Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Discussion Thread

Donkey123 · April 19, 2015

I went to Dorney yesterday for Autism Speaks and saw some changes. In addition to what I saw, Dorney announced a new light package on the Ferris Wheel and it looked amazing.

Here's whats left of Hangtime

Some new fencing around Thunderhawk, very minor change but gives it a more old feel

Very nice new entrance sign on Thunderhawk (love the yellow supports), sorry took this with my phone sideways

I guess the employee I talked to was right, Stinger is going to open opening day!

As I was leaving I saw Cedar Creek Flyers test run.

coasterbill · April 20, 2015

Look at those lights!

Twitter Video

I love Cedar Fair. Take notes Six Flags...

boldikus · April 20, 2015

Definetly doesn't bother me, relocated or not it is great!

Some people just don't understand.

I would rather have a good relocated coaster than a brand new pile of turd.

I love Possessed and very happy it's at Dorney. Talon is great too, and very underrated.

michaellynn4 · April 20, 2015

^ Talon's my personal favorite, but Possessed is right up there for me, too.

njcoasterguy34 · April 20, 2015

I love Talon's near misses with the ground.

Donkey123 · April 20, 2015

Don't bag Steel Force just yet, it might not be forceful, but the airtime in the front row is great and the helix is very fun ( also IMO the best night ride in the park with the lake in the horizon).

Jcoaster · April 20, 2015

I didn't say just because it is a "hand me down" means that it is a bad ride. It is a top 2 coaster in the park along with Talon. As for Steel Force, I've had this debate before. It isn't a terrible ride, it is just outdated.

Brassinthegrass · April 27, 2015

Does anyone know about early entry at DP? I can't find anything on their website regarding it...

njcoasterguy34 · April 27, 2015

I know from last year that they let pass-holders in 30 minutes before the general public. It's listed as a season pass benefit at the following location: https://www.dorneypark.com/ticket-category/Season-Passes#

Brassinthegrass · April 28, 2015

Thanks guys!

So are we going to discuss the Giant wooden coaster on the landscape picture on the front page of the official website? Doesn't look like Thunderhawk.... Could we finally be getting a second wooden coaster next year?

coasterbill · April 28, 2015

It's Prowler and they didn't bother making a whole new graphic for Dorney.

Personally I don't blame them. It's close enough...

grsupercity · April 28, 2015

haha worlds of fun, and dorneys artist drawings do look very similar lol

looks like prowler is on MIAs as well supposed to be wildcat. Valleyfair has the same coaster as dorney and wof but in green. they all look very similar lol

Donkey123 · April 28, 2015

What is the deal with the land they bought awhile ago, they could put a new parking lot there to open up room elsewhere so they don't have to be as land lock.

Brassinthegrass · May 2, 2015

Opening Day at a Dorney Park

Went with a friend today o Dorney Park for opening weekend. Weather was beautiful and the day was super fun!

Hydra- train 2 back row - seemed to have a little bit of a rattle. Nothing major, not even minor, but definitely there. Other than that, Hydra seems to continue to be a solid ride. Love how wonky this thing looks and rides!

Thunderhawk - back car, front row - I have a soft spot for truly old woodies. The turns are still a bit rough, but some new track wood was spotted in a few places.

Steel Force - blue train - second row - it will never be as thrilling as other Hypers, but it is still a fun ride with some nice mid-low floater air throughout

Stinger - middle car facing backwards - IT WAS OPEN!!! Let's start there shall we?!? I know Vekoma always gets a bad rap, and I have been on other rides that truly hurt everything on my body, but this ride was really not that bad! Definitely a once a day ride, but it was good!!

Talon - Front row train 1 - running as great as always. So smooth and seriously so quiet. It's possible this is the quietest B&M ever. I know it has sand inside to dampen the roar, but is just insane HOW quiet it is!

Possessed was down all day, with cherry pickers up against the back spike. They said they were trying to get it up and running, but then I spoke to a supervisor in the area and he said they hadn't even done the season starting testing...

We did Dinosaurs since it was free with our platinum season passes. Nice break from the park, but the bird deterrent sounds killed the experience by giving us all headaches.

We went back and rode Hydra front row train 1 and Steel Force back row blue train and called it a day.

