A perfect blend of nostalgia and adrenaline! Kennywood has that 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! read more

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Kennywood- please figure out a way to either fix the steel curtain or give vouchers to people who wait in line for over an hour to be told the ride is shutting down, just to reopen. I wasn't able to ride it once this year. And I have waited in line over 3 times for it to just be shut down. Went yesterday and was disappointed. A lot of rides were closed due to getting ready for fall fest? But it's only Aug 12th. We love fall fest, but wanted to go on the ragging rapids AT least once this year. Every time we went it was closed. read more

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Kennywood is an amusement park that was founded in 1898 and is now a National Historic Landmark. The park contains dozens of rides and attractions (e.g., bumper cars, swings, roller coasters, Noah's Ark, merry-go-round, and paddle boats), dozens of casual restaurants, gift shops, holiday events, and more for adults and children. When I was a child, I visited Kennywood to ride the nostalgic and modern rides. Now that I am older, I visit the park just for Halloween and Christmas events, a work party for my husband's employer, etcetera. During our most recent visit, my husband and I attended a company party in a pavilion. When we arrived at the park, we had to stand in a line that was longer than other lines, so I would like to see that line handled more efficiently. The pavilion was a large size and accommodated the employees. I was told that Kennywood provided the catering, which consisted of chicken tenders, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, grilled chicken, fruit salad, hotdogs, hamburgers, cookies, etcetera. I rate the flavors of these foods as 4 stars overall. read more

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A true pillar of Pittsburgh, Kennywood Park holds a special place in the hearts of Yinzers everywhere. Most have grown up coming here, some have worked here, even fell in love here, but all have fond memories of the amusement park of Pittsburgh's past and present. Kennywood is located on the border of Duquesne and West Mifflin, sitting above the Monogahela River. If you are traveling from out of town, there are highway signs and also wooden, yellow Kennywood Arrows that direct you in the direction of the park from different areas of the city. Parking (both paid and free options) is located across the street, but there is a underground tunnel just beyond the entrance gates that takes you "across the road" and into the park. I have been to Kennywood more times than I can count, but my most recent visit was on a Saturday evening this past July. We arrived before 5:00 PM, and had no issue finding a parking spot in the free upper lot. There was parking available in the lower lot as well, but that section is paid. The upper lot has an escalator to bring guests down the hill, and from there it is maybe a 2-minute walk to the gates. At the time we entered, there was no line at the gates. I find that there rarely is any line, but even if there is it usually is only a couple minute wait. Security and ticketing has never been a problem here, and the process is always smooth and quick. The park was lively, but not so crowded that we were unable to ride. Lines were minimal for the most part, and even with a late arrival, we rode nearly 10 attractions before the park closed at 10. This included Phantom's Revenge, The Racer, Jackrabbit, Thunderbolt, and more. This included some time wasted waiting 40+ minutes for the Exterminator, only for it to break down while we waited! Right after we arrived, we decided to grab food. Even though it was prime dinner time, we had no trouble finding a table nearby. First, I purchased a souvenir cup at the Lucky stand. It was $34.99 pre-tax, but included free refills the entire season. If you bought several cups, the price per cup went down. However, I think this was an awesome deal, especially if you plan on visiting several times throughout the summer. Plus, there are several self-service fountain drink dispensers around the park that limit wait times for refills. Next was the Potato Patch. The line was short, and service was friendly and quick. I chose the classic combo of Bacon Cheese Fries. Fries here will run between $10 to $13, but are a must for any day at Kennywood. They are a good size to share with a few people, or to serve as a meal for yourself! Near the end of the night, there was a special Drone Show happening near the Jack Rabbit/Lagoon area. The show only ran for a few weekends in July. It was a neat show that went through the history of the park. Our whole group enjoyed it! My critiques of the visit are as follows: First, I wish there was still a Night Rider ticket. When I was young, they sold a cheaper admission price for those entering the park after 5 PM or so, since you miss a significant part of the day. I truly believe this should be brought back. Second, the hours of the park keep getting shorter. When I was a child, the park would be open until midnight during peak summer days, and even sometimes they would extend the hours on the spot if enough people were in the park. Now, you are lucky to see a 10 PM close. There is so much magic in the park at night, and closing when it is still light out should be illegal!!! Third, there were lots of attractions and stands not open. We visited on a prime Saturday night in July. The weather was perfect, and there were many games/food stands/rides not open or in operation. I know staffing is an issue everywhere nowadays, but it is disappointing to pay for admission and finding that prime rides, such as The Steel Curtain or Exterminator, are closed. Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Kennywood this past year! It is fun to keep coming back and reliving memories that I have from my childhood, but also seeing how the park continues to evolve and appeal to the present day consumer. I just hope they realize the desire for historic preservation by locals, and never veer too far away from that. read more

