{"id":1291,"date":"2024-02-06T19:39:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T00:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2024-02-06T19:39:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T00:39:59","slug":"kennywood-idlewild-and-sandcastle-announce-2024-seasons-with-more-days-and-more-ways-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themeparkarchive.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/kennywood-idlewild-and-sandcastle-announce-2024-seasons-with-more-days-and-more-ways-to-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Kennywood, Idlewild and Sandcastle Announce 2024 Seasons with\u00a0More Days and More Ways to Play"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PITTSBURGH [February 6, 2024] <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Kennywood<\/a>, Pittsburgh\u2019s Thrill and Entertainment Destination<\/em>, will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 20 with unique and new exciting experiences highlighted by the all-new Potato Patch\u00ae themed bumper cars and a brand-new event celebrating all things Pittsburgh. Sister parks Idlewild and SoakZone<\/a> and Sandcastle Waterpark<\/a> will open on May 18 and May 25 respectively. All three parks will offer a full lineup of activities throughout the season including popular and new special events and Passholder Perk Days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         Kennywood <\/strong>offers a one-of-kind experience this season with a total transformation of the park\u2019s classic bumper car ride, themed to Kennywood\u2019s iconic fresh-cut Potato Patch\u00ae fries. This mouthwatering makeover is only a taste of what\u2019s to come \u2013 with park improvements and new additions and events, this season will elevate the Kennywood experience guests know and love with extended hours and more days to enjoy the park. Daily summer operation begins Memorial Day weekend and will feature night rides with select 10 p.m. closes, and the all-new Celebrate Pittsburgh<\/em><\/strong> event in July highlighting Pittsburgh arts, sports, heritage and more. Plus, all-new Passholder Perks and specials will be offered all summer long. Phantom Fall Fest<\/em><\/strong> and Holiday Lights<\/em><\/strong> cap off the upcoming season.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         Idlewild & SoakZone<\/strong> will kick off its 2024 season on Saturday, May 18 with more family fun than ever before \u2013 sure to create lifelong memories. With dazzling park upgrades and improvements, beloved events like Kids Fest<\/em><\/strong> and Halloween favorite, HALLOWBOO! <\/em><\/strong>– starting earlier than ever before, with more than 35 rides, SoakZone water park and exclusive meet and greets, The Best Kids\u2019 Park in the World <\/em>only gets better this year.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7         Sandcastle Waterpark<\/strong>, named one of the top waterparks in the nation by U.S. News and World Report<\/em>, splashes on the scene Saturday, May 25 just in time for Memorial Day weekend for its 35th<\/sup> season. With stunning park enhancements, the pulse-pounding Bombs Away, Dragon\u2019s Den<\/em> and Boardwalk Blasters<\/em> plus several family-favorite attractions set along a picturesque boardwalk, Sandcastle is Better, Brighter and Fresher than Ever. Jammin\u2019 July<\/em><\/strong> returns with live entertainment poolside in July, plus Passholder Perk Days all summer long \u2013 Pittsburgh\u2019s Hometown Waterpark <\/em>brings the shore right next door. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three parks are now accepting applications to fill more than 3,000 positions available for the upcoming season. Job opportunities include Food & Beverage Team Members, Ride Operators and Lifeguards, among others. Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild & SoakZone offer their employees competitive wages, growth opportunities, flexible schedules and several great perks. No experience is required and select positions at all parks start at up to $15 an hour.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to experience Pittsburgh\u2019s Premier Destinations for Family Fun<\/em> is with a season pass. Right now, 2024 passes are available for as low as 5 payments under $20 during the Presidents Day Sale. For more information on these exciting, upcoming seasons and for tickets or season passes, please visit Kennywood<\/a>.com, SandcastleWaterpark.com<\/a>, and Idlewild.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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