Is Kennywood getting rid of the Phantom?

After the decision to remove Steel Phantom was announced, the park started receiving complaints and emails about the decision. Kennywood ultimately decided to keep the roller coaster but make modifications to it.

Why did Kennywood get rid of the Steel Phantom?

Although Steel Phantom was built in 1991, Kennywood officials decided it had to be replaced to keep the park competitive in this age when new multimillion-dollar roller coasters open every year in theme parks.

Why did Kennywood get rid of the laser loop?

Laser Loop was removed to make room for The Steel Phantom roller coaster, which debuted in 1991 and later became The Phantom’s Revenge that we all know today. (Rumor has it, the Log Jammer space will also be filled by a new coaster.)

How fast is the Phantom’s Revenge?

85 mphPhantom’s Revenge / Max speed
The Phantom’s Revenge includes a 230-foot drop, and a top speed of 85 mph, as it passes “frighteningly” close to its another Kennywood icon: the Thunderbolt.

How long is the Phantom’s Revenge?

1 minute 57 secondsPhantom’s Revenge / Duration

What happened to the Steel Phantom?

Steel Phantom was closed on September 4, 2000. The attraction was then heavily modified by Morgan and reopened as Phantom’s Revenge in 2001.

What replaced the Laser Loop at Kennywood?

Cascabel
But if you’re missing the simplistic joy of Laser Loop, you still can ride Kennywood’s former coaster. Since 1991, it’s been known as Cascabel and thrills riders of La Feria Chapultepec Mágico in Mexico City, Mexico.

Why is it called Kennywood?

The land became a popular picnic spot during the Civil War era, later referred to as “Kenny’s Grove.” In December 1898, Anthony Kenny leased the land to the Monongahela Street Railway Company, which created our then small, recreational trolley park. Pittsburgh businessman Andrew Mellon picked the name “Kennywood.”