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  Dorney Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rides have come and gone at Dorney Park, such as the PTC Grande Carrousel which debuted at Dorney in 1932 from Shellpot Park in Wilmington, Delaware, but was destroyed in a September 1983 fire at the park.
Dorney Park is featured as the park backdrop in the 1988 John Waters' film Hairspray.
Dorney Park's Wildwater Kingdom, located on the park grounds, is one of the largest water parks in the country, with over a dozen water rides and pools.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dorney_Park   (636 words)

  
 Dorney Park - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The building dated back to the park's humble beginning in 1884 and was the oldest surviving building in the park.
A spokesperson for the park stated that it would have been too expensive to renovate the building due to its age, so tearing it down was the only option.
Dorney Park, History, Dorney Park roller coasters, Wildwater Kingdom, External links, Amusement parks, Lehigh County and Pennsylvania.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Dorney_Park   (604 words)

  
 Parktrips.com - Park Review and Guide - Dorney Park
Dorney Park is a mid-sized amusement park located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, about an hour's drive north of Philadelphia.
Dorney has been in business since the late nineteenth century, and is currently part of the Cedar Fair chain of amusement parks.
Dorney Park was very, very efficient at operating their rides and moving people through the shops, but was also symmetric in that they lacked personality and charm that make some park staff's so very good.
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 Dorney Park News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Joe Greene, Dorney Park's vice president of construction, explained that steps were taken early in the design process to integrate the coaster into the landscape.
In Dorney Park mythology, Hydra has risen from Dorney Park Lake and has taken its "revenge" on Hercules, the wooden roller coaster the park retired after the 2003 season.
Dorney Park is owned and operated by Cedar Fair, L.P., a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "FUN".
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 Dorney Park
The Plarr family operated the park until 1985, with the exception of a brief period during which it was owned and operated by the local trolley company, the Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company.
Dorney Park illustrates the development of one of America’s greatest historic amusement parks.
He produced a segment featuring Bob Ott and the Dorney Park Zephyr for the RCN cable television magazine show Time Out Lehigh Valley, which was voted the viewers’ choice for the most popular segment in the show’s fifteen-year history.
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 Dorney Park @ Coaster Force   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dorney Park has been described by some as the "mini-Cedar Point of the Atlantic Coast," with its expanses of familiar Cedar Fair concrete, overwhelming hordes of trashcans, and nicely organized landscaping coated with beautiful mulch.
Dorney Park happens to be the home to two of the most recognizable BandM's in the country, while at the same time, housing such classics as Thunderhawk, Laser, and Steel Force.
On the whole, Dorney Park is a great park with some solid character that has a lot to offer, especially to thrill-seekers.
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 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown, Pennsylvania - discount tickets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
During that same year, the Park incorporated and was renamed "Dorney Park Coaster Company, Inc.," and Robert Plarr, Bill Ruske and Ray Sandt purchased the Park from the Allentown-Kutztown Traction Company.
1980: Dorney Park Road, once known as the "state highway" to Reading, was closed to traffic traveling through the center of the Park.
Today, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is 200 acres of more than 100 rides, games, restaurants and attractions for the entire family.
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 FAQ, Dorney Park
Free parking at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom reserves the right to be closed to the public and Season Pass holders for private events.
Outside alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom property.
www.dorneypark.com /public/faq/index.cfm   (2078 words)

  
 Dorney Park
Cedar Fair L.P. Park News - (5/23/06) Wouldn’t you know it, but after getting several e-mails while I was down about Steel Force being closed due to a broken lift chain, Dorney Park actually reopened the ride as early as Friday evening and was apparently open all weekend.
(7/25/05) Dorney Park is seeking permission to expand Wildwater Kingdom once again in 2006 by adding a second wave pool to handle over crowding issues with their current wave pool.
The new $4.5 million Wave Pool II project would be about one third smaller than the existing wave pool and placed near the main gate in an area that was previously used as a guest pick up and drop off location.
www.screamscape.com /html/dorney_park.htm   (345 words)

  
 Theme Parks Online
Dorney Park is one of the Northeast's premiere amusement parks.
Situated in eastern Pennsylvania, the park is home to a mix of classic amusement park rides and modern thrill rides.
Whether you want to learn more about the park's rides, find out when a show is performed or take a virtual ride on one of the park's coasters, this is the place.
www.themeparksonline.org /tpopark.asp?ParkID=33   (223 words)

  
 Philadelphia Kids Online .. Dorney Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Today, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is spread across 200 acres and features nearly 100 rides and attractions including 11 water slides and four world-class coasters.
After 115 years, it’s no doubt why Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is one of the most exciting and unique amusement experiences in the Northeast.
Dorney Park will reopen on Saturday, May 5, 2001 with the introduction of Talon, Dorney Park's new 135-foot inverted coaster.
www.philadex.com /philadelphia/kids/dorney_park.asp   (297 words)

