Founded in the late 19th century, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom comprises an amusement park, water park, and Planet Snoopy, a section of the park tailor-made for kids. It's renowned for roller coasters like Steel Force—one of the longest roller coasters in the country—water slides and massive wave pool. Advance tickets can be purchased through the park and include entry to all of its attractions, while seasonal Silver Passes cater to devoted fans.
Dorney Park is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. If coming from Philadelphia, travel by car via I-476 N (Greyhound and OurBus buses also link Philadelphia and Allentown). While public transportation options are limited, Amtrak buses from Philadelphia reach Allentown in about 1.5 hours.
Dorney Park is open seasonally from roughly mid-May through Labor Day weekend in early September, with opening hours varying by month. Weekends and school holidays are when the park is at its busiest, so consider weekdays if you’re after shorter lines and fewer crowds. The park also hosts special events, including the Grand Carnivale festival in the summer and Halloween activities.
Dorney Park is home to dozens of rides. Some of the most popular attractions include Steel Force, Possessed (a dueling tower coaster that whips guests in 360-degree rotations), Talon (an inverted roller coaster with ski-lift-style seating), Thunder Canyon (a raft ride that charts powerful rapids), and the Thunderhawk (a classic wooden roller coaster).