Opening Day at Kennywood 2022 - Whats New and Old at Kennywood - Riding Classic Dark Rides

[@EastWind123]

In case you haven't been told this 7,000 times already, in Pittsburgh, "Kennywood's open" is code for "your fly is down." Also, my mom is in her 80's and she loved Noah's Ark when she was in high school. I'm so glad they've kept it around.

[@conniecrawford5231]

We used to have another amusement park in Pittsburgh’s North Hills-Kennywood’s nearby rival- but it closed in the late 1970’ We used to visit both parks in the summers- I miss having Westview Park!Kennywood’s marketing would visit all the Pittsburgh area schools and we each had our school’s special day when our band and groups marched in the parade! Buses left the school to take us to and from Kennywood !

[@rodbelding9523]

I love Kennywood, grew up with it. Havent been there in years because well Im a childless single adult now, but watching this gives me nostalgia.

[@suegeorge8694]

Just because you are single and childless doesn't mean you can't go to Kennywood! I love going to amusement parks by myself. There are no hungry, tired, cranky kids to care for. You can ride the rides you want to.

[@KoriesKrafts]

You should definitely go again! Relive your inner child!!

[@timewithoutconsequence]

Jacob seems so down to earth. Thank you for taking us along with you.

[@blairbears65]

Mfw I live 15 minutes away from this park and I could've seen my favorite KZbin vlogger! I hope you enjoyed!

[@mattpyfe]

My hometown!! Brings back memories, thanks Jacob!

[@transcendingtravel297]

My hometown park! Thanks for sending a bit of Pittsburgh to Kansas! Carry on with excellent content, brother!

[@conniecrawford5231]

Born in Pittsburgh and spent all school holidays at Kennywood! Great old time park!

[@FreeCandy.]

Thank you for recording this video. I grew up in the area and went to Kennywood 2-3 times a year when I was younger and into my late 20s. Ever since I got hurt, walking isn't the easiest thing. This takes me back and I love seeing how while somethings have changed, the vast majority of the park hasn't. Love the video dude.

[@circusward1563]

Carpetbagger representing my home's theme park! So glad you love Kennywood like I do! 🖤

[@jennaelsea7967]

Saved all these videos so I could spend my birthday today binging carpetbagger and stuffing my face. What better way could I spend it!? 🥰

[@christinekelly2371]

YES!!! YOU'RE IN MY HOMETOWN!!! SO EXCITED FOR YOU BEING THERE!!!!! 💓

[@FilmFlam-8008]

Glad you enjoyed your time!

[@robynwood550]

My home park! Best amusement park ever. thank you for going and for sharing with us.

[@kerry2368]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane. The ark was always my favorite.

[@blakeboulton2356]

Thank you for uploading your video's it's amazing seeing all these places I will never get to see Keep up the great work my friend 😀

[@MansonX]

in my Home Town love seeing this.

[@ysbtoby]

Thank you for sharing your visit especially to those who can't seem to make it home. As we all have pointed out Noah is the bearded man painted on the sign at The Thunderbolt... You know the king of the coasters back when kennywood was the Rollercoaster capital of the world! Ha ha ha

[@MummaQuan]

I’m from Pittsburgh! So cool to see Kennywood on your channel! Hope you had a nice stay in our home town 😊❤️

[@mareekatz]

This was sooo much fun Jacob. Thanks for taking us along ✌️❤🙂

[@vafunseekers]

Looks like a neat amusement park. Thanks for showing us the rides in detail. Looks like a good time.

[@xnick58x]

The guy in the thunderbolt painting is Noah, from the Noahs Ark ride.

[@oliviascalio3640]

I came here to say this! That's the old Noah from before they redid the ark. Idk which Noah is creepier tbh

[@starrybatfish5105]

They are both creepy, but I miss the old Noah with the accordion neck-at least he is still in the Thunderbolt painting.

[@lethalsword628]

I was gonna say that but thx for sayin it!! He is kinda creepy tho.

[@kristencarlbon4561]

Love your videos I look forward to them every day❤️

[@DaRossman]

Thanks Jacob! I grew up going to Kennywood. I remember as a small child that I was terrified of Laughing Sal! The park has changed a lot since I was there last. I know I need to get back there and enjoy the many memories I have of the park. This video certainly stimulated many of those memories! Thanks.

[@robylove9190]

What a fun way to spend Easter day. Thanks Jacob!

