Kennywood Announces Changes For Upcoming Season

April 11, 2021 4:23 am

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (WPXI) — There are a number of changes you need to know if you’re planning to visit Kennywood this summer. Park officials said some attractions are closed for the 2021 season until further notice due to the pandemic: Skycoaster, Noah’s Ark, 4D Theater, Thomas Town Big Adventures Play Zone, Steelers Experience Building. Park guests and employees will be required to wear face coverings according to the CDC’s guidelines. Everyone wishing to enter the park will be required to have a temperature screening before entering. Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher or with symptoms of COVID-19 will be denied entry. Automatic hand sanitizer dispensers have been added at the park entrance and at various locations throughout. Markers will be placed on the ground to achieve six feet of social distance between people. The markers will be on the ground for all lines and waiting areas. Plexiglass barriers will be installed in areas where social distancing cannot be achieved. Guests on water rides must not wear masks due to the possibility of getting splashed. Additionally, park officials said state regulations still call for attendance to be capped at 50%. There will be efforts made to update guests via the park’s website and social media platforms on dates with large numbers of people or when capacity is expected to be limited. Guaranteed entrance will be given to guests with date-specific tickets and those visiting as part of a school or group outing. “While we cannot guarantee admittance in the event we have reached capacity, we will constantly monitor in-park attendance and admit new guests as others leave the park,” officials said on Kennywood’s website. There will no longer be self-serve condiments and topping stations. Pre-portioned condiments and toppings will be handed out to guests upon request with their food order. Self-serve soda fountain stations will also not be used. Kennywood is scheduled to open on May 8.