Park Prepares for Testing and Commissioning 

ALLENTOWN, PA (March 7, 2024) – The first train is in the station and Dorney Park is getting ready to begin testing and commissioning its brand-new roller coaster Iron Menace.

The moving of the first train from a storage area in the park to the station is yet another milestone for the park as they inch closer to those first rides for guests.

The Northeast’s first dive roller coaster which features a record-tying 95-degree drop, first-ever tilted loop on a dive, and three other exhilarating inversions is set to open this spring.

In video shared on social media and sent to media partners across the country, the park’s maintenance team along with help from the ride manufacturer can be seen lifting the train to the station, which is being themed to mimic an old steel factory.

Just a week ago the park announced that the track had been completed.

Park leaders say they are excited to see the train take its first dive in the days to come.

“Our crews have been incredible throughout this process,” said Ryan Eldredge, Dorney Park’s Communications and Public Relations Manager. “There is so much that goes into the construction of a state-of-the-art ride like this and it is so impressive to watch the talented and dedicated men and women we have working on this accomplish so much in such a short period of time.”

Park leaders say that crews will continue to work on ride theming around the Iron Menace.

The park is also working diligently on several other projects around the park in preparation for Opening Day on May 10, 2024; more details to be released later.

Dorney Park is dedicated to keeping its guests informed about the ongoing construction of Iron Menace. Regular updates will be provided as the project continues to unfold. Visitors can look forward to being part of history as they prepare to embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with twists, turns, and heart-pounding drops.

For more information and updates on Iron Menace, please visit Dorney Park’s official website at www.dorneypark.com or follow them on social media.

BACKGROUND: The Iron Menace, the Northeast’s first-ever dive roller coaster, opening in 2024, will be the first new coaster built at Dorney in 19 years.

Riders of Iron Menace will start their exhilarating journey in the remains of an old steel mill and then climb 160 feet where they’ll hang over the beyond-vertical first drop before diving into the first of four mind-bending inversions.

With nearly 2,200 feet of steel track, this awe-inspiring roller coaster will feature a unique “hold and dive” element, where riders will find themselves hanging on the edge of their seats, breathlessly awaiting the heart-pounding 95-degree, 152-foot drop.

With speeds up to 64 miles per hour, Iron Menace will boast the first-ever tilted loop on a dive coaster. After the initial, beastly drop, the train will pull up sharply and flip 180 degrees in an Immelmann inversion. A zero g-roll will dish out a 360-degree inversion in wild weightlessness, while the tilted loop and a 360-degree corkscrew spin will leave riders wondering which way is up.

About Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Since 1884, Dorney Park has been the place families and friends have come to gather for a day of FUN. With more than 60 rides, shows, attractions, an area made just for kids, and a waterpark, Dorney Park has AMAZING fun for everyone. Only at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will you find the most exciting and thrilling things to do in Allentown, PA, with over 60 world-class rides, one of the northeast’s largest waterparks, live entertainment, thrills for the little ones at Planet Snoopy, and amusement park favorite foods including a build-your-own funnel cake bar. Family-friendly special events will keep you coming back for new ways to play all season long.

About Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a publicly traded partnership and one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world. For more information, see www.cedarfair.com.

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Ryan Eldredge