We were in the general eastern PA area for a nice long vacation and I'll say another nearby unnamed…read moreamusement park experience was NIGHT AND DAY between what we experienced there vs. Dorney. Dorney is gorgeous in many areas and has kept much of its charm as a trolley park of 100 years ago. I've been going here for decades but also hadn't been back for a long long time. I remember Hercules in the 90's so that's my frame of reference. The staff was friendly and helpful, the park was super clean the two times we visited and all rides were working except maybe one. We got one meal pass for the day and everything we got with that was excellent besides the undercooked Chickie's & Pete's crab fries. The chicken tenders here are some of the best I've ever had inside an amusement park, absolutely gigantic and golden perfection. The mac n cheese was a hit with the littles crowd. My kids absolutely loved everything about the Snoopy area, this is probably one of the best kiddie area's I've ever seen at least on the east coast amusement park scene. Our favorite rides were Iron Menance, the old school whip and the Thunder Creek Mountain. But really, even the coasters approaching or already 20+ years old were as smooth as could be and didn't cause any headaches due to the smashing against the headrests. The deal on a gold pass good through 2026 was just too good to pass up so we even went back a second day! They have already paid for themselves after getting two free days of parking and two days of admission. We are so excited about the merger of SF & CF because of the amount of parks they now allow you access to. Six Flags New England is our home park and will be going several times to end 2025 and are already making plans to return to Dorney at some point in 2026. I hope they never get away from their Cedar Fair roots and join the darkside of what can be experienced at the lower level Six Flags parks. This is still a gem of the area when compared to its peers like Six Flags Great Adventure and Great Escape that are within driving distance. Good on you Dorney, for keeping this place exactly as it should be all of these years. Just the right size for the area and even on some hot days, never felt TOO crowded.

Absolutely horrible customer service and not ADA friendly at all. All they care about is…read moremaximizing profit at any expense.

Go kart review: The…read morego karts here are great compared to other places. Gas power so it's more in line with regular cars. Fairly quick to keep it interesting, with a well designed, flowing course. Staff was good, they weren't too strict with us since we obviously knew what we were doing.

Went to this place for a job, team building. They offer food, salads, soft drinks and had a bar…read more They have axe throwing, go cart racing and so much more. The place was way too warm inside, especially since it was in the 70's outside. They needed air conditioning on, especially when you're doing some of there active events. Staff were very friendly.

Steel Force is one of Dorney Park's standout coasters. This is a Morgan hyper that is filled with…read moreairtime from the first drop. Plus, it has this turn in the middle where you get to see some nice views of the pond while experiencing some exhilarating forces. Then you get to experience more airtime, which lasts until the car returns to the station.

FEEL THE STEEL. FEEL THE FORCE…read more The tallest coaster in Pennsylvania (out of a total of 53!) has called Dorney Park its home since 1997. In case you're wondering, no, it's not the fastest in the state.......that claim is held by the incredible Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood. For years, Steel Force was the biggest and baddest coaster on the eastern seaboard, but the recent additions of Nitro @ SFGAd in New Jersey and Fury 325 @ Carowinds have usurped the title once held by this Steve Okamoto-designed monstrosity. Situated at the back of the part, this hypercoaster relies purely on speed + height as its defining attributes, with some always appreciated camelback hills coming on the return trip. There's a tunnel at the base of the 205ft drop, and another tunnel at the bottom of one of the hills towards the end of the run. The turnaround gives some nice positive G's throughout the 540° helix without being overly jarring. There was some VERY unnerving side-to-side rocking on the 200ft lift hill, which made a normally calm and collected Eric S extremely anxious. I suppose that just heightened the thrill factor, but when there's absolutely nothing to your left except a hundred foot dropoff, that gets one's heart racing a bit. Great pockets of airtime on the 'bunny hops' headed back to the station platform. Steel Force has several "sibling" coasters at sister Cedar Fair parks: Mamba @ Worlds of Fun, Wild Thing @ ValleyFair!, and of course Magnum XL-200 @ Cedar Point. Not to take anything away from this awesome coaster, but I will say that Magnum delivers a crazier ride than SF in my opinion (cannot comment on the first two....although I will be visiting Minnesota later this summer.....) I will say that Steel Force is the only truly 'extreme' coaster at the normally reserved Dorney Park. Lines can get long, but during summer months a 3-train operation cranks through guests no problem, so waits shouldn't be a major issue most of the time. With regard to the font row vs back row debate, it's a straight wash in my opinion. Between the rather lengthy ride time of 3 minutes and a peak velocity of 75mph, it is without question Dorney's best coaster. The Force is indeed strong with this one.......

