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The Steel Curtain at Kennywood is officially reopened π #steelers
The Steel Curtain is back in action at Kennywood Park.
After being closed for the 2024 season, there was an official ribbon cutting for the return of the Steelers themed roller coaster, with it back in action for the amusement park's 2025 season.
"We missed it," said Ryan Huzjak, the Steelers vice president of sales and marketing. "It was an exciting process to get it up and running and see it go through it's first season. We have been patiently waiting for all of the improvements to be made so it can be up and running consistently. We are excited for the re-opening and hopefully a long run."
The Steel Curtain is part of Kennywood's Steelers Country, which was introduced in 2019. For former Steelers defensive back Mike Logan, Kennywood will forever be a part of his life as he grew up in the shadows of the park.
"Kennywood is part of the journey and legacy I will leave behind. It will always be a staple of my life," said Logan, who was on hand along with former tight end Matt Spaeth, fifth-round draft pick Yahya Black and Steely McBeam. "I was raised in West Mifflin in the projects, and I have many stories to tell about Kennywood. It will always be a part of my journey."
For thrill seekers, and those who just love to have their insides turned upside down, The Steel Curtain doesn't disappoint. It takes riders up 220 feet, the tallest coaster in Pennsylvania, and has the highest inversion in North America as well as nine thrilling upside-down twists and turns.
And the best part about itβ¦it's black and gold and the football cars are adorned with jersey stripes and Steelers logos.
"Growing up I didn't think there was any other amusement park in the world besides Kennywood because that's what I was exposed to," said Logan. "It's like the Steelers. I thought the Steelers were the only team to win a championship because I was born in the 1970s. That was the only franchise I knew winning the Super Bowl. I thought we had the only theme park in the world and the only championship football team in the world. The two go hand-in-hand with my upbringing. My family loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, and they love Kennywood Park."