Kennywood Review, Historic Pittsburgh Amusement Park | Best Parques Reunidos Park

[@alaskasharkbear197]

I went to this park on a youth group trip back in like 2009 and I'll never forget it. Even though it's not one of the biggest parks out there, it has a special atmosphere and I've been wanting to go back ever since. Also, isn't this where they filmed Adventureland?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes it is.

[@danthecoasterman22]

I love when you say “so do I recommend ______” and I know the “absolutely!” Is coming

[@CanobieCoaster]

If I love a park, I love a park.

[@billgardner7398]

I grew up in Pittsburgh in the 60s and my annual grade through high school picnics were spent at Kennywood. I still fond memories of time spent there with my family and friends. I’ve lived in multiple states and visited many amusement parks including Disney Land, Knott’s Berry Farm, Ceder Point, Seven Flags and others. Kennywood is still my all time favorite.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love the park even as someone coming from a distance.

[@coments101]

Cedar Point is just so much better, and I do have that level of nostalgia and connection for Kennywood. Not as much nostalgia for Cedar Point as much as it creates new memories for me.

[@Paolo8772]

After watching: Steel Phantom broke drop and speed record at 85 MPH (not 80). This is a bucket list park but not my 1st next priority, however I hope to got there one day, especially for it's record breaking history. Thanks for posting!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Phantom's speed increased when it was converted to Phantom's Revenge.

[@mitchellries256]

I've only been to this park once in 2017 and it already has a place in my heart since my grandparents on my father's side were originally from Pittsburgh and a friend of mine from high school was also from Pittsburgh so his family and kine have been here a lot and really loved this place. I knew I'd have to come here at some point because of that.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Locals love this place.

[@constanceway45]

I've always felt it's such a privilege that I live in such a close vicinity to this amazing park. Growing up, everyone around me wanted the bigger and "better" rides, but I've always loved and appreciated this park. I regret that some things like the Gold Rusher and Turnpike are gone, but I am glad they have kept some things operational for so long. ❤

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm glad they respect their history.

[@alexgeorge501]

truly a park that is worth visiting for it's coaster lineup and it's rich amusement history

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes!

[@shaydelre1898]

This was such a great video about Kennywood! Your editing and voiceovers are great! This is my home park and I live five minutes away, I can actually see the Curtain from my bedroom. I really appreciate your take on our little park!!!! Thanks so much, new subscriber here!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice view!

[@mrpsu2000]

I miss this park so much. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Kennywood was a big part of life. We had a school picnic there every year. Had my first kiss riding the Old Mill.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know locals love the place.

[@denone5327]

I visited for the first time in 2021. After hearing so many negative things, I was pleasantly surprised to have had a great day there. The setting of the steel mill across the river is about the most Pittsburgh thing ever. It fits perfectly. And the park’s thrill coaster lineup is great with three classic woodies and three modern steel coasters. Along with a well themed family coaster and a kiddie coaster. Noah’s Ark and Old Mill are charming as heck. Great park!

[@CanobieCoaster]

That setting indeed is awesome.

[@maxhagenauer24]

With rather interesting collection of coasters, Kennywood is one unique place to visit that you can't get an experience like it anywhere else. With a 9 inversion S&S Hyper, a Morgan Hyper, and 3 really old wooden coasters that are incredible they are in great condition to this day.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@moorbish]

The pit fall was insane. If you got the seats facing the river and you hated heights, you were in trouble.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was a spectacular view.

[@DuecePiece]

I desperately want to get here this year on my way back to visit home- its been on my bucketlist the second I saw Phantom. Great video, very detailed while not giving away any dark ride spoilers- I dig it man! Keep up the great work! 🤘

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@DuecePiece]

@Canobie Coaster I made it this past season! It was a pretty busy day but I still managed to get a ride on everything! What an awesome park, your review is spot on my friend! 👍🤘

[@pre_s_t]

Yes! This is my home park, I hope to come here again very soon

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have fun!

[@jennatomashosky8624]

This is my home park, and I am coming here on Thursday!

[@BiffGreggle]

I worked at Kennywood for one absolutely miserable summer as a teenager, but I still go back there with my family at least once every year. That says a lot about what a great park it is.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Love the park.

[@Coyotek4]

I've never been to Kennywood, but I do attend an annual convention that meets at Seven Springs, which isn't too far away; I'm seriously considering making a day-trip to hit this place.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's well worth it.