This bird doesn't exactly soar above one's expectations…read more Despite a snazzy name, Dorney Park's only wooden roller coaster (the ill-fated Hercules was demolished in 2003) doesn't have much to offer in the thrill department. With a height of 80ft and a top speed of 45mph, T-Hawk has the potential for some good moments but squanders them on a lousy layout that's laden with trim brakes. Originally built as the not-so-cleverly-named 'Coaster' in 1924, it began as a straightforward out & back model. In 1930, the layout was reconfigured to a 'figure 8' style that exists to this day. 1988 saw a name change to Thunderhawk and the 2016 season witnessed a new coat of paint and shiny new trains from Philadelphia Toboggan Company. That's where the good news ends, however. With a runtime of only 1 minute 46 seconds, it's a noticeably short ride that features some unpleasantly brutal lateral G's and surprisingly minimal negative G's. Wooden coasters are supposed to have abundant airtime, and this one, well, doesn't. There wasn't much difference in airtime between the first and last rows, although the front delivered a distinctly rougher experience. After two full laps, I had no desire to ride it a third time (wait a sec, Eric S doesn't want a re-ride?? That should tell you something). To add insult to injury, when I visited on a Saturday in mid-May, they were running a single train operation. This is likely due to the lack of a block brake section, which comes standard on coasters made in the modern era. But for a complete circuit coaster to have only 1 train leaves me scratching my head, as I'm stuck standing in a considerably longer line. I dunno. I had high(er) hopes from this ride and walked away disappointed. To me, Thunderhawk was marginally more than a rumble.

This ride is way better than people give it credit for! Sure it's a little bumpy but it's a wooden…read morecoaster i mean come on

Talon this coaster will now always hold a special place in my heart as it's my 150th coaster credit…read morefor those who don't know what a coaster credit is it's the number of different roller coasters you have ridden with this being my 150 I will always remember this cold November day as it was just right in every way! So Talon is a B&M invert and I must say it's up there with the best ones I've ever ridden definitely hands down top three as the layout is super fun the intensity is there and the whole ride is totally smooth from start to finish! Talon is one of the best rides in the park so the line can get super long so definitely plan accordingly or if it's a super busy day don't forget about your Fast Lane as you can use it on this one if you purchased it! This coaster was soooo much fun I rode it three different times on this given day once in the morning once mid day and the always even that much better night ride as it was for Haunt so all the lights were off keeping you totally in the dark for the entire ride as that just makes an awesome ride that much better! Overall this is a great coaster and an awesome addition to Dorney Park that I will be looking forward to riding again whenever I can get back to this awesome park so until then thank you Talon for being my 150 your definitely worthy of it as this was a great ride all around!