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My whole reason for the trip to Pittsburgh was for Kennywood. I almost thought it wasn't going to happen because the tickets I got were for a certain date and that date was COLD... (24 degrees, felt like 10 according to weather.com, snowing and very windy) Luckily, they opened; actually a lot of the staff was very surprised they opened but it worked out for me because this was the only date I could make it here and I've been wanting to visit this place since I was a kid. They did give free hot chocolate to the first 500 people which we got and it was GOOD hot chocolate - not watered down. I got the smores and my husband got the Peppermint. Unfortunately because it was so cold, a lot of the rides were closed. I really wanted to go on Jack Rabbit but they can't operate it below 40 degrees. This was unfortunate, but some rides were open and I did get to experience Noah's Ark which was my other must. This was such a fun attraction, and I wish more parks had this. The potato patch fries were delicious as well. I love seeing homemade food. The tickets were only $20 or so, plus free parking which was a great deal - even with half the park closed. The lights were absolutely beautiful. I got to meet Sam, Rudolph and Bumble. I was wearing a Bumble dress and he LOVED it. That honestly made me day! I even bought a photo with myself, my husband and Bumble (which I never do!) but this was such as good memory. I could not pass up. I would love to come back here in the summer or fall to experience more of the day, but the holiday event was fun and great to experience as well. I would recommend and would be back! read more

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I don't know what happened to Kennywood, but it sure isn't family friendly anymore. Tried taking my 20 month old for Fall Fest today, which is supposed to be for kids. I usually take my big diaper bag in during the summer with no problems. Today I decided to just take my small purse and put her things in there that way I can take it on the rides because I don't like leaving her water bottle on the stroller when I can't see it (too many whackos these days). So I take the few things I needed out of the diaper bag and threw them under the stroller figuring I'd put them in my purse later because it was in the front seat. So going in I see they tightened their bag policy and my bag didn't quite fit into the box, so I told her I'm using it as my diaper bag. She had me open it and was like this isn't baby stuff. Annoyed that I have to walk back to my car, but fair enough, so I walk back to my car and take my few things out of the bag and put her water, wipes, and snacks into the bag. The only other thing in the bag at this point was my car keys. Go back and show her. She tells me it still doesn't work, there's no pamper in there. No, because I just changed her, we weren't staying long and if she did need changed I prefer to just change her in the car. So I tell her if I put a diaper in it then are you going to let me in. She still acted like she wasn't going to let me in because I already tried to get in without it and I'm just trying to get the bag in. Seriously? So at this point I'm extremely annoyed, but I tell her I know you're just trying to do your job, just get me the manager. So the manager, Ed, comes over. He has me show him 2 or 3 times what's in my bag. ALL baby stuff. He still acts like I'm trying to sneak in contraband!!! So I ended up just loading up I my crying pumpkin and going home absolutely livid. Kennywood, you can shove your season passes where the sun don't shine. I won't be buying them again next year! read more

