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Quiz about Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania

Amusement Parks of Pennsylvania Quiz

There is more to Pennsylvania than the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Come join me on a tour of amusement parks throughout the state.

A multiple-choice quiz by routesixtysix. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
routesixtysix

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,729

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
12 / 20

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Question 1 of 20

1. At this park you will find height requirements to rides listed as some of the following: Twizzlers, Reese's, or Kisses. Hint

Bushkill Park

Dorney Park

Hersheypark

Dutch Wonderland

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Question 2 of 20

2. Kennywood Park located in West Mifflin, PA, is home to a subterranean roller coaster known as: Hint

The Worm

Death By Dirt

The Grave Digger

The Exterminator

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Question 3 of 20

3. At this amusement park you can watch a live show titled Big Bird's Beach Party: Hint

Hersheypark

Sesame Place

Idlewild

Kennywood

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Question 4 of 20

4. Storm Runner Roller Coaster, located at Hersheypark, is the world's first roller coaster to do this: Hint

it is the first coaster to drop over 1000 feet

it is the first wooden roller coaster to go through water

it is the first hydraulic launch coaster with inversions

it is the first coaster to shoot candy at the riders

5. The Phoenix Roller Coaster located at Knoebel's Amusement Park in the Susquehanna Valley is the world's first roller coaster to be dismanteled and reassembled from one park to another. The Phoenix was first found at the Playland Park in Texas. What name did it have there? Hint

The Lonestar

The Shooter

The Canary

The Rocket

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Question 6 of 20

6. At Lakemont Park Amusement Park located in Altoona, PA, you will find the world's oldest: Hint

carousel ride

operating roller coaster

paddleboat ride

ticket taker

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Question 7 of 20

7. Dorney Park located in Allentown PA, is home to the northeast's longest inverted roller coaster. What is the name of this coaster? Hint

Meteor

Steel Force

Aquablast

Talon

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Question 8 of 20

8. This amusement park's mascot is a purple dragon named Duke: Hint

Dorney Park

Dutch Wonderland

Hersheypark

Kennywood

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Question 9 of 20

9. Everyone knows that Dollywood in Tennessee is named for owner Dolly Parton. Kennywood Park is also named for a country music star, Kenny Rogers.

Is Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania named for country singer Kenny Rogers?

True

False

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Question 10 of 20

10. At this park you can take a trolley ride into Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe: Hint

Kennywood

Idlewild

Sesame Place

Dutch Wonderland

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Question 11 of 20

11. This park is famous for its food, often topping lists as the best amusement park food in the U.S. It is especially famous for its potato salad: Hint

Hersheypark

Knoebel's

Dutch Wonderland

Del Grosso's Amusement Park

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Question 12 of 20

12. Discovery Channel's Top Ten Amusement Parks to visit in the world for thrill rides includes how many parks located in Pennsylvania? Hint

two

one

three

none

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Question 13 of 20

13. Walt Disney World in Orlando is 'Discovery Channel's' top pick for best children's theme parks in the U.S. The list includes 4 other parks. How many are in Pennsylvania? Hint

one

none

two

four

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Question 14 of 20

14. Conneaut Lake Park is home to the first roller coaster designated by The American Coaster Ethusiasts as a Classic Roller Coaster.

True

False

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Question 15 of 20

15. The American Coaster Ethusiast Society, lists 33 coasters world wide, as a designated a Classic Coaster. To meet classic criteria the coaster must use a traditional lap bar, the riders must slide side to side on the seat, the upcoming drops and thrills must be able to be viewed prior to happening and the riders must be able to choose where they sit when entering the ride. Pennsylvania has more classic coaster designations than any other place in the world.

True

False

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Question 16 of 20

16. Knoebel's Amusement Park in the Susquehanna Valley has the distinction of being America's largest: Hint

midway games park

park with on site campgrounds

park with on site horse racing and betting

free admission amusement park

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Question 17 of 20

17. Dorney Park in Allentown offers several family friendly shows. At least one of these shows features well known comic strip characters. From what comic strip would you find these characters? Hint

Sally Forth

Garfield

Peanuts

Family Circle

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Question 18 of 20

18. At Bushkill Park in the Lehigh Valley, their centerpiece is a grand ride built by famous designer Allan Hershell in the 1920's. What type of ride is it? Hint

a carousel

a tilt-a-whirl

a roller coaster

a log ride

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Question 19 of 20

19. On a clear day you can ride the Giant Gondola Wheel at Waldamer Park in Erie, PA, and view this across Lake Erie: Hint

Canada

Nesting grounds of the endangered Pennsylvania goose

Niagara Falls

Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio

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Question 20 of 20

20. Pennsylvania boasts many water amusement parks. Unfortunately, due to the weather they are only opened a short time each year. However, Erie, PA has a completely indoors water park, which is opened all year. The name of this park is: Hint

The Shipwreck

Wet and Wild

Splash Lagoon

Surfin' Lake Erie

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At this park you will find height requirements to rides listed as some of the following: Twizzlers, Reese's, or Kisses.

Answer: Hersheypark

Of course that would be Hersheypark, located in Chocolate Town U.S.A., also known as Hershey, PA. Riders are put in catagories dependent on height and given the name of a candy made at Hershey.

2. Kennywood Park located in West Mifflin, PA, is home to a subterranean roller coaster known as:

Answer: The Exterminator

The Exterminator is a completely subterranean roller coaster. Besides the thrills of the ride, you will encounter large rats, and of course their enemies, the exterminators.

