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CBS News
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood employee saves ducklings from Pittsburg Plunge tracks
It's been hot in Pittsburgh, and everyone at Kennywood is trying to cool off in the Pittsburg Plunge — including a family of ducks. Kennywood on Tuesday gave a social media shoutout to Noah, an operations team employee who literally jumped into action to rescue baby ducklings. The park said the young duck family became stranded on the Pittsburg Plunge track after they went for a swim in the Lost Kennywood fountain. A video of the rescue went viral on TikTok, getting over 100,000 views. (Photo: londadah/TikTok) "It was a normal, crazy Saturday when our security team told us about the ducklings," Noah said on Kennywood's Facebook page. "Our team had to respond since they were in a ride area, and I was the only available supervisor to take the call. After talking with our safety director, we shut off the ride and I was given the okay to go in and rescue them." Kennywood said Noah put the baby ducklings in some nearby bushes and the parents quickly went over to make sure they were OK. The park touted Noah's other accomplishments, saying he's a past recipient of the Kennywood Academic Scholarship and was a Golden Tickets Award ambassador. He first started as a ride operator in 2017 and worked his way up to area supervisor. "CHEERS for jumping into action to help some baby ducklings in need, Noah!" Kennywood wrote. Also, some Pittsburgh trivia for you: The Pittsburg Plunge is spelled without the "h" because that's how Pittsburgh used to be spelled from 1980 to 1911.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood's Steel Curtain joins 4th annual World's Largest Coaster Ride
Kennywood's Steel Curtain reopens to the public on Saturday morning Kennywood's Steel Curtain reopens to the public on Saturday morning Kennywood's Steel Curtain reopens to the public on Saturday morning Kennywood launched 24 riders on the Steel Curtain Monday as part of the fourth annual World's Largest Coaster Ride. The World's Largest Coaster Ride is when several parks simultaneously dispatch coasters at the exact same time to celebrate the anniversary of LaMarcus Thompson's Switchback Railway, the first modern roller coaster. Kennywood sent two dozen riders, including American Coaster Enthusiasts members, up on the Steel Curtain at 2 p.m. According to the American Coaster Enthusiasts' website, several other parks, including Knoebels, Nickelodeon Universe and Silver Dollar City were scheduled to take part. At 220 feet, the Steel Curtain, named after the Pittsburgh Steelers' famous defense of the 70s, is Pennsylvania's tallest roller coaster. Flipping riders upside down nine times, the Steel Curtain has the most inversions of any coaster in the United States, and one of its inversions is the highest in North America. The Steel Curtain is back open at Kennywood after it sat out the 2024 season. The previous year saw the coaster closed on and off again, so crews made extensive modifications to increase the ride's reliability and longevity. Working with the ride's manufacturer, S&S Worldwide, Kennywood added three additional columns and several braces along the ride. Park management said they hope the 13-month closure pays off for coaster enthusiasts this summer.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sandcastle Waterpark postpones opening for another week after heavy rainfall, some flooding
Amid ongoing chilly weather, Sandcastle Waterpark has delayed its opening again. The park has been forced to delay its opening multiple times this season because of the weather. Most recently, opening day was supposed to be June 1, but Sandcastle announced on social media Saturday that it now plans to open on June 7. The delay comes after recent heavy rainfall and minor flooding at the park. Anyone looking for a day out on June 1 can get into Kennywood for free if they have a Sandcastle Season Pass for 2025, the park said. Sandcastle was originally scheduled to open on May 25. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Delicious food, street art, and exotic pets
It's Memorial Day Weekend, and there's plenty for you to do to go along with your yearly cookout, and we start at Pittsburgh's favorite theme park! Kennywood Bites & Pints Food and Drink Festival It's the first weekend of the Bites and Pints Food and Drink Festival, and while you're there, you can sample foods and drinks from around the world. The festival is going on every weekend through June 29. Along with the festival, the Steel Curtain will be open for the first time in more than a year. You can ride the rollercoaster starting on Saturday, but gold and platinum passholders can jump aboard today. Get tickets and information on Kennywood's website. Pittsburgh Riverlife Chalk Fest The Pittsburgh Riverlife Chalk Fest is back on the North Shore this weekend. Chalk artists from across the country will be on hand, showcasing their work. In addition to the breathtaking street art, there will be delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment. It happens along Isabella Street on Saturday and Sunday. Check out more at this link. Pittsburgh Mega Reptile Expo Thousands of snakes, turtles, and lizards will be invading the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. It's the return of the Pittsburgh Mega Reptile Expo. There you'll be able to buy an exotic pet, pet supplies, food, housing, and learn from some of the best breeders in the business. It all happens on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Get the details on their website.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kennywood gives update on Steel Curtain ahead of opening day
Kennywood Park provided an update Wednesday on the Steel Curtain ahead of the start of its season next month. The park's General Manager, Ricky Spicuzza, said that work on the coaster is almost completed. In a video posted on social media, Spicuzza said that columns were delivered on the off-season and being installed to 'ensure the Steel Curtain is around and ready to thrill riders for many years to come.' Once that phase of work is complete, the maintenance team will add the two trains back onto the track and begin test runs. Spicuzza said they will be announcing an opening date for the coaster soon. Kennywood Park will open for the season on 412 Day, April 12. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
