Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Planning Guides and Tips for Family

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Basics

Located in between Allentown, Pennsylvania and Emmaus, Pennsylvania, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom features two great parks for the price of one, spread across 200 acres of amusement.  With over 100 Rides, Slides & Attractions, there is something for every member of the family.

Address:  4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

Opening Time: park operating hours vary a bit , most days opens at 10:00am, closing hours range from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets Prices for 2019

Daily Admission Tickets as low as $42
Two Day Ticket for $68
Enjoy two visits of your choice during the 2019 season for one low price. It's up to you when you want to visit.
Weekday Bundle for $49.99
Bundle Admission, Parking, and an All Day Drink Wristband and save $40 off the Front Gate price when you visit weekdays July 8 - September 2.
Admission & Fast Lane as low as $89
Buy an Admission & Fast Lane combo ticket online only and save up to $26 off the price at the park. With Fast Lane, speed past the lines on your favorite rides and attractions as many times as you want all day long.
All Inclusive Ticket as low as $119.99 (Save up to $75)
Bundle your fun and save big with the All Inclusive Ticket to Dorney Park. The All Inclusive Ticket includes one Single Day Admission, Parking, All Day Dining & Snack, Fast Lane Plus, and a Regular Souvenir Bottle.

Season Passes for 2025

2025 Season Pass for $107
Enjoy Unlimited Visits and Free Parking to Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in 2019 AND 2025. Plus, enjoy free season-long parking, early ride times, early access to Wildwater Kingdom, and more.
2025 Platinum Pass for $197
Enjoy all the benefits of the Dorney Park Season Pass in 2019 and 2025 with the added benefit of enjoying all Platinum Passholder exclusive privileges at all Cedar Fair Parks across the country, including Cedar Point, Kings Island and more.

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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Car Rental

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Directions to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

From Philadelphia to Allentown’s Dorney Park (An hour and 15 minutes)

Take 1-76 W for 12 miles before getting off at Exit 331B onto I-476 N. Turn on some tunes for the next 42-mile leg of the trip, then merge onto US-22 E via Exit 56. Drive one mile before merging onto PA-309 S, and then take 1-78 E until Exit 54 leads you to US-222 N.

Parking Prices for 2019

2019 Single Day Parking for $18
2019 Preferred Parking for $25 (Park in 1 of the closest spots available)
2019 Passholder Preferred Parking for $5 (Passholders can upgrade their normal parking to Preferred Parking for just $5 per day)

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Map 2019

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Thrill Rides & Roller Coasters List

There are several adrenaline rushing roller coasters and rides which make your head spin, heart throb and hair stand straight up. You will go upside down, backwards, vertical and sideways.

Steel Force is the longest steel roller coaster on the East Coast and is the ninth longest steel coaster in the world.  Its towering first drop stands at 205-feet-tall, with riders hitting a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour at the bottom. The remainder of the circuit features several "airtime" hills and a large helix.

Hydra is the first and only floorless roller coaster in Pennsylvania with a unique twist that flips you upside-down as the train exits the station. Because it is a floorless coaster, the legs of Hydra’s passengers dangle as the trains navigate the steel ride's many inversions.

Talon is the longest and tallest inverted coaster in the northeast includes: a vertical loop, a zero-gravity roll, an Immelmann loop and a corkscrew. Like other rides of its type, it sees riders being suspended below the track, enabling them to see the ground rush beneath their feet.

Possessed - Formerly known as Voodoo, this coaster features 704 feet of twisted steel and dual towers. . It uses electro-magnetic motors to launch its train forwards and backwards along a U-shaped track and up two 185-foot spikes at 90-degrees.

ThunderHawk is Dorney Park’s classic wooden coaster. The figure-eight ride dates back to 1923. It  features a large number of "airtime" hills, making it popular with enthusiasts.

Dominator consists of two separate rides which are supported by a single 200-foot tower. The first is a Space Shot, which launches riders upwards at a maximum speed of 50 miles per hour. The second is a Turbo Drop, on which riders are carried to the top of the tower before plunging to the bottom at faster-than-freefall speeds.

Demon Drop simulates a free fall from a 10 story building. Cars (that hold 4 people)travel to the top of the tower in six seconds. Riders are suspended briefly, then free-fall 60 feet in less than two seconds, reaching 50 mph before coming to a stop on the pull-out curve.

Revolution is a gyro swing-style ride. It swings you and 31 other riders an astounding 65 feet in the air— 6 stories high! You’ll be flung 120 degrees in both directions, all while the eight-armed ring of seats constantly rotates.

Meteor is a classic flat ride. It starts off slow, swinging riders back and forth on the swinging pendulums, until it propels you into the sky with your feet dangling through 360-degree loops.

White Water Landing is a classic "shoot-the-chutes" water ride. Guests board large boats which are carried to the top of an 80-foot drop, before being thoroughly drenched when it reaches the bottom.

For the tots, Planet Snoopy offers many of the kiddie rides including Charlie Brown's Wind-Up, Peanuts Road Rally, Linus Launcher, the Snoopy’s Junction train and more.

In addition, Planet Snoopy also offers a good selection of shows (which change each season). Kids will enjoy meeting the Peanuts characters, including Snoopy.

Young kids are not limited to just fun in Planet Snoopy either. You can share the experience of family rides with your kids on classic rides like the Antique Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Cedar Creek Flyers, and the Whip.

Needing to cool off during the summer heat? Then checkout Wildwater Kingdom water park which is to the right of the park entrance, and it is included in the standard park fee.

For thrill seekers,  Lightning Falls, Cascade, Speed Slides, Python Plumme are highly recommended.

Besides, Lollipop Lagoon and Island Water Works feature mild water attractions for the younger set and the kids will love getting a "car wash" at Kids Cove.

Hotels Near Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

The price of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Allentown near Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom low to $124. With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom and within 3 miles (5 km) of Allentown Fairgrounds. Also, Da Vinci Science Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Cedar Crest College is within 2 miles (3 km). Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, the 70 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee/tea makers, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls are also available.

The price of WoodSpring Suites Allentown near Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom starting from $90. At the intersection of Highway 22 and I-78, this informal all-suite hotel surrounded by commercial plazas and warehouses is 3 miles from Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom amusement park and 5 miles from downtown. Laundry facilities, express check-out, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free.

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Several Tips for Visiting Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

1. Buying your tickets online ahead of time that will save money.
2. Pick up a cellphone carrying dry bag to keep your phone from getting wet.
3. Get a free park map (near the tickets booths) and go the opposite directions to beat the crowds.
4. If you have a child on The Spectrum or with other needs, use the Boarding Pass Program.
5. If you’re planning to visit on a weekend, the park can get very busy. Consider purchasing a Fast Lane Pass or a Fast Lane Plus Pass.
6. Purchase the souvenir bottle.  This is a very affordable way to stay hydrated all day.  You can get free refills all day long throughout both parks.

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