  
 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom | Pennsylvania Guide
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom continues to be the region’s most complete family entertainment destination.
Dorney Park is open on weekends starting on Saturday, May 4, 2002 (Wildwater Kingdom is closed).
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom are both open everyday starting on Saturday, May 25.
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 Walt Disney World Resort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The resort is owned and operated by the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts segment of The Walt Disney Company.
There are also two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach (a third, River Country, operated from 1976-2001), and the Disney's Wide World of Sports athletic complex.
Disney's "Magic Your Way" park ticket pricing, introduced in January 2005, is intended to make guests spend more days on Disney property instead of visiting competing attractions in the area; additional days at Disney can be much less expensive than a day at another park.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walt_Disney_World   (2952 words)

  
 Dorney Park Main Page at RideZone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Allentown, PA Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom is located just of Interstate 78 in Allentown, PA. It is the combination of a large amusement park and a water park.
In 1992, the park was purchased by Cedarfair LP, the owners of Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.
To reach Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, follow Interstate 78 to the Hamilton Avenue (route 222) East Exit.
www.ridezone.com /parks/pa/dorney   (305 words)

  
 Coasterimage.com - Dorney Park Pictures
As fate would have it, we ended up choosing a place to live that was just 5 miles from the park.
The staff is among the friendliest I've encountered at any park and last, but not least, you can get a frozen Mountain Dew Code Red.
Sadly, 2003 saw us leaving the area and in all honesty, Dorney is about the only thing I miss.
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 Amazon.com: Dorney Park (Images of America): Books: Wally Ely,Bob Ott   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In 1993, artist and writer Arlene Landers of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, used these words to introduce her article "Carousel Treasures of Dorney Park" in the Merry-Go-Roundup publication of the National Carousel Association: On December 31, 1774, Mary Plumstead sold four tracts of land to a gentleman named Daniel Dorney.
The Dorney Park of my youth, from the late 50s through the 60s, is long gone.
The current park has just a hand full of rides from that era, and the layout is greatly changed.
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 Dorney Park Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The park itself was just as how I remembered it (I was last there in 1992, which was pre-Cedar Fair I believe), only a bit more "upgraded." It was relatively clean, and nicely kept.
I'm not a fan of hills, and Dorney certainly has its share of them (but I guess there is nothing the park can do about that).
Dorney definitely has a new signature ride in Steel Force, which was my favorite ride in the park.
www.americanmidway.com /reviews/dorney_rev.html   (732 words)

  
 Dorney Park Online
Dorney Park's parent company, Cedar Fair, L.P., announced today that they have signed an agreement and will be acquiring the Paramount Parks chain.
Dorney Park Online member Brendan has discovered that Dorney will be presenting some parking lot adjustment plans to the South Whitehall Township planning board this week: http://southwhitehall.pa.net/?show=articleandid=200
An application to redevelop an 8.27-acre portion of the 187-acre property located at 3830 Dorney Park Road.
www.dorneyonline.com   (187 words)

  
 Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park & Water Park | Allentown, PA
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Amusement Park & Water Park
Located an hour outside of Philadelphia is Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.
This combination amusement park and waterpark has an exceptional collection of attractions, including eight roller coasters to excite thrill-seekers.
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 Allentown, PA, weekend getaway, dorney park
In 1899, a double-track trolley was laid to connect Allentown to Kutztown, and in 1901 Jacob Plarr, brought a Dentzel carousel to the park.
Voted one of the top parks by Amusement Magazine in 2003, this park is sure to please kids of all ages—especially those who love Snoopy and his "Peanuts" pals as they are the official ambassadors of the park.
At Dorney Park, there are picnic areas outside the park; however no outside food is allowed in the park.
www.escapemaker.com /pa/allentown/allentown.html   (1098 words)

  
 dorney park discount ticket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dorney Park www.dorneypark.com Gate Price Member Price Discount Regular Ticket (Anyone 48" or taller in shoes) $32.95 $28.00 $4.95 Junior (Anyone 3 and older under 48" tall in shoes) $18.95 $17.00 $1.95 Park Open...
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Howard Johnson, near Dorney Park PA A block from Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdome, heated indoor pool,...
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 Recreation - Recreation - its travel, golf, swimming, fishing, camping and more..   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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 Dorney Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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 Dorney Park - Allentown, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
This is one of the oldest (and largest) family owned and operated amusement parks in the country.
This 2767 foot long out-and-back was designed by Herbert Schmeck of PTC (Philadelphia Toboggan Company).
This woodie reaches the outrageous speed of 65 miles per hour over its 4000 feet of track.
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 Dorney park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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 Dorney Park Direction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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This relaxing ride offers a spectacular view of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, which is especially breathtaking at night.
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 dorney park - infos
Dorney Park andamp; Wildwater Kingdom is CLOSED for the season.....
Many rides at Dorney Park andamp; Wildwater Kingdom are dynamic and thrilling...
Map of 3830 Dorney Park Rd Allentown, PA by MapQuest
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