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If you love a theme park with oodles of history and a collection of iconic rides, Kennywood is your place.Witness over 120 years of innovation in classic favorites that include wooden roller coasters like the side-by-side Racer, the intense Thunderbolt, and the circa 1920 Jack Rabbit. Plus, there's an unmatched collection of dark rides like the Old Mill and the last-of-its-kind Noah's Ark, as well as modern thrill rides like the Steel Curtain coaster.

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Alex Ojeda

Alex Ojeda, known as @AlexOjeda, is a...ReadMore

Alex Ojeda, known as @AlexOjeda, is a Mexican-American short-form video creator renowned for his captivating content centered around the world's most exhilarating travel experiences. With an audience of over 13 million followers across various social media platforms, Alex’s content does over 2 billion views annually across social media.

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Alex Ojeda, known as @AlexOjeda, is a Mexican-American short-form video creator renowned for his captivating content centered around the world's most exhilarating travel experiences. With an audience of over 13 million followers across various social media platforms, Alex’s content does over 2 billion views annually across social media.

Derek Perry

Derek Perry is the Communications Director for the...ReadMore

Derek Perry is the Communications Director for the world's largest ride enthusiast group,American Coaster Enthusiasts.Derek first joined ACE as a kid with his parents and twin brother on a roller coaster-riding road trip after unexpectedly being at a park the same day as an ACE event.In addition to his love of travel, he is one half ofThe Perry Twins, a DJ and music production duo with his brother, Doug. They have written, produced and remixed many songs, including their original songs that topped Billboard Magazine’s dance chart. He has been lucky to combine his love of amusem*nt parks with traveling for DJ gigs and has ridden over 1,200 unique roller coasters around the world and share their adventures onInstagram,FacebookandTikTok.

Derek Perry

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Derek Perry is the Communications Director for the world's largest ride enthusiast group,American Coaster Enthusiasts.Derek first joined ACE as a kid with his parents and twin brother on a roller coaster-riding road trip after unexpectedly being at a park the same day as an ACE event.In addition to his love of travel, he is one half ofThe Perry Twins, a DJ and music production duo with his brother, Doug. They have written, produced and remixed many songs, including their original songs that topped Billboard Magazine’s dance chart. He has been lucky to combine his love of amusem*nt parks with traveling for DJ gigs and has ridden over 1,200 unique roller coasters around the world and share their adventures onInstagram,FacebookandTikTok.

Francis Dominic

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I sleep more in planes than I do my own bed. Probably visitingyour local theme park! I am an emotional Aries, with a big love of fantasy-romance books, and continually immersing myself in film and television. I love to live life in color because the world can use a lot of it. And I live it unapologetically! It's okay to continuallychoose yourself!Connect with Francis on Instagram. TikTok and Twitter.

Francis Dominic

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I sleep more in planes than I do my own bed. Probably visitingyour local theme park! I am an emotional Aries, with a big love of fantasy-romance books, and continually immersing myself in film and television. I love to live life in color because the world can use a lot of it. And I live it unapologetically! It's okay to continuallychoose yourself!Connect with Francis on Instagram. TikTok and Twitter.

Jamie Davis Smith

Jamie is an attorney, writer and photographer. She...ReadMore

Jamie is an attorney, writer and photographer. She was born with deeply ingrainedwanderlust and has visited 45 countriesand counting. She often brings her children along for the adventure and is passing her love of travel on to the next generation. Jamie has written forInsider,Fodor'sTravel,Yahoo,theHuffingtonPost, theWashingtonPost,ViatorandReviewedamong many other publications.Jamie is from Philadelphia and now lives in Washington, DC, where she takes advantageof everything the region has to offer.Jamie can be reached atjamiesmithwrites@gmail.comandcan be found onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok.

Jamie Davis Smith

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Jamie is an attorney, writer and photographer. She was born with deeply ingrainedwanderlust and has visited 45 countriesand counting. She often brings her children along for the adventure and is passing her love of travel on to the next generation. Jamie has written forInsider,Fodor'sTravel,Yahoo,theHuffingtonPost, theWashingtonPost,ViatorandReviewedamong many other publications.Jamie is from Philadelphia and now lives in Washington, DC, where she takes advantageof everything the region has to offer.Jamie can be reached atjamiesmithwrites@gmail.comandcan be found onTwitter,InstagramandTikTok.

