Phantom's Revenge

Phantom's Revenge is a steel roller coaster at Kennywood amusement park in Pennsylvania, carrying passengers in an open train through hilly terrain with ravines and tunnels but no inversions. The ride path weaves partly over the park's storage area and uses the natural landscape to create a deep drop below its starting level.

The attraction opened in 1991 as Steel Phantom with several inversions that caused discomfort and nausea for many riders. Kennywood decided in 2001 to rebuild it by removing the loops and adding faster descents into the ravine instead.

Locals often remember the coaster by its ghost theme, reflected in the name and the dark tunnels that wrap around portions of the track. The ride became a symbol of Kennywood's commitment to refreshing old attractions instead of removing them entirely.

Visitors must be at least 48 inches tall and should secure loose items before boarding, as the ride generates high speeds and strong sideways forces. Anyone prone to dizziness or back problems should consider whether the experience is suitable before climbing into the train.

The second drop measures 232 feet (71 meters) and exceeds the first drop by more than 70 feet, a reversal that surprises many riders expecting the tallest moment early on. This design takes advantage of the ravine's elevation change to build speed naturally rather than relying on extra mechanisms.