[@urbex_coasters]

Kennywood DOES have a lot of land to work with. They own the property with the abandoned strip mall accross the street. They also have Busch Gardens Tampa's former monorail in storage, which they could install to help people get accross that road to the enterance. They could demolish the buildings on that property and make that the parking lot while expanding the park into the current parking lot. I thought that's what they should have done for Steel Curtain since it doesn't really fit in the skyline of the park although I immagine in 1991 I may have said the same about Phantom and I can't immagine the park without it (although maybe the fact that it's been there longer than I've been alive contributes to that, and I also think being a terrain coaster like Jack Rabbit and Thunderbolt helps Phantom fit in). On the Halloween and Christmas events, I highly recomment Phantom Fright Nights if you're going for a haunt. Honestly the fog filled tunnel with chainsaw men going at you is the scariest haunt I've experienced at a park and I say that in the best way possible. I can't quite recommend Holiday Lights though, the same critiques enthusiasts throw at Hersheypark's Candylane can apply to Holiday Lights except more extreme where they normally don't run coasters at all. That being said they did run Jack Rabbit last year which resulted in their best go at it in my opinion. They should run all of the coasters in my opinion, although if their target is "families not teenagers" for it, at least run all the woodies.

[@CanobieCoaster]

A lot of Christmas events are great for locals, but hard to recommend for people from a distance due to limited rides. That's interesting to know they have that extra property they could use.

[@shaydelre1898]

I wish they would figure it out and bring in more coasters!

[@urbex_coasters]

@@shaydelre1898 Well the former Kmart was demolished recently (the largest of the buildings on the property). Possible they go the rest of the way and demolish the rest of the buildings so they could do that. It would likely mean demolishing and modernising the enterance to move it in front of wherever they would put rides in the current parking lot area. I suspect they were planning it before COVID as the next big thing after Steel Curtain, COVID delayed things.

[@joehung1552]

Don't forget that they moved their US offices to Pittsburgh. I think they moved either near the top of the hill near the shopping center or on the old Kmart side.

[@urbex_coasters]

@@shaydelre1898 And do more appropriate coaster placement. Don't remove your beloved antique cars ride for a coaster meant to be the next vekoma boomerang (Sky Rocket is "the original Sky Rocket" and it was meant to be cloned all over the place, like the Sky Rocket 2 has been), tear down the strip mall, move the parking there, and expand the park. No, don't put a towering modern coaster that doesn't rely on terrain in the lake area, put it in the current parking lot and expand the park, have the lot moved accross the street. If Log Jammer is past the end of it's service life and there's metal fatigue from so many years of water running through the trophs (was definately the case) make the replacement coaster fit in the area. Use the revine rather than building tall. Maybe use Log Jammer's station and have a splashdown finale in the area where it's pool was to pay tribute. As much as I like Steel Curtain as a coaster, I am not a fan of the placement and don't like that the modern black and yellow seem to be taking over the park from what I've seen (not a Steelers fan so Steelers fans feel free to comment on it. I know you don't like the Phantom paint job, I personally would've preferred black on black to pay omage to the original Steel Phantom).

[@mikeyderango3720]

Love your reviews! Hope you can make another trip to Kennywood this year!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't anticipate getting there this year.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That one turn around on Thunderbolt I did not expect to be that extreme

[@CanobieCoaster]

The lats?

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

@@CanobieCoaster yeah

[@fairlyamused]

We love Kennywood. We've been going there since our childhoods. The nostalgia factor is great and for the 2022 season there have been many improvements that I was happy too see. The restrooms at the front of the park have been completely redone, improved walkways, new drink refill stations, modern lockers and more I can't think of now. The park is looking better than ever for their 125th celebration, that is going on for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I heard the park got a lot of improvements this year.

[@TheCoasterSpot]

I believe the issue with using an Platinum Pass at the gate has be corrected. In fact I sat in front on Riverside Park in February waiting to see the if Spinner was going to open. Once it did I bought a Kennywood Pass for the perks and 3 minutes later scan the email QR code for parking and then at the gate. I was extremely impressed by that. Also I visited Sunday and the park is looking fabulous and ops were excellent! It wasn’t perfect since Steel Curtain opened on time it went down a few hours later for the day. Overall this was the first first since the park was bought that I felt that I could love Kennywood again!

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's awesome if they got the Platinum Pass issue resolved.

