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CBS News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge voted best roller coaster in the country
Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge was voted best roller coaster in the country, a recent poll found. The roller coaster at the amusement park in West Mifflin took home the top spot on USA Today's 10Best list of roller coasters in the United States, USA Today announced on Wednesday. "The 3,365-foot-long track of Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood brings visitors frighteningly close to another of the park's coasters, Thunderbolt. A hair-raising highlight is the ride's second drop — a 232-foot thriller at 85 miles per hour," USA Today said of the coaster. Phantom's Revenge took home the No. 1 ranking this year after finishing No. 3 in 2024. Three other roller coasters in Pennsylvania made the Top 10. The Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort in Northumberland County came in at No. 2, the Ravine Flyer II at Waldameer & Water World in Erie County came in at No. 4 and Wildcat's Revenge at Hersheypark in Dauphin County came in at No. 9. The Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point in Ohio slotted in at No. 3 on the list. Kennywood among best theme parks in U.S. Kennywood took home the No. 5 spot on USA Today's 10Best list of theme parks in the country. "If you love a theme park with oodles of history and a collection of iconic rides, Kennywood is your place," USA Today said. Knoebels was No. 2 on the list, while Hershey Park was No. 8. Winners for each 10BEST category were chosen by readers after a "panel of experts" nominated their top picks, USA Today said.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kennywood, Sandcastle holding job fair this weekend as they prepare for start of season
Kennywood Park and Sandcastle Water Park are holding a joint job fair this weekend ahead of their opening days. Sandcastle, which will open on May 24, is currently hiring lifeguards with pay rates up to $15 per hour. Kennywood, opening on April 12, is looking for additional ride operators to help run Phantom's Revenge and the Steel Curtain. Both parks are holding a job fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kennywood. Those interested in applying can interview and even be offered a job on the spot. According to a release, both parks are offering unique perks for employees such as free park admission, free tickets for friends and family, discounts in park and more. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood nominated for best amusement park, roller coaster in new USA Today polls
Kennywood has been nominated in two new USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards polls. The park has received nominations for the best amusement park while the fan-favorite "Phantom's Revenge" roller coaster has been nominated again for the best coaster in the country. The park and the "Phantom" finished in the top ten in their respective polls last year, according to a news release from Kennywood's parent company. Votes for the best amusement park can be cast here and votes for the "Phantom's Revenge" coaster poll can be cast here . Those interested in voting can do so once daily through Monday, April 21. Last week, it was announced that Kennywood, with other Pittsburgh amusement parks Idlewild and Sandcastle, was being sold to Herschend Family Entertainment. The privately-owned entertainment company will acquire Parques Reunidos' more than 20 Palace Entertainment parks. Herschend is the same company that owns many award-winning theme parks like Wild Adventures and Dollywood. Many people who spoke with KDKA-TV last week said they are excited and cautiously optimistic about the new ownership group taking charge. "I just think it's important that they put what the people of Pittsburgh want first and keep improving it, we all love Kennywood, there's no place like it Allegheny County so we want it to stick around and keep getting better," Jon Tirpak said. In the announcement, Herschend said it was "committed to ensuring a smooth transition for employees, guests, and communities. No immediate changes are planned for daily operations as the company thoughtfully integrates these properties into its portfolio." Both companies told KDKA-TV that the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, and the deal is expected to close after that. Kennywood will officially reopen for its longest-ever season on Saturday, April 12.
