PITTSBURGH DAD: KENNYWOOD

Kennywood's open! Dad takes the family to everyone's favorite amusement park.
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[@killianoconnell3379]

Love how he gives facts and myths about Kennywood that only Pittsburghers would know. Any pittsburghers here?

[@brendansculley8572]

im not from pittsburgh,but i have been to kennywood

[@hankmoody940]

412

[@skullyface1]

+Choking While Phucking Same xD

[@tylerh4550]

From Pittsburgh and love Kennywood... Been years since I've been in Pittsburgh though

[@maryannvana7713]

+Killian OConnell Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluemini73]

I left Pittsburgh in the early 80s but this video brought back all those great Kennywood memories from my childhood. Thanks for the trip "dahn" memory lane.

[@K15A6]

If you rode on the kangaroo back then, it was recently removed :(

[@joeheid4757]

@@K15A6 But they're bringing it back now!!!

[@jamesslick4790]

@@joeheid4757 They HAD to bring THAT one back! How the he** can you have a KANGAROO as the chief mascot and NOT have the KANGAROO ride! That's blasphemy!!

[@hazardous0887]

"Go dry yourselves off on the whip!" I was just smacked with a hella lot of childhood just in that one quote 😂

[@emilysha418]

Me too.

[@michelleparous9832]

My 5 year old watched an episode for 10 seconds and said that guy reminds me of pap! Lol my dad

[@mauricedavis2160]

PITTSBURGH, my hometown, gotta love it, Kennywood forever🙏✨👻❣️

[@tomservo56954]

"I don't care if it's called Garfield's Nightmare...you go in there with him, it's MY nightmare!"

[@pittsburghdad]

I know. Made me (Chris) chuckle every time I saw it during editing :)

[@tylersuter5061]

@Pittsburgh Dad are you a big fan of Kenny kangaroo from Kennywood he’s my favorite that’s why I go to kennywood to go hangout with Kenny

[@MACHIN3GUNN3R]

They definitely did Kennywood justice. This is one of my favorite episode.

[@galfonsi1]

I grew up in West Mifflin in the 70s. School picnic day at Kennywood was the highlight of the year. And my Dad was just like this. LOVE IT LOVE IT. thanks for bringing back some good memories. gotta love a Pittsburgh Dad.

[@flockofflamingos]

The line about cracking your head on the ground from swinging on the railing absolutely killed me. How many of us heard THAT one growing up?!

[@EmberLayne]

"If it's anything like the real turnpike, PennDOT probably shut it dahn." hahahahahaha!!! Can't wait to come home!

[@lordraifwoulson]

And now it no longer exists.

[@lwnf360]

"Where'd you get that fried chicken? Aw, you can't just go to the Westinghouse pavilion and start takin' whatever you want out of the coolers. Unless you work for Bettis now." As a former Westinghouse employee, I'm one of the 3% of the audience that gets the fullness of this joke. Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory (located in the same neighborhood as Kennywood, but on the other side of the hill) is a government-owned contractor-operated national laboratory which develops reactors for the nuclear navy. From 1949-1998 it was operated by Westinghouse. In 1998 Westinghouse decided to divest itself of the contract, so the contract/operations of the facility (including all of the employees) were sold to Bechtel Corporation. So all the old-timers at Bettis used to work for Westinghouse. Hence their perceived license to steal from the Westinghouse pavilion coolers.

[@tubeyas57]

My dad worked for Bettis.

[@jamesslick4790]

Lotta family worked for Westinghouse Electric, Can confirm!

[@jamesslick4790]

@@FoxxFilmzz Yes, Bettis and Kennywood ARE West Mifflin, But as a kid, I thought Kennywood was in Duquesne. Missed it by inches,LOL!

[@LumpyAdams]

I still have an old photo of me as a kid sitting next to Cowboy Joe and crying. Priceless.

[@bassheadjohn]

5dz

[@killianoconnell3379]

FNAF Adventures and more! Yea Sally i believe her name is.

