Worlds are colliding at Kennywood in 2024, as the park’s Gran Prix Bumper Cars will be receiving a new theme and new cars in 2024 — themed to one of the park’s most iconic landmarks – The Potato Patch. “Grab...
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Kennywood Announces Spinvasion for 2023
An all-new, first-of-its kind spinning ride is coming to Kennywood in 2023. Spinvasion puts you in the middle of the Battle for the ‘Burgh! Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Kennywood’s Big Announcement
Last week, Kennywood made some big announcements relating to the park’s 125th Anniversary, which takes place in 2023, in addition to some things we already knew. The Kangaroo is coming back! Phantom’s Revenge is being painted “Petrifying Purple!” (but is...
Continue reading...Kennywood Announces Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Improvements Ahead of 125th Anniversary
A party 125 years in the making is too big for just one season. Today, Kennywood announced plans for a major, multi-million dollar improvement project to the park, along with a lineup of special events unlike anything seen since its...
Continue reading...Kennywood Announces the Return of Kangaroo
A true Kennywood classic will rejoin the park’s world-class collection of rides in 2022.The iconic Kangaroo will return fully refurbished and ready to thrill riders with its unique ride experience – a rite of passage for younger guests seeking bigger...
Continue reading...Kennywood to Debut Phantom Fall Fest October 1
Kennywood will debut the all-new Phantom Fall Fest Halloween event, beginning Friday, October 1. Guests will be able to Play All Day, Fright All Night with family-sized thrills during the day and spooktacular scares for those who dare to enter...
Continue reading...Give Kids The World Announces Coasting for Kids “Summer Olympics”
Give Kids The World Village is partnering with seven of the nation’s top theme and amusement parks this summer to once again stage Coasting for Kids – a fundraising program that enables participants to experience the thrill and excitement of...
Continue reading...Who Should Be the Next Professional Sports Team to Get Their Own Attraction?
On a recent episode of The Coaster101 Podcast, twitter user @Coaster365 posed an interesting question: “Who do you think will be the next pro sports team to have a roller coaster themed after it?” After the success of Steel Curtain, the centerpiece...
Continue reading...Kennywood Retiring Four Classic Rides
In an Instagram post from the park today, Kennywood announced that they would be retiring four of the park’s classic attractions during the current off-season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kennywood Park (@kennywoodpark) on...
Continue reading...Reviving the “Old Mill” Dark Ride at Kennywood with ScareHouse’s Scott Simmons
Earlier this year Kennywood opened a new version of one of their most historic rides: The Old Mill. The dark boat ride is well over 100 years old, and has been through numerous iterations in its lifetime. Most recently, the...
Continue reading...A New Take on the Old Mill
In a very odd year for amusement parks and openings, the hype for new attractions has sort of dwindled with the times. We have seen new-for-2020 attractions put on hold or even become new-for-2021 attractions. Some rides we have seen...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Episode 6 – Kennywood
This week we’re at another park re-opening. Kyle is back on the show, along with his buddy Jordan, joining Andrew to talk about their visit to Kennywood. We touch on the parks new/old dark ride, The Old Mill, Jack Rabbit...
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