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Founded in 1898 as a small trolley park near Pittsburgh, Kennywood was begun by the Monongahela Street Railway Company, which was controlled by Andrew Mellon. Todays Kennywood still contains two major buildings dating from 1898, a carousel pavilion and a restaurant (originally the Casino). What's new in 2007? Lots! Do thrills float your boat? Then step aboard Kennywoods newest thrill ride: Cosmic Chaos! The ride seats 24 people on a giant disk, a.k.a. the UFO, upon motorcycle-like pedestal seats with back restraints. Arms and legs are free from restraint and the passenger looks outward. From a top height of 50 feet the space ship begins its untamed flight along the 120 concave track while its passengers spin around in circle. The result? An experience that offers guests an out of the world experience! Kennywood Entertainment President, Pete McAneny, after riding a prototype at the industrys trade show, describes it this way: The ride sensation is totally different than anything I've ever experienced. Just when you think you have seen everything, something completely different arrives! Cosmic Chaos, as the name suggests, includes some UFO theming. So does the new gift shop, located next to the ride in the former Guest Services Building. A totally new and visitor friendly Guest Services is now located just down the midway. Charter a mini coach to bring the whole family!