rocket is that it's an awesome addition to the park. A word to describe it is quirky which fits Kennywood's atmosphere perfectly. I only got to ride it once along with the Phantom's Revenge. I feel like I'm getting to the point where I enjoy taking pictures and video of coasters more than riding them, so I did have a lot of fun just taking pictures. It was beautiful out and these days I always remember.

 

Here's the video, enjoy.

 

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I'm nearing Kennywood!

I parked on the second level (for free) so I took the awesome escalator down to the bottom.

Today was so nice out, so I wasn't in a hurry to get in. I took a lot of pictures and video today.

The newer park entrance is still looking sharp.

I love the carousel horses they have around the park. I saw two today.

More beauty to behold.

I see you Phantom train.

VIP Coaster Tour, Laser Show, etc.

Yay!

Old Millish

Kennywood has awesome picnic pavilions.

I love attention to detail. Trimmed hedges back behind a big pavilion where hardly anyone ever sees them.

Arcade, I thought this was called the Playdium at one point?

Looking down towards the entrance.

Lagoon.

Jackwabbit (no rabbit) Wabbit? (Rabbit, with an R)

More midway.

I love trees!

The Racer apparently.

I love taking pictures of people taking pictures.

This is why I'm here.

I like parks that have little or no traffic areas and still hold beauty there.

Don't do it!

In a way I wish the trees were still there between the Racer and Log Jammer.

A fair amount of wetness.

Racer, while I'm here.

Rig for laser show.

Closer look.

Sky Coaster was busy today.

There are ducks here just like in Rollercoaster Tycoon.

Aero 360, the flag is a little faded.

Fountains... I love fountains.

I don't know if you noticed, but it was perfect weather today.

I see you Racer.

Platform for Sky Coaster.

Sky Coaster porn.

There are bridges in and around Pittsburgh, I never knew that.

Pagoda.

Floral clock is pretty cool.

Afro fountain credit. It felt awesome standing next to this thing on a hot day.

A fair amount of wetness is to be expected, just watch the video!

What about what?

They were working hard on this today. It was closed obviously, I saw them repairing the track.

Train ready to leave.

Looks like a real railroad almost.

Interesting how they managed to fit everything in this corner of the park.

Ghostwood Estate.

This was broken, but I like the idea.

I never noticed these iron looking garden pieces before.

A bunch of scary lovable characters, that's Pittsburgh for you.

again, Ghostwood Estate. I rode it once and I feel like I never have to ride it again.

Phantom looms over midway.

You must have a partner, this I did not have in any capacity.

I did have these though.

Turtles... I love turtles.

This is what the back of Turtles look like.

Pittsburg's Lost Kennywood ala Luna Park.

Amazing, just amazing.

Mist wasn't working.

Kennywood has Kabanas now.... that's interesting.

They're not water proof.

Volcano was dormant today.

A maze? This looked interesting, but I didn't go inside. Anyone ever been in this one?

Pirate vs. Phantom. Sounds like a bad sci-fi movie.

The Grand Prix.

Rated Arg for Pirates.

The Musik Express that Jesse Eisenberg broke.

I don't know why, but this picture looks like it was taken in the 80s or something?

Phantom and midway.

Yay for Fountains.

So upon investigation the water from this fountain no longer empties into the lagoon where the Pittsburg Plunge is located.

It's a flying saucer full of people!

No thanks.

Exterminator hiding in the corner.

The Whip is still roofless. I say put The Whip back in its old home next to the Log Jammer.

Hooray! More fountains.

Again, every so often I'll take a picture and it will look like I took it in the 80s. Weird.

Phantom n' Thunderbolt.

I think the Phantom's life hill could act as modern day industrial art in a way. I prefer it running though.

There is a leaf growing out of the top of the mushroom. It must be real!

Here's carousel horse number 2. I love these things.

Another angle of it.

Carousel.

George Washington and the Kangaroo.

Flowers... I love flowers.

This part of the park which happens to be in the very middle is very peaceful.

One last shot of the Grand Prix. Thanks Kennywood for an awesome day.

Edited June 14, 2012 by Dailey Enterprizes

[A.S.Coasters]

Pictures aren't the greatest, but that was a great trip report. I love the afro fountain.

[IrishBuckeye]

Nice Tr. thanks for sharing!

[Dailey Enterprizes]

^^ Thanks. I guess you're not talking about the content, but the quality. It's my photo capture on my Canon FS400. If I had the patience I would of turned the exposure down on some of the shots.

[eddie200330]

I thought the pics were great....love the retro feel to them. It fits KW perfectly. We were there Sunday and it was H O T, but not at all crowded.Agree to your thoughts on Sky Rocket....definitely quirky!!!

[simon8899]

Nicely landscaped park.

 

But: Are they really serious about needing a ride partner on that one coaster? Sounds quite coocoo to me. Did singles get for example a food/drink voucher as compensation.

 

I guess I'd say something that would get me kicked from the park....lol.

[IrishBuckeye]

Nicely landscaped park.

 

But: Are they really serious about needing a ride partner on that one coaster?

 

Yes, you are required to have someone riding with you on thunderbolt. It has to do with the restraint system.

 

If you don't have a partner, you can tell the attendant at the ride's station entrance, and they will try to find another single rider to ride with you.

[eddie200330]

Actually it has to do with the way the ride whips around the corners. Without someone else in the car you would be smashed from side to side pretty badly. It is not a comfortable feeling. Even with two, you still get a pretty good beating if you are the outside rider. I sat inside when I was smaller and got a pretty good head bash off the side of the train rounding the turn at the bottom of the drop!!! All this because it is buzz bar only!!!!!!

[Dailey Enterprizes]

Yeah it's like the buddy system in a way. That and there's no seat divider.

[molemaster43]

That is why the Thunderbolt is so great. You get blasted into your partner. Lateral G's for you there. If only the Racer didn't have the seat divider...