[@MikeLegacy]

Kennywood is my home park and I've loved it my whole life. Thunderbolt to this day is my favorite wooden coaster, rivaled closely by the Ravine Flyer 2 at Waldameer in Erie, PA.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Love both those.

[@g.n.kgaming725]

I subscribed to you because of saying what you said about the Steelers and being a Patriots fan. But that roller coaster does look awesome and I'd love to go to Kennywood.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The park is awesome.

[@charleskummerer]

"In fact, I think this is a bucket list park" I agree completely. A unique combination of history, thrills, and a family friendly atmosphere.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Absolutely.

[@simply_deity]

Great review! Phantoms Revenge is 100% a bucket list coaster for me. This video really encourages me to go to Kennywood now!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's fantastic.

[@shaydelre1898]

Definitely wait in the front row line!!!!! To be able to actually visualize going under the thunderbolt is my favorite part, and you can't see it as well behind someone's head

[@alladreamwedreamed]

Kennywood is so good, it instantly made my top 5 parks list. I really love a historic park that gives attention to maintaining their vintage rides :)

[@CanobieCoaster]

Such a great feel!

[@alli4ever]

I love Kennywood! A funny thing that happened last time I went was a tree branch falling on us. (no one was injured)

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh no!

[@SlimFury]

I was here just yesterday, and I always enjoy any time I get to spend here. Phantom's Revenge is the undisputed star here, but that is just the start. I love the way the park works to preserve history and blend it with modern day rides. I hope Kennywood one day gets an observation type ride, as it has some great views.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That would be nice.

[@Joypyf]

If I only have Saturday and next day Sunday to go to Kennywood and Kings Island this weekend, which park which day?? Not sure of the crowd levels at each park on weekends at the end of June

[@CanobieCoaster]

Do you plan to use the skip-the-line passes? I suspect you'll want it if you do Kings Island on Saturday. Kennywood will be busier on Saturday, but there are less rides so you should be able to do all the big ones in a day even if they're busier.

[@Joypyf]

@@CanobieCoaster no skip the line, but I’m thinking the same with Kennywood on Saturday and KI on Sunday. Thanks!

[@FoamSquatch]

We took our first trip this past Saturday on the 24th. Thankfully we left an hour before the mishap happened. Cedar Park is my closest park by 30 minutes over Kennywood. We really enjoyed the park and will be back despite this weekend. Racer was down, and I could not for the life of me find Exterminator lol. But we got two rides on Phantom, one on steel curtain, two on kangaroo, one on jack rabbit, and 3 on thunderbolt including a night ride. We also got a sky rocket ride. Longest we waited was 30 minutes for Steel Curtain.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was sad to hear what happened.

[@jtwoolley]

your channel is the BEST, I even subscribed!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@ScottyMania313]

Great tips, I like that they lost the closed rides on the website. More parks should do the same

[@CanobieCoaster]

I totally agree!

[@triangulism]

an interesting note. If you take the overall elevation change from the top of the lift hill to the bottom of the 2nd drop on Phantom, I believe its around 300ft down, making it entirely possible that phantom is going 90 at the bottom of the ravine, rather than the advertised 85. (The original Phantom was going way too fast for it and that was advertised at 80)

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think someone commented on my Phantom video it's ~270 feet.

[@thatfoxygamer5644]

When I saw this video I remembered that I went here a month ago and let me tell you it looks like Dorney park in Allentown Pennsylvania some of rides. Are very cool I would want to go here every day if I could but I kind of like Dorney park more because it’s very close to where I live

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer Kennywood myself.

[@TeeJayHannon]

I went to Kennywood last year and had no expectations of it and left it being super impressed. I'll definitely have to get back because phantoms revenge is one of my favorite rides

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love this park.

[@mrmetheperson]

since i went today, i thought id talk about my visit unfortunately, steel curtain was closed and exterminator went down for the day before i got on it, but i rode all the other coasters, i also didnt ride the kiddie coaster 5: racer (its alright, just the weakest of the bunch in my opinion) 4: thunderbolt (pretty intense and throws you around alot) 3: sky rocket (exceeded my expectations, this coaster is very fun to ride) 2: jack rabbit (the only reason its at 2 is that double down, that element is MENTAL in the back row) 1: phantoms revenge (basically blew everything away since steel curtain was closed, great coaster) i also rode black widow, which was downright insane overall great park

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry to hear Steel Curtain was closed. Unfortunately, that isn't too surprising.