[@killianoconnell3379]

FNAF Adventures and more! I'm sorry, Sal

[@RowdyMajor8]

One of my favorite memories of high school when I lived in western PA was our school field trip to Kennywood. As someone who is originally from the South, that was my first time to Kennywood and I gotta say it was amazing. There's three things I've never done before moving to western PA: 1. Go to Pittsburgh (which is a very underrated city), 2. Watch hockey/become a hockey fan (my teams are the Hurricanes and Penguins), and 3. Go to Kennywood. For anyone who has never done any of these three things, definitely reccomend it. Pittsburgh has a lot to offer. Hockey is a sport that I never really followed, but while living in western PA, I've became a fan of and absolutely love watching. And going to Kennywood. Definitely reccomend that place. My personal favorites are The Phantom's Revenge, Black Widow, and the Aero 360. Only thing I don't like about that area is the cold lol. But if you can look past that, western Pennsylvania is an awesome place to visit. Oh yeah, one more recommendation for any watching this who has never been to western PA or Pittsburgh, I got 2 words for you: Primanti Bros. You'll thank me later lol. Take care. Also, Let's Go Canes and Let's Go Pens.

[@roryohell]

Kennywood is practically my backyard, I effin love it....sooooo many great memories!!! Nuthin' like coolin off on the ragin' rapids or howz bout dem bumper cars n' at! Who remembers the Le Catchot?

[@killianoconnell3379]

I love this. I love kennywood. Nostalgia.

[@DJwumbolgy]

"Now its time for my favorite ride of the day, the ride home, GET IN THE CAR"

[@mitchy_mitchy]

As an 18 year old, I can honestly say I've heard my parents say all of the exact same stuff for the past 18 years. This video is PERFECT

[@hershywood4214]

Your now 28

[@ChadSlowski]

I know the words to every goodnight song before the park closes. Damn i miss workin there

[@TerminalStare88]

Glad you brought up the rotor. I really miss it. Remember turning upside down? Thanks for the memories.

[@lwnf360]

"No mom, it's not the Pippin no more, it's the Thunderbolt. It's over by the Goldrush." The Goldrush is now gone too, and was at the time of the video, so its a multi-generation ageist joke

[@jamesslick4790]

IDK if it's "ageist" (and I'm old), But a funny way to include nostalgic former Kennywood rides.

[@michaelkobierski9588]

My favorite is the Dippin' Dots line. "You want what?" "Dippin' Dots?" "What are those?" "Ice cream of the future?" "Yeah, that's when you'll get some, in the future!"

[@mixymommy]

Best part of the year, going to Kennywood!!!!!!

[@kg4yhr]

hey dad thanks for the memories its been about 35 years since ive been there i miss the burgh yinz keep up the great work scott in florida

[@MBSKLAR]

The video images are a lovely tribute to the lovely Kennywood Park.

[@theaterbat]

If there's anyone here who has never been to Kennywood, I feel bad for you because it's so much fun!

[@Dkary13]

Amy H. is it like SeaWorld

[@christophermorris135]

More like a six flags, but with lots of history and character mixed in. Seriously, something for everybody. And been open sooo long. Huge Pittsburgh tradition. A few great wodden coasters. Love it. Go visit!

[@membersonlydave]

I've never been because I live in Cleveland and I go to Cedar Point. I dont have to go to Kennywood to know that Cedar Point is better. I would def go to Kennywood though.

[@jameskell365]

Why would you need to go to Kennyworld when you have Kings Island

[@marcdamico1987]

I grew up in McKeesport in the 70s and 80s about 20 minutes from Kennywood

[@ralphcordell1917]

Memories of going to Kennywood as a kid and also taking my kids there....

[@auroralightstorm22]

I love Kennywood so much! its my favorite amusement park.

[@jackson528]

Kennywood is the first amusement park I have been to.

[@Orrex11]

same

[@imdorky101]

I was at kennywood that day!!

[@killftw9447]

How would you know😂😂

[@foobert]

"They ain't gonna refill 'at ol' souvneer cup. It's got the Laser Loop awn it, fer cryin aht lahd!" Best line in the whole video, maybe. Also liked "They used to have a haunted hahs, it was called 'Le Catchit' which is France for the dungeon". Man I need to get back to Kennywood. So many memories, first kiss (summer of '85), first time I got grahnded for real (came home too late), the arcades, the food, the smells, the NOISE. Summer... Thanks for the blast from the past.

