History Made at Dorney Park on Wednesday 

ALLENTOWN, PA (March 20, 2024) – In between some periods of rain and wind, a menace took flight.

On Wednesday evening at approximately 4:24 p.m. Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom made history as the Northeast’s first dive roller coaster Iron Menace completed its first successful test run.

The historic moment was caught on cameras staged throughout the park and in the sky. As a result, crews could be seen on video monitoring the train’s slow and calculated first ascent, before it plummeted 95-degrees from 160 feet.

Dorney Park’s team could also be seen scattered along the midway breathlessly recording video for the Public Relations team as the ride zipped through its four jaw-dropping inversions.

Park leaders say it was special to watch the ride crews have spent eight months constructing sail around the track for the very first time.

“We cheered. It was a special moment,” said Communications and Public Relations Manager Ryan Eldredge. “This park is a huge part of our lives and this community and we are beyond grateful to be a part of history. Based on that test run, this ride is going to be an absolute hit.”

The park is scheduled to open to the public on May 10, 2024 but has hinted that some dynamic ride-related events could happen during the month of April.

Park leaders say that crews will continue to work on ride theming around the Iron Menace, which includes a new restaurant and gift shop.

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.

For unlimited access to the park, Wildwater Kingdom, live shows and events, Season Passes are now available online. For more ticket information or to see the full event and entertainment schedule, visit dorneypark.com.

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.