Got an email today about Kennywood’s bag policy being 12x12x12 now instead of a tiny purse barely big enough to hold my wallet and keys. Glad they made it more reasonable but still small if you pack food and drinks.

Per their website:

In order to streamline our screening process at the Main Gate and for the safety of our guests and team members, Kennywood allows one personal bag or soft cooler with a maximum size of 12” x 12” x 12” into the park and all food and beverages must fit within the bag size. No alcohol or glass containers will be permitted.

https://www.kennywood.com/prepare-your-visit/relevant-information/faqs

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funkyb t1_jecbq0n wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:43 PM

I've got a 12" cube cooler and my wife and older two kids and I can pack lunch for everyone in there pretty easily. Might need a second one for drinks but I feel like it's plenty of space for a single person.

That said, if you go multiple times or go on really hot days those refill cups are terrific and alleviate needing to bring water. Got them with our season passes last year and it was much better than our usual lugging around a dozen water bottles in the stroller.

StarWars_and_SNL t1_jeeil7c wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Did they change the policy after the safety incidents last year? Because I know in the spring I took a full size drawstring bag.

citylifeadventures OP t1_jeeliz7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Yes, in the fall and winter after the shooting it was 8x5x1.

Ryan1006 t1_jeesnob wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:21 PM

UGH. So no more backpacks? That sucks. We always load two backpacks up with waters and Gatorades to get use through the day, and we use the backpacks to put stuff in like hats and glasses when we go on rides that you are required to remove them. I guess maybe those drawstring bags my kids like will work?

citylifeadventures OP t1_jeevrxz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Unless you can find a tiny backpack? But at that point, a drawstring bag might give you more room anyway.

Ryan1006 t1_jef7rfs wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:01 PM

My daughter has a couple of those small backpacks that would work, I think.

Econonomnomist t1_jefrctl wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Diaper bags are still excepted if any of your kids are that age.

Ryan1006 t1_jefs28u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 6:13 PM

I saw that but they are not.