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    8 years ago

    Crappy broken down rides , rude employees. If it were possible to give 0 stars I would have .

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    Kennywood Park - Entrance

    Kennywood Park

    3.6(473 reviews)
    44.5 mi

    A perfect blend of nostalgia and adrenaline! Kennywood has…read morethat Pittsburgh charm but with updates that will unleash thrills! Childhood memories of Potato Patch fries, going through Noah's Ark, riding the Turtle and the Kangaroo... those are still there!! Plenty of legendary rides that have existed for 100+ years with the Jack Rabbit, the Racers, and the Whip!! Thrill is next level with the Steel Curtain, the Phantoms Revenge, the Exterminator, and the Thunderbolt!! Kennywood blends together a perfect mix of rides for everyone in the family. Plus they have done well with keeping up with technology and convenience. Their website has wait times kept up to date to allow you to navigate the park without waiting as much, the rides have convenient storage to allow you to carry around that big stuffed animal win, and the park itself is constantly updated and cared for!! Pittsburgh is lucky to have Kennywood!

    Visited after being in town for Panda Fest. I found the park itself pleasant, but was disappointed…read moreby some of the conditions. Primarily, because of their Halloween event, they decided to decrease the allowed bag size into the park. I ubered to the location and did not want to pay for a locker, I had to throw my bag away... When we got into the park I had fun. The food was good, if overpriced. The poor weather kept the ride lines short. I was glad I had a +1 as many attractions required it. I could enjoy the opened rides many times over without waiting. The issue was that a lot of rides were closed due to the weather and because there were so few people in the park. Their Halloween event felt drastically understaffed, too. Despite the event being recommended for 13+ aged guests, many adults still let their small children stay (strollers and all). Not only was I disgusted that parents could be so negligent, but this combined with the very few roaming scare actors made me feel like I paid for Kiddie Land, not Phantom Fright Night. The park itself is fun. I loved the rides and the food, but I left early on a somewhat sour note.

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    Kennywood Park - Jack Rabbit

    Jack Rabbit

    Kennywood Park - Steel Curtain

    Steel Curtain

    Kennywood Park - Entrance to amusement park

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    Funtimes Fun Park - Go carts

    Funtimes Fun Park

    3.3(17 reviews)
    44.6 mi

    We had the absolute BEST time at Funtimes Fun Park! We came with some cousins and it was easily one…read moreof our favorite outings ever. We had a mix of boys and girls ranging in age from 5 to 11, and it was amazing to see how every single one of them equally loved it! We were there in the winter and it felt like we practically had the place to ourselves. The variety of things to do kept everyone entertained--we went snow tubing, played a ton of games in the arcade, bumped cars (that even my 5 year old was tall enough to drive alone and she was absolutely thrilled!), rode the rides, and even had a blast dancing. The 'paintball' (the little gel beads) was such a hit with the kids, and we ended the day perfectly by roasting marshmallows by the fire. I was shocked at how inexpensive it was for our family of 4 to have 3 hours of uninterrupted nonstop fun! What really stood out was the atmosphere. You can tell that whoever runs this place truly cares about it. It's so well-maintained, and honestly, the bathrooms were incredibly clean!!!! This was a huge deal for us because we drove an hour and a half to get there--we needed a clean spot to change everyone into snow pants when we arrived and back into regular clothes before the long drive home. It made the whole trip so much smoother! Every single staff member was extremely friendly and helpful. A special shout-out to the lady working the concession stand--she gave each kid a different patterned cup so we could keep track of whose was whose! Little details like that really went a long way with me. You can tell the staff takes real pride in the guest experience. We had the best time ever and are already planning our next trip. We will definitely be back this winter, and we can't wait to come back in the summer! Highly recommend for families!

    This is my family's 4th time here since summer 2024. We make the 50 minute drive and go on…read moreThursdays from 5-8 and it is only $15.99 per person. The special ends on August 14TH. If you aren't going to ride, it is free. My boys ages 9 and 16, my nephew age 13, and my niece age 6 always have a blast. From 5-6, they do the water slides since they close at 6. From 6-8, they do everything else in the park. There is a mini roller coaster, bumper cars, go karts, the infamous tilt a whirl, mini golf, a batting cage, an arcade and so forth. For the price of $16, you can't beat it! We have local places back home and they cost more than $16 just to ride the go karts twice. Last summer, I wrote a review about the grounds not being handicap friendly because it was all gravel. Well to my surprise, they paved the grounds so now handicap individuals can also attend with family and friends. You don't have to wait in long lines like you would at a local city fest/carnival, state fair, or themed amusement park. No outside food or drink is allowed. There is a small concession stand that sells water, pop, pretzels, nachos, pizza, etc. The 2 vending machines located by the go karts are still out of order. Instead of buying a 65 cent can of pop from the machine you must pay $3.00 for a bottle at the concession stand. On my last visit in June, I mentioned the machines being out of order but they still are inoperable. I guess I will call the vendor myself because $3.00 for a bottle of water is ridiculous. The manager Christine is very friendly. She found my iPhone magnetic charger that I left at the entrance when purchasing wristbands. They have lockers for 50 cent where you can place your personal belongings. Overall, the kids had fun and it didn't break my pockets so that's all that matters. I don't know what people expect for such a minimal price! I guess you can't please everyone.

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    Funtimes Fun Park - Just before heading in to "paint"ball

    Just before heading in to "paint"ball

    Funtimes Fun Park - The kids having a blast on one of the rides!

    The kids having a blast on one of the rides!

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    The Phantom’s Revenge - #1 Coaster!!

    The Phantom’s Revenge

    4.5(4 reviews)
    44.3 mi

    Smooth, fast and lots of air time. What more can you want from a coaster? This is my second…read morefavorite coaster in the park. There is an extremely long walk to actually board the coaster. I've never been there where we needed all that space (I can't imagine how long that wait would be). the entrance has automatic gates that open and close when the train is ready to be boarded. You put your belongings in the holder on the exit side and then get in the car. There are two restraint systems. One small standard seatbelt and one lap bar. The seats themselves are on the smaller side, but will still fit plus size riders. The ride itself is exhilarating. The climb up the first hill gives you great views of the park and area (I liked seeing the giraffe's head poking out of Noah's Ark). MAKE SURE TO NOT PULL OUT YOUR PHONE ON THE LIFT HILL. They are very clear and very serious about the rules and yet people still break them every day which makes the train stop on the lift hill. The one down side is that the exit is at a completely different area than the entrance, so make sure you know that if you are meeting non riders. A must ride if you love coasters.

    Ranked #1 Roller Coaster by USA Today 2025! An exciting and…read moreexhilarating experience! Fun filled coaster enjoyed by all ages. Very smooth ride with twist and turns and loops for a great ride. Such a cool view of the park atop the highest point of the coaster. Highly recommended ride for thrill seekers. The line can be long at times but it's well worth the wait for the thrill it brings. A must ride while visiting Kennywood, don't go by, give it a try! Looking forward to the thrilling ride again soon!

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    The Phantom’s Revenge
    The Phantom’s Revenge - Entrance

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    The Phantom’s Revenge - Phantom's Revenge roller coaster

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    Phantom's Revenge roller coaster

    Bates Bros Amusement - amusementparks - Updated September 2026

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