[@lealach2927]

The night scenes and Laser Loop reference may have been intended as shoutouts to a 1980s documentary on the park we all know around here. It was for our PBS affiliates.

[@EdEddnEddyonline1]

I remember going to Kennywood when the Turnpike was there but it was removed so they could add a new roller coaster

[@MrBill-ez6kr]

EdEddnEddyonline1 yeah... but the sky rocket is pretty cool

[@piperlichtl6149]

EdEddnEddyonline1 I was very young when the Turnpike was torn down.. I found out about this ride about at least 5 years later... I wish it was still at Kennywood so I could ride it for the first time.

[@EdEddnEddyonline1]

That was 2009 when I was there I think

[@patzabo65]

I believe Turnpike was moved to Idlewild

[@lucfix_k6]

Every time my Kennywood picnic comes I watch this hilarious

[@abigailpospisil4075]

It’s so weird when you totally understand a video like this which is so specific to Pittsburghers

[@crazyquiltmom]

Geez, Kennywood. Greatest wooden coasters! Thunderbolt...Racer...Jack Rabbit

[@cindyburrell8426]

I miss Pittsburgh horribly,moved to Texas,no one could understand a thing I said!

[@adrianekelly2966]

crazyquiltmom , Do you remember West View Park? Really scary old wooden roller coasters. I remember the Pippin!

[@emminet]

Welp new owner getting rid of everything even the Kangaroo, they don't get it and it's making me so upset

[@ticklepicklepoo]

The ending is pure magic :)

[@thegrandvictorian]

this is my childhood. i did all these things! thanks so much for making this! such good memories!

[@Abent5866]

Wow nostalgia... didn't realize how much I missed Kennywood and Pittsburgh after moving out to Madison for college, damn.

[@marcdamico1987]

I grew up in McKeesport during the 70s and 80s it's about 20 minutes from Kennywood

[@marcdamico1987]

Jackie Lucy thank goodness I got out of there but I do go back and visit and miss it.

[@lwnf360]

The whole section on all the stuff that's gone was great!

[@stephaniem8273]

😂😂😂😂 Im from pittsburgh and this video brought back so many memories. "Hilarious" I ❤ it

[@melissacarty2643]

I miss Kennywood so much. Last time I was there was the last year of the Log Jammer. Stupid pandemic. Thanks, Pittsburgh Dad, for capturing the fun.

[@misspat7555]

With no more Log Jammer or waterfall in the Raging Rapids, you can barely get wet at Kennywood anymore unless you wait in the splash zone of the Plunge! So lame! 😒

[@Monica61851]

The best part is the nite when all the lights are lit up, it is magical. So many great memories, picnics at the Pavilion, School picnics and Slovak Day. Wish my kids could know those moments and the great experience of Kennywood.

[@patriciabonaker5316]

Summer of 1955; I sold tickets at Idlewild, so got free admission to Kennywood for myself and best friend. I have a picture of the two of us (girls) sitting on a park bench with 1955 on the top railing. Wish I could find that black and white snapshot). Off to ISTC i the fall (I U P, now, and she to nursing school in Latrobe. We had a great day. Better than any Six Flags in the whole U S of A.

[@killianoconnell3379]

Nice !

[@Yodoralas]

"It's got the Laser Loop on it!" I got a good laugh out of that line. True back in the day joke!

[@Meepers_the_Great]

The bumper cars, squirrel hill lines got me XD

[@gretatales6342]

I love going to Kennywood. So fun.

[@bertram_oredrock]

Oh God, this is hilarious!

[@BadTanLines]

"Yer all Jammed up like em squirrel hill tunnels" HAHAHA Nailed it!

[@killftw9447]

DO KENNYWOOD 2 PLEAASSE I WOULD DIEEE

[@hankmoody940]

huh? this is kennywood.

