Kennywood needs a big boost in the future??

Kennywood will not expand until their parking situation is taken care of. Plain and simple.

"Sometimes I just kill myself!" - The Joker

Mike I totally agree. They need more parking period, and in a better location. Nothing ruins the walk to your car at night then climbing a huge hill and trying to find your car. I always pay for the 5 dollar parking, but hey, that is cheap compared to most other parks. If it is shorter to the gate and a short distance to the car on the way home, it works for me.

As for rides, Kennywood knows what the hell they are doing. They have some more recent flats as well as flats you really don't see anymore. I was amazed to see the flying carpet open. How many of those do you see? I think there are 2 or 3 in the US.

They don't need a new coaster, they have enough in the park to keep everyone busy. If they built a new ride and didn't have the room to expand again, like they did in Lost Kennywood, I wouldn't want them to take out anything. Everything in that park is a perfect fit. I could care less if they got anything new. They do just fine without the huge gimmick coasters. They got it down pat.

TeknoScorpion said:...can't wait to get back up there to 'settle' for Kennywood (and my #1 Coaster).

Glad I'm not the only one who loves Exterminator that much! ;)

Much respect to you all! Thanks for not being mean or kicking me out of the party!

Al.

You guys don't understand they need a new coaster!!! Like a Stand-Up or All Looping Coaster like Great American Scream Machine or the Viper at Magic Mountain. Maybe even a floorless coaster.

Ha! :)

And the award for best empty response to 20+ people telling you you're wrong goes to...

coasterimage - lordgonchar

I can only weep in the face of greatness.

The truly masterful touch was suggesting an Arrow megalooper...you know, like the one they just whacked all the loops from.

Wow.

-CO

NOTE: Severe fecal impaction may render the above words highly debatable.

Im not saying Kennywood couldn't use a new coaster. Im saying it's not neccessary.

Seems like everytime I've been there, no matter what day of the week, The crowds about the same size, The lines are about the same length and you always have fun.

Chuck, who would be glad to have son of boulderdash at Kennywood.

It would be nice if they would just take a chance and run two trains on the coasters from the beginning instead of waiting for the line to grow.

Millrace. I understand that philosphy on PR but the woodies can be added and taken off in mear seconds.

Unlike some SF parks that won't add a train no matter what

Actually, John, I have yet to ride Exterminator. But I really liked the Spinny Mouse at Myrtle, so I'm sure I'll love a themed indoor one ;).

eightdotthree said:I want a new coaster for Kennywood, but don't expect one anytime soon.

::Whistles and walks off the stage::

The legend continues

Gonch, glad I got to meet you on Sunday. I also applaud your statement, lol.

I agree Kennywood needs a new coaster, if they never put one in, I wouldn't care. That park is so chock full of flats that a lot of people just don't find anymore. And this park actually takes awesome care of their woodies! Gotta love the TLC they get.

I think if Kennywood got another coaster it should be wood. But, until they expand some more, I doubt they would take out anything to put a coaster in it's place.

Kennywood knows what they are doing, and I can't wait to see how the Screamin' Swing turns out ;-)

Katie

I like KW just the way it is. It is a special place with some very special rides. I'm heading there from Chicago in 2 weeks ($29 O/W airfare from Southwest -- how can you not go for a weekend?).

I just got back from CP and they have the big monster rides there. Now I am ready to hit KW again for the quaintness and charm of the place, especially the lights at night.

Our goal is to have a nice and relaxing trip at the park and be there from the opening to the close.

I think we all get tired and bored with what we regularly have (I live 45 minutes from SFGAm and I have not gone this season yet -- my season pass is even from SFOG, not SFGAm).

Parks have their niches, and KW is rooted deeply in the past. And it's just a nice place to go.

I wish I lived in PA! There are so many parks and types of parks there. If you do not like KW, go elsewhere. But if you want the classic amusement park feel, with classic rides, it's the place to be. I'm very excited about my trip!

CoastinKatie said:
Gonch, glad I got to meet you on Sunday. I also applaud your statement, lol.

Yeah, me too. Too brief and too late, but still nice to put more faces to the names. :)

coasterimage - lordgonchar

Big friggin' surprise. Gonch comes on my day off.

Hi

I met Gonch, Was supposed to meet Rob Ascough also, At least Rideman shared a big part of the day with Katie, I and about 9 others.

Chuck, who should have signed up for that Event a club had as Thunderbolt was running awesome.

How can a woodie that you considered almost third tier suddenly become amongst your favorites? There is hope for Boulderdash :)

CoastinKatie said:
Mike I totally agree. They need more parking period, and in a better location. Nothing ruins the walk to your car at night then climbing a huge hill and trying to find your car.

the parking isn't that far. even if you park on te 3rd level, you can take the shuttle down to the bottom or you can get on the ski lift. They're both free and you don't have to walk much. i never paid for parking when you can park for FREE. America needs a little work out. People are so lazy.

kpjb said:
Big friggin' surprise. Gonch comes on my day off.

I'm not joking about calling ahead and making sure you're not there. It's part of the KW trip planning ritual. :)

Charles Nungster said:
I met Gonch, Was supposed to meet Rob Ascough also, At least Rideman shared a big part of the day with Katie, I and about 9 others.

I was keeping an eye out for you guys all day. Dumb luck that I didn't spot anyone until after 9pm. Was anyone not at KW this past Sunday?

Posting here is a whole different experience when you know the person behind the screen name. :)

PGH Steeler said:
They're both free and you don't have to walk much. i never paid for parking when you can park for FREE. America needs a little work out. People are so lazy.

Heh, we parked on the second level. I even used the path rather than the escalator both to and from the park (and was pulling the wagon with my son and a couple of bags in it : ) ). Then again, this is the first time in probably 6 or 7 years that I didn't just slide into the pay parking area when we arrived - not because I'm lazy, but because I'm not cheap. ;)

coasterimage - lordgonchar

Wow... I had no idea that the entire coaster enthusiast community was at Kennywood on Sunday! I was supposed to meet up with Chuck and rollergator and some point and somehow missed them both. I didn't know Gonch was supposed to be there- it would have been nice to meet up with him as well. Oh well, there's always next time!