[@katashworth41]

I’d love to visit, I’ve seen the comparison to BPB (my home park) many times and I get why, both parks have old woodies, weird hypers and are a similar size.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those 2 parks do have a lot in common.

[@katashworth41]

@@CanobieCoaster I got so much hangtime on the jr Immelmann on Icon I thought I was going to get a rollback to the second launch.

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

Yeah, it took me quite a bit of walking to find Phantom's entrance. Other than that, I got around alright. I've still only had a Saturday in 2020 for about 6 hours. I need more time at this park! Even though I missed out on Steel Curtain (closed) & Thunderbolt (nobody willing to ride with a solo in 2020), I still had a great time here. I was surprised that Phantom has no air gates. Shockingly, Exterminator had a 5-minute wait for me, despite riding it 2 hours after opening, so I did it twice. Sky Rocket was on half a train operations, but I lucked into a back row assignment for my only ride.

[@CanobieCoaster]

You definitely got lucky with Exterminator's queue line. Once that line builds up, it doesn't subside all day. Sky Rocket was pretty bad for capacity in 2020 due to the one train ops.

[@jonathansima7591]

As a local, who has not only been a regular patron to Kennywood but also a former employee, I have seen the park from nearly every angle. So, touching upon points in your review, here are some insights: A) Before being sold to Palace, Kennywood was more akin to what Knoebels is today. While I lament some of the charm being lost with this turnover, I wholeheartedly agree that the park perfectly balances the old with the new. B) While I wish I could attribute the abomination which is Garfield’s Nightmare to Palace, that was before the sale. As far as the Old Mill in its current form (as well as Noah’s Ark), both were refurbished in recent years to reflect their former selves (down to the whale’s tongue). What you’ve experienced is akin to what you would have had you visited pre-2000’s. C) The operations vary, but by far the best coaster crew are those at the Jack Rabbit, who really hustled even during the 2020 season. As for Black Widow, the reason it is so problematic is due to how technical it is. If one of the 40 riders pulls on their restraint before they automatically lower, it disrupts the cycle, to which the whole process must begin again. Due to its location on the edge of the ravine, the thrills are exponentially greater. D) Pitt Fall, from what I have heard, has a second home somewhere in China, though I cannot confirm or deny. E) The train has been re-themed three times since I’ve been visiting the park, with the earliest iteration showcasing statues of various historical scenes (including a tree with a chalk mark denoting a musket-ball, and a sign stating “George Washington was here.”). F) The carousel is one in a handful that has not moved locations: having only operated at Kennywood since its debut in 1926. Another carousel with this distinction - also a Dentzel - can be found 3 and a half hours away at Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo, Maryland. G) If you ever get the chance, do not pass up the Holiday Lights event, as it truly is magical. H) For lighter crowds, look for the overcast days calling for minimal to moderate rain, as the lines tend to be shorter (this strategy works best if you are a season pass holder). I) For Phantom’s Revenge: car 5; row 9. That is the magic seat. Worth a try at least once. J) Great review showcasing my home park!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks! I think Phantom has the best crew, but Jack Rabbit’s is good too. I don't know if I'd ever get to their Christmas event due to how far the park is for me and the limited ride lineup, but I'd love to try their Halloween event to get night rides. If the park was even more charming prior to my visit, it must have been truly special.

[@mrpsu2000]

Awesome info. Thank you

[@Thelightning1out]

I never got to ride the turtles during my visit as it was closed, and of course the classic ride that is always closed was as well, black widow

[@CanobieCoaster]

Black Widow is oddly unreliable for a ride that new. Turtle is usually open.

[@Thelightning1out]

@@CanobieCoaster this was also during my summer theme park 2022 trip and kennywood was the last park out of the 3 we were visiting, I don’t get why the turtles was closed as it was just sitting on the track, I did get to ride every coaster except little phantom

[@Joypyf]

With no warning, they closed Steel Curtain first thing in the morning on a busy June Saturday. Phantom was down on and off half the day too. Thunderbolt was closed the entire day, and Exterminator most of the day due to it breaking down repeatedly. Wildly disappointing cuz we planned our entire 16 hour drive around it. Exterminator now only allows two riders, which further kills capacity

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know Curtain can be unreliable, but Phantom usually doesn't have issues.

