There’s still time to squeeze in some fall fun before the season officially wraps! Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is keeping the thrills going with a mix of fright and delight as Halloween Haunt and the family-friendly Tricks and Treats event continue select dates through November 2. When the sun sets, the park transforms into…
Today, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom celebrated the 100th anniversary of its iconic Thunderhawk roller coaster. The all-day event, included with park admission, featured a special ceremony, live music, a variety of food, a pop-up history museum, special guests, photo opportunities, and more. Originally named the ‘Coaster’, Thunderhawk was constructed in 1924 as an out-and-back…
In an exciting collaboration, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom has partnered with Illumination Brewing to unveil Iron Menace Lager, a refreshing beer inspired by the park’s latest thrill ride, the Iron Menace roller coaster. This innovative partnership merges the exhilaration of the Northeast’s premier dive roller coaster with the craftsmanship of artisanal brewing, offering a…
Riding a roller coaster that’s a hundred years old is a rare opportunity. However, in 2024, roller coaster enthusiasts can seize that chance as Dorney Park commemorates the 100th anniversary of Thunderhawk. Constructed at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in 1924 by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc. (PTC), Thunderhawk holds the distinction of being the oldest…
As Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom prepares to debut its new “Iron Menace” roller coaster, the park is on the brink of creating history, offering an unparalleled experience for both visitors and roller coaster enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, as Dorney Park hosts its inaugural Winter Chill Out event — a fundraising…
In anticipation of the upcoming 2024 season, Dorney Park marks a significant milestone in the construction of its eagerly awaited roller coaster, Iron Menace — less than four months from the grand opening. Recently, the dive machine’s zero-g roll was successfully connected, becoming the second inversion to take shape on the park’s South Whitehall Township…
After the big news about the 2024 Iron Menace roller coaster, Dorney Park is getting ready for Halloween Haunt on Friday, September 15th. This year, they’ve made some spooky changes, turning the theme park into a place filled with screams and scary surprises you won’t forget. “Fall is one of our guests’ favorite time of…
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is diving into the 2024 season with the debut of Iron Menace, the Northeast’s first-ever dive roller coaster, opening in 2024. This will be Dorney Parks’ first non-recycled roller coaster since the opening of Hydra in 2005. Riders of Iron Menace will start their exhilarating journey in the remains of…
Cedar Fair, one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, has announced that Ty Tastepe has joined the company in a newly created role of senior vice president and chief information officer. Ty will be based at the company’s office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer…
In newsletters sent out to Cedar Fair season passholders, many of their parks announced the tentative dates for the start of the 2021 season. The tentative opening dates are as follows: Kings Island: passholders – May 8/9 Canada’s Wonderland: May 14 Cedar Point: May 14 California’s Great America: May 22 Carowinds: May 22 Dorney Park:…
In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, many amusement parks have been unable to open — while other parks have opened with limited capacity and precautions in place. This week, a few parks have reopened their gates, not to host guests, but rather operate as a super vaccination site. A super vaccination site is a location…
Dorney Park located in Allentown PA, is planned to open for the 2020 Season on July 8 with stringent health, safety, and hygiene protocols in place to protect its vendors, associates, and guests. The park will initially open to Season Passholders exclusively, and then to daily ticketholders on July 11. Reservations will be…