[@joshgrimes6830]

+Choking While Phucking like a second version i think lol

[@hankmoody940]

+Josh Grimes oh haha... the way it reads is strange. lol

[@killianoconnell3379]

Sorry guys this was my old account. I was slightly autistic 1 year ago haha.

[@strawberryxblueberryfruits2913]

Kill Ftw he should do another one of kennywood and ride the steel curtain

[@rcplanetech1]

This has to be the best one yet. 8 minutes of some of the greatest memories of my childhood...

[@lauriekerr5313]

does anyone else remember what it meant when you told someone Kennywood is open? That your fly was down. always good memories in Pittsburgh!!

[@DropD1123]

Yup - let's go in and have a ball!

[@charleneinman3625]

Every school year ,couldn't wait for Kennywood day .Best near death experience ever! Oh ,the memories...

[@MrDoomGuy93]

You guys should do Pittsburgh Dad at Idlewild & Soakzone!

[@devinnau7686]

I live half an hour from there

[@therubikskid3660]

+Devin Nau WVU!!!

[@DT-bh7mv]

Therubikskid EERS FOR LIFE

[@keithshort6872]

J.C. Gleason yes I work there

[@haelyg9186]

J.C. Gleason Yesssss

[@robertbittner2670]

Great mix of nostalgia and comedy. Excellent!!!!!

[@Iloveonedirectio3761]

3:39 " Used to have a ride over here callled the roader.....spun you around so fast you stuck to wall." LOL

[@1tcwoody]

So much nostalgia!!! I have lived away from SWPA for 16 years now and I always love coming "home". I can remember how excited I was everytime I walked through the tunnel to enter the park, when Noah's Ark was the whale, the Laser Loop, The Original Steel Phantom, The Rotor, The Jack Rabbit, La Cachot, and so much more. Thanks for bringing back some great memories for me.

[@lsdecaria1]

I love this. It reminds me of when I was younger.

[@stuisaac249]

Great memories! Thanks Pittsburgh Dad!!!

[@ReformationDesigns]

Worked at Kennywood for years. This was a major blast from the past for me. Thanks guys. So perfect. Sent it to one of my best friends from days working there ;)

[@killianoconnell3379]

Great time at kennywood. Every year it is great.

[@susied8525]

Loved It! Especially Kennywood outfits! Brought back great memories!

[@mitchfandnoahg]

Anyone ever been to Knoebles I remember summers there as a kid it was in some small town like two hours from Mills it was a great old school Pennsylvania amusement park

[@loganholmes13]

barz berz Im going there over the summer! The caraseul (idk if I spelt that right) is the best!

[@Renee4ever68]

barz berz YES! Knoebles is awesome!

[@marcosquitieri4078]

I love Knoebles!

[@DoctorWu23]

Knoebles is amazing, Phoenix is still my favorite roller coaster honestly

[@jonathanmchugh-trainscoast8194]

When he made the port authority joke i DIED

[@BrotherCam]

Noah's Ark Shaky Boards are awesome lol.

[@crippling_depression907]

Used to be way better member the glass floor

[@steelr62]

@ 6:49 "Ya ain't walkin' to shore!" That is awesome!

[@lilynoyama1989]

He picked the right place for fun, didnt he! Yes! I never get enough of this series, but love this episode!

[@elwoodjacobs4353]

I love the local feel of this show. I personally have never been a Pittsburgher, but I still get the show & love it.

[@andrewdidio1867]

This is so funny, he nailed the Kennywood experience perfectly!! I always think of this video whenever I go to Kennywood these days XD

[@lorihunt871]

My dad took us to all those Westinghouse picnics. He'd get tickets from all the people that didn't go, so we closed the park, and Mum used to get so mad! Dad hated to leave with tickets in our pockets. You are a happy trip dahn memory lane. absolutely awesome

[@MMusic91]

This is fantastic! The accent seals the deal for me. Great work, guys!

[@SteelWeed2010]

Just found Pittsburgh Dad today. I love it. I grew up in the burgh but have been away for a long time. I love hearing people talk like that it is great.

