Kennywood announces launched steel coaster for 2010

Looks like a decent ride to me.

I think this is the kind of thing the locals will really eat up. Even though it doesn't seem like much to us in the big scheme of things, it will be a big deal to the KW audience.

KnoebelsGrandCarousel said:
Sky Rocket.

"Afternoon Delight" was taken? ;)

Yeah, I'm old...sue me! :)

Wasn't taken, but now when it takes off, they can announce "Sky Rocket's in flight." :-D

At least it's better than any name Cedar Fair can contrive... :)

^ & ^^ - Steel Hawk hasn't been used....yet! ;)

You forgot about Steel Thunder, Thunder Steel, Diamondsteel, Steelback...

rollergator said:

KnoebelsGrandCarousel said:
Sky Rocket.

"Afternoon Delight" was taken? ;)

Yeah, I'm old...sue me! :)

I can imagine the the advertising slogans.

"Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes a spark ignite."
"Thinkin' of it's working' up a appetite. Lookin' forward to a little Afternoon Delight."

Yeah, I'm even older than gator. Don't sue me, the home has all my money. :)

^Remembers that song, raises hand.

Absolutely HATE that song and now it's stuck in my head. Thanks heaps, guys...

Coming in 2010 - You'd better find your baby and hold her tight....

If that's the case, will there be enough room on the trains to joint the "4G club?"

obxKevin said:
Absolutely HATE that song and now it's stuck in my head. Thanks heaps, guys...

The best way to get that song out of your head is to stay up late some night, watch the Time/Life Greatest Hits of the 70's infomercial on cable, and start humming along to "Kung Fu Fighting" and "Disco Duck."

Either that or 1000 watts of KISS & Jimi Henrdix should do the trick. Plus, you can teach your kids what REAL music sounds like.

If that ddoesn't work, try this (it's NOT A RICK-ROLL! Promise!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcEpdxsWZLA

Yeah, I just spotted that the other night. Great stuff. Gotta love the Muppets. :)

That was recently featured on EBaums World. Why aren't the Muppets more popular? They are hilarious. Disney should do more with that franchise.

RatherGoodBear said:

The best way to get that song out of your head is to stay up late some night, watch the Time/Life Greatest Hits of the 70's infomercial on cable, and start humming along to "Kung Fu Fighting" and "Disco Duck."

Lol... yeah, I've never done that.... *looks around to see if anyone believes her*

lol @ RGB...Disco Duck is a classic. Good stuff there.

Yeah, I kid.

@ Hopman, you don't even want to know how "into" Kiss I was during their prime. Even had the platform boots. I made a very convincing Peter Criss

Carrie, I picture you as more of a "Midnight at the Oasis" kind of gal.

Hmmmm....

I don't have to answer... there's no need to speak...

:)

So...apparently a lot of track has arrived (see Facebook link below for pictures) and footers are well-underway.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=141010&id=123450319864

I'm curious as to when exactly they plan for this thing to open. I know that no date has been set, but I might be heading up to Kennywood (for the first time) this June, the first week of June, actually, and Sky Rocket being open may help to insure my trip up there.