Kennywood’s first ever Holiday Lights event begins tomorrow, Friday December 2nd, 2011. If you’re up for a sneak peek of what you’re in for, take a look at the photo tour we posted on our Facebook page from tonight’s preview night! This looks like it will be a great family event!
We had a pretty good feeling this was coming, but now we know for sure. 2011 was the last season for Kennywood’s famous drop-tower, Pitt Fall. The last day it will be operating, also Kennywood’s last regular-season operating day for 2011, is Sunday, September 18th. Pitt Fall opened in 1997, and at the time it was the world’s tallest drop-tower at 251 feet… towering over Steel Phantom and Skycoaster. Riders…
For the first time in Kennywood’s 114 season history, the park will be open in December! Kennywood’s Holiday Lights is a new holiday event that will feature a light show around the lagoon with tens of thousands of lights! Several rides will also be open, including the Carousel, Kangaroo, Paratrooper, and a newly holiday themed Olde Kennywood Railroad. Several rides in Kiddieland are also planned to be open. A variety…
The rumors that Kennywood is considering removing Pitt Fall after the 2011 season are confirmed to be true. International Rides Management (www.irmpri.com) has listed what is clearly Pittfall as being up for sale on their Facebook page. The fact that they are investigating the sale of the ride, however, still does not yet confirm 100% that the ride will be gone next year, as that will likely depend on how…
Have you ever wondered what goes on in Kennywood during the winter months? Now is your chance to find out! Click here to view our 2011 Off-Season photo tour of Kennywood Park! Many thanks to Kennywood Public Relations Manager Jeff Filicko for allowing us to visit the park this past week. If you would like to comment on the photos, join the discussion in our forums here.
Kennywood went live with a brand new version of their web site today! The site has been completely redesigned and, in our opinion, is a very welcome improvement over the old site. Head over to www.kennywood.com to check it out today! Please note that they are still working out some of the bugs in the site, and they ask for everyone’s patience for a week or so until they get…
