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Laff in the Dark (Kennywood)

Ride in the United States
Laff in the Dark
Kennywood
Location West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA
Status Defunct
Operated 1930 to 1965
Cost $5,800
Statistics
Manufacturer Traver Engineering Company
Type

Laff in the Dark, at times stylized as Laff-in-the-Dark or Laugh in the Dark, was a Track Ride previously located at Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA.

History

The ride opened in 1930. It had ten cars, ten stunts, and was 825 feet long.[1]

New stunts (barrels, piers, and floors) were purchased from Traver Engineering in 1932.[1]

The attraction was remodeled and received a new facade in 1939.[1] New stunts were purchased from Leo Kathe, Cleveland, Ohio, USA for $330.[1]

A Laffing Sal character was added to the front of the ride in 1941.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jacques, Charles Jr. More Kennywood Memories. Amusement Park Journal. pp. 193–195. ISBN 0-9614392-4-6.