We stopped by Old School Sandwich Co. which is about 5 min west of the park HIGHLY recommend eating there. Very good VERY big sandwiches!

njcoasterguy34 · May 2, 2015

^ Today was my very first ride on Stinger since it was down all last season. I rode at the end of the train that's facing the station when you're being pulled up the first hill. The part of the ride facing forward wasn't bad, but the second half was super intense.

Lightnin Loops · May 3, 2015

I dont know where you got your info on possessed, but I went opening day, Fri, and it was running. I rode it a little after 10am. I did go back today, sat. and it was closed.

Opening Day at a Dorney Park

Went with a friend today o Dorney Park for opening weekend. Weather was beautiful and the day was super fun!

Hydra- train 2 back row - seemed to have a little bit of a rattle. Nothing major, not even minor, but definitely there. Other than that, Hydra seems to continue to be a solid ride. Love how wonky this thing looks and rides!

Thunderhawk - back car, front row - I have a soft spot for truly old woodies. The turns are still a bit rough, but some new track wood was spotted in a few places.

Steel Force - blue train - second row - it will never be as thrilling as other Hypers, but it is still a fun ride with some nice mid-low floater air throughout

Stinger - middle car facing backwards - IT WAS OPEN!!! Let's start there shall we?!? I know Vekoma always gets a bad rap, and I have been on other rides that truly hurt everything on my body, but this ride was really not that bad! Definitely a once a day ride, but it was good!!

Talon - Front row train 1 - running as great as always. So smooth and seriously so quiet. It's possible this is the quietest B&M ever. I know it has sand inside to dampen the roar, but is just insane HOW quiet it is!

Possessed was down all day, with cherry pickers up against the back spike. They said they were trying to get it up and running, but then I spoke to a supervisor in the area and he said they hadn't even done the season starting testing...

We did Dinosaurs since it was free with our platinum season passes. Nice break from the park, but the bird deterrent sounds killed the experience by giving us all headaches.

We went back and rode Hydra front row train 1 and Steel Force back row blue train and called it a day.

We stopped by Old School Sandwich Co. which is about 5 min west of the park HIGHLY recommend eating there. Very good VERY big sandwiches!

Brassinthegrass · May 3, 2015

Alright, misinformed from the 17 year old working the closed ride entrance... I do look forward to riding it next time

I'm there, most intense ride in the park in my opinion...

njcoasterguy34 · May 3, 2015

I think it's kind of ironic that the two most intense coasters in the park are hand-me-downs.

A.J. · May 3, 2015

I wouldn't call Stinger and Possessed the best coasters in the park, though.

Brassinthegrass · May 3, 2015

Definitely not the best, but definitely the most intense!

TyRush · May 3, 2015

Talon would like a word with you on that one

rcjp · May 3, 2015

^ stinger is pretty forceful but yes, I don't think possessed is that intense. Plus talon is a more complete experience.

glucky11801 · May 3, 2015

Talon would like a word with you on that one

Agreed! Talon is one of my favorite coasters! I actually got 47 rides on it in 2 two consecutive days. I missed 50 because a huge thunderstorm hit and shut down the park, including a power outage.

It is SO re-rideable!

Donkey123 · May 3, 2015

These are in my opinion the top five roller coasters at Dorney since we are kinda talking about that,

1. Talon ( My favorite ride at the park it has everything you could want speed, intensity, low to the ground elements, and a unique mid-ride drop)

2. Possessed ( This ride never gets old, 5...4...3...launch)

3. Steel Force ( This ride was amazing 15 years ago, but it is still a fun and enjoyable ride that is still very smooth)

4. Hydra ( This ride could of been so cool if they had it interact with the lake, but it's an alright ride)

5. Stinger (If it doesn't have any major brake downs I could easily switch this with Hydra, not betting on that though)

As for the most intense coasters in the park I couldn't agree more that Possessed and Stinger are at the top with Talon right behind them:)

ImNotOneOfYou · May 3, 2015

^ stinger is pretty forceful but yes, I don't think possessed is that intense. Plus talon is a more complete experience.

For me, the first launch and the part where it stops are the most intense parts of any ride I ever rode

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