The Kangaroo is coming back to Kennywood next year.
The classic ride will return in 2022 fully refurbished and it one of the more popular rides at the park that will be going into its 124th season.
The Kangaroo debuted in 1962 and its creator John Barlett called it a “Flying Coaster, due to the single, sharp slope in its circular track that ride cars shot up into a joyous airtime moment of weightlessness,” the park said in a release.
The ride was also the inspiration for Kennywood’s mascot, Kenny Kangaroo in 1974.
“Our goal is to update Kangaroo, but more importantly, ensure we preserve the longstanding history of this timeless ride,” says Premier Rides President Jim Seay. “By modernizing the Kangaroo, we can provide many more generations of Kennywood fans the opportunity to happily hop aboard for decades to come.”
Kennywood fans will also be able to pick the ride’s new logo and theming by voting here, with the winning theme being announced on November 24.