Kennywood Park - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

It's been a decade, since visiting Kennywood and decided since I was only an hour away from Pittsburgh to visit. The Fall Fest atmosphere was felt all throughout the park, on a nice warm fall day, two weeks ago on October 11. The nostalgia was there for me for a bunch of rides, The Turtle, The Whip Potato Smash., Train, The Kangaroo....as I'm a huge fan of classic older rides. The park was spotless and clean. Sadly, I do agree with other Yelpers: 1. I'm not sure why the new owners of Kemnywood, felt the need for fast pass, and then to charge extra for it?? 2. There should have been a reduce parking rate, and not just the flat $20, and only on credit card. I arrived at 3pm and left close to 7pm. I understand a flat rate for the day, but perhaps maybe look into reduce parking rates , after a certain time frame. 3. The food prices were a bit steep in my opinion. Not having the option to pay cash was a huge drawback. Overall, I enjoyed my time and day, may or may not return. Phantom Fall Fest , and special effects were fantastic in my opinion. read more

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A great park for a great price! Lots of options of different types of rides and activities for all ages and thrill or non-thrill seekers! They recently started having more fast pass options which is nice if it is a busy day. We recently went on a Thursday in the summer and had hardly any waits which was great. Always have to stop for potato patch fries! They have had some security issues lately with unchaperoned teenagers getting into trouble but they have really ramped up their security and policies which seems to be helping quite a bit. read more

Kennywood is hands down my all-time favorite amusement park! I love coming here and riding all the classic attractions that have made this park such a special place for generations. If you're planning to visit more than once during the season, I highly recommend getting the Platinum Season Pass. Not only is it a great value for Kennywood, but it also includes admission to Sandcastle Waterpark, making it an even better deal for families and anyone who loves amusement and water parks. No trip to Kennywood is complete without stopping at Potato Patch for their famous fries--they're absolutely delicious! I also like grabbing the pulled pork tacos from Rogue BBQ, and of course, I always save room for dessert. My favorite treat is a vanilla ice cream cone from the Golden Nugget, dipped in chocolate and topped with peanuts and a cherry. So good! What I love most about Kennywood is its classic charm. I've visited newer amusement parks, but in my opinion, none of them have rides quite as memorable or enjoyable as the ones at Kennywood. The employees are always friendly, welcoming, and seem to genuinely enjoy working there, which makes the experience even better. I highly recommend Kennywood to anyone visiting the Pittsburgh area or looking for a fun day with family and friends. It's a true Pittsburgh treasure and a place I look forward to visiting again and again! read more

Forget the rides -- I came for the funnel cakes and potato patch fries. Both were hot, fresh, and worth the wait. read more

Kennywood Park - Strawberry funnel cake w/Ice cream - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

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Open since 1898, Kennywood Park is a beautiful family amusement park! All ages will enjoy the park. The grounds are mostly flat and easy to walk. There also lots of shady from the trees. The owners of Dollywood recently bought Kennywood, and the park is looking good. It certainly doesn't show its age. Kennywood is known for its wide selection of rides and games. They have the historic Turtle, Jack Rabbit, Racer Thunderbolt, train, bumper cars, carousel, and Whip alongside the steel coasters and other newer thrill rides. The park also has increased and improved its food choices. They is free parking not far from the park entrance. They also offer $20 paid parking for those who want spots closer to the entrance. Handicap parking is free if you have the placard. You will leave Kennywood exhausted from a full day of fun! Enjoy! read more

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We have been season pass holders for several years now. If you are going to go to the park twice in a year, it is worth it to purchase a pass. Along with the pass you have VIP parking and a cup that you can use on fountain drinks. There are a good variety of rides for all ages. Kiddie land is focused in one area of the park. Our favorite area of the park is Lost Kennywood. Food is pricey throughout the park but that is really expected anymore. One thing to note is Kennywood is cashless. We go to the park during all seasons throughout the year. You are able to bring in food, drinks and bags during the summer and winter. During fall fest they are very strict. You cannot bring anything in and your bag is limited to a small fanny pack. We found the best days to go in the summer is when it just rained. Definitely smaller crowds. Im sure we will be back as pass holders next year. read more