GET A GRIP! Having…read morejust celebrated its 15th birthday (happy belated birthday Talon!), this custom Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster dishes out a decent amount of excitement without being completely overpowering. It's the 7th longest and 9th fastest inverted coaster in the country, and while those stats aren't all that impressive, it still manages to generate a couple 'oh sh*t!' moments and hit a top speed of 58mph. ~Special ride elements~ *Loop *Zero-G roll *Immelman *Corkscrew While other notable inverted coasters are navigating batwings and cobra rolls, Talon takes a tamer route and instead opts for elevated turns and gentler maneuvers. There's an on-ride photo taken immediately preceding the 4th and final inversion (a corkscrew), as well as a terrific ground-hugging banked section following said flatspin that gets the train fully horizontal, in addition to some excellent positive G's. For those that have ridden one of the myriad "Batmen" inverted coasters dotting the USA, you'd find that Talon delivers a far less ferocious ride. Four inversions isn't all that much, and upon returning to the station platform coaster fanatics may find themselves saying ".....wait, that was it??" Especially if you're accustomed to the intensity of BGW's Alpengeist or Universal Orlando's Dueling Dragons. Talon is likely on par (thrills-wise) with Patriot and Silver Bullet at sister parks Worlds of Fun and Knotts Berry Farm, respectively (although I cannot confirm firsthand). To be honest, after a few rides in both the front and back rows I can't say that it cracks my Top Ten list for inverted coasters worldwide, considering that Nemesis and Black Mamba would ultimately rank. Yeah, so maybe it's not the most extreme inverted coaster around, but it IS the perfect addition to the more easygoing nature of Dorney. It has a fun, catchy name and fits well in its location at the front of the park. A 2-train operation cranks through 64 riders per cycle, so wait times are either short or non-existent. Pretty basic color scheme, and no additional elements of themeing. In short, Talon pales in comparison to Banshee (Kings Island), Montu (Busch Gardens Tampa), Raptor (Cedar Point), and Carowinds' Afterburn (nee Top Gun the Jet Coaster). Still, a highly enjoyable coaster credit. Ride in the front.

My son and his cousins visited the Trexlertown location last Saturday around 7:30 PM, and the…read moreexperience was absolutely unacceptable. As they were walking in, a fight broke out right outside the building. This is supposed to be a family-friendly trampoline park--there should not be fights happening at the entrance. Unfortunately, it only got worse. When they went inside to get their wristbands, another fight had already broken out inside the facility. There was little to no effort from staff to control the situation or maintain a safe environment. Within minutes of getting their wristbands, they texted me asking to leave because, unbelievably, a third fight had started. I have reached out multiple times since then and have received no response. The boys didn't get to do anything, and given the circumstances, I am requesting a full refund. We will never return to this location. It is disgusting that this behavior is allowed to continue and that so little is done to protect the children and families who come here expecting a safe place to have fun. There should never be a need for police and security at a children's entertainment venue, yet this location seems to think otherwise.

Received a generic Chat GPT response to my review. I had reached out numerous times for a refund…read moresince my son didn't even get to participate in any of the activities due to all the fights that were happening. I got passed around every-time I tried to get a Harold of a manager. If you have time to respond to reviews you should have time to respond to my calls and emails.