[@MNorris1985]

Nice to see a place really listening to their guests. It's smart to though to keep yourself in business I think.

[@AnimalMagnetism1965]

I'm glad the camel didn't bite you this time 🤣

[@danielflynn8530]

Kennywood is also affiliated with Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT.

[@Sparty-pi3jq]

Kennywood looks like an absolutely enjoyable little theme park! I think it would be worth an impromptu getaway with the kids in mind, this summer. Thanks for the idea, great video as always Jacob!

[@stephaniepare8353]

Love you carpet bagger!! Your videos always cheer me up when I’m sad. Steph from Vegas! 😊😊👍🏻 keep up the great vids

[@Genesisdoes87]

Imagine working the Noah's ark ride and having to hear that flute sound for an entire shift lol

[@SnackHeadCowboy]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@mizaavanti]

your adventures are so great! thank you for letting us take a peek.

[@syedhamidi5643]

your laugh makes me want to laugh also. so contagious 😂

[@circusward1563]

Also so happy the kangaroo is coming back!!

[@Coopdog-dp5eq]

I'm still laughing about the Camel incident from a week or two ago. That was awesome!

[@MikeHunt2053]

I think it scarred him for life...

[@Nazrininator]

Your videos rock! It reminds me of the great joys of going to fun places.

[@AMZ0104]

Carpetbagger is the best KZbinr

[@dayhikedave]

Noah's Ark one of my favs. Was only there once but loved the park. Thanks for showing us.

[@dmapittsburgh]

I was very fortunate to grow up in a house just a few streets from the park on the hill. We were close enough that my summers were filled with sounds from the park without even going there. The coaster lift chains, the screams, the music, the sounds from the stage acts (when they had them, specifically the human cannon act), and more. We could watch some of the rides and see the lights from our home. I had several relatives work there and three of them do today. I was truly blessed to grow up next to my favorite park. I left there at the age of 20 in 1974 but have been back many times.

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

Jacob I watched many hours of Thomas the voice of Thomas is George Carlin!! My son was obsessed with him! I love ❤️ your videos!

[@lowlucas1]

Ya got me feeling all nostalgic, jacob. Awesome video, as always! Noah's ark will always be my favorite dark walkthrough. So happy to see the old mill has been changed to being closer to its original theming. And, the grand carousel. Tony Sacramento would be so proud to see that it's being well kept and enjoyed, like he did for over 50 yrs., before his passing. I may live in kentucky, atm, but my heart will always be in 'da burgh..

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Oh Jacob you have made my day! I love Kennywood! I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. This was our favorite amusement park.

[@karentucker2161]

This is cool! I never knew this place even existed. I am glad that there is people like you traveling and showing off places like this for those who may otherwise would not know about them.

[@shelbymatthews4579]

I live close to kennywood! Many memories, great park! Hope you had fun being in the burgh!

[@tomklock568]

Oh the humanity! I legitimately might have lost my lunch on that swinging twirling spider thing! Thanks for the video this looks like a very unique place, and I've never been to that area. Maybe someday! Enjoy your trip.

[@thatadventureguy7908]

My FAVORITE park (Probably because its like 15 minutes away from me LOL! Some interesting facts about the old mill... The paddlewheel in front of it is used to move the water and the boats (no pumps). There are lots of orange cats now in the ride as a tribute to the old Garfield ride and the train / and coyotes were originally in the 'Gold Rusher' ride (Now Ghostwood Estates). Also the big spider in Ghostwood Estate was also originally from Gold Rusher (It used to come down from the ceiling)

[@kaydub0623]

The coyotes actually weren't originally in Gold Rusher. They were originally from Haunted Hideaway/Old Mill, so they're finally back in their home!

[@thatadventureguy7908]

@@kaydub0623 They were actually originally from the Gold Rusher. (If my memory is correct they used to hang out around the train and one other scene with TNT)... This quote is from Scott Simmons who worked on the Old Mill re-theme: "Simmons: Once we started thinking of this as a reboot and tribute to Old Mill I started thinking about all the other old dark rides, and wondering how we could work in Easter Eggs and references to them as well. Kennywood still had existing props from Gold Rusher which were able to incorporate, such as the Coyotes and a locomotive animation. Nothing original from the Old Mill was still around but we were able to create our own new versions of those classic gags and scenes - albeit it with new twists. The ghostly iron worker has returned, but now he’s working alongside the coyotes from Gold Rusher, for example. "

[@kaydub0623]

@@thatadventureguy7908 had to double check with a friend of mine who knows the park like the back of his hand, and you're right, they're originally from the Gold Rusher. My bad! I thought I could've heard somewhere that they were built for the hideaway but I guess they were wrong. 🙃

[@synth5091]

Remember when George Carlin was the Conductor for Shining Time Station (Thomas the Tank Engine)? That was a trip!