3. At this amusement park you can watch a live show titled Big Bird's Beach Party:

Answer: Sesame Place

Sesame Place is an amusement park based on the PBS long running children's show, 'Sesame Street'. It is located 30 minutes north of Philadelphia. The park is geared towards young families.

4. Storm Runner Roller Coaster, located at Hersheypark, is the world's first roller coaster to do this:

Answer: it is the first hydraulic launch coaster with inversions

Storm Runner's hydraulic launch shoots riders from 0 to 72 mph in 2 seconds, into a series of inversions.

Answer: The Rocket

The Rocket was made by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company for Playland Park of San Antonio in 1947. After Playland closed its doors, Knoebels purchased the coaster and reassembled it in 1985. It was renamed The Phoenix. Since its rebirth, the coaster has been listed as one of the world's top ten wooden roller coasters.

6. At Lakemont Park Amusement Park located in Altoona, PA, you will find the world's oldest:

Answer: operating roller coaster

Lakemont Park is home to the world's oldest, still in operation roller coaster. It is a wooden coaster named Leap The Dips. It first opened in 1902.

7. Dorney Park located in Allentown PA, is home to the northeast's longest inverted roller coaster. What is the name of this coaster?

Answer: Talon

The Talon, also known as The Grip of Fear, is the longest inverted coaster in the northeast. It has 3,110 feet of track and weighs nearly 3 million pounds.

8. This amusement park's mascot is a purple dragon named Duke:

Answer: Dutch Wonderland

Dutch Wonderland is a park geared to young families. It is located in the heart of Amish country, in Lancaster, PA. there are many rides for young children.

9. Everyone knows that Dollywood in Tennessee is named for owner Dolly Parton. Kennywood Park is also named for a country music star, Kenny Rogers. Is Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania named for country singer Kenny Rogers?

Answer: False

Kennywood was opened in West Mifflin (near Pittsburgh) in the early 1900's. It is one of the nation's first 'trolley parks'. At the park there is a recreation of the early park that lets visitors see what an early trolley park would look like. There are also two wooden roller coasters from the 1920's still in operation.

10. At this park you can take a trolley ride into Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood of Make Believe:

Answer: Idlewild

Idlewild, which is run by the Kennywood Park Company, is located in Ligonier, PA, also near Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh was the home of children's show host Mr. Rogers. Idlewild is a park geared towards young children.

11. This park is famous for its food, often topping lists as the best amusement park food in the U.S. It is especially famous for its potato salad:

Answer: Del Grosso's Amusement Park

Fred Del Grosso opened his amusement park in 1947 in Tippon, PA. His wife, Mafalda was in charge of the kitchens. The food that they are famous for includes potato salad, spaghetti, sausage and more. All food is made fresh daily. When Mr. Del Grosso opened the park he promised that it would be clean, fun and a good value.

His seven sons and daughter are continuing the tradition with rides, a miniature golf course and water park, and great food!

12. Discovery Channel's Top Ten Amusement Parks to visit in the world for thrill rides includes how many parks located in Pennsylvania?

Answer: one

Kennywood is number 5 on 'Discovery Channel's' list, for its many old, yet still thrilling wooden roller coasters.

13. Walt Disney World in Orlando is 'Discovery Channel's' top pick for best children's theme parks in the U.S. The list includes 4 other parks. How many are in Pennsylvania?

Answer: one

Sesame Place is listed at number three for best children's theme parks, on a list of five.

14. Conneaut Lake Park is home to the first roller coaster designated by The American Coaster Ethusiasts as a Classic Roller Coaster.

Answer: True

The Blue Streak is the nation's sixth oldest, still in operation wooden roller coaster. It is also the only shallow Ed Vettel designed roller coaster still in operation.

Answer: True

Of the 33 designated by ACE, 8 are located in Pennsylvania. They include the following: Blue Streak (Lake Conneaut), Comet (Waldmeer Park), Cyclone (Williams Grove, Jack Rabbit (Kennywood), Leap The Dips (Lakemont Park), Rollocoaster (Idlewild), Skyliner (Lakemont Park), and Thunderbolt (Kennywood).

16. Knoebel's Amusement Park in the Susquehanna Valley has the distinction of being America's largest:

Answer: free admission amusement park

Knoebel's Park offers free admission. It is a 'pay as you ride' park. It is America's largest park to do so. It has two world class roller coasters and 50 other rides.

17. Dorney Park in Allentown offers several family friendly shows. At least one of these shows features well known comic strip characters. From what comic strip would you find these characters?

Answer: Peanuts

You can join the Peanuts gang, including Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Lucy at the Camp Snoopy Theater for a song and dance revue. This is in Dorney Park's Camp Snoopy area for small children.

18. At Bushkill Park in the Lehigh Valley, their centerpiece is a grand ride built by famous designer Allan Hershell in the 1920's. What type of ride is it?

Answer: a carousel

The Grand Carousel is a magnificent 1920's carousel by famous carousel designer Allan Hershell. It features hand carved animals.

19. On a clear day you can ride the Giant Gondola Wheel at Waldamer Park in Erie, PA, and view this across Lake Erie:

Answer: Canada

On a clear day, from atop of the Giant Gondola Wheel, one can view Canada. Waldamer Park sits right on Lake Erie. The ferris wheel goes 100 feet in the air.

Answer: Splash Lagoon

Splash Lagoon is a 55,000 square foot, 4 story water park, which is completely indoors. It features slides, a tube coaster and kiddie pool.

Source: Author routesixtysix

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