7 HEADS ARE BETTER THAN 1…read more According to Greek mythology, the legendary warrior Hercules slayed the Hydra (a serpentine creature with regenerative powers) as part of his 12 labors. According to Dorney Park folklore.......the Hydra got some long-awaited comeuppance when the heads that were buried under a massive stone re-grew and "killed" Hercules. Dorney very cleverly worked this skew, since they were looking for a replacement coaster for the painfully jerky wooden roller coaster Hercules. In its place was built this floorless B&M 7-looper which took on the name of the ancient creature and added the 'revenge' part. 7-inversion coasters aren't all that uncommon, and most bigger installations also have the speed and height stats to label themselves as 'extreme' rides. Surprisingly, Hydra is only 95ft tall and reaches a top speed of only 53mph, which seems hardly fast enough to navigate through the entire 3,200ft course. To give you some perspective, the delightful wooden racing coaster American Eagle in northern Illinois hits 66mph, a full 13mph FASTER than this custom steel coaster (and it was built in 1981!) Chiefly speaking, Hydra is rather slow, as it meanders through its 6.5 inversions with more grace than kinetic energy. ~Special ride elements~ *Heartline roll *Inclined dive loop *Zero-g-roll *Corkscrew *Cobra roll *Corkscrew Hydra's slickest feature is something called a 'jojo' roll (don't ask) which is a heartline roll taken *before* a train ascends the lift. The track is pitched to descend ever-so-slightly out of the station, and the train lingers upside down for several seconds before coming around a 180° turn and engaging the chain lift [refer to attached photos]. It's extremely cool. To really get the most out of this coaster, wait the additional time for the first row. The view of that menacing, ultra-slow heartline roll is not to be missed. Some steel coasters can give a very dynamic ride in the back row, but I found this to not be the case on Hydra. Front row is where all the action is on this puppy. Outside of that delicious first inversion, the cobra roll is oddly configured and the corkscrews seem awkwardly placed. The zero-g-roll is taken far too slowly to yield any weightlessness, while the inclined dive loop is more of a heavily banked turn than an actual inversion. However, there's no block brake section to worry about (likely because it's going slow enough already!) Finally, Hydra is one of the only Bolliger & Mabillard designs without a 'pre-drop' (that is, a short 5ft drop prior to the main drop, like on Raging Bull, Batman, etc). The rest of the track layout is certainly unique and fits the space well, but the G-forces are kept to a minimum which makes for a tamer ride than you'd expect. Overall, though, Hydra is an outstanding addition to the more family-oriented nature of Dorney Park, and while it's definitely not for the faint of heart, it's far less intense than Kraken at SeaWorld Orlando or Dominator at Kings Dominion. Without question, Hydra the Revenge is the 2nd best ride at Dorney. Dat heartline roll tho.....had me like o_0

I really can't say it much better than Eric S. Heck of a review!…read more Enjoyed the Talon a bit more, if only for its speed. Also enjoyed the Steel Force a bit more if only for it's sheer speed, though the twists, loops and turns of Hydra clearly make it a more advanced coaster. Oddly the highlight just may be the very beginning. The slow roll out of the gate before the ascend was just a very cool sensation that left you hanging just a touch longer than most rolls and loops. Certainly one of the highlight attractions of the park.

It's that Voodoo that you do!…read more This Intamin-designed twisted impulse coaster takes up very little space while still offering a fair share of thrills, which makes it ideally suited for a park like Dorney. Formerly known as VOODOO in its first season of operation, Dorney decided to change the name after 2008 to avoid a legal battle with Six Flags, who apparently already had a trademark filed for the name 'Voodoo'. Turns out, Discovery Kingdom in California has a Huss 'Top Spin' by the same name, ergo the change in moniker. Fans of SFGAm in northern Illinois will recognize this as a clone of V2: Vertical Velocity. Dorney Park's version shares almost all of the exact same features as V², including track color, launch scheme, and slow dispatch times. This ride's torrid history includes several name changes, paint jobs, and even a move east across 375 miles. When it was first built, it was called 'Superman: Ultimate Escape' for three seasons at Geauga Lake in northeastern Ohio, then 'Steel Venom' for another three seasons before that park shuttered its doors. When the track pieces were relocated and reassembled at its current home, the 3rd name 'Voodoo' stuck for only one season before once again getting re-branded. Didja catch all that? The major differences between Possessed and Vertical Velocity are twofold: Dorney Park elected to keep the holding brake on the rear tower (which causes the coaster train to "hang" briefly), and there's a padded mat at the station for riders as they disembark. This is nice for guests wearing flip flops who would otherwise have to hop down onto rough concrete (as you do on V²). The ride's wiki claims that the G-forces are low for a twisted impulse coaster (at 3.7G's), although I couldn't tell the difference. As always, the first row offers an amazing view heading up the front tower, and the multiple 70mph magnetic launches are still as thrilling as ever. Worth a ride on your trip to Dorney Park.

This ride was my main reason for coming here. It's super fast and exhilarating, even great sound…read moreeffects. But this year it seems they took away a feature that made it unique from similar ones. It used to pause briefly at the back of the ride before launching you into thrilling oblivion. That's no longer the case and I'm sad. Still a good ride.