[@Joypyf]

@@CanobieCoaster just about worst case scenario all around lol…

[@timk987]

Great review. Surprised you didn't make mention of any of the cosmetic changes for 2022. I realize you probably haven't visited yet this year, however I wouldn't put it passed you. Many of the people that have made videos on the 2022 changes really gush over them. Personally, I think it looks a bit too much like they got a really good deal on an ugly yellow paint. Just too much of it for my taste, but in fairness I haven't seen it in person yet. I do love this park as I think it has done well maintaining a family run feel in spite of it's corporate ownership. Some of the upgrades have me thinking this may be slipping away. I have trouble with it being an all day park and look for ticket deals that allow me shorter evening visits. I'd prefer leaving feeling I wish I had more time here than getting in early and feeling I've done and seen all it has to offer by late afternoon.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The only change I knew of for the 2022 season was Phantom getting painted. Good to hear the park getting TLC.

[@timk987]

@@CanobieCoaster here's a wide shot of the new front entrance with a new oddly colored carousel horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIaoY2ikd9upsMk Even though It's not exactly Steeles colors, it gives me the same vibe. I, like you am not a fan.

[@kimberlykochera5639]

We love the nostalgia and charm of Kennywood! 🎡 It has such a different feel to it. Here’s our video from 2 weeks ago. We’re so glad they brought back the Kangaroo. We must’ve went on it 5 times. Also, the Turtle or the Tumble Bug is another favorite of ours. 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3RiISoYrGSsKs

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm glad Kangaroo is back!

[@jpgiles1725]

KP is my home park. Ive been to many other amusement parks. I also grew up spending a lot of summers at KP. Ao maybe i just dont appreciate it as much as i should. However, im always surprised when other enthusiats have appreciation for KP. I always prefer to go to CP and Hershey. I guess maybe i should go back to KP and try to look at it with a different perspective, other than my Hershey and CP have better roller coasters perspective. Phantoms Revenge is still one of my all time faves though. BTW as a Steelers fan, we're not big fans of the Patriots lol. So the feelings mutual. In all fairness though, i appreciate this video for giving me a new look at my Home Park. Maybe a trip to KP is in order for the coming weeks. 🤔

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love how unique this park is.

[@puh_euet9095]

WHO IS CRITCIZING MY BEAUTIFUL HOME PARK

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like the park a lot.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

Kennywood Is So Underrated

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

Even though living next to this park could be annoying it’s very nice to live super close I wish I did

[@CanobieCoaster]

I do, but I'm an amusement park fan.

[@upsidedown_]

Looks like a solid park, it does suck they can close early if it's not crowded

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes, it's definitely annoying.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

I went here in 2018 I had so much fun I would’ve loved to ride Sky Rocket

[@CanobieCoaster]

This park has had bad luck with a major ride being closed annually.

[@jameslitwin5635]

This is the closest park to me (~1 hour) however I don't call it my home park as I go to Cedar Point multiple times a month and this once a year at most. I'm just not the biggest fan of this park because of how poorly its run. I will admit that they have made some pretty good decisions in the last yearish, and its great ride collection has made me revisit more than I have in the past. Hopefully its upward trend continues. Also, as a Steelers fan, I'm pretty surprised that you hate the Steelers considering New England has owned them for the last 20 years lol

[@CanobieCoaster]

Just because the Patriots beat a team, doesn't mean I have to like them.

[@jameslitwin5635]

@@CanobieCoaster haha, all in good fun. I just figured you would laugh at my team rather than hate them, thats kinda what I do with Cleveland

[@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037]

The last few years were rough for this park. Black Widow and Skyrocket both spent over a year closed. Then Steel Curtain closed for a whole season, and then when it reopened it valleyed and they had to do one train for the entire season. Also, skyrocket ran one train for the entire 2020 season. But times are changing, everything should be open this year and they’re rebranding the hell out of the park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully! With great operations and no closures, this park would be perfect.

[@JMaster9877]

Steel Curtain as of this year has been riding 2 coasters at a time

[@CanobieCoaster]

Good to hear!

[@Paolo8772]

Before watching: I know this isn't Cedar Point by Cedar Fair or Six Flags Magic Mountain, but Kennywood is one of those parks that have a long history of record breaking coasters, especially regarding the most important stat of all: DROP! dating back to Jackrabbit in1920. Thunderbolt in 1924, Thunderbolt again in the mid 60s and Phantom's Revenge in 1991.

