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Herschend Acquiring Palace Entertainment’s U.S. Parks And Attractions
ByDan Hower March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

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…

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Kennywood, Sandcastle, and Idlewild Hiring 3,000+ Team Members for 2024 Season
ByDan Hower March 5, 2024April 2, 2024

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…

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New Drop Floor Waterslide Debuts At Pittsburgh’s Sandcastle Waterpark
ByDan Hower July 1, 2022July 4, 2022

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…

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Kennywood, Sandcastle, And Idlewild Converting to Cashless Parks
ByDan Hower June 22, 2022November 17, 2022

Guests at three Pennsylvania amusement parks (Kennywood, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild & SoakZone) will soon find a more efficient, convenient, and visitor-friendly process to pay for park tickets and treats. Beginning Tuesday, June 28 at Kennywood and Sandcastle and Wednesday, June 29 at Idlewild & SoakZone, the parks will only accept credit, debit and prepaid cards or secure…

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Sandcastle Waterpark Reveals Multi-Million Dollar Improvement Plan For 2022.
ByDan Hower April 1, 2022October 30, 2024

We know it’s hard to believe what you see on April 1st, but No Jokes Here! Today, Sandcastle Waterpark located in Pittsburgh, PA, has shared with us their massive, multi-million dollar improvement plan for the biggest series of single-season updates in park history — including new events, a new water slide, and an expanded schedule!…

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Kennywood Giving Away Free Patch Fries!
ByDan Hower June 7, 2021September 12, 2021

Amid growing demand to head outdoors for family fun, Kennywood and Sandcastle are adding more hours and days to their Summer 2021 operating schedules, and offering a delicious incentive to bring in more new Team Members. Kennywood will host a job fair at the historic Parkside Café from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7. People…

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Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild Boost Pay Rates To $13/Hour
ByDan Hower April 23, 2021May 27, 2021

Locals eager for more fun this summer and job-seekers in search of a rewarding, unique environment can find something to scream about: Kennywood and its sister parks are raising the stakes on a preseason hiring spree! With outlooks improving for the Summer Seasons at Kennywood, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild & SoakZone in recent weeks, park…

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Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild Set Opening Days for Summer 2020
ByDan Hower June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

For the first time since the 19th century, spring in Southwestern Pennsylvania has not brought roller coasters, carousels and all the fun found at its landmark amusement parks. But that changes soon, as Kennywood and its sister parks, Sandcastle Waterpark, and Idlewild, will open in phases starting in July! Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild will open…

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