I honestly have not heard from much about Kennywood but it was on my Pittsburgh bucket list since I'm somewhat of a theme park enthusiast. My first impression was the park was spotless. I didn't see a single piece of trash on the ground the entire day. They have trash cans within at least 15 feet of each other. There is so much to do it's unreal. They have a pub to get a drink, thrill rides and the have festivals through out the year. We were only planning a few hours at Kennywood but managed to stay all day. The rides are fantastic. There are so many rollercoasters for the adrenaline seekers and tame rides. You have to ride the Jack Rabbit because the ride is over 100 years old. The Phantom's Revenge was my favorite. The food was fantastic. We were surprised when they had their Bites and Pints festival but we made sure we tried it out. They had 8 booths filled with food and drinks from different countries. The highlight was the Caprese sandwich from Italy and the Pierogies from Poland. You also have to get the Potato Patch fries. They are the iconic food at Kennywood. We had ours with cheese and bacon and loved it. Kennywood is a fantastic park that we would love to visit again. You know it's a good park when your husband who is not a fan of theme parks had the best time. read more

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It's nice if u can go with friends. You will definitely have a wonderful time. The Rollercoaster are crazy but fun. Even though lines can be an issue it is still a wonderful park with so much to do. Would recommend buying a gold or platinum pass. read more

Kennywood Park - This is the sky rocket with a beautiful moon in the background. - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

Went for light up night and had a great time. Half of the park was closed off but there was still plenty to do and see. I've been going here my entire life and its definitely not in its prime. We go for potato patch, Noah's ark, and the exterminator (not open for light up night). read more

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We went and saw the holidays lights. I got my tickets on sale for 20$ which was worth it. They ended up shutting down the rides early and that was disappointing. They are supposed to shut down if it gets lower than 40 degrees, but it was still 45 degrees out. They had a large food and dessert selection. Potato patch seems like they changed the cheese, I liked the old stuff way better. There weren't barely any lines for anything. It was a nice night out, the lights were very beautiful. read more

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As one of the only big roller coaster parks in the Pittsburgh area, it hits everything it needs to do. The rides are fast and very fun. The wait times do fluctuate based on the day/season but most rides are worth the wait. Last time, I went for the holiday lights and it feels like this park is improving every time read more

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Just visited for the opening of Holiday Lights for the season. Really gets you in the Christmas spirit. There are a few rides open, games and yummy winter treats to enjoy and plenty of lights! read more

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Oh the nostalgia here. Very disappointed the log jammer is no longer a ride. Kiddie land has had a nice upgrade since my childhood. Disappointing that Kennywood has gone the way of the Fast pass-we waited so long on the few rides we made it on because of the priority to Fast pass. As a local amusement park that's sad to me. We rode no roller coasters because lines were 1 hour and my six year old can't do that, especially when it was in the 90s that day. Three stars because of fond memories from 30+ years ago but as an adult with young children visiting-1.5 stars. read more

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I took my mother 88 years to Kennywood and we just road on ride the train. But it was a great day for her. She let soak in the smiles the laughs the music and all the aromas. When you get older you get more isolated it good to be around people with joy. And yes it stuck in her memory read more

All the rides suck Kennywood expensive the thunder bolt seatbelts do not work the food is disgusting the security are bullies and the one female is fine asf I need that I got to have that and cps will be down there and the McDonald's right by it taste way better than that bs read more

For a very reasonable price, Kennywood offers several high thrill roller coasters that can compete with top coasters in the world. Phantom's Revenge(?) and Steel Curtain are top-notch. I also liked the show aspect -- when I went, there were a couple of guys doing tricks with a water hoverboard, which offered a nice natural break to get off my feet and enjoy some entertainment. While it's certainly not Disneyland in terms of theming or guest experience walking around the park, it's kept relatively clean, there are a good selection of rides for people of all thrill tolerances, boardwalk games for those who don't want to ride, and some yummy treats to enjoy. As an out-of-town guest, I'd certainly come back again! read more

Rides are nice, workers aren't. Lady yelled at me and my son for standing "too close to the entrance of exterminator" because she saw we caught her vaping inside. Rides always shut down for "maintenance" as soon as we reach the ride. read more

