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Family fun takes center stage with thrills, kids’ attractions and a full season of events
ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 4, 2026 – Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom officially launches its 2026 season on Friday, May 8, welcoming guests back for a season filled with thrills, family-friendly attractions and memorable experiences for all ages.

From high-speed coasters to kid-sized adventures, Opening Day offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy a full day together in Planet Snoopy, the park’s dedicated children’s area featuring pint-sized rides, interactive play and opportunities to meet Snoopy and the Peanuts™ gang.

Media are invited to capture the energy of the park’s reopening, from young guests experiencing their first rides in Planet Snoopy to iconic thrills like Iron Menace soaring overhead.

Opening Day Highlights:
  • Family fun for all ages, from Planet Snoopy’s kid-friendly rides to Dorney Park’s signature coasters
  • First rides of the 2026 season across the park’s full attraction lineup
  • Meet-and-greet opportunities with Snoopy and the Peanuts™ characters
  • Photo and video opportunities featuring families, coasters in motion and reopening moments

Wildwater Kingdom will open for the season on Saturday, May 23, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.
“Opening Day is all about families coming together to kick off the season,” said Ryan Eldredge, Public Relations Manager at Dorney Park. “From first rides in Planet Snoopy to big thrills across the park, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.”

New for 2026: Expanded Regional Access with Gold Passes
Gold Season Passes and memberships will now include regional access, allowing guests to enjoy multiple East Coast parks—including Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Wild Safari, Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, and Kings Dominion on a single pass.
 
About Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom offers Pennsylvania’s best value – Two Great Parks All in One. With over 100 rides, shows, and attractions, guests can experience seven thrilling roller coasters, the region’s top-ranked water park, and Planet Snoopy™, home to the largest collection of kids rides in the area. From summer festivals to Halloween thrills, Dorney Park is a must-visit destination for family fun.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort operator, with 21 amusement parks, 14 water parks and nine resort properties across 13 states in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The Company also manages an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics® and PEANUTS®.
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