When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events
Warmer weather means it’s almost amusement park season.
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom just outside Allentown is gearing up for its Summer 2023.
Slate of special events, from Fourth of July fireworks to the popular Halloween Haunt.
No new rides are open this year, but a new roller coaster is in the works for 2024.
Here’s what to know about Dorney Park’s hours, tickets and events for 2023.
Dorney Park’s Opening Day 2023
Dorney Park’s opening day for 2023 is Friday, May 12. Wildwater Kingdom will open Saturday, May 27.
Season pass holders get access to preview days — one for Dorney Park on May 7, and for Wildwater Kingdom on May 21.
Dorney Park’s 2023 Hours
Dorney Park will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May 28, when it switches to daily operation. Wildwater Kingdom also is open weekends initially and moves to daily operation June 5 through Labor Day. Dorney Park stays open weekends through October.
Exact dates and hours vary, but Dorney is generally open during the summer from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends with an earlier closing on weekdays. Wildwater Kingdom is generally open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
Dorney Park’s 2023 Tickets
Daily admission starts at $39.99. Season passes are available at the Silver, Gold and Platinum level. Costs for those run $94, $109 or $280, respectively.
Dorney Park’s 2023 Events
Fourth of July Celebration
- When: July 4
- What is it? Independence Day fireworks with patriotic music beginning at 9:30 p.m.
Grand Carnivale
- When: Select dates from July 22 to Aug. 6
- What is it? A “global celebration” with live music, international food, games and crafts, with a Spectacle of Color parade after sundown.
Food Truck Rally
- When: Aug. 26 and 27
- What is it? A smorgasbord of food trucks from across the region.
Halloween Haunt
- When: Select nights from Sept. 15 to Oct. 28
- What is it? Zombies, vampires and other ghouls take over the park, which features scare mazes and entertainment plus the usual rides into the night.
The Great Pumpkin Fest
- When: Weekends from Sept. 16 to Oct. 29
- What is it? A fall harvest festival full of family-friendly games and activities.