I recently visited Kennywood after not going for about 10 years. I always feel a wave of nostalgia when I walk through that tunnel into the park. I had a great time during this visit. The park itself was clean and maintained; same with the restrooms. It's a smaller amusement park, but I feel like there's a good mix of roller coasters, "calmer" rides, and rides for kids. In addition, I think there's a decent selection of games and food. Although if you're not getting potato patch fries, then what are you even doing? (IYKYK). Overall, I had a great experience and can't wait to visit again soon! read more

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Kennywood has always been one of my favorite places to go when the weather starts getting warmer. I've been there too many times to count! We would go for the school picnic and with my family each summer, and now I am a teacher and taking the seniors on an approved senior skip day. I have also gone to Phantom Fright Nights...always a good time! You can never go w long with going early and staying late into the night. If you have never been, you must ride all the coasters...each is better than the last. But my all time favorite will always be The Thunderbolt! The sound of it coming around the bend by the Potato Patch will always live in my head. For food, you must eat Potato Patch fries with cheese. If you don't eat this for lunch or dinner, did you even go to Kennywood? I am also always partial to Dippin Dots banana split ice cream. read more

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Why bother coming to this place if the rides are always closed and the wait times are always wrong. The phantoms revenge was only running 1 car. Wait time was posted as 15 minutes. Waited an hour. read more

Kennywood is so much ridiculous fun, and the recent bites and pints festival is an amazing experience! For the price, you get a lot of really good bites and pints. I enjoyed the Cuban food and the Polish food the most! The rides are silly and there's something for everyone. I love that the park is small and you can traverse it pretty easily. read more

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I am going to be 21 in exactly a week. I took my little cousins for a meaningful and fun outing before I go to college and to spend quality time with them. Since when was it a rule for a chaperone to be 21. This was not a rule last year. This is ridiculous. The security guard was so rude about this situation. The fact that he denied me when I am going to be 21 in literally 7 days is crazy. I also wasted my time driving 45 minutes there. Fuck you Kennywood. Plus, tickets are too expensive for literally what. This place is way too old for these stupid rules. If Kennywood is so dangerous, maybe get more fucking security. read more

Once was great, now apparently the new ownership only cares about profits over long time fans and nonexistent communication. Here is what I sent to Kennywood via their website and via multiple emails and what did I get in return NOTHING ... no response at all and then it even gets worse for Mark, just keep reading! ------------------------------------------------ Hi, my partner Mark Miller is flying in from Las Vegas just to visit Kennywood on July 7th. He will be turning - 71 - on the 2nd. For ~6 years in the 70s he was one of your ride operators for the Thunderbolt and even though he traveled the world for decades as a principle skater for Holiday on Ice and then Disney on Ice I think some of his best memories come from his time working at Kennywood. He is making this trip solo and does NOT know I am sending you this message. If there is anything you could do from a small gift or announcement for him - I know he will be riding the Thunderbolt several times - while he is at the park I know this would mean the world to him. I'm also sending this as an email to PR with a recent picture of Mark. I doubt you will have a guest travel further this season just to visit Kennywood! I would be so grateful if you could do something special for him to make his visit even more memorable. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks so much for your consideration and all of the great memories you have given Mark over the years. Hope to hear from you soon. Mark's phone number is 602-xxx-xxxx and his email is; rinkmaster50@aol.com Here is a recent picture of Mark with his dog Addie; ---------------------------------------------------------- One of the main reasons that Mark traveled from Nevada to PA was to ride the 'Steel Curtain' ... but even though the ride 'broke' days before he left on his trip there was NO post to the website about the ride not being operational, which may have allowed him to change the dates of his trip, this is something that most other major parks do and there was not even any notification at the entrance to the park that the ride was not operational. This trip tarnish a lifetime of good memories that he had at the park ... thanks to this trip we now have no plans to ever return. The only reason the park even deserves a one star review was Tyler in the candy shop who was very helpful and courteous in helping Mark pick some fudge to at least have one good 'FINAL' sweet memory of Kennywood. If they did this to man who was a lifetime fan ... how will they treat you!? read more

