Kennywood (KW) Discussion Thread

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Hobbit coaster confirmed!

I'll take a Hobbit Coaster if Garfield get's rethemed

Hey guys. I was planning to visit Kennywood on the last weekend of August, and I had a question about crowds for anyone who was familiar with the park / area.

 

I read somewhere that Kennywood is typically ridiculously busy that weekend due to the start of school being that week. Do you find that that to be the case?

Check their events schedule to see if the fall fantasy parades are scheduled for then. They usually bring schools to the park and it can be busy. Sunday is usually the better of the weekend days if you do go. Depending on how much time you have it may be a non issue even if it's busy. Their lines move fairly well and are nothing like the bigger parks.

Cool, was planning on Sunday anyways, and the Fall Fantasy is earlier in the month. From what you said, does that mean that Kennywood is more of a half day park?

if Garfield get's rethemed

That ride is so dumb and weird that part of me hopes they keep it that way forever.

Hey guys. I was planning to visit Kennywood on the last weekend of August, and I had a question about crowds for anyone who was familiar with the park / area.

 

I read somewhere that Kennywood is typically ridiculously busy that weekend due to the start of school being that week. Do you find that that to be the case?

Check their events schedule to see if the fall fantasy parades are scheduled for then. They usually bring schools to the park and it can be busy. Sunday is usually the better of the weekend days if you do go. Depending on how much time you have it may be a non issue even if it's busy. Their lines move fairly well and are nothing like the bigger parks.

 

Cool, was planning on Sunday anyways, and the Fall Fantasy is earlier in the month. From what you said, does that mean that Kennywood is more of a half day park?

So what is Garfield and what's...interesting about it? I've never been to the park and this seems intriguing.

So what is Garfield and what's...interesting about it? I've never been to the park and this seems intriguing.

It used to be themed as the Old Mill with a western skeleton theme. Many people would prefer that the park return it to that state but with some newer technical enhancements.

I see

I think someone should show this ride to Jacksfilms

I see

 

I think someone should show this ride to Jacksfilms

there are plenty of POVs on YouTube (just search for Garfield's Nightmare). . tho it doesn't really connect the WTF-ness of it, the same as experiencing it in person:

the 3D, all the florescent Neon, and the smell. . . oh, the smell.

Garfield's Nightmare is exactly that: a nightmare. With that ride plus Noah's Ark, Kennywood certainly doesn't lack in attractions that make you question your own sanity.

and the smell. . . oh, the smell.

Garfield's Nightmare is exactly that: a nightmare. With that ride plus Noah's Ark, Kennywood certainly doesn't lack in attractions that make you question your own sanity.

Kangaroo, and most certainly Turtle fall in that category too.

when you're standing over there and the speakers blast out :

"TUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

it's surreal as hell.

^Or when the Kangaroo goes "Boing! Boing! Boing!" just like a kangaroo in the wild.

I think I'm not making that up...if it's not a thing though it could've been a quirky operator on the mic.

Hey guys. I was planning to visit Kennywood on the last weekend of August, and I had a question about crowds for anyone who was familiar with the park / area.

 

I read somewhere that Kennywood is typically ridiculously busy that weekend due to the start of school being that week. Do you find that that to be the case?

Check their events schedule to see if the fall fantasy parades are scheduled for then. They usually bring schools to the park and it can be busy. Sunday is usually the better of the weekend days if you do go. Depending on how much time you have it may be a non issue even if it's busy. Their lines move fairly well and are nothing like the bigger parks.

 

Cool, was planning on Sunday anyways, and the Fall Fantasy is earlier in the month. From what you said, does that mean that Kennywood is more of a half day park?

In my opinion (and I think many people's), no matter how busy, or not busy Kennywood is, a full day there is always awesome!

^Or when the Kangaroo goes "Boing! Boing! Boing!" just like a kangaroo in the wild.

 

I think I'm not making that up...if it's not a thing though it could've been a quirky operator on the mic.

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^Yesss!

As far as surreal goes, how about everyone's favorite pal, Laffin' Sal?

Sal has been moved to a new home in the arcade this year due to Thomas Town construction, speaking of her.

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Were in the first stages of adding Kennywood to our 2018 park travels. I looked on the Kennywood site and did not see any flash passes. Does Kennywood offer any sort of fast pass? I would hate to drive 8 hours to the park and not be able to ride anything.

When I was there last year they offered a "VIP Coaster Tour" package which got you up the exit ramp to each coaster once.

Here's the VIP Coaster Tour info: https://www.kennywood.com/VIPCoasterTours Seems they do have an Unlimited pass for $80 that has "limited availability"

Also, the website mentions that the Sky Rocket is down for repairs until further notice.

Any update on the Thomas area?

Here's the VIP Coaster Tour info: https://www.kennywood.com/VIPCoasterTours Seems they do have an Unlimited pass for $80 that has "limited availability"

 

Also, the website mentions that the Sky Rocket is down for repairs until further notice.

I saw a photo on Facebook that a building adjacent to the coaster caught on fire, so that could explain why Sky Rocket is down.

Here's the VIP Coaster Tour info: https://www.kennywood.com/VIPCoasterTours Seems they do have an Unlimited pass for $80 that has "limited availability"

 

Also, the website mentions that the Sky Rocket is down for repairs until further notice.

 

I saw a photo on Facebook that a building adjacent to the coaster caught on fire, so that could explain why Sky Rocket is down.

You mean this...

Not sure who to give credit to on this picture.

Wow. I hadn't seen that photo of SkyRocket. That looks a little more intense than the Sky Ride at Cedar Point smoke we saw last week.

In all seriousness, hopefully this will be a quick fix for Kennywood.

The smoke that was coming from skyride at cedarpoint, was nothing more than the exhaust from the generator due to the power outage.

Was at the park yesterday, Thomas Town is a ways out yet. Still finishing work on the buildings. I saw 3/4 of the new rides, though one was covered. No landscaping done or anything yet either. At least a month and a half I’d say.

Here's our most recent overview pic of the Thomas Town area from a few days ago. Things are moving along nicely, but as mentioned still a ways to go!

https://twitter.com/KPConnection/status/1002690285950947329