The ride
Phantom's Revenge is a steel roller coaster built by D. H. Morgan Manufacturing on its Hyper Coaster platform at Kennywood in Kenny Lane, Pennsylvania, having opened to the public in 1991. After 35 seasons of operation it remains one of the defining attractions on the Kennywood midway, drawing repeat riders who track every subtle change to its trains, restraints and station soundtrack.
On paper the ride is a serious thrill machine. It climbs 160 ft above the park before pitching forward into its first descent. That opening drop measures 232 ft, long enough to pin riders against their restraints and pull a prolonged moment of weightless airtime over the lap-bar. Trains reach a top speed of 85.0 mph before the first turnaround, where the layout opens up into a sequence of lateral and vertical elements. In total the track stretches 336 ft, giving the experience a distinctly long-form feel rather than the punchy one-and-done character of many modern compact coasters. enthusiast trip-planning resources
Coasters from D. H. Morgan Manufacturing have a recognizable signature in track shaping, train design and the way transitions are paced. Riders familiar with other D. H. Morgan Manufacturing installations will pick up on the same DNA in Phantom's Revenge's layout, particularly through its station design and the sound profile of the running gear. As a Hyper Coaster, it sits within a recognizable family of attractions and benefits from years of refinement applied to similar installations elsewhere.
Plan to ride Phantom's Revenge early in the day or during the final hour before park close, when standby waits at Kennywood typically drop. Because top speeds exceed 60 mph, secure loose articles before queuing — phones, hats and sunglasses are best left in a locker or zipped pocket. Single-rider lines and early-entry ticketing programs, when available at Kennywood, are usually the fastest ways to get repeat rides on a busy day. broader coaster community archives
In CoasterVault's ranking tables, Phantom's Revenge currently appears in our 11th position for fastest coasters, 68th position for tallest coasters, 13th position for biggest drops lists, reflecting where its core stats place it among operating coasters in the United States. These rankings move whenever a new installation opens, so the position should be read as a snapshot rather than a permanent record.