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I brought my daughter here for the first time today. I grew up going here every summer as a little kid and I wanted to share the nostalgia with my own daughter. Some things have changed but I am so happy to say that Kennywood is still the same magical and beautiful place. We had an amazing day and hopefully will be back soon to visit again! read more

Kennywood Park - My daughter and I, by the Olde Mill - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

today i took my son to do something nostalgic while we are in town visiting family and we only got to go on one ride before being sickened by the food. i had opened one ranch that i dipped into twice before i noticed the taste was funny despite the brand being one of my favorites. i assumed it was just bad in that form and moved on to my burger. i could only eat half (was so hungry) because it was just unappetizing: cold dry and old meat (i actually put salt and pepper on a cooked burger), unmelted american cheese, and cold fries. my child saw his burger and turned away in disgust, but forced down one bite. his repulsion gave me the mind to check the expiration on the ranch, which to my surprise was EXPIRED IN NOVEMBER. he went on to check all the ranch in their basket and pulled away all the expired ones (you are absolutely welcome). we immediately were sick to our stomachs.... at a theme park... where you ride rollercoasters and are meant to have fun. puking really wasn't part of the agenda and it physically ruined our entire day. Kennywood themselves has done nothing to justify this situation in entirety. i purchased from a "third party" (who knew?) and although the money funnels directly to KENNYWOOD itself, they simply have no way of reconciling me... other than offering me to come back. laughable. if i can give them zero stars, that's happening. read more

Kennywood Park - opened and expired ranch container that i ate from, overpriced and inedible food with receipt - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

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Four of us stopped by Kennywood around 1:30pm on Saturday for their Bites and Pints event and to ride a few rides. There are eight little stalls with 2-3 different small plates each, some beer/wine selections, and a handful of cocktails and each stall had food from a different country. The countries were Brazil, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Poland, and South Korea. The Brazil one was probably my favorite stall. The steak and lamb chop bites were so tender and flavorful and the frozen Brazilian limonada refreshing. The Greece one was also a hit with a gyro packed full of beef and lamb that was delicious. The baklava sundae was delightful. The Ireland one was also pretty tasty. I enjoyed the bangers and champ, the corned beef slider, and the Bailey's Irish float. We skipped the Italy stall because nothing there seemed super compelling. I was excited about the Jamaica one since I went there last year but was let down. The jerk chicken tasted nothing like actual jerk seasoning although the chicken wings they gave you were crispy and tasty for general chicken wings. The shrimp skewer was burnt and the frozen hurricane tasted more like cough syrup than an actual cocktail. The Malibu splash pineapple and coconut seltzer that came in a can was delightful though, although I don't think that's actually authentic. The Mexico one was okay. The elite corn on the cob was burnt and had a weird seasoning that wasn't elote. The quesabirria came with a bizarre salsa type sauce in a cup and no consumme. The street taco had a decent amount of mahi mahi in it and the frozen margarita was good. For the Poland one we only got the sweet polish pancake which was not mind blowing but decent. We were super afraid of the South Korean one but it exceeded our expectations. The fried chicken bao had a kick to it and the dumplings were decent although they tasted like they came from the frozen section of Costco. Overall, it was a mixed experience in terms of the authenticity and quality of the bites we got. Props to Kennywood for trying but maybe they should bring in some food consultants if they're going to keep doing this. If you're going to advertise food from different countries, you should do it right. read more

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the exterminator got shut down due to weather and we waited for over 2 hours, a female worker with glasses was laughing, talking, and vaping behind the wall. she then proceeded to yell at a few girls for "peeking" around the wall when they were not doing so. rude and disrespectful. read more

My happy place. I'm sorry that the new owners are serving booze, and that they got rid of the plant landscaping. But, overall, just happy to have this wonderful amusement park nearby. read more

The staff are bullies especially security made me dump my ice water then told me I couldn't come into the park with my service dog because she coughed they said it was a bark and that I didn't have any control over her read more