[@CanobieCoaster]

They indeed quietly like to break records.

[@Paolo8772]

@@CanobieCoaster Interesting take; I think they broke records but 1: it's not Cedar Fair or Six Flags and 2: it's the past which isn't so ostentatious as today, so it may appear quiet. But I don't think they're trying to be quiet; they just don't have the marketing and also the GP don't care about records older than about 22 years (i'm guessing ;) )

[@timk987]

Not sure about the statement regarding Steel Curtain: "This is one of the few non-launch coasters from S&S" By my count S&S has only built/ building/ converted 13 launch coasters out of 41 total built. Perhaps you forgot the about all the El Locos, Screaming Squirrels, Free Spins, 4th Dimension and Wooden Coasters.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's true that the free spins take up a lot of their offerings now.

[@starapton5374]

Imagine being a browns fan going through Steelers country. That wasn’t fun but steel curtain was so I’d probably do it again

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's worth going through Steelers stuff for this ride.

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

It's certainly a good time but the operations (particularly their tendency to close early) can dampen your day here. I've only been once and had a pleasant experience, even though I found the dispatches to be just ok at best.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The ride closures and random one train ops are the biggest issues for me usually.

[@ryanjones6138]

LET'S GO PATS!!! I knew there was a reason I liked your channel so much!! Excellent content, as always!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@zacharygambler9306]

Can’t wait for purple phantoms revenge Loved the park letting fans vote !

[@CanobieCoaster]

I liked the green myself, but the ride will as amazing as always.

[@SRR0820]

I like Aero, but we had a bitchin’ Ferris Wheel in that spot that I miss. I haven’t seen the redone Log Jammer area, but it looks like it sucks. It was very actual park esq then, now it looks industrial (we also have 2 other teams…one is recently more successful than 🏈 and the other was the main team in Southwestern Pa for the better part of a century so…). I was thinking they should 86 the Skyrocket, and while you made the Steel Curtain sound impressive for the first time to me, there is something drastically wrong with it. They didn’t spend that much $ on it and that spot to have it closed for 90% of it’s brief existence without it being incredibly sketchy. Also, I’m pissed about the Paratrooper. It was such a nice end of night ride, with a gorg view. I will forever champion the wooden coasters (Jack Rabbit was my first ride ever at like 4), but guiltily agree, Phantom is my favorite. However, Steel Curtain or not, Thunderbolt will always be the centerpiece and main coaster. None of the others were ever the #1 coaster in America 😉

[@CanobieCoaster]

Steel Curtain definitely needs to improve its reliability. A Ferris Wheel at Kennywood would have amazing views.

[@harrychest4303]

At 12:00 what passes fast from left to right?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Probably a bug or bird.

[@MeghanWolf-mk4qy]

I want to go back

[@CanobieCoaster]

Love the park.

[@gemmachaos]

Slagharen, Movie Park, Bobbejaanland, Parque Warner and Kennywood. One of these things is not like the others. (the joke is that Kennywood is actually good)

[@CanobieCoaster]

I really enjoyed all those parks except Slagharen (that one was just ok).

[@Wolverinefan616]

I love going to Kennywood its right by my house

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@EJGAMES-o4o]

Yep

[@CanobieCoaster]

Love the park!

[@harrychest4303]

Did you catch a UFO at 12:00?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Probably a bug or bird.

[@rushiscool]

Funny thing is I’m going here in June for the second time though I was a baby and stayed In Thomas town

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thomas Town looks nice.

[@rushiscool]

Pretty boring tho

[@The_blue_Manc]

You had me until you said you were a pats fan.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Go Pats!

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Kennywood has an issue with prototypes they never work Black widow is still closed I think.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It reopened late last year.

[@Mangold2865]

Bring back the waterfall on the Raging Rapids! 😤

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish.

[@dytamic]

curtain's revenge when

[@CanobieCoaster]

It thankfully reopened for much of last year.

[@dytamic]

@@CanobieCoaster no steel phantom became phantoms revenge steel curtain

[@juliancoasterking]

Really helpful review for me cause I'm gonna visit this park this summer.😁👍🏼 But I have one question left, how is the loose articles policy in this park?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think you can bring items onto the load platform. My friend was able to bring his fanny pack or store in on every ride.

