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The Weird History of Kennywood’s Oldest Cartoonish Dark Ride

Ellie Igou1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

As you first enter Kennywood park, one of the first attractions you pass is The Old Mill,a historic dark boat ride taking guests through an old wooden building powered by a large waterwheel visible from the queue. The ride is one of the oldest dark rides in the world and has been rethemed twelve times…

9 of the Oldest, Most Historic Roller Coasters in the USA

Ellie Igou2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

Ah, roller coasters… a modern staple of amusement parks worldwide that always seem to be pushing the boundaries to create the newest and most thrilling ride experience possible. From long climbs up a lift hill and the stomach-churning first drop, to the rush of the wind in your face and the relief of steady ground…