[@danruscoe]

Lord Ghostwood: "I built this house as a refuge for myself" Jacob: "Got my ghost shooting gun"

[@annettecameron8922]

You are so great to watch you make me smile thanks for that😎💜♥️♥️😍

[@McCracken257]

I love that Thomas the train show!! Sir Topham Hatt be still my heart! When I was little Shinning time station was one of my favorite shows.

[@hankbug]

My husband used to live about 20 minutes from Kennywood and this is his hometown park. We've always wanted to go and was so excited to see you were there opening day. Hopefully, this year we can get out for a visit.

[@sidboraus6151]

I love laughing sal she cracks me up that laugh is contagious.❤️❤️❤️

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

I was born in Pittsburgh and love Kenneywood Park. Noah's Ark was my favorite attraction there. That's not a statue of George Washington. It's a statue of William Penn who was the founder of Pennsylvania. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@christinamahan5429]

No, it’s George Washington. Not sure if the sign is still there because I haven’t been in years, but there was a sign that said “George was here” before explaining some of Washington’s travels. I will never forget that statue because I liked his hat. ☺️

[@PittsFinest74]

DAMN IT!!! I wish I knew you were going to be there. I live literally 10 mins from there. The wife and I would really like to meet you one day!

[@gillygillyyt55]

Well there were ' 2 Noahs ' at least. Lol. Thanks as always!!

[@JessFox61424]

Omg! Jacob! You got a hair cut!! You look shape for ur NY lady ...ur so cute!! I'm so happy for you!! Thank you for being ❤

[@brucesumter4327]

i did not know that place was there ty foe showing this video

[@angelalinderman9985]

My hometown park! The Kangaroo ride is classic, nice to see it coming back. Black and Gold baby 👍🖤💛sorry not such a nice day but smaller lines are cool! The Old Mill is the best!

[@jeanniebush395]

May I recommend Kanobels theme park. Love love the haunted house. And we love love your channel my husband and I watch every evening.

[@Poeboi]

Thank you my hometown park!!!!!!!

[@mattweaver8197]

Woohoo- Another great video and closer to the Roc.

[@abbymiller2403]

I’m going to Kennywood next week or the week after that

[@NessieMay]

Thomas wins the stare down! 🚂

[@dmapittsburgh]

😂

[@danielanderson9400]

probably the first time i've seen you without your hat on, you rock the buzzcut man

[@TerraLynn-nk9eq]

You’re in my neck of the woods! Glad you had fun, but wish our weather was better!

[@Eighties-Jadie]

Thomas the tank was cool and very nostalgic 🚂 Loved Ghostwood Estate too 👻 Made me laugh when you said "skull cake!" 💀🎂😂 Thanks again Jacob and best wishes! 💖

[@ScottyMania313]

Awesome vid. Wonderful walkthrough on the Ark

[@christinamahan5429]

If you’re still in the area, you should check out Heinz History Center! They have a mister roger’s neighborhood display now. 😊

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

He needs to do that. Love the sets there. He did showed us the puppets at this place. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rLk2dspp2GmM0

[@zoftigbeatnik]

I live in PA but have never been to Kennywood. I want to go there soon!

[@suzannecooke2055]

Oh, YUM. I grew up visiting my aunts who lived just down the road in Duquesne. Kennywood was the highlight of the summer. My uncle's company had their picnic there and he got us reams of free tickets! You brought your picnic baskets and coolers and you could leave them unmolested in the covered picnic area. The adults kept the tickets and so kept tabs on the kids who had to return every half hour for more tickets. We were worn out by the end of the day. This was back when there was the humongous swimming pool that I longed to enjoy - but the aunts were sure we'd get polio there. No proof of course. Same with soft ice cream. Never made the connection myself, but I was an adult before I had my first soft-serve.

[@davidhahner]

Good to run into you at the park Jacob!

[@santaclaus1014]

Happy Easter; welcome to steel town!!!!

[@history_leisure]

14:29 you still have Leap the Dips near the middle of the state, both use a side friction design

[@anarchomum]

kennywood’s open!! ha ha local joke. wish they would bring back the log jammer instead of the kangaroo. come back for phantom fright nights in the fall, it’s fantastic!

