While staying at Wisp we drove down to Fun Zone for some mini golf and go carts activity. The 1st…read morebuilding we went into looked like some sore of cemetery for broken down arcade games so we left and walked across the street/parking lot to the other building that looked like it could have been a part of this establishment. Unfortunately we couldn't find anyone in this building either - customers or employees - so we got the heck out of there and went down the street to Fun Land!

Having a waterpark in Pittsburgh is a privilege and great to have on hot summer days, but it seems…read moreas though the owners of the park take advantage of the fact that they are the only water park in the area. A day pass is $60. I know that's not the norm and most people buy a season pass, but there's nothing worth $60 there. The slides are fun, but we went on the 4th of July and the two yellow slides and the speed slide were closed. Also, the cocktail bar on the boardwalk was closed as well with some other food options not running either. There's not an abundance of rides, so when multiple are closed, you are disappointing your customers. Aesthetically, the park needs updated. Walking around and seeing areas with overgrown weeds and weeds coming up from under the boards just says "we don't care". The landscaping used to be pristine and now it's either just mulch or overgrown weeds. At the lazy river, the containers for shoes had some very gross mold or something all along the bottom, so we didn't put our shoes there. On some of the building walls by the lazy river, there was mold or something growing on them. Simple power washing can fix these things. People want to walk through and feel like you care about their experience. The "bar" had frozen drink machines that just didn't freeze all day and the worker even said "if you want something of a frozen consistency, you are not going to get it" and then continued selling watery non-frozen drinks from the machine and pouring some alcohol in. For $16 a drink, I passed. Sandcastle could be amazing, but the owners need to add new attractions, make sure rides and food stands are open for people and keep the area clean. It felt dirty in many places when we walked around. Lastly, whoever is in control of the music piping through the park needs a different job. The music was awful on repeat all day.

I always enjoy visiting Sandcastle Waterpark! The lazy river is one of my favorite attractions, and…read moreI love all of the water slides, especially the big tube slide. The wave pool is also a lot of fun and the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. The staff is always friendly and genuinely seems to enjoy working there, which makes the experience even better. If you plan on visiting more than once during the summer, I highly recommend getting a season pass. It's a great value since it can be used at both Sandcastle and Kennywood. Overall, Sandcastle is a fantastic place to spend a summer day with family and friends, and I highly recommend it!

We had a great time for the 4th of July! Awesome park, decent food, and bring your own cooler?!…read moreSick.

It's a fun little park in the middle of Central Pa - just outside of Altoona. The water park is…read morerefreshing, and pretty easy to navigate. If you order tickets online, you will save about $5 per ticket. Just be sure to stop at the Guest Services window to get your wrist band. Lockers are all day and come in 3 sizes. The large was big enough to get everything we wanted to get in and more. The park, like a lot of places, is cashless. So remember to go in prepared for that.

Grandson had a great time and so did us grandparents. Top shelf entertainment for the young…read more Strongly recommended for an outdoor activity for your kids.

Quirky roadside stop style attraction that we enjoyed! It was an easy walk around the park to see…read moreall of the dinosaur (and friends!) models. There's a large gift shop, of course. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

The track length is 900 feet. The biggest drop is a whopping 27 feet! It's top speed? Maybe…read more30-35mph. Lame? No way! Idlewild's Rollo Coaster may seem an anachronism in today's kinetic, adrenelane-charged, high tech world of gigacoasters and monster "woodies" like Cedar Point's Mean Streak and Great America's American Eagle, each park every year vying for the biggest, fastest, and baddest. Believe me, I'm the Roller Coaster Queen and I love coasters like that! No, the Rollo Coaster takes us back to a different time when the object was simply to have fun. This coaster may indeed seem tame by today's standards. But it's an ACE Classic. ACE is the American Coaster Enthusiasts, of which I'm a member www.aceonline.org But keep this in mind. Although the drops may not be that high, this ain't no kiddie coaster. The ride is surprisingly rough! It's a classic old woodie with all the shakes, rattles, rolls, dips, turns, etc. You're still vibrating a little when you exit the ride! The Rollo Coaster is a terrain coaster, meaning that it takes advantage of the ravine it's built in. Kennywood's three woodies are also examples of terrain coasters. It was built in 1938 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, which still makes roller coaster cars. As I understand it, when it was built the designers from PTC came out to the park and fit the coaster to the terrain. One of the other neat things about it is that it's built in a wooded area. Legend has it that some of the trees in the park were used to build the ride. So no, the Rollo Coaster can't compete with the likes of the Maverick, the Phantom's Revenge, The American Eagle, or the Magnum XL. It doesn't need too. It only wants you to get on board and have fun and laugh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIa8l8C0GzM