Jessica Gardner

JessicaGardner, akaJessicaThe Theme...ReadMore

JessicaGardner, akaJessicaThe Theme Parkette,is a Los Angeles-based theme park aficionado who shares her tried-and-true travel tips, fun facts, and coaster appreciation as @themeparkette onTikTokandInstagram. She is the co-host of the American Coaster Enthusiasts’ official podcast, “Ride With Us” and “The Theme Parkettes” podcast.Jessicais also a working actorwhose credits include the hit shows NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Grace and Frankie, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and many more.

Jessica Gardner

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JessicaGardner, akaJessicaThe Theme Parkette,is a Los Angeles-based theme park aficionado who shares her tried-and-true travel tips, fun facts, and coaster appreciation as @themeparkette onTikTokandInstagram. She is the co-host of the American Coaster Enthusiasts’ official podcast, “Ride With Us” and “The Theme Parkettes” podcast.Jessicais also a working actorwhose credits include the hit shows NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, Grace and Frankie, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and many more.

Nikky J

NikkyJ is a theme park super fan, Author of The...ReadMore

NikkyJ is a theme park super fan, Author of The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide, the founder and owner of ThemeParkHipster.com, a wishful Food Critic, coffee enthusiast, and a lover of life! She currently resides in Orlando, Florida where she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls while discovering the beautiful attractions of Florida.You can watch her onYouTubeor listen to her podcast.

Nikky J

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NikkyJ is a theme park super fan, Author of The Solo Theme Park Traveler’s Guide, the founder and owner of ThemeParkHipster.com, a wishful Food Critic, coffee enthusiast, and a lover of life! She currently resides in Orlando, Florida where she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls while discovering the beautiful attractions of Florida.You can watch her onYouTubeor listen to her podcast.

Robb Alvey

Robb Alvey is the owner of ThemeParkReview.com,...ReadMore

Robb Alvey is the owner of ThemeParkReview.com, started in 1996 and one of the longest running and largest theme park fan sites with over 3 million followers. Robb travels to theme parks all over the world each year including Europe, Asia, Australia, and all around the Americas, has visited hundreds of different parks and ridden about 2,000 different roller coasters. His background in theme parks started as a cast member for Disneyland when he was 17 years old and has continued more than 30 years later.

Robb Alvey

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Robb Alvey is the owner of ThemeParkReview.com, started in 1996 and one of the longest running and largest theme park fan sites with over 3 million followers. Robb travels to theme parks all over the world each year including Europe, Asia, Australia, and all around the Americas, has visited hundreds of different parks and ridden about 2,000 different roller coasters. His background in theme parks started as a cast member for Disneyland when he was 17 years old and has continued more than 30 years later.

Robert Niles

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Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusem*nt parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.

Robert Niles

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Robert Niles is the founder and editor of ThemeParkInsider.com, an online consumers' guide to the world's leading theme and amusem*nt parks, read by more than 400,000 people each month. It has been named the top theme park site on the Internet by Forbes and Travel + Leisure magazines and was a Webby Award finalist and winner of the Online Journalism Award, presented by the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. Robert is a former Walt Disney World cast member and has worked as a reporter, editorial writer, columnist and website editor for several newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register.

Taylor Bybee

Taylor Bybee is the founder of Coaster Studios, a...ReadMore

Taylor Bybee is the founder of Coaster Studios, a roller coaster and theme park youtube channel with over 200,000 subscribers. Taylor has ridden over 1,000 roller coasters now across all 6 habitable continents, constantly scouting the latest and greatest thrill rides. Coaster Studios has been around for over 10 years now, providing a wide variety of high quality videos within the amusem*nt industry, including reviews, analyses, vlogs, documentaries, and more.Taylor can be followed on Twitter @coasterstudios and on Instagram via @coaster_studios.

Taylor Bybee

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Taylor Bybee is the founder of Coaster Studios, a roller coaster and theme park youtube channel with over 200,000 subscribers. Taylor has ridden over 1,000 roller coasters now across all 6 habitable continents, constantly scouting the latest and greatest thrill rides. Coaster Studios has been around for over 10 years now, providing a wide variety of high quality videos within the amusem*nt industry, including reviews, analyses, vlogs, documentaries, and more.Taylor can be followed on Twitter @coasterstudios and on Instagram via @coaster_studios.

