Kennywood Bumper Cars Getting Potato Patch Fries Makeover

WEST MIFFLIN, PA — It won't be a new ride, not exactly. But Kennywood's classic bumper car ride is getting a total makeover and will be themed to the amusement park's famed Potato Patch fries.

Surreal, no?

The tasty transformation, which arrives for the 2024 season, will mark the 50th anniversary of both the bumper cars and the fries.

The ride is getting a full makeover with 20 new cars modeled after Kennywood's signature snack. Each car will be fitted with fries, oozing cheese sauce and an oversized fork.

“This classic ride showcases what Kennywood is known for, a perfect blend of modern thrills with a mix of the park’s beloved traditions,” Kennywood assistant general manager Rick Spicuzza said in a release. “The all-new Potato Patch themed bumper cars continue the massive multi-year park enhancement project, keeping Kennywood fun and unique for future generations to enjoy.”