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 –...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Palace Entertainment Announces Reopening Dates for Kennywood, Idlewild & Sandcastle
Western Pennsylvania’s premier places for family fun, Kennywood Park, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild & SoakZone, are getting ready to welcome guests once again in early July. Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild will...
Theme Parks Donate Unused Food Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get trapped in the grim news cycle of frightening numbers and sobering headlines. So in uncertain times like these, small glimmers...
The Old Mill Returning to Kennywood in 2020
Kennywood’s oldest operating ride is getting a facelift in 2020. The boat ride near the park’s entrance, which has been themed to “Garfield’s Nightmare” since 2004, will once again regain the...
Visiting Kennywood with Kids
Kennywood is a traditional amusement park that promotes itself as Pittsburgh’s top destination for family fun and excitement. While the record breaking Steel Curtain roller coaster is the big new addition...
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