According to an update on the Kennywood Park Website the park will introduce a Season Pass that will go on sale in March. The price will be $89.99 and will not include Phantom Fright Nights. The update also states that only a limited number of these Season Passes will be available and will be sold on first come first serve basis.
Sky Rocket Train Drawings
Premier has released drawings of the new trains for Sky Rocket. As you can see from the renderings below the trains will be open air, and will not feature over the shoulder restraints but just a lap bar. You know what that means, no head banging inversions and plenty of air time!
Sky Rocket New In 2010
The Turnpike has been removed to make way for Sky Rocket. A new coaster designed by Premier Rides that will send riders through both new and familiar elements from the parks past. Remember the days of the Laser Loop? Sky Rocket will not feature a lift hill but will launch you from 0-50 mph straight up into the sky. Remember the days of the Steel Phantom? Sky Rocket will feature inversions, such as a corkscrew that haven’t been seen at Kennywood since the transformation of the Steel Phantom into the Phantom’s Revenge. As for new elements, how about a vertical drop, inverted top hat, and a barrel roll.
Something Big Is Coming!
Is a new coaster coming soon to Kennywood? A new article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette takes a look at the parks past and may also provide some insight into the future. Although no details have been released and we don’t know for sure if this big ride is indeed a new coaster, Kennywood Connection is certainly excited about the possibilities. Below is the excerpt from the article, you can read the rest of the article on the parks past by clicking the link below.
“Mr. Quinn said the new owners have promised a big ride will be added in 2010 or 2011 but have not revealed what it will be.
All of the employees hope it’s another roller coaster, he said.”
Kennywood’s roots in trolley line
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09134/969833-55.stm
All New Entertainment In 2008
In 2008 Kenny TV as well as live shows will return to the Kennyville Stage with Master Entertainer Jason Pipatone. The Kennywood Band will also return to the park this summer after a brief vacation. The High Dive show is being replaced by the exciting Scheer’s Lumberjack Show. In conjunction with the “Pittsburgh 250” celebration, “Celebrate America” becomes Celebrate Pittsburgh! Kennywoods Famous Fall Fantasy Parades will also celebrate Pittsburgh this August.