Pittsburgh’s beloved Kennywood Park is just days away from opening its gates for the 127th season, launching a year of fun, thrills, and unforgettable memories on Saturday, April 12. The park’s milestone Opening Day fittingly lands on 412 Day, a nod to the Steel City’s area code, and ushers in a packed calendar highlighted by…
In a major move within the themed entertainment industry, Herschend the owner of amusement parks such as Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Kentucky Kingdom, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all U.S. properties operated by Palace Entertainment from Parques Reunidos. This strategic acquisition enhances Herschend’s presence in the family entertainment sector while enabling Parques…
Kennywood’s Holiday Lights has returned for its most spectacular season yet, offering guests a festive blend of new experiences and classic holiday favorites. This year’s event promises to be the park’s largest holiday celebration to date, with an expanded entertainment lineup, new character meet-and-greets, a wider array of seasonal treats, and over three million dazzling…
Today, amusement industry professionals from all around the globe have convened in Pennsylvania to celebrate the best of the best in their field! Amusement Today introduced the Golden Ticket Awards in 1998 to spotlight the amusement park industry and its attractions by acknowledging the “Best of the Best”. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are…
This weekend, Idlewild’s Neighbor Days finale offers a rare meet and greet with all five beloved characters from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” exclusively available at the World’s Best Kids’ Park. Idlewild’s Neighbor Days celebration is set to culminate this weekend with a unique opportunity for fans of the beloved PBS KIDS’ series, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” The…
Kennywood has introduced a new pub that pays homage to the park’s rich history, marking one of the many exciting additions for the 2024 season. Once inside the new Jeeter’s Pub, guests will find the venue celebrating the park’s rich heritage with nostalgic murals and artwork, including a dedicated wall for Le Cachot. Look close…
Kennywood doesn’t open its gates until April 20th, but today, we stopped by for an up close look at all the new 2024 improvements and additions around the park. Kennywood, Pittsburgh’s Thrill and Entertainment Destination, offers an unmatched mix of modern thrills and classic rides, exciting entertainment, iconic eateries with signature food and memorable events….
Exciting Employment Opportunities Await at Kennywood, Sandcastle Water Park, and Idlewild & Soakzone near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As the anticipation builds for the thrilling 2024 season, Kennywood, Sandcastle Water Park, and Idlewild & Soakzone are gearing up by welcoming over 3,000 new team members across their three properties. With Opening Day festivities slated for Saturday, April…
Kennywood is getting into the holiday spirit earlier this year as they celebrate their 125th season with their biggest and brightest Holiday Lights ever. The festivities will begin on Saturday, November 18, one weekend earlier than originally planned. This year’s event features over two million twinkling lights and Pennsylvania’s tallest Christmas Tree, along with a…
A new out of this world ride will take flight at Kennywood in 2023. Spinvasion, an intergalactic multi-action spin ride, will blast off as the centerpiece of the all-new “Area 412” in the spring of 2023. “Spinvasion is a first of its kind attraction, which offers our guests something they can’t get at any other park…
It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…
Bombs Away, Pittsburgh’s all-new, thrilling waterslide, officially dropped into action today at Sandcastle Waterpark. Bombs Away, Sandcastle’s new high altitude, free-fall body slide, sees riders step into an enclosed launch capsule while taking in serene views from the park’s highest point. As the countdown hits zero, the floor suddenly vanishes, propelling riders at a jaw-dropping 26…