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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Operating See opening times on the official website.

7.6/10 THMPRK ScoreRead the assessment
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Riders on Talon at Dorney Park

Photo: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Before you choose

Is this your kind of day?

Dorney earns a strong score for the variety of its coasters and the additional family possibilities of Wildwater Kingdom. Its value is strongest on a visit generous enough to use that range. Optional upgrades and an overambitious attempt to cover both parks can make the same outing less rewarding.

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Best suited to
Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual participation and access requirements govern suitability.
Time to allow
Choose the pace that suits your group.
Before booking
Find tickets, opening times and ride details through the official links.
Fan score91.5%

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About Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Dorney Park gives an Allentown outing a substantial coaster collection, with Wildwater Kingdom adding a different summer rhythm. The appeal is the ability to build a varied family day rather than travelling for a single ride. Choose the visit around the experiences your group will use, especially when some people want stronger thrills and others prefer smaller attractions or time in the water.

Steel Force, Talon and Hydra give coaster enthusiasts distinct priorities, with Iron Menace adding another major experience. Family rides support a less intense circuit. The water park is another part of the planning equation, not something to assume can be fully explored after every coaster has been ridden. A few shared priorities make the day easier to enjoy together.

At a glance

In the Lehigh Valley
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Planning your visit

Head to Dorney Park Road in Allentown and use the current map and directions. Compare the precise admission product, parking and optional queue upgrades before committing to a budget. Check the separate water-park calendar and individual participation requirements if swimming is part of the plan. Allow for changing, lockers, meals and breaks rather than treating those essentials as time left over after the rides.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

Getting there

Head to 4000 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104, United States. Follow the official arrival guide to find the right entrance for your visit.

SourceSource checked on October 25, 2026.

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Photograph: Photo: Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.

THMPRK Score

7.6/10

Dorney earns a strong score for the variety of its coasters and the additional family possibilities of Wildwater Kingdom. Its value is strongest on a visit generous enough to use that range. Optional upgrades and an overambitious attempt to cover both parks can make the same outing less rewarding.

Who it suits: Visitors whose interests match the documented offering; individual participation and access requirements govern suitability.

Rated by THMPRK Assessment checked on October 25, 2026.

Our criteria and editorial standards

Seven parts. One score.

How the score adds up

Each rating is out of 10. Multiply it by its weight to see what it adds to the final score.

  1. Value for a day out8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.3030% of score
    2.40points added
  2. Attractions and experiences9.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.2020% of score
    1.80points added
  3. Operations and time well spent7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1515% of score
    1.05points added
  4. Reported cleanliness and upkeep5.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.50points added
  5. Accessibility and inclusion7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  6. Comfort and amenities7.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.1010% of score
    0.70points added
  7. Character and distinctiveness8.0 /10
    Multiplied by 0.055% of score
    0.40points added
Weighted total7.55

Rounded once to one decimal place.

THMPRK Score7.6/10

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