[@IsaacMorgan1873]

I'm not even from Pittsburgh, but watching these hilarious videos makes me want to vacation there someday. Definitely going to Kennywood, PNC pahk, downtahn, and looking for the ice cream truck too. Thanks for the great laughs.

[@steelcurtain41286]

Classic! All us pgh ppl are the same! Slapping hands on the racer lol and potato patch fries is the recipe for a good time!

[@samst1451]

So, 1st time I've heard a ton of "yinz" from you... Stoked! Digging it in Denver buddy! Damn, making me miss Pittsburgh n'at 😁

[@stephenr5951]

Pittsburgh dad makes me want to have kids just so i can yell at them the way he does.

[@Ludzidocelowych]

Just like my dad, if he ever took us to kennywood, I'm a new Pittsburgh dad myself, this is literally me in 15 years

[@georgedaniels9894]

takes me back. thanks guys for keeping the yinzer spirit alive.

[@kks065]

Brings back so many memories! Loved it!

[@billlost100]

I haven't been to Kennywood in more than 20 years, but its still pretty much the same. I really got all of the ride references as well, very funny.

[@amylb0202]

Love the fanny pack!! This one really brings back memories. Thanks Curt and Chris!!!

[@Vincentvuoto]

I've been visiting my grandparents in Pittsburgh ever since I can remember (I'm 27) and I'm having flashbacks just from hearing that accent. Good times.

[@MrPie]

They use to have a haunted house here called "La Catch-it," which is French for "The Dungeon." I was dying!

[@MrPie]

I know! Le Cachot. Rode it many times when I was younger.

[@bcubed72]

With the skeleton on the chopper...

[@jamesslick4790]

@@bcubed72 Yeah, Le Cachot was a Cool "Dark ride". and the proto-"Ghost Riders" (there were TWO bikers, Jousting?!?) were an awesome visual. Hell, I still remember the "Ghost Ship" (another "Dark Ride" - That had an equally skeletal (crab?!?), It burned dahn in the '70s though.

[@wraith69]

Love your shout out to Bettis! Thanks guys; glad to finally see this up!

[@connormcatee931]

This is literally my dad!!!

[@jmcclelland85]

i am rollin on my floor laugh because every trip to Kennywood would be exactly like this.

[@Francine7]

Just today I got a new shirt I ordered online and said "this is a perfect kennywood shirt"...lol. we really do plan kennywood outfits...or in my case shirts...lol

[@michellemahler4692]

Thanks for bringing back the memories...I miss Kennywood!

[@RANS87IROCZ]

lol, I know its called Garfields nightmare, but you going in there with him is my nightmare

[@Beefypack]

Finally a Kennywood episode!!!

[@2Side]

3:37 the whale is back! and it shoots water!

[@plymouth491]

I still remember how squishy the tongue was at the exit.

[@teetsman]

need a remake of this

[@penhvw64]

I love watching that and being like "I'VE BEEN THERE!"

[@northstarcoyote6392]

4:05 that lady used to freak me out as a kid XD

[@crippling_depression907]

Laughing sal freaks everyone aht

[@jamesslick4790]

@@crippling_depression907 She is like every other broad on the 13 Bellevue bus, LOL.

[@NWABCS]

AWESOME!!!! If KZbin still had the star rating, this would be 10... out of 5.

[@marthacain1468]

i miss home, every day.

[@tiffanybacha1939]

That is so funny I can watch it all day

[@lawrence142002]

I haven't been to Kennywood in years... I would love to go back.

[@xandraseverythingchannel3227]

"The laser loop's still on that cup!" " They ain't gonna fill that up! " LOL

[@BrotherCam]

I'm going Win at the Racer like every other Year! Secret = Green One

[@killianoconnell3379]

But sometimes there is a red and blue one. They program it different every time.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@killianoconnell3379 IIRC it actually just alternates between the two. If the RED train just "won", then the BLUE train will "win" next.

[@ilovecatsanddolls]

I live in Pittsburgh and I love Kennywood!

[@davidbucci671]

The fanny pack reminds me of when I go to Kennywood with my grandmother... So embarrassing!!!