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Ah yes, the much debated (and much maligned) Garfields Nightmare. "Why, oh why, did they change the Old Mill??"....."Garfield is so stupid!" These are the types of comments I have seen in reviews and heard from some people walking through the park. Look, Im not going to say that this was the BEST retheming they could have done. However, the way I look at it, I would much rather see a revival of a classic old-fashioned dark ride than to see it closed all together and removed. Lets face facts here - there just were not many people who rode the Old Mill before, and now this ride consistently has a decent-sized line. So, like it or not, Kennywood got exactly what they were looking for. The ride itself is still the Old Mill - NOTHING has changed with the ride itself; the only thing different is the scenery. The Garfield scenes will provide a chuckle, and the 3D glasses do add a neat effect. More than anything, this ride has become a huge hit with kids, which to me is great. Its nice that kids can experience, in their own way, a classic ride like this. If you have children, dont miss this attraction, as they will enjoy it! I give Kennywood credit for reviving this ride so that hopefully many future generations can continue to enjoy the quaint charm this ride has to offer.
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