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.

The oldest continuously operating rollercoaster in the United States. Opening in 1920, the wooden…read morecoaster has been awarded and recognized as over 100 years old! But don't think an old ride will take it easy on you! With its noteworthy double hop, giving it the Jack Rabbit name, it's been know to bounce people and their loose items for years!!!! A generally short wait time and a simple setup... I always stop when I come to Kennywood. The single, stationary lap bar may make it difficult for some riders to squeeze in, but don't worry it holds you in place! As you whip around the rides turns, it is amazing to comprehend that this was created so long ago and a tribute to the ingenuity in Pittsburgh from our beloved Kennywood.

How can you not love a classic, old school wooden coaster?! Well, your back might not love it if…read moreyou ride too many times in a row, but yet it is worth it because the coaster is so much fun. Tons of nostalgia throughout the line and entire ride. You feel like you are stepping into history when you ride it. It has some thrilling turns and dips and one of the great things is that it can be an awesome first coaster for kids to experience but also can be loved and enjoyed by even seasoned coaster enthusiasts. It is the first major attraction you come to when entering the park, so often the lines are crazy right at the beginning of the day. Don't skip this one just because it is old or wooden.

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

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 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.

The height minimum is way too low for the Go-karts. I think they could do a lot better to…read moreaccommodate kids. If I were to make a change, it would be to find a new size of Go-kart.

My apologies for a lack of pictures. This place is really neat. We like it better than Dave and…read moreBusters, even w our boys now being teenagers. Amusement rides (small), go kart, some snack foods, lots of games, and the best VR game I've ever played. The kids who work there are generally sweet and helpful. Not as pricey as D&Bs.

Wild Mouse at Idlewild is a classic ride that delivers exactly what you'd expect from its…read morename--sharp, jerky turns and just enough chaos to make you laugh and scream at the same time. The compact layout, perched above the hillside, gives you a surprisingly scenic view before throwing you into tight, zigzagging turns that feel just a little too close to the edge (in a good way!). That said, be prepared for some very sudden stops, jarring transitions, and rough turns. While they're part of the charm for some, they can be rough--especially if you're not bracing yourself. The sharp braking at the end, in particular, caught me off guard and left me wishing the ride were just a bit smoother--I could've sworn I broken a rib and almost got sent flying. Despite that, I really enjoyed the experience overall. It's unpredictable, nostalgic, and a fun change of pace from more modern coasters. Just maybe don't ride it with a full stomach!

The Wild Mouse has been closed down all season so far and it will probably remain so for the…read moreforeseeable future. What a shame too because it is the best wild mouse type rollercoaster in existence. It's certainly one of the longest and it has some steep drops and some wild hairpin turns on it. The ride has had it's share of mechanical difficulties over the years. That and the Wild Mouse did not operate during a part of 2011 because of a lawsuit a woman filed, cliaming that she was injured on the ride in 2009. Uh, she also had pre-existing medical conditions, which if you read the signs, they advise against riding the coaster if you have them. Hopefully Idlewild will get the Wild Mouse running again soon.

Having a great time meeting and selling to lots of people here for our fall sales! It is two days…read moreand it is free to attend and if you are interested in homemade jams, candies, pastries, nuts, etc. this is the place PLUS all the art and craft items for sale!

Wow. $10 entry fee gets you parking, entertainment, and all the rides you can stomach. What a…read morevalue. Especially considering that most county fairs seem to be an exercise in separating you from your wallet. Not only that, but there are incredibly reasonable deals on food and water. Bottles of water are only a dollar at most vendors. I saw a $1 grilled cheese sandwich. You can buy a walking onion for $3. A walking onion? I have no idea. It was too hot for me to consider eating something that was billed to taste like french onion soup. But now, I regret the decision. I did try one of the $6 pit beef sandwiches after seeing the smoker in the back. Man, that was serious and resulted in a fantastic smoke ring. And the $4 milkshakes were pretty fantastic, especially the strawberry. And no fair experience is complete without funnel cake. The one from the permanent structure was fantastic. Also we took in a clogging show and watched a whole lot of goats get judged. The rides were a lot of fun for the kids. I found the ferris wheel to be terrifying, but enjoyed the bumper cars. I'm really hoping that we make it back here next year during fair week, because this place is fantastic.

