Episode 37: Kennywood (Transcending Tradition)

About this episode

The episode explores the history and changes at Kennywood amusement park near Pittsburgh, PA, reflecting on past visits and new attractions.

Kennywood, located just outside Pittsburgh, PA is one of America's finest traditional amusement parks. I last visited in 1998 as a budding coaster enthusiast when Steel Phantom had loops. That ride has since been reimagined into Phantom's Revenge, and the park's added the Sky Rocket launched coaster, and Steel Curtain, an innovative multi-looping monster to stand alongside their historic trio of wood coasters. Plus, I have family in Pittsburgh, and it was great to catch up w...

People in this episode

Host: unknown

Topics covered

• amusement parks
• coaster history
• family visits
• Pittsburgh
• traditional attractions

Keywords

• Kennywood
• Pittsburgh
• amusement park
• Steel Phantom
• Phantom's Revenge
• Sky Rocket
• Steel Curtain
• coaster enthusiast

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Steel Phantom, Phantom's Revenge, Sky Rocket, Steel Curtain

Places: Kennywood, Pittsburgh, PA

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