Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom delivers the ultimate two-for-one family adventure with over 60 rides spanning from gentle kiddie attractions to heart-pounding roller coasters, plus a full-scale water park all included in one admission. Located in Allentown (near Hershey), this beloved Pennsylvania destination lets families customize their day between dry rides and water slides, making it perfect for multi-age groups where everyone can find their thrill level.

• ✓Planet Snoopy kids area featuring beloved Peanuts characters and 20+ family rides
• ✓Wildwater Kingdom's wave pool and lazy river perfect for family floating time
• ✓Steel Force hypercoaster - one of the tallest and fastest on the East Coast
• ✓Aquablast water coaster combining water slides with roller coaster elements
• ✓Character meet-and-greets with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the Peanuts gang throughout the day

1. 1.Arrive at opening and head to the water park first while crowds are lighter, then hit the dry rides during the hottest afternoon hours when water park lines peak
2. 2.Invest in a souvenir cup on arrival for discounted refills throughout the day - staying hydrated is essential with this much activity
3. 3.Planet Snoopy (kids area) is near the front entrance, so start there with younger children before they get tired
4. 4.Rent a locker near the water park entrance to store shoes, towels, and dry clothes - you'll switch between parks multiple times
5. 5.Download the park app before visiting to check real-time wait times and plan your route efficiently

Weekdays in June or late August offer the best combination of warm weather and smaller crowds. Arrive right at opening (usually 10am) to maximize ride time, and visit the most popular attractions first. Avoid summer Saturdays and holiday weekends when wait times can exceed an hour.

Admission includes both the amusement park and water park with no additional fees, though parking costs extra. Bring or rent a locker for valuables, and while outside food isn't permitted, numerous dining options range from quick-service to full meals with kid-friendly menus throughout both parks.

Open weekends in May and September, daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with the water park closing after Labor Day while dry rides continue through October. Halloween Haunt in October offers family-friendly spooky fun during daytime hours. Water park typically operates late May through early September only.

Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A are less than 2 miles away on Airport Road for a quick meal before or after your visit. For a sit-down dinner, try Cracker Barrel (5 minutes away) where exhausted kids can play with the peg game while waiting for comfort food.