Victoria Wade

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Victoria is a writer for the esteemed theme park hipster and has been visiting theme parks for over 20 years. Sharing updates on all the thrills is her one true love. You can find her opinions of all things theme park related on her Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

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Victoria is a writer for the esteemed theme park hipster and has been visiting theme parks for over 20 years. Sharing updates on all the thrills is her one true love. You can find her opinions of all things theme park related on her Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.

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FAQs

What is new at Kennywood in 2024? ›

(KDKA) -- With Kennywood set to open for its 126th season on April 20, the park is giving a preview of what guests can expect this year. Highlights include the new Potato Smash bumper cars, a new bar, a new restaurant and a restored Turtle ride.

What is the slowest day at Kennywood? ›

According to the folks at Kennywood, the lightest crowds tend to be on Sundays in May or June, and most weekdays throughout the summer. Memorial Day and the 4th of July are also, surprisingly, not very busy. If you don't mind a few raindrops, then try the park on days when the weather forecast calls for some rain.

What is the oldest ride at Kennywood? ›

Jack Rabbit: Kennywood's oldest rollercoaster

Join generations of fun-seekers and experience one of Kennywood's most recognized rides.

What movie was filmed at Kennywood? ›

Adventureland Locations

The majority of scenes from the movie were filmed in Kennywood Park, Coraopolis, Forest Hills, and Pittsburgh's 16th Street Bridge. Kennywood Park serves as the primary setting for Adventureland. Its lush greenery and vibrant colors create a picturesque backdrop for James' summer job.

What is America's #1 theme park? ›

Meanwhile, Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California experienced the highest growth in attendance between 2021 and 2022.

What is the cleanest theme park in the world? ›

For two decades, Holiday World has received the annual Golden Ticket award from the Amusem*nt Today trade group as the cleanest theme park in the industry. “We're going to do our best to keep the park as clean and as safe as possible,” Koch wrote.

What is the safest amusem*nt park in America? ›

Amusem*nt parks in the United States have strong safety records, with few reported incidents and injuries in recent years. Some of the safest amusem*nt parks in the United States include Hershey Park, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure, and Six Flags Great Adventure.

What is the scariest ride at Kennywood? ›

Are you ready to scream? Phantom's Revenge is one of Kennywood's most thrilling and revered rides. True to the Park's inventive streak, this is no ordinary coaster. Reaching a whopping 85 miles per hour, it boasts several unique features that set it apart from the rest.

Why did Kennywood remove Pitfall? ›

The iconic tower ride was the world's tallest freefall ride when it opened in 1997, replacing the Phantom Phlyer ride in Lost Kennywood. The Pitt Fall was popular, but eventually, decreasing ridership and extensive maintenance issues led to its retirement.

What rides are retired at Kennywood? ›

Kennywood Park in West Mifflin is retiring the Kangaroo, a ride that opened in 1964. Kennywood Park in West Mifflin is retiring the Paratrooper. When Kennywood opens next spring, four rides will be gone. The West Mifflin park announced Tuesday the Kangaroo, Paratrooper, Bayern Kurve and the Volcano are being retired.

Who owns Kennywood now? ›

Palace Entertainment, which owns Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, as well as Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier and Sandcastle Waterpark in Homestead, is moving some operations from Newport Beach, Calif., to a temporary spot in Monroeville, before permanently locating in West Mifflin over the next 18 to 24 months.

What was Kennywood originally called? ›

The land became a popular picnic spot during the Civil War era, later referred to as "Kenny's Grove." In December 1898, Anthony Kenny leased the land to the Monongahela Street Railway Company, which created our then small, recreational trolley park. Pittsburgh businessman Andrew Mellon picked the name "Kennywood."

Is Kennywood building a new ride? ›

The battle for the 'Burgh is coming to Kennywood! Kennywood Park revealed Spinvasion will be coming to the park in spring 2023. Kennywood says it's the first multi-action spin ride of its kind in the United States.

What is the newest roller coaster at Kennywood? ›

Board your spacecraft for a thrilling flight on the first multi-action spin ride of its kind in the United States. What starts as a classic experience turns into next-level fun as you race parallel to the ground!

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