[@juliancoasterking]

@@CanobieCoaster nice, thank you😁

[@doobertscoobert]

Nice timing, I’m be going there tomorrow!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@metleon]

The reason the whip doesn't have a roof anymore is because a microburst caused it to collapse back in 2002, injuring over 50 people and killing 1.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Oh I didn't realize that.

[@chargedonpc9989]

I went to this park when I was too young to appreciate it. I want to go back because Phantom's Revenge looks absolutely amazing.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It is.

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I was born in Pittsburgh and this a great park. He spends to much time explaining the coasters and, not enough time on the other rides and attractions.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry I didn't take enough time on the non-coasters.

[@marshalljimduncan]

RIP Log Jammer

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer Steel Curtain.

[@marshalljimduncan]

@@CanobieCoaster Do you remember the gold rusher?

[@thesaucyslurp]

i got to kennywood at like 9am and the parking lot was open so we pulled up got a spot right next to the front gate and chilled till open. that was a great day!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@Duffster115]

I Love the park and have been a proud season pass holder for Manny years now Ive gone on pass holder preview day this year and the park have only improved! There's Only One Kennywood< and Kennywood is alway's a Good Time! Diffidently visit it if you haven't yet!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm glad you enjoy the park.

[@Guaptarts]

The tunnel flooding is not a common occurrence. lol what the heck.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It was one heck of a rainstorm.

[@TopMostFlavor]

LMAO the exterminator line truly is awful. But weirdly the ride always feels worth it. Hershey park's equivalent is better though imo.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's fun if you don't wait a while.

[@noahkessler5500]

This is my home park and I rarely go now bc it doesn’t feel the same. Ever since palace took over no one really is happy ops are slow quality is way worse and there’s been questionable moves. I do go once a year to get phantom rides. Hopefully it becomes what it was again.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've found the operators are usually fine in my few visits (minus Steel Curtain). If there's a slow line, usually it's because they were dealt a poor hand (i.e. one train).

[@noahkessler5500]

@@CanobieCoaster phantom crew is amazing jackrabbit decent but steel curtain and sky rocket are very slow

[@Lucky_9705]

Kennywood and Lake Compounce make for two great sibling parks

[@CanobieCoaster]

But Kennywood is the far superior one.

[@robertannable9584]

CAN-O-BEAST!! My main man! My main man from Pittsburgh-Ham Long live Kennywood. F the Steelers haha

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad I'm not the only one anti-Steeler.

[@vikingshelm]

Build a garage and expand

[@CanobieCoaster]

I hope they can expand.

[@Johndoe-c5c1t]

One thing dolphins and patriots fans have in common is our shared hatred for Steelers

[@CanobieCoaster]

True!

[@superthrills7398]

This Was Gonna Be My Bucket List Park But For Some Reason It’s Not But It’s Still Is A Very Beautiful Park Though,

[@CanobieCoaster]

It really has a great, traditional feel.

[@immaperson2870]

Disliked, patriots fan. Only joking, good video.

[@CanobieCoaster]

You can make fun of the Patriots now that they're stuck rebuilding.

[@lloydotoole5711]

I disagree with this guys bad review of a couple of coaster the narrative sucks in this video

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sorry you weren't a fan.

[@Adrians_films]

First

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@NMLNetwork]

Ooof Patriots fan … unsubscribed. Jk Go bills

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol

[@certifiednucci6315]

I had terrible luck with this park. I went in early August 2019 the day after Steel Curtian was shut down for the year and it was the last day of a 3 park road trip so we didnt have much time. I rode Phantom twice and all the other major coasters once and i didnt have time to ride any flats. I can appreciate the parks history and classic feel but the park smells like dogshit and the operations suck. I do owe it another shot tho

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've never taken issue with the park's smell.

[@Cousinbiddy1]

Is this theme park worth visiting alone specifically for the trip?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's amazing if you love amusement parks.

[@CancelHappiness]

Brady is the GOAT. Before the chiefs, the steelers were easily the team i hated the most

[@CanobieCoaster]

Giants and Steelers are the two teams I hate the most.

[@CancelHappiness]

@@CanobieCoaster ah the giants. They taught me the true meaning of pain

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Canobie Coaster said in this video: Lastly, you have the infamous Lil Phantom kiddie coaster that has a cult following. The kiddie coaster looks like a simple layout, but why did you say "infamous"?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's well-known.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

but there was a stretch where it was transformed, "stretch", what does that mean?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Period