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When Does Dorney Park Open in 2023?

By Contributor — 1 year ago

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.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

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.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

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.

When is Dorney Park’s opening day? What to know for 2023 | Hours, tickets and events

 

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.

 

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Dorney Park Welcomes You Back, Safely

By Sasha Sinclair — 2 years ago

Dorney Park Welcomes You Back, Safely

The wait is almost over! When Dorney Park opens to the general public on May 22, the Antique Carousel will give rides for its 100th year, guests will line up for their first funnel cake of the season and kids will once again be able to meet up with their favorite Beagle, Snoopy.

We want your visit to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom to be AMAZING and for you to feel safe, so we have developed an extensive coronavirus opening plan for the 2021 season.

Related:

Dorney Park’s live shows are fun for the whole family proving that rides aren’t the only fun activities at Dorney Park.

Many of our safety measures remain the same as last season, but here are some of the differences you’ll notice:

Changes from Last Season

  • Wildwater Kingdom Water Park will open on May 29, 2021. Both Season Passholders and Single Day Ticketholders need reservations for Wildwater Kingdom.
  • Single Day Ticketholders that purchased prior to May 3, 2021 will only need to make a reservation to visit Wildwater Kingdom.
  • Season Passholders may only have up to two active Wildwater Reservations at one time. Once visited, Season Passholders can make another active reservation.
  • A reservation is not required to visit only Dorney Park.
  • The health screen questionnaire will be conducted by associates at the park entrances and will not be through the Dorney Park mobile app.
  • Temperature checks for guests have been discontinued at the front gate.
  • There will be no limitations to ride capacity for most rides. Face coverings are required on Dorney Park rides.
  • A face covering is required for all guests over the age of 2. A face covering is always required except while in a RelaxZone, while dining at a table or bench, while waiting in line for water attractions or when experiencing water attractions or pools.

In addition to these changes, several measures remain in place from last season. More details on each of these measures are available in the updated Welcoming You Back section of our website.

Related:

Dorney Park’s Season Passholder Breakfast Events Return for 2022

We’re all in this together and by working together you can safely and confidently enjoy all the thrills, giggles, and endless smiles that you have always found during your visits with us.

Thank you for continuing to make Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom a place where you share time with the people who matter most to you.

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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom returns on Friday the 13th

By Sasha Sinclair — 3 years ago

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom opens to the public on May 13, 2022, for its 139th season.

The park is located at 4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA and will open its gates at 11:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.

The Dorney Park side of the amusement park will open Friday, while the Wildwater Kingdom will officially be available to the public on May 28.

The Amusement park release their full event lineups:

  • Opening Day (Friday, May 13): The season kicks off with your favorite rides, food, shows and more.
  • Season Pass Preview for Wildwater Kingdom (Sunday, May 22): Be the first to experience the splashtastic fun by being a season passholder. Among the many benefits, you’ll get to visit Wildwater Kingdom on this exclusive Season Passholder Preview Day, six days before it opens to the public for the 2022 season.
  • Wildwater Kingdom Opening Day (May 28): Get outside and jump into a water lover’s paradise, the coolest place to slide, splash, chill and dine.
  • Fourth of July Celebration (July 4): When night falls, stay for an Independence Day event that will knock your sparklers off with an impressive display of holiday fireworks. Witness an exhilarating fanfare of radiant bursts and brilliant shimmers complemented by a patriotic soundtrack set to begin at approximately 9 p.m.
  • Grand Carnivale (July 23 – August 7): Come experience how the world kicks up its heels at our day-to-night, larger-than-life, global celebration. King Carl Nivale, Queen Cara Nivale, and their Royal Court are your hosts on a worldwide expedition. Enjoy amazing high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games and unique crafts.
  • Halloween Haunt (select nights, September 16 – October 29): Every corner is cursed with haunted scare mazes, scare zones and live (or maybe not live) entertainment. Hordes of hungry zombies and blood-thirsty vampires eagerly await you – i.e. their next meal. Add our world-class thrill rides that instill a brand of fear all their own and you’ve got an extreme, supreme Halloween event.
  • The Great Pumpkin Fest (Saturdays and Sundays, September 17 – October 30): Hop on your tractor, pirate ship or witch’s broom and hurry on over for a super-sized festival of all things fall at Dorney Park’s Great Pumpkin Fest. We’ve got a full harvest of fall-tastic fun for everyone with games, activities and just a speck of spooky for pint-sized ghosts and goblins.

If you would like unlimited access to the park, Wildwater Kingdom, live shows, and events, you can purchase a season pass on the Dorney Park website.

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Pet-friendly hotel just minutes from Dorney Park, Allentown / Fogelsville Sleep Inn is the Stylish Choice

By admin — 3 years ago

Pet-friendly hotel just minutes from Dorney Park, Allentown / Fogelsville Sleep Inn is the Stylish Choice

Simply stylish accommodations for every traveler

When you travel, a convenient location and helpful amenities can take your trip from good to great.

That’s exactly what you’ll get at Sleep Inn Allentown.

Families, tourists and business travelers alike will appreciate the location, just minutes from the area’s most popular attractions.

Less than 10 minutes from Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, an amusement park with thrills for the whole family.

Related:

Lehigh Valley’s own Dorney Park announced this year’s family celebrations

Pet-friendly hotel is also located a short drive from Muhlenberg College and Kutztown University.

With other nearby attractions like the Wind Creek Casino and the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, there’s no shortage of activities in Allentown.

Traveling for business?

This hotel is a great hub to help you get ahead on work. You’ll appreciate access to their business center featuring a print station. They also offer free WiFi and a guest laundry facility to help you maintain your routine while traveling.

Additional amenities include free Grab & Go breakfast and free coffee each morning.

No matter what brings you to Allentown, their entire Designed to Dream® experience will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Their modern accommodations are the perfect home base for business travelers and tourists alike.

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Close to PPL Center, ABE Airport, Dorney Park The Americus Hotel in Allentown in your Perfect Stay

By admin — 3 years ago

Close to PPL Center, ABE Airport, Dorney Park The Americus Hotel in Allentown in your Perfect Stay

Historic hotel near the PPL Center and ArtsWalk

Enjoy a downtown stay in an ornate Jazz-Age hotel with contemporary amenities like free WiFi, a fitness center, and rooftop restaurant.

The Americus Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham offers impressive event space, including a majestic ballroom, for any type of gathering.

Just five miles from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), this non-smoking retreat is walking distance from Lehigh Valley Health Network, the PPL Center, and local businesses.

You’ll also have easy access to the lively ArtsWalk and Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.

You’ll love the rooftop restaurant, gym, and free WiFi

Built in 1926, this beautiful hotel offers modern amenities and 24/7 service for a memorable visit.

Grab a bite at the restaurant, work out in the gym, and stay connected with a business center and free WiFi. You’ll also find a convenience store, gift shop, and dry cleaning service.

Each non-smoking guest room features city views, a sitting area, flat-screen HDTV, coffee/tea maker, mini-refrigerator, desk, laptop-size safe, ironing amenities, hair dryer, bath products, and bottled water.

Visit museums, watch the IronPigs play, and try local eats

The downtown location puts you close to the best of the city. Check out vintage cars at the America on Wheels Museum, stroll through the beautiful Allentown Rose Gardens, and see interesting exhibits at the Da Vinci Science Center™.

You can also catch an IronPigs baseball game at Coca-Cola Park, attend a performance at Miller Symphony Hall, or learn about trout farming at the Li’l-Le-Hi Trout Nursery.

The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market is full of delicious goodies while the Allentown Arts Museum features works from Frank Lloyd Wright.

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