[@reddragon8198]

Great shooting Jacob that second go around.much better

[@sidboraus6151]

Happy Easter 🥚🥚🐰

[@Johnnay71]

412 represent ! :)

[@timrose9826]

this is why i only go to disney.....

[@christinekelly2371]

I'm glad they returned the Old Mill . That Garfield theme was lame I'm happy they're bring back the kangaroo ride. Hopefully they kept the turtle ride by the potatoe patch and thunder bolt

[@frankgraham1996]

The girl at the Thomas Ride is a fledging young actress. I wish her luck. Tuff road.

[@rickhenry1833]

Just the Name "Kennywood" made me think it was a "Kenny Rogers" them park sort of like Dollywood... LOL

[@fairlyamused]

it was named after the Kenny family who owned the land that the park now sits on

[@SuperEnthused]

The ol’ skull in the cake 😂

[@danewaugaman674]

My hometown park thanks for visiting great video

[@MrRyanKaminski]

Aerodynamic!

[@vargasfamily282]

I remember seeing Laughing Sal at Playland by the Beach in San Francisco, before it closed down. Nice surprise to see Sal in action again.

[@maryblaufuss7533]

We in Western New York and Southern Ontario had a Laughing Sal as well. She chortled at visitors as they entered a dark ride called "Laff in the Dark," which was sold and removed from Crystal Beach amusement park in Ontario when the park was torn down in 1989. This just about broke the hearts of everyone who remembers the park. So long live Kennywood!

[@dmapittsburgh]

There were a number of Laughin' Sals manufactured. This lady has always been at Kennywood. For a while, they had her in a "ticket booth" for the "Ol' Mon River Railroad as the train ride was called at one time.

[@shaydelre1898]

Yaaayyy my home park !!! Thank u 😊

[@VagtasticVoyage88]

I grew up going to Kennywood every summer!

[@dianewilson5516]

The Rotary Playland in Roeding Park in Fresno California has a lion with its mouth open that has a water fountain. It's pretty cool. It's been there as far back as I can remember.

[@XenobiaWinterWolfMoon]

I love the Old Mill!

[@KR-sh6rm]

Love Kennywood!

[@purpledragon8368]

Nice to see the park and rides. Arcade Matt goes there a lot, but films him playing the games. He’s also a KZbinr. Thanks for a different point of view. Have fun and I’m excited to see more videos, and meet Jen! I hope she’s not camera shy. 👍💙🤔

[@jasonschannel1315]

Cool video Jacob and Happy Easter to you as well and hey you should of got on that ride atleast once. And no I never got on it before but it does look like alot of fun for people who enjoy those types of rides. Myrtle Beach Broadway at the Beach has a ride just like that big swing one you showed in your video.

[@HowTo4Uvideos]

My son was working there that day! I wish he would have ran into you because he's a big fan of your videos too. Noah is the old guy with the beard on the Thunderbolt mural.

[@goofyrulez7914]

There's an expression there: "Examine your Kennywood", which means your fly is unzipped.😆

[@lowlucas1]

Actually, it's " kennywood's open". Meaning, your fly is down. Some get it, some wont. 😎👍

[@applevalleyhillbillygarden1093]

Cool, I was guessing that was where you was heading to from yesterday's vlog. Sure wish you could go back to doing twenty minute vlogs for my convenience. 🙄 Unfortunately I did fast forward through most of your vlog from yesterday due to not having enough time to watch it. However, I have seen all of your other vlogs (six) from beginning to end on Dinosaur Kingdom II. Loved the updates on Mark Cline and enjoyed seeing him as Big Foot. Noticed you explained his Asinine pun sculpture again. I am hoping most of your subs don't need that explain to them twice within the last seven months. Mark did an awesome job on that self explaining sculpture. Safe travels......

[@TyRoberts]

Cool looking small park, that laughing Sal kinda reminds me of Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw movies, that Ghostwood Estate dark ride looked awesome.

[@Corgis175]

Wish I had gone to this when I lived in NJ. Loved Noah's Ark the best.

[@MiMisTreasures]

Love kennywood!

[@MrJLcooljams]

Me and JP and bodhi the stork haven't been to Kennywood before

[@fairlyamused]

dang we had been debating whether to go Kennywood or Kings Island for opening day we chose Kings Island. Doh!