We visited Kennywood for my 39th birthday this year (July 2023) and it was a SHORT visit because it started raining and the park closed up sharp.... They did, however, provide passes to basically come back on any open operating day. But.... we rode the Phantom's Revenge multiple times. I would return here just for the Phantom's Revenge. If you haven't been, googled images of this ride. It's absolutely a BLAST and the ascent upwards feels like you're literally on a one way track to ..... space. It's sooooooo high in the sky! Kennywood is a 5 star experience! Sincerely, Californian read more

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Came here on a Sunday for phantom fall fest. We arrived in the afternoon and their free parking lot was pretty far, about a .4 mile walk. When we got to the gate they told us our drawstring bag isn't allowed and neither is our metal water bottle. I don't see how a gun got into the park 2 years ago yet my water bottle is the problem. I read the FAQ and I didn't see anything about water bottles but I could be mistaken. We walked back to our car to drop it off then came back. Then the security guard asked us how old we are to which we responded our age. He said we look too young and we need our ID. I said sure I have my ID. Before I grabbed it he said that it needs to be a physical copy. Like yes, my drivers license is a physical form of identification. I looked at the sign and it said age under 17 needs to be accompanied by someone age 21 so keep that in mind if you want to come this month and bring your ID as well. Already, we were having a bad experience since the security guard was pretty rude. I understand the need to follow rules but the delivery could have been nicer. The waits for rides were pretty short only about 10 minutes per roller coaster, but a lot of rides were closed. Steelers ride has been closed for the year, aero 360, black widow, and the water rides were closed which was pretty disappointing and limited the options to have fun. I love high thrill roller coasters so kennywood was pretty underwhelming besides 1-2 on top of the closures. Since they did not allow me to bring in my water bottle, I needed to buy an extremely expensive bottled water ($6). When I grabbed it and took it to the cashier, they said " just one expensive water?" There wasn't anything wrong with this comment but it infuriated me because it's not like I had another option. If there was a cheaper option for water, I would've grabbed it! The food was very pricey as well: $15 for a hamburger and $15 for a milkshake. At night when phantom fall fest started, there were extremely long lines for all the events like the haunted house and cemetery. The actors did an amazing job and their costumes were high quality which was the only redeeming part of this park. read more

Kennywood Park - Thunderbolt - Amusement Parks Near Me - West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

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Had a little family outing to Kennywood today and was happy to show my two boys some of the rides I grew up one when visiting grandparents in PGH. The kinds were very happy in Kiddieland and I was happy to see that most of the rides were operable and that the lines weren't too long today. Besides kid's rides, we also set out to ride a few of the adult rides. Steel Curtain and Phantom's Revenge were lots of fun, but I was disappointed that in line for both the Sky Rocket and Thunderbolt, the rides malfunctioned and were weren't able to ride. We unfortunately wasted a lot of time for no reward. I truly hope it was a fluke and that the rides are being well-maintained as I saw earlier in the day that Racer was also out of commission. read more

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This is a review of the cafe ( cafeteria ) I found it a total mess a total shame, dirty and not good food. The girls did like the chicken fingers, but the fries should be like the patch and the noodles soggy and unbeatable. The turkey dinner was decent. I don't recommend it. I recommend the potato patch, the corn dogs and anything other. read more

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Kennywood is a complete disgrace compared to what it used to be. The staff -- especially one security boy wearing ridiculous sunglasses -- was shockingly rude. I asked a simple question about where the nearest restroom was, and you'd think I asked for a kidney donation. The rest of the staff act like they hate being there and take it out on paying guests. Rude, arrogant, and completely unprofessional. It's honestly unbelievable that people this unpleasant are allowed to represent a park that charges this much for admission. The prices are outrageous, the lines drag on forever, and half the rides are either closed or "temporarily down." Nothing runs smoothly, and no one working there seems to care. If this is the best they can do, they should close for a weekend and send the entire staff to Cedar Point or Hersheypark to learn how a real amusement park is supposed to operate. Kennywood used to be a fun, family-friendly park. Now it's just a waste of time, money, and patience. Spend your day somewhere that actually values its guests -- because this place clearly doesn't. read more