, Idlewild + SoakZone theme park
(http://www. The
higher one climbs, the more challenging and interesting the water slides
become.
* The park is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8,
2005.0500 or
visit http: //www.

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* Details and an event calendar can be found at http://www.

Media Contact:
Mary Lou Rosemeyer, Kennywood Entertainment
412-461-0500 x 1248
marylou@kennywood .

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The million-dollar expansion
project, first announced last summer, will enlarge SoakZone by more than
twenty percent and is highlighted by the previously unnamed pirate-themed
Aquaplay(TM) structure . Family-owned and operated by Kennywood
Entertainment (http://www. and the rides begin at 11:00 a.

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Also part of the Kennywood
family are Idlewild + SoakZone in Ligonier, PA the second best kid 's park in
the world per Amusement Today magazine, Sandcastle Waterpark and Riverplex --
(an old -fashioned picnic park) both located on former steel mill property
along the Monongahela River, and America's oldest theme park, Lake Compounce,
in Bristol, CT.

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Seasonal operations run May 25 to Labor Day and "Hallowboo," a Halloween-
themed event, takes place in October.401.m.

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com), the largest provider of summer fun in
western Pennsylvania, Idlewild features seven fun theme areas such as SoakZone
Waterpark, Story Book Forest and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe. For more information , call 724.

About Kennywood and Kennywood Entertainment
Kennywood first opened in 1898 as "trolley park" at the end of the
Monongahela Street Railway, and for more than a century has been the place for
summer fun and excitement in western Pennsylvania and is highly regarded as
America 's finest traditional amusement park. Less adventurous sorts
enjoy the wide variety of food, games , gardens, and live entertainment.

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Pennsylvania, third-oldest in the United States and is rated one of the best
kid's parks in the world.com

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phoning 412.

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About Idlewild + SoakZone
Founded in 1878 as a simple picnic ground along the Ligonier Valley Rail
Road, Idlewild + SoakZone (http://www.

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Special programs on Friday, May 6 include Point Park University's
"Communication" program and "Ham Radio" with operators from Belle Vernon High
School.

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idlewild.kennywood . Education Days kick-start a new season of summer fun at
world -famous amusement park

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa.461.

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"Families will love Captain
Kidd's because it appeals to different age groups and skill levels. 2302 412."
From classroom readiness to chartering buses to registration forms and
collecting money, this is a sizeable undertaking -- accomplished thanks to
plenty of advance preparation by teachers.m.kennywood.

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Some of the highlights of Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley include several
wet, wild and fun offerings such as:

- Six water slides ranging in length from 19 to 130 feet
- A multilevel design featuring crawl tunnels, net climbs, and bridges
- A giant tipping bucket holding up to 500 gallons of water
- 88 water spray features including water guns, water curtain, tipping
cones , spray jets, water wheel and more

"Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley will be unlike any other Pennsylvania
theme park attraction and it will be a big hit with our waterpark-loving
guests, " said Brandon Leonatti, general manager.wayhart@brandmill.
For the second year, Point Park University and Kennywood will offer a
teacher workshop for Act 48 credit. Information for the workshop
"Understanding Your Learning + Leading Style" and Education Days can be found
at http://www. Front gates open at 10:30 a.
* New season begins Friday, May 13. and rides
begin at 11:00 a.com

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Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley Coming to Idlewild Park for 2006 Season

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The expansion will also include a large family lounging area and a new
pirate-themed gift area.

Unique offerings on Tuesday, May 24 include extra Science + Math
programs, a NASA demonstration and the Carnegie Science Center's "Sound Off.m. Designated a National Historic
Landmark in 1989, the park is internationally known among thrill seekers and
amusement park enthusiasts for its collection of classic rides, state-of-the-
art thrill rides, and world-class roller coasters.

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Award-winning amusement park's million dollar investment to expand waterpark
by 20%

LIGONIER, Pa.

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Media Contact:
Jeff Croushore, Idlewild + SoakZone Stephen Wayhart, BrandMill
724. to 6:00 p.m.

Kennywood is family owned and operated by Kennywood Entertainment, western
Pennsylvania's largest provider of summer fun.

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For more information, call 412.

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stephen., thousands of students will have fun participating in Kennywood
Education Days featuring "Physics, Mathematics @ Kennywood," "Math + Science
Passport," the Pittsburgh History + Landmarks Foundation's "Architecture
Program," and Phipps Conservatory's worksheets entitled "Plants at Kennywood.com .

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sail with Captain Kidd's Adventure Galley.

Education and Fun is Front and Center at Kennywood

Gates open at 10:30 a.

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* On Friday, May 6 the park is open to students with advance reservations
from 8:30 a.