This was our first time going, and it was an excellent experience . The teenage staff were all…read morefriendly .My family and I played 18 holes of miniature golf on Mother's Day ,May 10, 26th. It was awesome, we really enjoyed the course. They currently have one 18 whole course open and the other one is not open yet .We got to eat ice cream at their snack shop and we got to race go karts and play at the arcade it was a fun filled day, also the second time we raced go karts my 13-year-old son got to drive and I got to be his passenger. So they have single and dual passenger go karts. The bumper boats, water soaker zone and batting cages weren't open, but will hit them later when they are.

Needed a place to do an activity to keep my niece and nephew entertained for a good portion of the…read moreday. We ended up coming here in hopes of being able to fill the day with activities that varied. However, with it being close to the end of the season we didn't have much variation. Caddie Shack is well known in the area. When I lived in Pittsburgh it was always advertised as a weekend getaway area that would keep you busy. Go carts, mini golf, bumper boats, arcade and small carnival rides. An entertainment oasis during the warmer months near the turnpike, hotel resorts, and camping areas. Showing up this late in the season we knew that we weren't going to get all that much entertainment, but we were fine with that. All they had going were the go carts and mini golf. Even though they weren't completely done with the season. When we pulled into the parking lot it didn't look like it was all that busy. But looks can be deceiving. We first walked towards what is considered the admission area. Basically the arcade, we were met with signs that the building was not open and to head up to the concession stand/mini golf area to buy credits or admission. We utilized the restrooms before heading that way. The weekend we were here we were informed that they had a special going on that was unlimited mini golf. Good deal. We were given a wristband to convey that, allowed to pick our clubs and ball and then select one of the two courses to play on. Before we left we were told that after we finished our games the kids would get a treat bag, being close to Halloween. There are two course here for mini golf. The Highlander and Olde. We were directed to go the way of The Highlander first as it was supposed to have less people. We were directed wrong, but weren't made aware of it as we were already part way through the course. This is where things started to take a turn into 'not-so-fun' area. We hadn't even gotten to the first hole and we had other guests on our tail. We didn't even get to tee up and they were right behind us, making it not all that enjoyable. What complicated this more was that the people in front of us were playing the holes in such a way that it took more time to complete the holes. They each took a turn to completely get the ball in the hole and then when the last person was finished would they finally move onto the next hole. But that's not even the worst part about going this route. We were playing through until there was a bottleneck at one hole. There were three or four groups in front of us and that equated to nothing short of a traffic jam. At least we got to check out our surroundings. What wasn't great was that the residential neighbor was cutting his grass causing dust to fly all over the place. Mind you, when we got here, it appeared that the fire department was just on that property. What is enticing about The Highlander is that it goes through areas where you are supposed to be immersed in the surrounding. Going through a cave, playing past a waterfall, and water flowing throughout the course. The water didn't come on until well after we had finished the course. Mind you, we finished at a snail's pace with the jam of parties. Some of the parties in front of us just upped and left the course because of how slow it was going. Once we finished that course, we did the Olde course and continued playing. The Olde course is the smaller of the two, and a more traditional mini golf course. While we were playing this course they turned on the water. We thought, ok, cool, that is until the smell of rotting leaves and stagnate water hits you. Not to mention if you hit your ball off course into the water and can't retrieve it, you just don't get to play anymore. It was a mess. What makes it even more of a mess is that the two courses need some major maintenance. The bricks used to be the rim around the holes were not completely in place and might even be off completely, aiding in losing your ball. Some holes the green needed mending or complete replacement. Some of the tees, if a whole even had one, were not secure. It was a mess, as I said before. Usually, you buy credits to do things here. According to their website both courses are nine credits. One credit equates to $1. So $9 a course. If we hadn't gotten the deal of unlimited mini golf, I doubt we would have done both courses at $18 per person. Is it worth coming here? I can't say one way or another. Maybe during the height of the season it is livelier here, but it really isn't worth it to do a weekend activity.

Nice family friendly water park. Private parking lot, cash only for admissions & the concession…read morestands. Concession stand has hotdogs, walking tacos, soft pretzels, soda, water, ice cream bars. There's a pavillion & a few picnic tables. The park itself was manned by about 10+ lifeguards. 2 slides, one huge & swisty (slower speed) & one smaller where it's more of a straight drop (faster speed). There's a lap pool, 2 diving boards, 2 separate kiddy areas. Worth the visit if you're in the area.