Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is a historic amusement and water park located in Dorneyville, Pennsylvania, just outside Allentown in the United States. Tracing its roots back to Solomon Dorney's 1860 summer resort and formally founded in 1884, it stands as the fifth-oldest amusement park in continuous operation in the nation. It is also one of only fourteen operating trolley parks left in the country, having expanded after a dedicated trolley line stop opened at the turn of the twentieth century.
The park is owned and operated by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation following a 2024 merger of equals with long-time owner Cedar Fair. Spanning a sprawling midway layout, the resort seamlessly integrates both Dorney Park and its on-site water park, Wildwater Kingdom. Single-price admission grants full access to both areas, featuring a total of 64 rides, dedicated children's areas like Planet Snoopy, family attractions, and extensive water slide complexes alongside dual wave pools.
Famous for its world-class roller coasters and water attractions, Dorney Park caters equally to thrill-seekers and visiting families. Headline coasters include Steel Force, Pennsylvania's floorless coaster Hydra the Revenge, and the Iron Menace dive coaster. Guests can also ride historic treasures like The Whip, plunge down rapid water slides, or experience seasonal events like Halloween Haunt and Grand Carnivale, making it an ideal destination for multi-day trips and single-day family outings.
01 Signature rides & attractions
The park’s headline rides across its themed areas. Confirm heights and any single-rider lines on the day.
Compiled from Wikipedia · a full ride-by-ride list per themed area is on the way.
Park map
The free OpenStreetMap layer below shows the park and its surroundings — entrances, themed areas, car parks and access roads. Zoom in for detail; the official ride-by-ride park plan is linked below.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL, free). Official park maps are copyrighted — we link to them.
02 Tickets & prices
Ticket prices for Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom change by date and season, and the park sells single-day, multi-day and annual passes — buying online in advance is almost always cheaper than at the gate, and popular dates can sell out. Check the official site for live pricing before you travel.
We deliberately don’t list prices that change daily — the ticket button leads to live, up-to-date pricing.
03 Getting there & parking
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Road | Located in Dorneyville outside Allentown, Pennsylvania, accessible via Dorney Park Road. |
Getting there & parking · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · prices may change
04 Best time to visit & opening times
| Season | When | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | May through Summer | Full daily operations featuring both the main amusement park and Wildwater Kingdom, plus events like Grand Carnivale. |
| Fall | Autumn | Features seasonal fall events including Halloween Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest. |
Opening times vary by day · Last updated: 2026-09-12 · check before you travel
05 Themed areas
Each area has its own theming — architecture, food and rides. Half the fun is simply walking through.
Good to know
- Admission to Wildwater Kingdom water park is included with standard Dorney Park admission.
- Fast Lane wristband passes are available for an extra fee to access shorter queue lines on popular rides.
- Fast Pay RFID wristbands allow guests to pay for food and merchandise without carrying cash.
- Outside food is not permitted inside the fenced park area.
