Idlewild & SoakZone opens late due to power outage

LIGONIER, Pa. — Idlewild & SoakZone in Ligonier is working to reopen after a power outage Thursday.

The amusement park experienced a 10-hour power outage that ended around 11:15 a.m., officials said.

Crews are working to get everything up and running for the day, with some attractions or food stands expected to open late, officials said.

Officials with the amusement park posted the update on its Facebook page.

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According to a previous post on the park's Facebook page, the power outage was caused by its service provider First Energy.

Officials said Idlewild tickets and season passes will be accepted at Kennywood and Sandcastle on Thursday only.

Idlewild officials said to check the park's website and Facebook for further updates.

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