A perfect blend of nostalgia and adrenaline! Kennywood has…read morethat Pittsburgh charm but with updates that will unleash thrills! Childhood memories of Potato Patch fries, going through Noah's Ark, riding the Turtle and the Kangaroo... those are still there!! Plenty of legendary rides that have existed for 100+ years with the Jack Rabbit, the Racers, and the Whip!! Thrill is next level with the Steel Curtain, the Phantoms Revenge, the Exterminator, and the Thunderbolt!! Kennywood blends together a perfect mix of rides for everyone in the family. Plus they have done well with keeping up with technology and convenience. Their website has wait times kept up to date to allow you to navigate the park without waiting as much, the rides have convenient storage to allow you to carry around that big stuffed animal win, and the park itself is constantly updated and cared for!! Pittsburgh is lucky to have Kennywood!

Visited after being in town for Panda Fest. I found the park itself pleasant, but was disappointed…read moreby some of the conditions. Primarily, because of their Halloween event, they decided to decrease the allowed bag size into the park. I ubered to the location and did not want to pay for a locker, I had to throw my bag away... When we got into the park I had fun. The food was good, if overpriced. The poor weather kept the ride lines short. I was glad I had a +1 as many attractions required it. I could enjoy the opened rides many times over without waiting. The issue was that a lot of rides were closed due to the weather and because there were so few people in the park. Their Halloween event felt drastically understaffed, too. Despite the event being recommended for 13+ aged guests, many adults still let their small children stay (strollers and all). Not only was I disgusted that parents could be so negligent, but this combined with the very few roaming scare actors made me feel like I paid for Kiddie Land, not Phantom Fright Night. The park itself is fun. I loved the rides and the food, but I left early on a somewhat sour note.

We went on a busy buddy pass Sunday. There were WAY too many people there for the amount of workers…read morethey had. Took forever to get on rides, and 2 of the main waterslides were closed. I would be upset if we paid for a day ticket- we have platinum passes. I felt bad for my son's friend who came because he really didn't get to experience everything due to the crowds. Also, they have a nasty mosquito problem. But it is located next to a creek.

We were on the fence about visiting because of all the negative reviews here but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised and had a magical day with our kids. We love Daniel Tiger and were so excited with the shows, the trolley ride and the "neighborhood", my girls were in DT heaven. We got to meet 4 of the characters which was great. The lines for all rides were moving fast, 5-10 minutes at the most. I love that all the rides are geared for smaller kids. We weren't interested in any of the water rides, so I have no comments on that part of the park. But everything else was very enjoyable and nice! Staff was amazing, very caring and polite.

Smooth, fast and lots of air time. What more can you want from a coaster? This is my second…read morefavorite coaster in the park. There is an extremely long walk to actually board the coaster. I've never been there where we needed all that space (I can't imagine how long that wait would be). the entrance has automatic gates that open and close when the train is ready to be boarded. You put your belongings in the holder on the exit side and then get in the car. There are two restraint systems. One small standard seatbelt and one lap bar. The seats themselves are on the smaller side, but will still fit plus size riders. The ride itself is exhilarating. The climb up the first hill gives you great views of the park and area (I liked seeing the giraffe's head poking out of Noah's Ark). MAKE SURE TO NOT PULL OUT YOUR PHONE ON THE LIFT HILL. They are very clear and very serious about the rules and yet people still break them every day which makes the train stop on the lift hill. The one down side is that the exit is at a completely different area than the entrance, so make sure you know that if you are meeting non riders. A must ride if you love coasters.

Ranked #1 Roller Coaster by USA Today 2025! An exciting and…read moreexhilarating experience! Fun filled coaster enjoyed by all ages. Very smooth ride with twist and turns and loops for a great ride. Such a cool view of the park atop the highest point of the coaster. Highly recommended ride for thrill seekers. The line can be long at times but it's well worth the wait for the thrill it brings. A must ride while visiting Kennywood, don't go by, give it a try! Looking forward to the thrilling ride again soon!